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Churches throughout the Crossroads area have a simple message for residents today – come back home. Numerous churches throughout the region will join with

more than 20,000 churches across the country to take part in National Back to Church Sunday in an effort to reach out to those who may have fallen away from regular church attendance. Oakland Baptist Church As-

sociate Pastor Dyer Harbor said they want everyone to know they’re welcome, wanted and loved. “We’re trying to get folks who maybe grew up in church and

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Event raises funds for magical trip A group of special needs children is ready to go to work. The kids will be donning aprons, taking orders, busing tables and washing dishes to raise money for a trip to Disney World in May. Fundraiser number one for the group is scheduled for Sept. 23 from 5-8 p.m. at Taylor’s Fish & Steak on U.S. Highway 72. Individuals who purchase a $12 ticket will receive a meal of four fish strips, french fries, slaw, hushpuppies and drink. “We are hoping for a big crowd to get the fundraising started,” said trip organizer Havis Hurley. “Several kids, their parents and siblings are planning on going this time, so we are needing to raise more money.” Hurley expects the group needs to raise $60,000 for the

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Alcorn County’s Career and Technology Center continues to be a vital part of the Crossroads community as it prepares students to be productive citizens. The vision and mission of the ACTC is to prepare students to be creative and productive, along with trying to

make lifelong learners with marketable skills and helping adapt them to modern technology. With the fast-paced changing world of technology, one instructor in particular, Graphic Arts instructor Steve Shaw, is currently going through the adapting process Please see GRAPHICS | 2A

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Taylor’s Fish & Steak hostess Melanie Forsythe shows Braxton Green (left) and his brother Dalvon Green the ropes when it comes to seating a customer. A group of special needs children will be having a fundraiser at the restaurant on Sept. 23 for a trip to Disney World.

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Alcorn Career and Technology Center Graphic Arts Instructor Steve Shaw instructs student Ricky Burchfield on Photoshop during a class session.

Bookworm Bargains: Friends host local library book sale Kickoff set

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The biggest bargain sale of the year awaits Corinth’s bookworms. The Friends of the Corinth Library will open the garage next Saturday from 9 a.m. until for a big sale benefiting the library. With donated items and library discards on offer, the selection includes fiction and nonfiction titles, children’s books, church hymnals and other music books, audiobooks, movies and CDs. Friends members Jean Jordan, Lola Porter and Gordon Porter have cleaned up and organized the stacks of books filling the garage. Jordan said much of this selection has never appeared in the library’s ongoing sale inside the building. It’s the first garage sale to be held in about three years and will feature special pricing for the day. Donations are accepted anytime at the front desk for the ongoing book sale.

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Friends of the Corinth Library members Jean Jordan (left) and Lola Porter are preparing the library garage for a big book sale next Saturday.

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Alcorn County Relay for Life has helped make an impact on the American Cancer Society’s quest to raise funds for cancer. The American Cancer Society continues to make progress towards helping the world become cancer free. Without communities like Corinth and Please see RELAY | 3A

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On this day in history 150 years ago Gen. Rosecrans realizes the danger he has placed himself in by separating his army into three columns. He orders his army to concentrate in the area of Lee & Gordon’s Mill on Chickamauga Creek, Ga.

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“We look for the community to consider us with not just books but magazines and DVDs, and old VHS tapes are very popular,” said Librarian Brandon Lowrey. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase materials for the library

such as books and subscriptions for magazines and newspapers. The friends group has purchased shelving that will be used in the reading area to organize donations and discards. The friends group will look at some more projects in the future. “Right now we’re a rath-

er small team, and our main project was to do this first,” said Jordan. The bargain pricing for the sale is 25 cents for children’s books; hardcovers at 75 cents or two for $1; paperbacks, 25 cents or five for $1; audio books, 50 cents each; videos and CDs, $1 or two for $1.50.

is . . . more photography and videography, webbased flash animation type stuff and all content of that nature.” One thing Shaw has stayed away from, up to this point, is social media. “We don’t do anything with social media at this time and I am not sure if we will,” added Shaw. “With the age group of students I teach that will either be limited or nonexistent.” Although social media is still up the air, video production will be part of the curriculum, according to Shaw. “We are going to do some video work with documentaries and they will do some other video

work, but the main gist of this is not so much the performing angle, but the editing aspect,” Shaw said. “The students will be using the program Final Cut Pro for editing which is used some in Hollywood movies like, ‘O Brother Where Art Thou’ and ‘Spiderman’.” All students, including the new age Graphic Art students, who complete a career/technical program are ready to continue their education at the postsecondary level or to enter the workforce, said Shaw. ACTC serves students enrolled at Alcorn Central High School, Biggersville High School, Corinth High School and Kossuth High School.

