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‘Remembrance’

“The investigation is ongoing. There could be additional charges filed.” Sheriff Ben Caldwell Alcorn County

Charges filed after suspects fire at home

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Thomas Wernimont of Beech Bluff, Tenn., listens during the Shiloh Memorial Day program. His father, Joseph S. Wernimont, was the honored veteran during this year’s service. Shiloh Park each year honors a veteran buried in Shiloh National Cemetery.

BY MARK BOEHLER editor@dailycorinthian.com

The Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the suspects accused of opening fire on a southeast Alcorn County home. Facing a felony charge of shooting into an occupied dwelling are 18-year-old Daniel Lee Mercer of Alcorn County Road 400 and 18-year-old Noah Morris of Alcorn County Road 408. Facing a felony charge of accessory after the fact for driving the getaway vehicle is 21-year-old Hunter Graham of Booneville. “The investigation is ongoing,” said Alcorn County Sheriff Ben Caldwell on Monday. “There could be additional charges filed.” All three had bond set at $10,000 each. The arrests over the weekend follow a bizarre turn of events Friday afternoon when two men opened fire with a rifle and shotgun on a house in southeast Alcorn County. The two shooting suspects and the driver of what appeared to be the getaway vehicle were apprehended shortly after the shooting by sheriff’s deputies. There were no injures and the motive has not been determined, said the sheriff. The ordeal unfolded about 4 p.m. Friday at a house on Alcorn County Road 435 described as the Hurricane Creek community east of Rienzi when a call came in that two men had opened fire on

Patriotism emanates at Shiloh program BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

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Memorial Day is a time to honor veterans who gave their life for their country.

Speaker: Markers have a life story BY MARK BOEHLER editor@dailycorinthian.com

Memorial Day is a time of remembrance, retired U.S. Air Force veteran Maxey Phillips stressed to the crowd Sunday afternoon inside Corinth National Cemetery. “Think of those grave markers

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“Many paid the full price. They game their life. We own them our gratitude.” Maxey Phillips U.S. Air Force veteran (Retired)

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Historical Society: Share family stories BY L.A. STORY lastory@dailycorinthian.com

IUKA — Writers are encouraged to submit stories and share family history or stories of Tishomingo County. The Tishomingo County Historical and Genealogical Society is now open to submissions for “The Arm Chair Genealogist” — a first time event. The call for submissions opened this month on the new event where TCHGS members can share non-fiction family or Tishomingo County stories. “I was looking for something for us to do to encourage some submissions for family histories,” said Cindy Nelson, executive director, Tishomingo County Historical and Genealogical Society, regarding the event.

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People of the Crossroads Donnie Bates, Corinth “Photography allows me to meet people and capture subtle moments in time that would have never been noticed without that click,” said avid photographer Donnie Bates. The 57-year-old Booneville native is a former Air Force member and worked for Kimberly Clark for more than 20 years. He also taught Information Technology at Alcorn Career and Technology Center for eight years before retiring. He now spends his time at BatesPC, where he works on computers and professionally snaps photos. “I bought my first SLR camera in 1980 and fell in love,” he added. A member of Foote Street Church of Christ and the Corinth Kiwanis Club, he has been married to wife Susie for 28 years. The couple has two grown sons, Josh and Caleb.

She pointed out that people discover interesting stories all the time while researching their family tree, but unless someone is publishing a book, they don’t have a way to share those stories. “This is a way to write and publish it and this assists them in furthering their family trail,” said Nelson. The deadline for submissions is Aug. 15. Submissions can be hand-delivered or mailed, but mail must be stamped by Aug. 15 or they cannot be accepted. “We are sending the submissions to outside judges to be fair and we need to have them by the deadline, so they can be judged in time for the HeriPlease see STORIES | 3

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Graduation ceremonies are conducted for the last time at the old Corinth High School.

Memorial Day weekend is marked with ceremonies a Shiloh and Corinth National Cemeteries. State Rep. and military veteran Dolores R. Gresham serves as keynote speaker at Shiloh.

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SHILOH, Tenn. — Against the backdrop of countless grave markers, hundreds gathered at Shiloh National Cemetery Monday morning to remember the fallen. Shiloh National Military Park Superintendent Dale Wilkerson spoke of the magnitude of loss brought by the Civil War. “Before you here in Shiloh National Cemetery lie almost 4,000 Americans,” he said. “Two thousand, three hundred and fiftyseven of these are known only to God. It is good and right that we gather here today to honor these, our countrymen.”

