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The heat is on Dangerous temperatures strike region BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
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Biggers Hardware sales representative Teresa Taylor shows new air conditioners to customers Jimmy and Joyce Holley.
The Crossroads area is experiencing it’s first major heat wave of the year this weekend. With heat indexes forecasted to reach as high as 107, the National Weather Service in Memphis issued a heat advisory and hazardous weather outlook earlier this week. Temperatures are expected to climb to 98 degrees under sunny skies today with a heat index value of 105. The NWS also issued an extreme heat report to remind people of the dangers associated with such humid weather. During the extremely hot and humid weather, the body’s ability
to cool itself is affected. According to the report, when the body heats up too rapidly to cool itself properly or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, the body temperature rises and heat-related illnesses may develop. Heat-related illnesses can range from heat cramps to heat exhaustion to more serious heat stroke. Heat stroke can result in death and requires immediate attention. Some symptoms of heat stroke include altered mental state, possible throbbing headache, confusion, nausea, dizziness, shallow breathPlease see HEAT | 2
Qualifying under way for school board seat BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The qualifying window is open for one seat on the county school board. District 5 is up for election on county school boards across the state. In Alcorn County, the current officeholder is Randy
Wilbanks. At the midpoint of the qualifying period, no one has entered the race thus far as of Thursday, according to the Circuit Clerk’s Office. The deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, at the clerk’s office. Because it is a nonpartisan
election, prospective candidates must submit a petition with the signatures of at least 50 registered voters in the district. The candidate must also reside in the district. The county school board members serve six-year terms, and the posts are staggered on
Farmington homeowners can get help through grant BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Board of Mayor and Alderman passed a resolution this week to allow homeowners to apply for assistance in the Mississippi Homeowner Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Program. According to City Clerk Debbie Jackson, the grant program provides assistance to low-income families that are making major repairs or reconstructing a home. “This is a great program for folks in our community who currently have something they need help fixing on their home,” said Jackson. “The grant could help pay to replace a leaky roof or damaged flooring.” Before a homeowner can apply for the grant, the property must be lien free and the homowner must have lived at the property for at least 12 months. The program is available to families whose household gross income is at or below 80 percent of the area median income as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). “For Alcorn County, our income requirement limit at $29,050 for a two person household in order to receive the grant,” added Jackson. Eligible families may re-
ceive the grant for major repairs in the home to correct defects in plumbing, roofing, heating, electrical and foundation. There are limits that have been established that provide for a maximum grant amount per project that is determined by criteria established by HUD. Applications are available at city hall. In other business: ■ The board approved the city’s 2013 fiscal year end audit prepared by Brawner, Vanstory & Co. ■ The board also amended the current year budget to transfer surplus debt service funds to general funds. A budget workshop meeting is scheduled for September. ■ The Farmington City Court report for July 14 - August 13 included two contempt of court/failure to appear, one disobeying traffic control device, one disturbance of family, three driving with a suspended driver’s license, one driving in more than one lane, one DUI first offense, one failure to yield to blue lights, one following too close, one improper passing, one malicious mischief, one Marijuana in a motor vehicle, one public intoxication and one speeding 20 miles per hour and over. ■ The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Sept. 16 at 6 p.m.
The Farmington Baptist Church Children’s Choir is presenting “The Amazing Grace Race” on Sunday night at 6 p.m.
Farmington church presents children’s musical BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
FARMINGTON — Farmington Baptist Church is ready to go racing. The grace route. The children’s choir of the church is presenting “The Amazing Grace Race” at 6 p.m. on Sunday. “This hard working group of kids have been faithful to the task,” said FBC Music Director Bryan Essary of the summer musical. “They have been working every Wednesday night all summer learning the musical.
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Created by Celeste Clydesdale, “The Amazing Grace Race” is about young racers learning the secret to running life’s grace race is to follow in God’s steps. “Farmington Baptist Church loves children and through programs such as Children’s Choir and Awana we strive to share the love of Jesus with youngsters in the area,” said FBC Youth/Children’s Minister Jarrod Cox. The race begins when Spud — portrayed by Bryce Streetman — makes the decision to
get off the couch and get ready to run. “When facing tough stretches through places like the Valley of Despair and Badlands Bog, these kids learn the value of love, forgiveness and perseverance,” said Essary. They also learn the value of working as a team through the encouragement of their coach, who is played by the church’s Jenny Johnson. Running with faith, they look to the great cloud of witnesses Please see MUSICAL | 2
On this day in history 150 years ago Fort Morgan, the last Confederate outpost on Mobile Bay, surrenders to the Union army and navy. The Federals now control the bay, while the Southerners still cling to the city of Mobile. Shannon Miller 662-396-6000 Q NMLS #715377 shannon.miller@bxs.com www.shannonmillerbxs.com
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one contested judicial race on the ballot for circuit court judge district 1 place 2. Incumbent Paul S. Funderburk of Tupelo, who has served since he was appointed in 2002 and won elections in 2006 and 2010, is challenged by Dennis H. Farris Sr., an attorney from Mantachie.
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the ballot every two years. The school board race will complete the light Nov. 4 ballot that will also include the congressional midterm elections and the judicial races for circuit and chancery judges and court of appeals. Alcorn County voters will see
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