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Daily Corinthian Vol. 118, No. 142

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• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • 1 section

Settlemires named security chief BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

The Alcorn County Regional Correctional Facility has a new security chief. The Alcorn County Board of Supervisors on Friday approved the promotion of Roger Settlemires to the post and approved his salary. He succeeds Keith Latch, who recently re-

signed from the post. In other business: ■ After a bid opening, the board awarded a contract to Halls Construction Co. of New Albany for .051 mile of structure and approaches to replace bridge no. 27 on Kendrick Road. Halls was the low bidder at $313,129.35. Other bids were Colom

Construction Co. of Ripley, $336,004.65; Prairie Construction of Tupelo, $373,746; and Ronald Franks Construction of Savannah, Tenn., $375,288.09. A bid from Glasgow Construction Co. of Guin, Ala., was deemed irregular by Cook Coggin Engineers. ■ The board accepted Prem-

ise, Inc.’s quote of $19,717.74 for the lease-purchase of computer server equipment with financing of 1.85 percent for 48 months from Trustmark National Bank. PDS Progressive Data Solutions quoted $21,800. ■ Supervisors approved use of the courthouse grounds by the Corinth Symphony Orches-

tra for a concert set for 6 p.m. on June 28. ■ Sheriff Charles Rinehart reported total correctional facility billing to MDOC and various agencies for reimbursement of $427,725.75 for the most recent month. ■ The board’s next regular meeting is 9 a.m. Monday, July 7.

Protectors draw attention to abuse BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

A local awareness group is putting the finishing touches on its upcoming weekend event. The Protectors C.A.A.R.E. Child Abuse Awareness Ride Event is slated for Saturday from 10 a.m., to 5 p.m., at the Southern Motel. The event will include a motorcycle ride, bike show, live music, vendors, games for the kids and food. “We have been planning this event for three or four months,”

said Ragman Prez, group president and founder. “It’s really turning into a great event. We’ve actually been adding new stuff everyday.” The event will feature live musical performances by Joel and Eric Smith from Sweet Tea Jubilee at 11 a.m., Mutual Live at 12:30 p.m., Little Zion at 2 p.m., and James Norris at 3:30 p.m. “We’ll have lots of vendors Please see ABUSE | 2

Staff photo by Kimberly Shelton

Braddock Brawner III shows off his completed restoration project.

Boy Scout restores USAF missile Man charged with ry. The Boeing CIM-10 Bomarc was the only S.A.M deployed by the United States Air Force and the first long-range antiaircraft missile. “It was quite an undertaking,” said Donna Briggs, who for 8 years has served as Airport Manager. “The missile has been in disrepair for quite sometime and was in very bad shape.” Covered in green moss, rust, chipped paint and barnacles, the missile had seen better days and was in desperate need of an overhaul. “It looked terrible,” said Briggs. After attending a monthly meeting with his father at the

BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Braddock Brawner III is on cloud nine. The 14-year-old Boy Scout recently completed his final project at the Corinth-Alcorn County Airport. With hard work, sweat and determination, Brawner blasted through his last requirement at warp speed. “Rob Skelton contacted Boy Scout Troop #27 and told us they had a project they’d sign off on if anyone was willing to do it,” said Brawner. Brawner took up the task and began his work to restore the Bomarc S.A.M (Surface Area Missile) to its former glo-

airport and presenting his plan, Brawner began raising money for paint and supplies. “We were so impressed that we were the first to contribute to the cause, “ said the airport manager. Working mostly on weekends due to school, extracurricular activities and church, the Corinth native hand-sanded the rocket and used steel wool to remove chipped paint and residue from time-worn relic. “I started in February and finished in April,” said Brawner as he discussed the challenges of working in the field Please see MISSILE | 2

felony drug transfer BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Friday the 13th wasn’t a good day for a Michie, Tenn. man. Travis Criswell, 23, of 247 Smith Circle, Michie, was arrested by officers with the Alcorn Narcotics Unit in a local parking lot. Criswell, currently out on $3,000 bond, was charged with felony transfer of a controlled substance after officers were making a routine check of the lot on U.S. Highway 72 West. “The location is known to be active for people to use and sell

drugs,” said the unit’s Darrell Hopkins. “Officers spotted the vehicle and occupants acting suspicious.” Officers approached the Criswell vehicle where they observed two occupants attempting to shoot up. Criswell, a passenger in the vehicle, was arrested for furnishing the driver with the narcotics.

Jacinto Festival promises summer entertainment BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

As the calendar pages turn to summer, another day at Jacinto looms for politicians and festival fans. The Jacinto Foundation is putting together plans for a Fourth of July Festival that promises good-natured fun in an “off” political season. “It’s good family entertainment,” said festival organizer Beth Whitehurst. “People can come for the day and go through the courthouse and listen to the political speaking and music for free. In an economy that is still hurting, it’s a good, wholesome event.” Political speaking is currently scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Some candidates for Corinth’s election will join a few hopefuls stumping for the congressional races. There could also be a few looking to get a head start on the big year coming up in 2015. “Sometimes some of these state candidates come and speak the year before,” said Whitehurst, “and some will come and politic.” Those who are on the list to speak thus far include two Corinth candidates — Tommy Irwin for mayor and Jennifer McCoy for alderman at large. Others are Travis Childers for U.S. Senate; Danny Bedwell, Libertarian candidate for U.S. House; and Rep. Nick Bain, Staff photo by Mark Boehler

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The Chucalissa Indians perform at last year’s Jacinto July Fourth Festival.

Index Stocks........8 Classified......14 Comics........ 9 State........ 5

On this day in history 150 years ago

Weather...... 10 Obituaries........ 6 Opinion........4 Sports...... 12

In Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Union Gen. David Hunter has been burning everything in his path. He is stopped at Lynchburg by Gen. Jubal Early, sent by Robert E. Lee who can barely afford to let the troops leave Richmond/Petersburg.

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