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Twelve-year-old Priscilla Turner of Biggersville strolls through Corinth National Cemetery prior to the Sunday ceremony.

U.S. Army veteran J.C. Parker takes part in the Sunday ceremony.

and the names on it,” said Phillips, who flew combat missions during the Vietnam War. “Each name has a life story.” “Many paid the full price,” added the native of Kossuth. “They game their life. We own them our gratitude.” Phillips was the keynote speaker at the ceremony hosted by American Legion Post #6. Cemetery staﬀ and many volunteers had the extra job of cleaning up the grounds after the late Saturday night and early Sunday morning thunderstorm rolled through the area. There were many tree limbs down in the cemetery, including a huge limb that fell where the ceremony is held each year. No grave markers were reported damaged. Phillips is a Mississippi State graduate and spent many years in the Mississippi Air National Guard. A resident of Brandon, he has many ties to the area. His brother is McCoy Phillips

of Kossuth and his father is the late Garvin Phillips. The veteran said he has great pride and confidence in the United States. “This is a great country,” said Phillips. “Patriotism is still alive. I have great hope for this country.” Despite no military draft, there is no shortage of volunteers signing up for military service, he said. “We stand on the shoulders of all those who went before us,” said Phillips. The Sunday ceremony follows a busy Saturday morning at the cemetery, where veterans, Scouts, volunteers, American Legion and Auxiliary members place about 7,800 flags on every grave. American Legion Post 6 Commander Tommy Watson shared he took notice while placing flags on one particular grave. The marker noted the veteran served during World War II, Korea and Vietnam, said Watson. “I would tag him a warrior,” he said. “He understood his calling.”

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The annual ritual at Shiloh is steeped in patriotism. Boy Scouts present the flags of the branches of the armed services. Kossuth High School singers performed the national anthem, and Liza Smith gave a rendition of Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA.” After the laying of a wreath by retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph E. Hurd and Michael and Thomas Wernimont, sons of Joseph Stephen Wernimont, who rests at the hallowed grounds of Shiloh, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4606 and American Legion Post #28 fired a military salute, and Dr.

Jerry Rogers of Savannah performed the mournful taps. Young children, seated with family in rows of lawn chairs, hold small American flags. Hurd, delivering the memorial address, said these rituals must not be cast aside in favor of spending the day at the lake. “Today, we pause to remember not only all we have gained in our nation’s wars, but, more importantly, all we have lost,” he said. “Wars have preserved the precious gift of freedom that we Americans enjoy every day of our lives. Memorial Day is the one day each year that we set aside to reflect on the true price of

freedom — the cherished lives of generations of young men and women in uniform.” Hurd, a Savannah resident, was assigned to South Vietnam with the U.S. Air Force and flew 169 combat missions. A command pilot with more than 3,700 flying hours in F-4, F-15 and F-16 fighter jets, he holds the Meritorious Service Medal, among several others. He lamented the sacrifice of those who died in the line of duty, many losing the opportunity to be husbands, fathers and grandfathers. “Behind every grave is a story of grief and loss that came to a family, a child or a town. Eventually, the day will come when there

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Kossuth singers Alli Grace Dupree, Callie Loncar, Annalee Turner and Mallorie Waldon sang the National Anthem and the Armed Forces Medley at the Shiloh Memorial Day Observance. is no one left who knew them as they lived and no visitors come to stand

quietly before their solitary marker. But the day should never come when

America forgets them or what they did for their nation.”

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Today in History

BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS AND KEVIN MCGILL

Today is Tuesday, May 30, the 150th day of 2017. There are 215 days left in the year.

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BROOKHAVEN — A Mississippi deputy killed in a shooting rampage had worked in Christian ministry before going into law enforcement, and liked doing puppet shows to deliver uplifting messages to children. William Durr, 36, was responding to a domestic-violence call late Saturday when he was shot to death in Brookhaven, a south Mississippi city surrounded by pine trees and rolling green pastures. He was one of eight people killed in a shooting rampage at three homes — an outbreak of violence that has shaken the county of 34,500 residents. Investigators said Willie Corey Godbolt, 35, will be charged with one count of capital murder and seven counts of first degree murder. Mississippi Bureau of Investigation spokesman Warren Strain said the charges could change as the investigation continues.

