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Daily Corinthian Vol. 117, No. 153

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• Corinth, Mississippi • 22 pages • Two sections

Supervisors turn attention to redistricting BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Each of the five Alcorn County supervisor districts is expected to see some boundary changes when new lines are drawn. The Board of Supervisors is working with the Northeast Mississippi Planning and Development District (NMPDD) to create the new district boundaries. Supervisors had a

workshop with NMPDD Thursday morning to discuss the latest proposals. Redistricting is required based on results of the 2010 census, in which Districts 2 and 4 had the biggest population changes. District 2 had a substantial population loss and needs to pick up new territory, while District 4 gained population.

“The high district and the low district do not touch each other,” said Sharon Gardner, executive director for NMPDD. “Unfortunately, it’s going to have some domino effect on each district.” Caught in the middle is District 3 Supervisor Tim Mitchell, whose district stands to pick up additional road mileage that he will have to maintain. The cur-

rent proposals have him losing territory in the city of Corinth, where he does not maintain the roads, and picking up more in the county. He and District 4 Supervisor Gary Ross discussed swapping some roads in the Danville area in Thursday’s meeting. Mitchell said it looks like his district will gain about 15 miles of roads, which concerns him

because his district already has more miles of roadway to maintain than the others. The territory District 3 would lose in Corinth would shift to District 2. That would change the East Third Street voting precinct from District 3 to District 2, putting it back where it was before the redistricting that Please see DISTRICTS | 2A

Shiloh hosting story hour

Corinth students reap what was sown

BY BOBBY J. SMITH

do something to stimulate the economy.” He also hopes to see a new use for the former Wurlitzer industrial building and some beautification efforts in the town. Betty Williams is a Rienzi mail carrier and aunt of Rep. Tracy Arnold. “It’s a good little town,” she said. “I just want to do anything I can to help.” The mayor said there is some good news for the town as a new business opening in Rienzi will offer Internet and

A majority of the plant and grow stage is over. Now it's time to pick and eat for Corinth Elementary School students. Students have been involved since day one in the project Garden Raises Our Wellness (GROW) — a vegetable plot that covers the size of a football field on campus. “A supplemental physical education grant provides the money to plant the garden and plan activities around it,” said CES Principal Brian Knippers. Knippers said egg plants, squash, zucchini squash, bell peppers, radishes and strawberries have already been picked. “We have produced enough to sell $50 worth of vegetables,” said the principal. “The kids have learned to eat what you need and sell the excess to others.” Kindergarten through 4th grade students all got their

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BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

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Story time is coming to Shiloh this weekend. The children’s event Shiloh Story Hour begins at 11 a.m. Saturday in front of the Visitor Center at Shiloh National Military Park. “We are excited to present this opportunity to area children,” said Park Ranger Chris Mekow. “We hope the fun filled, yet educational, activity will introduce young people to the importance of learning about the Civil War in an exciting environment.” During the Shiloh Story Hour, children from the ages 6-10 will listen to “Civil War on Sunday,” written by Mary Pope Osborne. Props and hands-on activities will be used to bring the story to life. Children should come ready to be outside for the story hour. After the reading, each child will have an Please see SHILOH | 2A

Staff photo by Jebb Johnston

Circuit Clerk Joe Caldwell leads Rienzi Mayor Walter Williams in the oath of office at Rienzi Town Hall Thursday afternoon.

Rienzi: Old, new regime sworn in BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

RIENZI — The top concern for Rienzi’s elected officials is as simple as milk and bread. With the recent closing of a convenience store next to the Town Hall, there is nowhere in town to buy those staples. The nearest convenience stores are several miles away on U.S. Highway 45. “I can’t make miracles happen, but it’s a bad feeling that you haven’t even got a convenience store,” said Mayor Walter Williams. “That’s my number one priority right now.” Williams, who took the oath

for a second term Thursday afternoon after running unopposed, said he hopes the owner of the closed business can work out a deal with an interested prospect. The two new members of the Board of Aldermen who took the oath Thursday, Dale Leonard and Betty Williams, share the concern about the need for new business. Leonard, a retired newsman, does not like having to drive to Booneville or Corinth to get a hamburger. “This used to be a thriving town,” he said. “Businesses have left, and we have got to

Colonel Rogers camp earns top SCV Camp in Mississippi BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com

For the fourth year in a row, Corinth’s Colonel William P. Rogers Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans received the prestigious Jefferson Davis Award as the top SCV camp in Mississippi. The award was presented at the 118th Annual Reunion of the Mississippi Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Jackson on June 22. “This is the goal of every SCV camp in Mississippi, and to receive it is indeed a high honor,” said Dr. Larry Mangus, commander of the Rogers Camp. “To win it four years in a row is unprecedented.” The awards committed cited a number of items in the 55page awards application. The camp’s achievements include: ■ A 141 percent increase in membership over the last four years, bringing the number of members to 85. ■ Awarding of two $500 scholarships in honor or Real Sons James J. Nelms Jr. and

Group wins 4th straight Jefferson Davis award

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Accepting the award on behalf of the camp were (from left) SCV member Buddy Ellis, Commander Dr. Larry Mangus, 1st Lt. Commander Dennis Brown and member Sammy Mardis. Willie J. Cartwright. ■ having three Real Grandsons as camp members: Kristy

Morgan, Leroy Worsham and Arthur Dalton. ■ Sponsoring the 20th Annu-

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al Confederate Memorial Day Service Program at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center

to honor the service of all Confederate soldiers. ■ Involvement in the Battle of Farmington reenactment and the Corinth Grand Illumination. ■ Sponsoring the 4th Annual Civil War Show at Crossroads Arena with the return of Col. Rogers’ sword to Corinth ■ Being the lead camp in raising funds to place a monument to the Mississippi soldiers that fought at the Battle of Shiloh. (Over $400,000 has been raised, and the monument should be ready for dedication in 2015.) ■ Placing more than 300 Confederate flags on the graves of Confederate soldiers in a three-county are during Confederate History Month. ■ Making 53 presentations during the year to local schools, civic clubs and historical society meetings and talking to over 5,000 people. ■ Participating in the Battle of Iuka Memorial Roll Call SerPlease see SCV | 2A

On this day in history 150 years ago

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With Stuart’s cavalry away from the main army, Gen. Robert E. Lee is unsure of the location of the Union army. As a precaution, he orders his divisions to concentrate in the vicinity of Gettysburg. At Vicksburg, the starving Confederate soldiers petition Gen. Pemberton to surrender to Gen. Grant.

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