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Daily Corinthian Vol. 118, No. 158

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• Corinth, Mississippi • 14 pages • 1 section

Jacinto Fourth of July Festival 2 dozen political figures take stage Families

continue July 4th tradition

BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

With the historic Jacinto Courthouse in the foreground, more than two dozen political figures took to the makeshift stage on Friday at the annual Jacinto Festival. Sen. Rita Potts Parks kicked off the speaking by asking those veterans and active military in the crowd to stand for recognition. “We are able to celebrate the Fourth of July, because these men and women have defended our freedom,” Parks said. “We can never forget.” Parks also mentioned some of her key items from the most recent legislative session. “There would be nothing more fitting on the Fourth of July then mentioning the new law that will add ‘In God We Trust’ to Mississippi’s state seal,” she said. “Along with protecting gun owners and religious freedom laws.” Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley set the record straight on a few items on his agenda. “Politicians get in hot water when they believe they own the office they sit in,” said Presley. “I want to make sure it’s clear, in my office we work for the people of Mississippi. Every citizen in this state owns the state government.” Presley said his office has fought to ensure electric rates stay down in Mississippi. “I have also fought to keep nuclear waste out of Mississippi,” he said. “This state gets dumped on enough and we certainly don’t need more added to it.” Candidate for United States Senate, Travis Childers said he was proud to be back at Jacinto. “This place means a lot to me. Alcorn, Prentiss and Tishomingo Counties mean a lot to me and I’m proud of my heritage,” said Childers. “This is a mighty important seat that only comes along every six years. I am willing and able to do the job. I have a long history of working to solve problems, not create problems.” Childers said he wants equal

BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

“Alcorn County and Jacinto is so interwoven into the fiber of my life that everywhere I go,

Hundreds of Crossroads area residents converged on the historic grounds of the Jacinto Courthouse on Friday for the annual Fourth of July Festival. A long standing tradition for many, the festival provides a one of a kind old fashion, family friendly atmosphere. “I’ve been coming to the festival since before I was born,” said Jacinto native Jerry Bray. “My dad was a volunteer fire fighter, so when I was a kid we would always setup in front of the Jacinto fire station and sell pork rinds.” In his 34th outing, Bray said he now makes sure the entire family knows that Jacinto is the place to be on the Fourth of July. “It wouldn’t be the Fourth of July if I wasn’t at Jacinto,” he said. “We have the same spot every year. We setup lawn chairs, bring a picnic and have fun. My kids love this festival just like I did when I was a kid.” Weather for the festival is normally sunny and hot. This year, the forecast was for cooler temperatures and clear skies. “This has got to be the nicest weather we’ve ever had for the festival,” said Corinth native Peggie Vanderford. “It’s amazing out here.” Vanderford said even though she normally only comes for the political speaking, this year she’s present for a different reason. “It’s my granddaughter’s first time here,” added Vanderford. “So far, she loves it.” Decked out in red, white and blue, five-year-old Presleigh Spence watched the Chucalissa Indians perform traditional dances from the sidelines.

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Staff photos by Zack Steen

The Garvin siblings from Prentiss County found a cool spot on the historic grounds at the Jacinto Festival.

More than two dozen political speakers took to the stage at the Jacinto Festival. pay for equal work and to raise the minimum wage. “I also want to see public education funded every year,” he said. “Not just election years.”

District 2 Rep. Nick Bain recalled three years ago when he gave his first political speech ever at the Jacinto Fourth of July Festival.

Neighborhood hosts Fourth of July parade BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

There is nothing more all American then neighbors joining forces to host a holiday parade. Hickory Lane residents Rachel Mitchell, Allison Mitchell (no relation) and Kim Pratt did just that on the Fourth of July. The three mothers decided several weeks ago to hold the first ever Hickory Lane Parade centering around the popular Corinth neighborhood just north of Shiloh Road. “In the past few years there has been a lot of families with the same age kids move into this area,” said Rachel, whose two sons proudly rode their bikes in the parade. “We just thought it would be fun for the kids ... and little more relaxing for the parents.” More than 30 families came out of the surrounding “tree street” neighborhoods on Friday to celebrate Independent Day on Hickory Lane.

“I think every family that showed up had a kid in the parade,” said Rachel. “It was a huge success.” The parade kicked off with neighbor Addie Page singing the National Anthem. Soon more than two dozen kids rolled down the black top on their bikes and other vehicles. Each participate was decked out in red, white and blue. Man’s best friend even got in on the parade. “This is such a sweet neighborhood, So to be able to do something like this and have everyone get excited about it is great,” said Pratt. “I hope this is something that can become a tradition.” After the parade, the kids enjoyed a pool party at a neighbors house, while the moms supervised and the dads grilled out hog dogs. “This was an amazing day I’ll never forget. Everyone had so much fun,” added Rachel. “Best Fourth of July ever.”

Staff photo by Zack Steen

Milo Mitchell and Henry Mitchell decked out their bikes for the Hickory Lane neighborhood Fourth of July Parade. See related photo on page 2.

Index Sports...... 10 Classified...... 12 Comics........ 7

Weather........6 Obituaries........ 5 Opinion........4

On this day in history 150 years ago Tupelo Campaign. Gen. A.J. Smith’s army marches south from LaGrange, Tenn., to keep Forrest away from Sherman’s supply lines in Tennessee. He aims to break the Mobile & Ohio RR and draw Forrest into a pitched battle.


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