Today’s Highlight in History On May 30, 1922, the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. was dedicated in a ceremony attended by President Warren G. Harding, Chief Justice William Howard Taft and Robert Todd Lincoln.

On this date In 1431, Joan of Arc, condemned as a heretic, was burned at the stake in Rouen, France. In 1536, England’s King Henry VIII married his third wife, Jane Seymour, 11 days after the king’s second wife, Anne Boleyn, was beheaded for treason and adultery. In 1883, 12 people were trampled to death in a stampede sparked by a rumor that the recently opened Brooklyn Bridge was in danger of collapsing. In 1911, the first Indy 500 took place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway; the winner was Ray Harroun, who drove a Marmon Wasp for more than 61/2 hours at an average speed of 74.6 mph and collected a prize of $10,000. In 1937, ten people were killed when police fired on steelworkers demonstrating near the Republic Steel plant in South Chicago. In 1943, during World War II, American troops secured the Aleutian island of Attu from Japanese forces.

Authorities on Monday said Godbolt was related to or acquainted with all the victims except Durr. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation identified some of those killed as: Barbara Mitchell, 55; Brenda May, 53; Tocarra May, 35; Ferral Burage, 45; and Shelia Burage, 46. The parents of Austin Edwards, 11, and Jordan Blackwell, 18, identified their sons as the other people killed. Godbolt remained hospitalized in good condition for a gunshot wound Monday in Jackson, and could make a court appearance Tuesday in Brookhaven. It wasn’t clear who shot him. The Lincoln County Sheriﬀ’s Department has about 75 employees and is like a close-knit family, said Zach Harveston, who has worked as a dispatcher there for two years. Harveston said he was shaken by Durr’s death. “He loved to lead children to the good Lord,” Harveston said. “He was just a natural-born ser-

vant of the good Lord here at the department and even in the church he served in.” Durr was married and had an 11-year-old son. His mother spoke briefly with the AP on Monday, saying that the family is still in distress. “He was a good Christian man,” Debbie Durr said at her rural home near Brookhaven. “He was a youth minister and a pastor before going into law enforcement.” Oﬀ duty, Durr also was a ventriloquist who took his puppets to schools and churches. Two weeks ago, Durr entertained preschoolers at Brookhaven Academy, a Christian school in town. The message he shared was that — like fireflies — people can use their inner light to help those around them. “His character: top-notch,” said Page Nelson, the school’s elementary principal. On Sunday, Vincent Mitchell sat outside his little, yellow home and tried to make sense of how a family dispute led to a

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Veterans risk all for country and fellow man BY JIMMY C. REED Columnist

Someone once defined military veterans as those who recognize that love of God, fellow man, and country is the willingness to write a blank check, payable for an amount up to the last full measure of devotion: life itself. On Aug. 16, 1960, Colonel Joe Kittinger proved his willingness to write such a check by ascending in a helium balloon to an altitude of 102,800 feet — almost 20 miles. Wearing only a thin pressure suit, he placed his life in God’s hands, and stepped out of the gondola. Kittinger recalls, “I prayed, Lord, take care of me, and jumped. At 90,000 feet, my body accelerated to 714 miles per hour, but I experienced no sense of speed because nothing visual appeared in the emptiness of space — nothing to zoom past.” Kittinger had no communication with the ground, the temperature was 100 degrees below zero, and air was nonexistent. He overcame his fear of this unfamiliar, hostile environment by reminding himself constantly that he was serving his fellow man and his country, and that God was in charge. “All went well until I reached 40,000 feet,” said Kittinger. “Then the glove on my right hand did not inflate, but I was determined to complete the mission, despite the possibility of losing the hand. Fortunately, it suﬀered no permanent damage. “For one horrifying moment, I realized that my life and the mission’s success depended solely on the parachute. Thank God, it opened, and I landed 13 minutes later.” After free falling for almost five minutes, Kittinger’s parachute opened at 14,000 feet, and he descended to a New Mexico desert without injury. To this day, Kittinger’s two world records — the highest parachute jump, and the only man to break the sound barrier without an aircraft — still stand. “I was humbled at the awe and majesty of space, by the certainty that He who made all this also made me,” Kittinger said. “Beyond any doubt, I knew that an omnipotent, omniscient Creator not only designed such beauty, but also keeps this endless celestial expanse and all it contains in perfect synchrony.” When asked why he undertook such a dangerous mission, Kittinger gave an answer that any veteran would have given. “I didn’t do it for personal glory; I did if for future aircrews and astronauts, who in turn will take risks as dangerous as mine for their country. The mission proved that men can survive in such a hostile environment while wearing only a thin pressurized space suit. “I risked my life for America, and had she called me to accept the challenge of other dangerous missions, I would have accepted. I love this great country, and I am proud to be a veteran of the United States military.” Colonel Kittinger, your fellow veterans and the American people thank you, and on every Memorial Day, we will remember and honor all servicemen and women who, like you, were, if called upon, willing to write a blank check for the last full measure of devotion. Jimmy Reed (jimmycecilreedjr@gmail. com) is an Oxford resident, Ole Miss alumnus, Army veteran, former Mississippi Delta cotton farmer, and retired college teacher.

