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Vol. 118, No. 110
• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • 1 section
McFall switches party in 2nd bid BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
All six current aldermen in Corinth are on deck to seek reelection. Ward 5 Alderman Michael McFall put an end to speculation that he might not seek a second term as he filed papers
late this week after reaching his decision. “It’s a big undertaking, and you’ve got to know 100 percent in your heart that it’s the right thing to do,” he said. “I don’t like going into anything halfway. I think we’ve done a ton of good things, and I want to con-
tinue it.” Currently serving as a Democrat, he becomes the third candidate for a city office to switch his candidacy to the Republican side since qualifying began on April 28. “On a national level, my views are probably more reflective of”
Republican views, said McFall, who is general manager of Lamar Advertising. “But, at the end of the day, I’m a Corinthian first, and I will always do whatever is best for Corinth, period.” He is set to face his predecessor in ward 5, David G. Roberts, executive director of the Boys &
Girls Clubs of Northeast Mississippi, who also made the party switch when he filed to run on the opening day of qualifying. “It just seems like a better fit for me with the way I’ve voted in the past and how things are Please see QUALIFYING | 3
Supervisors seek help with creek cleanup BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
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Pat Nelson is retiring after 30 years in the banking business. Her last day at Regions Bank is May 30.
The Alcorn County Board of Supervisors will request help with cleanup on Bridge Creek south of Corinth. The board this week adopted a resolution requesting that the Tombigbee River Valley Water Management District take on a cleanup job on Bridge Creek from Highway 45 eastward to near County Road 402. This section of the creek is plagued by major drifts and blockages, said District 4 Supervisor Gary Ross. With most water draining out of Corinth through Bridge
Creek to the Tuscumbia River Canal, it’s not a good situation, he said. TRVWMD previously cleaned out the creek upstream from Road 402 to Elam Creek. The resolution is the first step toward getting the project on the agenda of the TRVWMD. In other business: ■ Sheriff Charles Rinehart said the state is moving toward requiring the juvenile detention center to work two officers per shift, whereas it currently works one per shift. Please see CLEANUP | 6
Nelson retires after 30 years of caring for bank customers Candlelight vigil BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Pat Nelson takes pride in the things she does. It’s something she learned at a young age from her parents. The Regions Bank Financial Service Specialist has been the smiling face and helpful presence at the Shiloh Road Branch since 2010. Come May 30, the Regions employee begins a new chapter in her life after 30 years in the banking business. “I love providing a service to customers and meeting their needs,” she said. “I am going to miss the job because I love the customers and my co-workers … they are like a second family.” Prior to getting into the bank-
ing field, Nelson spent 13 years as an office worker at Wurlitzer and another five at Corinth Christian Academy. “My son was beginning college, so I went to Security Bank and put in an application,” she said. Nelson spent four years as a teller before moving to the position of financial service specialist. Her job involves opening new accounts, loans and investments. “We certainly are going to miss her,” said Regions Assistant Vice-President Rebecca Spence. “Pat has been a great employee … she is very caring and always puts the customer first.” “My parents taught me to be
dedicated to job responsibilities,” added Nelson, who has been married to Travis Nelson for 50 years. “I take pride in meeting those accomplishments.” Nelson, the mother of one son Rodney and his wife Tanya, has seen it all when it comes to banking. She has been part of five mergers since getting into the field. “It’s going to be very hard,” Nelson said about leaving. “I am use to getting up early and taking care of customers for a long time.” Nelson’s co-workers are also going to miss her. “She is more than just a coPlease see NELSON | 6
honors fallen officers For Daily Corinthian
Tupelo Police Sergeant Kevin “Gale” Stauffer Jr., who has Alcorn County ties, will be honored along with other fallen officers during the 4th Annual Mississippi Fallen Law Enforcement Officer’s Candlelight Vigil. Stauffer spent much of his adolescent life in Corinth with his mother Debbie McAlilly Brangenburg and sister Caroline Stauffer Turney. His grandfather Dr. Roy McAlilly was Pastor of First United Methodist Church in the early 1980s. According to current church members, the family was ac-
Sgt. Gale Stauffer tive in Corinth school, church and community activities. As a child, Stauffer was a Please see OFFICERS | 3
Relay effort teams up against cancer BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Alcorn County is teaming up for a cure. The area is coming together as one to battle the dreaded disease of cancer. The 2014 Relay for Life event is set for May 30 at Crossroads Regional Park with each squad choosing a sport in the “Teaming Up Against Cancer” themed event. Corinth Elementary School is leading the field when it comes to raising
money for the annual event. CES and it’s track and field sport of choice has produced $5,000 thus far. Last year’s winning squad, Wheeler Grove Baptist Church, isn’t far behind the youngsters with $4,500 raised. “I am interested in seeing what they are going to do,” said event chairman Lori Moore of the church which has selected an Olympic theme. Sixteen teams are committed to relay night. The evening gets started with the Survivor Meal at 5 p.m. Tate Baptist
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Church is set to host the meal, Following the meal, survivors will parade to the park. “The night at the park begins with a survivor walk and that’s just the start,” said Moore. “There will be plenty of music, food, games and much more.” Relay is slated to run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Teams have picked sports such as track and field, volleyball and even Please see RELAY | 6
On this day in history 150 years ago
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Heavy fighting at Spotsylvania Court House, Va. There is a salient in the Confederate line known as the “Mule Shoe” and the two sides fight there, often hand to hand, throughout the day.
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