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in his class. “In 1972, the vocational center had the class called Graphic and Print Communication and we performed our classes to that capacity until this previous year,” Shaw explained. Shaw said with times changing and the world of print media changing, it was time for them to react to the changes and to change the way they taught their graphic art course. “It is our job to adjust with the times and with the way the news is spread now in the digital world, we have been forced to become digital media oriented,” Shaw said. “That

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Museum Photo Contest Crossroads Museum executive director Brandy Steen (left) and Northeast Mississippi Community College student Kristen Whitley sort photos for the 12th Annual Museum Photo Contest. As of Thursday more than 85 entries had been received. However, Steen believes the rush is about to begin. “Last year, we received well over 100 entries in last two days,” Steen said. “I just hope the same happens this year.” The deadline for entries is Monday at 4 p.m. The museum will be open today from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The entry fee is $10 per photo for the first three photos, then $5 per photo. There will be a $150 cash prize for Best of Show and the top 3 in each category and a overall people’s choice winner will receive ribbons. Applications can be obtained at the museum at 221 North Fillmore or at crossroadsmuseum.com

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September 11, 2013 It is with sincere congratulations that we announce the retirement of Dr. Ray Gregory. Dr. Gregory has been an astute member of MRHC as well as the community for many, many years. We thank you, Dr. Gregory for your hard work and tireless service to your patients and the community at large. Dr. Gregory’s last day will be Monday, September 30, 2013. Should you require a copy of your medical record, please call 662286-6901. After October 1, please call 662293-1688. It is very important that you make arrangements as soon as possible to select new providers to make sure you receive uninterrupted medical care. Please contact the local physician provider network to obtain a list of physicians in the area who are eligible to become your physician. The physician network number is 662-287-6913.

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Taylor’s Fish & Steak manager Amanda Reeves and Joseph Edwards help customer Madie Rogers and husband Curtis. Edwards is part of a special needs group who will be working on Sept. 23 at the restaurant to raise money to go to Disney World.

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trip to Orlando, Fla. “I believe we are going to reach our goal,” he said. “We have a good group of people working to make this happen.” Taylor’s manager Amanda Reeves is glad the restaurant is part of the plans to put an everlasting smile on the faces of children. “This is such a great

cause and we like to help out when we can,” she said. Those who don’t get a chance to purchase the ticket for the night at Taylor’s by the Sept. 22 deadline, can buy one the night of the event. The deal is good for both dine-in and carryout customers. Hurley’s group will receive all tips during the night along with a per-

centage as they bus tables and seat customers. A second fundraiser for the month will be held Sept. 28 at Grandma’s Iron Skillet. In 2012, Hurley, a bus driver for special needs children in the city, and volunteers combined to help raise $54,000 to take over 60 special needs children, their siblings and parents to Disney World.

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Today in history Today is Sunday, Sept. 15, the 258th day of 2013. There are 107 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight: On Sept. 15, 1887, the city of Philadelphia launched a three-day celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Constitution of the United States.

On this date: In 1776, British forces occupied New York City during the revolution. In 1789, the U.S. Department of Foreign Affairs was renamed the Department of State. In 1862, Confederate forces captured Harpers Ferry, Va., during the Civil War. In 1935, the Nuremberg Laws deprived German Jews of their citizenship. In 1940, during the World War II Battle of Britain, the tide turned as the Royal Air Force inflicted heavy losses against the Luftwaffe. In 1942, during World War II, the aircraft carrier USS Wasp was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine; the U.S. Navy ended up sinking the badly damaged vessel. In 1950, during the Korean conflict, United Nations forces landed at Incheon in the south and began their drive toward Seoul.