Prayer for today Heavenly Father, cause the newness of life to continue to flow through my heart, that I may not be fatigued, as I struggle with discouragements. Release me from hopeless cares that I have made mine, thinking they were thine. May I trust in the boundless limit of thy mercy, and rejoice in the world of living light. Amen.

A verse to share But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children. — Psalm 103:17

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America must renew focus on military BY ROGER WICKER U.S. senator

When American security is threatened, our military has to be ready. After North Korea’s rogue missile tests, all eyes were on the USS Carl Vinson. Following the use of chemical weapons by Syria’s Bashar al-Assad, the USS Porter and USS Ross were ready to carry out a retaliatory strike. In the fight against the Islamic State, our troops continue to supply critical assistance to local forces, helping to curb a tide of instability and violence in the Middle East. These endless trouble spots make an important point: The responsiveness of the U.S. military is a powerful asset in a world of complicated challenges. The mere presence of a U.S. aircraft carrier — representing 4.5 acres of U.S. sovereignty, no matter its location — can reassure our allies and project force when threats arise.

Keeping our military prepared to fight and win — on and under the sea, on land, and in the air, not to mention in cyberspace and outer space — does not happen overnight. It takes years of planning, prudent leadership, and stable and predictable funding from Congress. Indeed, providing for defense funding is a core constitutional duty of the legislative branch. The recent support by the Trump Administration and Congress for $21 billion in additional defense funding is a smart investment in the safety of our troops and in our long-term national security interests. But it is also only a start in reversing the damage caused by years of defense cuts. The strain these cuts have put on our military has had a compounding effect, forcing fewer troops to cover more operations with old equipment. The wear and tear on this equipment

requires frequent and costly maintenance, diverting funds from eﬀorts to modernize. During the Obama Administration, our naval fleet reached its smallest size since World War I. The number of soldiers in the Army was reduced to levels not seen since before World War II, and the Air Force has never been smaller. In terms of readiness, these drawdowns have consequences that linger far beyond one administration. Today, our Air Force faces a shortfall of 1,500 pilots, and only a fraction of our Army brigades are combat-ready. Earlier this year, Admiral William F. Moran, the vice chief of naval operations, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee about the need for modernization. He described the continuous operational demands and limited time for upgrades as part of a “downward readiness spiral.” Indeed, the Navy’s

maintenance backlog has increased by 13 percent. I am committed to reversing this downward spiral. As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, I work with my colleagues each year to put together a defense authorization bill that addresses our military priorities and outlines the resources that are necessary to meet them. As chairman of the Subcommittee on Seapower, I am particularly involved in ensuring that the men and women of our Navy and Marine Corps are equipped to face today’s emerging threats. The increase in defense funding recently passed by Congress is a small but positive sign that the Administration and lawmakers are willing to make the tough decisions needed to resolve gaps in our military’s readiness. The focus should be on making investments that are cost-eﬀective for taxpayers and beneficial to warfighters.

