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Vol. 119, No. 133

• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • One section

Documents reveal Palmer story BY JERRY MITCHELL The Clarion-Ledger

IUKA — During his 28-year law enforcement career, Jeff Palmer busted well over a thousand Mississippians for selling drugs, sending many to prison. When he retired as a deputy on Oct. 1, Tishomingo County Sheriff Glenn Whitlock praised

him with a plaque that read, “You have set an example to be followed in the future and cherished by those fortunate enough to have experienced for ourselves.” But documents obtained by The Clarion-Ledger paint a much different picture. While working for the Mis-

sissippi Bureau of Narcotics, Palmer forged the names of fellow agents to obtain drug buy money and initiated cases in other agents’ names, documents allege. He flunked a polygraph test that asked him about using drug buy money for “personal use.”

At the district attorney’s request, a judge here has dismissed more than 30 cases Palmer brought — and other cases could be in jeopardy, including those that put people behind bars or marked them as felons. Motions filed by the district attorney’s office cite Palmer’s

availability and health as reasons for dismissal. “On more than one occasion he conveyed he was not available because of his health,” said spokesman Paul Howell. The 49-year-old Palmer, who currently works as a salesPlease see PALMER | 2

Police investigate drive-by shooting BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Corinth Police are searching for clues following a weekend drive-by shooting on Proper Street. Detective Dell Green said his department received multiple calls reporting shots fired near the Farmington Arms Apartment complex early Sunday morning around 12:30 a.m. “When officers arrived on the scene, they found only one

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Alcorn County Welcome Center Supervisor Sherry Brown goes over the vast amount of information available at the center.

BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

The Alcorn County Welcome Center prides itself on being in the know when it comes to almost any question. “We are not just here for travelers,” said center supervisor Sherry Brown. “The center is a good resource for all kind of different things.” In its latest attempt to point the community in the right

direction, the Alcorn Co. Welcome Center is hosting the Alcorn County Amateur Radio Emergency Service Club on June 27-28. Club members will be available to answer questions and demonstrate use of ham radios. “This is a good educational tool for us to show the importance of ham radios during emergencies,” said Brown. “We hope to have more dis-

plays such as this to make the community more aware what is available to them.” Ham operators will be on hand from noon June 27 to noon on June 28. “They will be in the parking lot or at one of the pavilion areas,” added Brown. The Alcorn Co. Welcome Center is also here to help Please see RADIO | 2

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Two hurt in shootout BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Center hosting ham radio club

occupied car which appeared to have been in the path of the gunfire,” said Green. “It is unclear if they were targeted by the shooter.” Green said no one in the vehicle was injured. “We believe the suspects’ vehicle was on Proper Street when its occupants fired multiple gunshots toward the apartment buildings,” he added. “The ve-

A Sunday morning shooting at a family home started with a peaceful knock on the door from an old family friend. According to a family member, David Rogers knocked on the door of a home three miles west of Walnut on U.S. 72 around 5:30 a.m. When the 15-year-old homeowner’s son opened the door, Rogers fired 13 rounds into the home. One bullet hit the 15-year-old in the back, before he was able to grab his father’s gun and begin firing back at Rogers. The gunfight left Rogers with a gunshot wound to the left arm

and abdomen. Walnut first responders and Tippah County Sheriff’s department responded to the scene. Rogers and the 15-year-old were transported to Magnolia Regional Health Center. Rogers was later airlifted to Regional One Health in Memphis, where he remains in the trauma ICU in serious condition. “We don’t understand what happened. We haven’t seen David in years,” said the family member. “He just showed up at the house and started shooting.” A case remains open with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.

Staff photo by Jebb Johnston

Artist Guild will host art camp for children BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Some idle summer break days could be turned into an opportunity to create something suitable for framing. The Corinth Artist Guild Gallery is taking reservations now for the annual summer art camp for children. In a busy time for the gallery, it is also hosting the remaining silent auction pieces for the Verandah-Curlee House benefit with bidding to continue through Saturday. Retired educators Teresa Smillie and Vicki Avery will be back to lead the popular art camp event. It has been going on long enough that some past participants are now college students.

Claire Cadle works on an exercise in last year’s art camp at the gallery. Reservations are being taken now for this year’s camp.

“A lot of them look back at it as a fun, positive thing,” said Guild President Sonny Boatman. “The guild’s purpose is to increase the appreciation for art in people of all ages, and you can’t begin too early.” Two separate sessions are scheduled — June 15 to June 18 and June 22 to June 25. Those who have completed first grade up to age nine will meet from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and ages 10 to 13 will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants learn fundamental concepts in mixing and using color during drawing or painting lessons. All materials are supplied. In addition to the learning exPlease see CAMP | 2

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Alcorn School District teachers Angie Langley, Carolyn Mills and Stephanie Clausel are honored by the Mississippi Effective Schools Consortium with the Impact II award. The honor recognizes teachers for creative and innovative classroom instruction.

A Mississippi State University study touts the impact of retirees on Mississippi’s Hometown Retirement Communities, including Corinth. Alliance President Charles Gulotta says the organization is focused on attracting retirees to the region.

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