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Daily Corinthian Vol. 117, No. 141
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• Corinth, Mississippi • 24 pages • Two sections
Corinth featured in Civil War film BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com
A new film telling the story of Corinth in the Civil War will premiere next week. The first showing of the new interpretive film “Corinth Crossroads: A Town Amidst War” is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center.
The 20-minute film highlights the history surrounding the human drama experienced by the people living in Corinth during the Civil War. “The film opens amid the bloody aftermath of the Confederate defeat at the Battle of Shiloh and weaves its historic narrative by highlighting the wartime drama encountered by participants, both civilians and
soldiers, who witnessed firsthand the continuing prosecution of the war during the subsequent siege and later Battle of Corinth,” said John Bundy, superintendent of Shiloh National Military Park. As a town strategically located directly in the path of the war that transformed American society, the film further highlights the role Corinth played,
while occupied by Union forces, in the lives of thousands of African Americans who fled safety and found a safe haven at the Corinth Contraband Camp, which was inhabited by freedmen and women until Union forces abandoned the town in early 1864. Many of the film’s live sequences were filmed in the Corinth area in October 2012,
including scenes shot at many of the antebellum homes in Corinth and other historic sites in Alcorn County, as well as many locations on Shiloh battlefield. The majority of the actors in the film — men, women and children — as well as many of the voiceovers depicting people Please see FILM | 2A
NAACP announces reunion
Local grads awarded grants
BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The biennial reunion and homecoming celebration planned by the NAACP will bring three days of events to Corinth following Independence Day. The usual lineup of activities, including a parade, fiesta and Black & Gold Ball, will take place July 5-7. The event enjoyed another big turnout in 2011 with 15 different states represented among the attendees, said Pauline Sorrell, reunion coordinator. Businesses, law enforcement and other groups are joining the lineup for the parade set for 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 6. “We would like the participation of the whole community for the parade. This is for everybody,” said Sorrell. A float will recognize all school queens, past and present. Entry fee is $10 with a deadline of June 30. The Fiesta kicks off the weekend with entertainment by DJ XL at Crossroads Arena from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, July 5. After Saturday’s parade is the picnic at Crossroads Regional Park until 3 p.m. with music by Tony Holland. The Black & Gold Ball gets underway at 10 p.m. Saturday, July 6, with live entertainment by Pure Elegance. A memorial service caps the weekend at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 7, at St. Mark Baptist Church. Memorials recognizing those lost since Please see NAACP | 2A
BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com
those who prefer cremation. “Cremation is a good option for those that don’t have a place to bury or if they are going to be moving a lot,” said Byrd. Cremation is available at no charge for service pets such as guide dogs. The pet cemetery will include a garden for the scattering of cremated remains. Pets can be cremated individually with the remains usually returned to the owner within 48 hours. The service is not just for dogs and cats. Byrd said a duck was cremated, and burials are available for horses and ponies. Customers may bring deceased pets to the facility or the
Two recent grads from Kossuth High School have received scholarships from the North Mississippi Mayor’s Association. Lauren Coleman was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. She ranked fourth in her class at Kossuth and plans to attend Mississippi State University, where she will major in business information systems. She is the daughter of Larry and Susan Coleman. Whitney Shipman is the other $1,000 scholarship awardee. Ranked third in her class, she also plans to attend MSU and is majoring in biomedical engineering. She is the daughter of Ritchie and Trina Shipman. Mayor Tommy Irwin said he was proud of the local students for all their hard work on the road to earning the scholarships. The scholarships reflect the two students’ success in the Alcorn County School District, said Superintendent Gina Rogers Smith “The Alcorn County School District works to prepare each student to be successful in their future,” said Smith. “And we are elated that these young ladies have received these scholarships.” Alcorn County Board of Su-
Please see SHACKELFORD | 2A
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Staff photo by Jebb Johnston
Pet Services Director Amy Byrd shows some of the urns available for people who choose to have a pet cremated.
Funeral home adds animal services BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
SAVANNAH, Tenn. — It’s never easy to say goodbye to a friend. Two years ago, Shackelford Pet Services began as a way to ease the loss of man’s best friends. Cremation, burial and funeral services are all available for cats, dogs and other animals. “It’s hard to lose a pet,” said Amy Byrd, director of pet services. “They are almost like family members. For some people, they are their family, and it’s the only thing they have. We want to take care of their family member with as much respect as we can.” Plans are still in the works
for a pet cemetery to be developed on land in Milledgeville, Tenn., giving people a peaceful place to remember their furry friends. The office on Pickwick Street in Savannah offers a visitation area for families and friends and a private viewing and service room. Just as for their human counterparts, services with music, flowers and remembrances can be held. “We even can go to people’s houses and have private graveside services for the pet as well,” said Byrd. “Each pet is different and each family is different. Some might just want to come buy a casket and bury their own animal.” A selection of pet-sized caskets and vaults are available, as well as various types of urns for
Coach Johnny Plummer earns CHS Alumni Association honor BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com
The CHS Alumni Association will honor longtime Corinth High School coach and teacher Johnny Plummer as the group’s living Distinguished Faculty/Staff of the Year at a gathering on Thursday, June 20. “It’s a time for alumni of CHS to pay tribute to educators, coaches and staff that have played an important role in shaping who we are today,” said Callie Emmons, president of the CHS Alumni Association. Coach Plummer’s time at Corinth High School began in 1960, when he started as
the assistant head football coach under Leo Jones as well as the head basketball and baseball coach. He taught 8th grade science and math Plummer for his first six years at Corinth. After leaving in 1966, Plummer returned in 1970 as the head football coach and athletic director. He taught PE from 1970 to 1978. In basketball, Plummer won three county championships,
had one 20-win season and a win percentage of .503. He ranks fifth in school history with 79 wins over six seasons. In football he led the Warriors to a 60-23-1 mark over six seasons, inlcuding a 10-1 mark in ‘73 -- Corinth’s first 10-win season in 30 years. He held the school record for wins until the since-retired Jimmy Mitchell garnered his 61st in 2004. He is currently the defensive coach for his son, J.J., who is the head coach at St. Andrews Episcopal in the Jackson area. Plummer is married to the former Kay Kent. They have four children and eight grandchildren.
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Former player Steve Williams said it was never a dull moment playing for Plummer — a coach who got the most out of his players. “He let you know what he expected and then he made sure you not only met those expectations, you exceeded them,” said Williams. “He expected a lot, but not only from his players, also his assistant coaches and then most of all he expected the most from himself. He was honest and fair.” Williams remembers when the football team won Plummer’s 100th high school game as a head coach during Williams’ senior year against arch rival Tupelo.
“We were so proud to be able to give him that victory on the last game of the season,” Williams said. “We then went on to the Crossroads Bowl where we demolished the highly ranked Olive Branch 49-14 while being a 10-point underdog. That kind of stuff only comes from good coaching.” The CHS Alumni Association event will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, at KC’s Espresso in downtown Corinth. After a short program attendees will have time to mingle and visit with Coach Plummer and the family of the posthumous honoree, longtime CHS teacher Mildred Myers.
On this day in history 150 years ago
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Union forces mount a disastrous frontal assault against Port Hudson, La., on the Mississippi River. The Confederates fight from wellfortified positions and suffer a mere 45 casualties compared to 1,792 Federals of whom 1,401 were wounded, 203 killed and 188 captured.
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