Cancer survivors must play role in care BY KIMBERLY RANDOLPH MSN, FNP-BC

Where once a diagnosis of cancer meant despair and hopelessness for patients stricken with the disease, thanks to tremendous advances in medicine and ongoing research around the world, survival is no longer just a dream for many, but an expected outcome. On June 4, the world honors those who have fought, and stand in living tribute to the growing list of successes in the battle against cancer. The 30th annual National Cancer Survivors Day is also intended to help recently diagnosed individuals understand that cancer can be beaten with help and inspiration from their doctors, nurses, caregivers, families and friends … and with a solid plan for meeting the challenges head-on. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 15 million cancer survivors are living in the United States and many are living longer after diagnosis thanks in large part to advances in early detection and treatment. In fact, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that two out of every three people with cancer are expected to live at least five years after diagnosis and the earlier the detection, the greater the likelihood for survival well beyond five years. Validating the more

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promising outlook was a study done by the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute in 2016 which revealed that 17 percent of survivors – as of the study date – had been diagnosed 20 or more years prior. In a November 2015 report, the CDC projected the number of cancer survivors in the U.S. will swell to about 24 million by 2025. A testament to modern medicine’s greater understanding of how to combat the disease and the everimproving diagnostic and treatment methods being deployed on a daily basis. Funding, of course, is critical to keeping cancer research on an upward trajectory. Continued appropriations from government — and significant private support — are leading to more and better treatment options and may push survivorship numbers beyond the CDC’s rosy outlook in the years ahead. However, we all have within ourselves an innate ability that can provide a significant complement to the medications and therapies we oﬀer as healthcare providers. A positive attitude and a strong will to beat cancer can help support favorable patient outcomes for long-term survival. Legendary UCLA hall-offame basketball coach John Wooden had a famous say-

ing that applies here: Failing to plan, is planning to fail. His message is applicable, not just in sports, but to life, and certainly it is apropos for cancer survivors. It is essential for survivors to have a plan. Sadly, many do not, and it is a distressing reality that a patient without a plan has a gap in their treatment regimen that may have negative consequences. A survivor with a plan is empowered with knowledge regarding what therapies and tests are needed and at what intervals. No two patients are exactly alike, so each survivor should have a customized medical plan that provides a proverbial roadmap for sharing information and scheduling treatments relative to their own condition(s) with their doctors so that the best care possible can be rendered. I tell patients to stick with a plan — even after active treatment for their cancers may have concluded — and know that their plan should encompass all of their healthcare providers. Cancer survivors often become accustomed to the care given in treatment of their respective cancers and many believe they can forego their primary care physicians. Not true! Primary care is still very important to managing all of the patient’s needs and to control chronic conditions

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that may or may not be related to cancer. A patient may become so focused on overcoming their cancer they ignore other vital diagnostic tests like mammograms, colonoscopies, prostate exams, routine physicals, etc. Key takeaways for survivors: • Know who you need to see, when you need to see them, what tests you need and when, and what medications you need to take and for what duration for long-term health and quality of life. • Have a comprehensive plan to help assure you stay on track. • Combine quality medical care across multiple disciplines, a positive “can do” attitude and a clear plan to get well and stay well. Kimberly Randolph, MSN, FNP-BC, works in the Survivorship Department at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in the metropolitan Atlanta community of Newnan, where she cares for patients with a range of conditions. She is board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is trained in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and is a memberof the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

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Holt awarded the Citizenship Student Award The Alcorn Career and Technology Center has named Carleigh Holt the 2017 ACTC Citizenship Student Award winner. Carleigh, the daughter of Randy and Susan Holt, is a junior at Kossuth High School. She is a completer in the Digital Media Technology program and was nominated for this award by her instructor, Steve Shaw. At the Alcorn Career and Technology Center, Carleigh is a member of the TSA organization, where she has competed at the state level, as well as being a member of the National Technical Honor Society. At Kossuth High School, she

is an honor roll student, FBLA member and has placed first in state in the category of Digital Video Production for the past two years, a past member of the KHS cheer team and was a part of the state championship team in cheerleading, and a past member of the KHS bowling team. Carleigh is a member of Oakland Baptist Church. Her community service includes being a mentor to younger students at Kossuth Middle School, creating a promotional video for the Mississippi Construction Education Foundation, and serving as a volunteer to paint classrooms at Kossuth

High School, Alcorn Central High School and the Alcorn Alternative School. After graduation, Carleigh plans to attend Northeast Mississippi Community College and later attend a university. She has a diﬀerent options she is considering as career paths. She currently has a couple of her own businesses: Holt Films and CFH Films, where she provides photography and videography services. As the recipient of the ACTC Citizenship Award, Carleigh receives a $200 scholarship provided by Mississippi Polymers, Inc. of Corinth.

Carleigh Holt accepts the Alcorn Career and Technology Center Citizenship Award from Van Carpenter, ACTC Assistant Director.

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During its annual Honors Day Ceremony, Northeast Mississippi Community College honored four students for their academic achievements in fine arts. Northeast president Ricky Ford (left) joined honorees Kristin Marina White of Guntown, Angelina Chesterovna Meeks of Booneville, Nicole Sipes of Ashland, and Lauren Brooke Anderson of Etta and Northeast Fine Arts division head Ray Harris during the Iota Zeta chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society’s Honors Day Ceremony in the Bonner Arnold Coliseum on April 27.

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Northeast Mississippi Community College acknowledged the accomplishments and achievements of its faculty, staﬀ, and students during the college’s annual Honors Ceremony on Thursday, April 27. During the 2017 Honors Ceremony, which is sponsored by the college’s Iota Zeta chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, four students were honored for their academic achievements in fine arts. Northeast Fine Arts division head Ray Harris presented Lauren Brooke Anderson of Etta, Haley Nicole Sipes of Ashland, and Angelina Chesterovna Meeks of Booneville with the division’s Award of Excellence while Kristin Marina White of Guntown was named the Fine Arts Division’s most outstanding student. Northeast’s Honor’s Day serves as a ceremony to recognize the school’s top students in each division – business and engineering technology, fine arts, health sciences, humanities and languages, social, behavioral and applied sciences and mathematics and sciences -- along with the Who’s Who Among American Junior Colleges nominees, Higher Education Appreciation Day, Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE) recipients, All-Mississippi Academic team members, Scholar’s Bowl team members, the 2017 Northeast

Hall of Fame inductees and acknowledgement of the Tremendous Individual Performance (TIP) and Teaching Outstanding Performance (TOP) award winners. Approximately 250 members of the Northeast student body were recognized for their academic achievement during the 2017 version of the event. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, is the largest honor society in higher education with 1,285 chapters on college campuses in all 50 of the United States, plus Canada, Germany, the Republic of Palau, Peru, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of

Micronesia, the British Virgin Islands, the United Arab Emirates and U.S. territorial possessions. Nearly three million students have been inducted since its founding in 1918, with approximately 131,000 students inducted annually. Phi Theta Kappa seeks to foster the development of leadership and service, to provide an intellectual climate for the exchange of ideas, and to encourage the establishment of scholarships for advanced education. Northeast’s Iota Zeta chapter has been recognized as a “Five Star” chapter for 15 straight years, the highest rating given any chapter, has been rec-

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JACKSON — Four Mississippi universities and community colleges have been told to make improvements to their nursing programs. The College Board earlier this month granted accreditation renewals in nursing instruction at 23 universities and community colleges. Alcorn State University was placed on warning, with board documents stating the school’s three-year passing rate on the national exam for its two-year program was 58 percent, below the required 80 percent. The pass rate improved to 88 percent in 2016. Reports found the twoyear program also wasn’t meeting standards in faculty and staff, curriculum and outcomes. The Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing is requiring a follow-up report from Alcorn State

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5 people injured in nightclub shooting MOSS POINT — Police are investigating a shooting that took place early Sunday morning at a nightclub in south Mississippi. Five people sustained injuries that were not life-threatening. WLOX quoted police as saying the shooting happened at Platinum Sports Bar & Lounge in Moss Point. According to Moss Point Police Department, a fight started in the club, which spilled outside into the parking lot. Several people began shooting. Five people were shot and hospitalized. The shooting is under investigation. No suspects have been taken into custody as of early Sunday afternoon.

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Charlene Gatewood died Monday, May 29, 2017, at her home. Memorial Funeral Home will have the services.

Phyllis Moyer

Phyllis Moyer died Monday, May 29, 2017, at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo. McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors will have the services.

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Julia Nutter died Monday, May 29, 2017, at her home. McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors will have the services.

David Gray

MICHIE, Tenn. — Services for David Gray, 83, were held Monday at Lebanon United Methodist Church in Michie with burial in the Michie Cemetery. Mr. Gray died Saturday, May 27, 2017, in Jackson, Tenn. Known as the “sweet potato man,” he was a retired manager for Greer Egg Farm and was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church. He was born in Michie on Sept. 19, 1933. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Carlean Gray of Michie; a daughter, Carolyn Ann (Gray) Wolfe (Scotty) of Jackson, Tenn.; and three grandchildren, Blake, Bailey, and Peyton Wolfe, all of Jackson, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Mamie Childers Gray, and two brothers, Rady and Grady Gray. Walt Thompson oﬃciated the service under the direction of Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer.

James T. “Jim” Dickerson

COUNCE, Tenn. — Funeral services for James T. “Jim” Dickerson, 68, were held Monday at New Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in Counce with burial at White Sulphur Cemetery. Mr. Dickerson died Friday, May 26, 2017, at Jackson Madison County General Dickerson Hospital in Jackson, Tenn. Born March 19, 1949, he was a retired steel worker for Tenaris Steel with 40 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, fishing, hunting and golfing. He was a Baptist. Survivors include a son, Jimbo Dickerson (Kimberly) of Michie; a daughter, Cissy Murphy (Johnny Ray) of Savannah; five grandchildren, Tiﬀany Dickerson, Kendall Dickerson, Chloe Dickerson, Zackary Murphy and Hayden Murphy; his first wife and caretaker, Gwen Dickerson of Counce; a brother, O’Neil Dickerson (Patricia) of Counce; a sister, Judy Turpin of

“THAT IS YOUR OPINION” Quite often in Bible discussions someone will say, “That is your opinion,’ your interpretation, - I don’t see it that way.” Opinions should be avoided. Diligent effort should be made to discover exactly what the Bible says. This can be done by studying all that the Bible says on a certain subject, not just a few verses. The study should include related verses, being careful not to isolate any verse from its connection. Even on a subject like “Baptism” which is ordinarily considered to be highly controversial, one can agree with all others on what the Bible says. When we leave off all opinions and interpretations on baptism, this is what the Bible says; 1. Jesus commanded baptism. Mt. 28:19 2. Baptism is for those who have been taught, have believed and have repented. Acts 2:38, 18:8 3. When Jesus said, “Suffer the little children to come unto me” they were not coming for baptism. Matt. 19:13-16 4. Baptism requires water. Acts 8:36 5. Baptism requires “Much water.” John 3:23 6. There is one baptism. Eph. 4: 5 7. Baptism involves going down into the water, and coming up out of the water. Acts 8:38-39 8. Baptism is a burial and a resurrection. Rom. 6: 3·4, Col. 2:12 9. Baptism is a planting. Rom. 6:5 10. Baptism is for (unto) the remission of sins. Acts 2:38, 22:16. 11. Baptism was performed without delay. Acts 2:41, 16:33 12. One arises from baptism to walk a new life. Rom. 6:4 13. Baptism puts one into Christ. Galatians 3:26-27 14. “Baptism doth also now save us.” I Peter 3:21 15. In refusing baptism, one rejects the counsel of God. Luke 7:30 Each reader may verify in his own Bible that the above statements are factual and do not include opinions or interpretations. Does your baptism fit the Bible description? ‘’Whereas you know not what -shall be on the morrow. What is your life? For ye are a vapor that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away” (James 4:14). Are you a Christian? *He believes In Jesus as the Son of God (John 3:16). He repented of his sins (Acts 2:38). He confessed Christ’s name before men (Romans 10:9, 10). He was Immersed for the remission of sins (Acts 22:16; Romans 6:3, 4). He Is living a faithful Christian life (Revelation 2: 10). Read your Bible - Matt. 28:18-20 - Welcome

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Services for Harry Joe Sikes, 81, of Corinth, are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at The Central Church in Corinth. Visitation is Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the church. Mr. Sikes died Friday, May 26, 2017, at his home after battling canSikes cer for two-andone-half years. Whether you knew him as Harry, Harry Joe, Babe, Dad, Papa, Wagon Master, Bubba or Cotton, he was loved and admired by all. He did

everything from driving a grain truck at 13 years of age to running the largest heavy haul and sand and gravel trucking companies in the state of Texas. His many hobbies include hunting, fishing, flying and restoring old cars. He also raced boats, cars and motorcycles. He was larger than life, which included his height of 6 feet 5 inches tall. However, if asked, he would tell you he was no taller than 6 feet 3 inches. He will be greatly missed by all. Survivors are his wife of 57 years, Elsie Darlene Sikes; three daughters, Pamela Jolene Johnson (Robert), Tiﬀany Ann Harmon (Rev. Terry) and Tammy Jo Raciborski (Nathan); one sister, Vita Ruth Sharpe (Sonny); nine grandchildren, Jessica Banda (Alex), Michael Johnson (Tanya), Rebecca Jones (Andrew), Shyla Harmon, Brooke Harmon, Morgan Harmon, Truett Raciborski, Nevaeh Raciborski and Natalia Raciborski; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Harry and Jessie Lee Hudman Sikes, and his sister, Glenna Jane Sikes. Online guestbook: cutshallfuneralhome.com

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Rockwood, Tenn.; other relatives; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Mary Lou Dickerson; his father, Ernest Dickerson; his mother, Rachel Jenkins (Sanford); and two sisters, Bonnie Russell and Sue Headrick. Bro. Paul Childers oﬃciated the service under the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home. Online guestbook: magnoliafuneralhome.net

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Trump honors fallen, families in address ARLINGTON, Va. — President Donald Trump on Monday expressed the nation’s “boundless” gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice paid by Americans defending the United States, dedicating his first Memorial Day address as commander in chief to a top Cabinet secretary and two other families who lost loved ones. Participating in the somber, annual observance at Arlington National Cemetery, Trump recounted the stories of Green Beret Capt. Andrew D. Byers of Colorado Springs and Christopher D. Horton of the Oklahoma National Guard as Byers’ tearful parents and Horton’s emotional widow looked on. Trump also singled out for special mention Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, a retired Marine four-star

general whose son, Marine 2nd Lt. Robert M. Kelly, was killed in November 2010 after he stepped on a land mine while on patrol in southern Afghanistan. To all Gold Star families, Trump said of their lost service members: “They each had their own names, their own stories, their own beautiful dreams. But they were all angels sent to us by God and they all share one title in common and that is the title of hero, real heroes.” “Though they were here only a brief time before God called them home, their legacy will endure forever,” Trump said. Horton, a sniper sent to Afghanistan in 2011, died in a gun battle with the Taliban near the Pakistan border three months into his deployment. Byers was on his third combat tour and, Trump said, ran through smoke and a hail of bullets to rescue an Afghan soldier when he was

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Acclaimed sports writer Deford dies Frank Deford, the award-winning sports writer and commentator whose elegant reportage was a staple for years at Sports Illustrated and National Public Radio, has died. He was 78. He died Sunday in Key West, Florida, his family said Monday. Deford was a six-time Sports Writer of the Year and a member of the National Association of Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame. He wrote and spoke with a lyrical touch and this month retired from NPR’s “Morning Edition” after 37 years as a contributor. “Frank was dealing with an audience that doesn’t turn to the sports pages first thing,” said Tom Goldman, an NPR sports correspondent who recently spent time with Deford in Key West. “And he was proudest of the many comments he got over the years from people saying, ‘I don’t really like sports, but I like what you did, and you made me more interested in it.’” He was the first sports writer awarded the National Humanities Medal. In 2013, President Barack Obama honored him for “transforming how we think about sports.” “A dedicated writer and storyteller, Mr. Deford has offered a consistent, compelling voice in print and on radio, reaching beyond scores and statistics to reveal the

humanity woven into the games we love,” Obama said at the time. Deford called the award the one he is most proud of.

Kelly: Plan for back channel ‘good thing’ WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly is defending an alleged effort by top White House adviser Jared Kushner to create back-channel communications with Russia as a “good thing,” while the Trump administration sought to quell mounting questions over secret ties to the Kremlin. Speaking on Sunday’s news shows, Kelly said he didn’t know whether the reports by The Associated Press and other news outlets involving Kushner, who is President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, were true. But Kelly said such backchannel communications don’t bother him and would not be harmful to U.S. security interests. “It’s both normal, in my opinion, and acceptable,” Kelly said. “Any way that you can communicate with people, particularly organizations that are maybe not particularly friendly to us, is a good thing.” Congressional Democrats demanded to hear directly from Kushner over allegations of the proposed secret backchannel, saying his security clearance may need to be revoked. But Trump immediately railed against administration leaks in a flurry of tweets Sunday, calling them “fabricated lies.”

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