Agenda set for city board meeting The Corinth Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a regular meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The agenda includes the following: ■ Proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month ■ Resolution of engagement for the 2013 general obligation bond

■ Resolution of intent for the 2013 general obligation bond ■ Park audit letter ■ Consider contract with the animal shelter ■ Consider revised alcohol ordinance ■ Property adjudication public hearings for 1101 Phillips Street - Jackson, Dale Street

- Bostic, 1605 Third Street - Alrahimi, 1405 Third Street - Griffin, 1510 Meeks Street - estate of Katherine Dilworth, 3805 Mathis Road - Evetts, 1408 Second Street - Witt, 1405 Second Street - Wade & Wade, 1513 Second Street - Buggs and Williams, Polk Street -

Burns, CMH Services, Don Arnold properties, Victory Properties, Parker, Absolute Auto Acceptance, Johnson, and Reed ■ Reports of the department heads ■ Pay request on arch pipe project ■ Consider brownfield grant consultant

■ Consider changes to the off-street parking ordinance ■ August claims docket ■ Zoning matters, if any ■ Approval of licenses ■ Consider beer license for Corner Slice ■ Approval of minutes from Aug. 6, Aug. 20, Aug. 27 and Sept. 23

2014 Planning Kickoff Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Tate Baptist Church Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Kristin Chittom, the Community Representative for the Mid-South Division of the American Cancer Society, Inc., said that all participants that want to form teams, or serve, need to plan to at-

tend the 2014 planning committee. “This is a time to encourage fall fundraising plans,” Chittom said. “We need to share breast cancer and Christmas shirt ideas to sell as well as go over other plans. Also, we will provide food at the planning event so we want to encourage everyone to come.”

Chittom also reports that the Relay for Life is really growing in Alcorn County and many lives are being saved everyday through the efforts of volunteers. “We encourage all survivors and caregivers to take part in this life changing effort in the fight against cancer,” Chittom added. “With your help, the or-

ganization isn’t just fighting one type of cancer, they are fighting for every birthday that is threatened by every type of cancer in every community”. Each person who shares in these Relay For Life experience should take pride in knowing that they are working to create a better world one community at at time, said Chittom.

one to come,” he said. Harbor said he personally understands how difficult it can be to return to church after getting out of the habit. As a young person difficult family obligations caused his own family to get away from going to church regularly and he recalls how he felt something was missing in his life. “It was just a void in my

life at that time,” he said. He recalls how a friend encouraged him to come to church with them and helped push him to get back involved. He hopes this national outreach effort can provide a similar push. The pastor said he also understands it can often be intimidating for people to return to church after being away for whatever reason and he

hopes this type of effort will help ease those feelings of awkwardness and encourage people to take that first step. “This is a great opportunity. Maybe if everyone is doing it, maybe it will be less awkward,” he said. He noted last year churches participating in the effort saw an average of a 40 percent jump in attendance and he hopes to see a similar result lo-

cally. “This is a great opportunity,” he said. Services at Oakland Baptist Church begin today at 9 a.m. with Bible study followed by worship at 10:15 a.m. and evening services at 6:20 p.m. For a complete list of participating churches in the area visit www.backtochurch.com and click on the “Find a Church” link at the top of the page.

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others all across the globe, this progression wouldn’t be possible, say cancer society leaders, but with the dedication of staff and volunteers, along with the continued efforts of fundraising, the fight against this disease marches on. Relay for Life for Alcorn County will have their first

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maybe got out of going to say, it’s time to get back,” he said. He said statistics compiled by the national organization heading up the effort show 82 percent of people say they would go to church if someone would simply invite them. “That’s what we’re doing, we’re asking every-

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Guest Column Innovative ideas, setting priorities, key to reducing size of state government BY TATE REEVES Planning Mississippi’s next budget begins Monday when the Joint Legislative Budget Committee convenes to hear requests from key agencies. To fully appreciate the task at hand, one must understand the recent history. The Legislature, led by Rep. Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, and Sen. Buck Clarke, R-Hollandale, passed two consecutive balanced budgets that only spent 98 percent of expected revenue, setting aside 2 percent for a rainy day. We increased funding for all levels of public education -- from universities to public schools -- while maintaining or reducing funding for virtually every other agency. Even the Legislature found cost savings. First, we saved $58,000 by reducing the number of days the Legislature met. We also saved $6,500 by simply changing from legalsized paper to letter-sized paper at the Capitol. In addition, the Legislature saved taxpayers $9.8 million by not purchasing new cars in Fiscal Year 2013. Unfortunately, my efforts to continue a moratorium on vehicle purchases were not successful this year; I will push for this freeze on wasteful spending in the next session. While savings have been found across state government in recent years and expenditures have increased less than 2 percent annually, the other side of our income statement improved. Revenues increased slightly above 5 percent annually in each of the last two years. In fact, due to conservative revenue estimates that were criticized at the time, the state ended the most recent fiscal year with an additional $300-million surplus. However, I must warn special interests groups and agency directors that are so quick to clamor for any surplus … Not so fast. State law guides these funds, which will be split between our Rainy Day funds and an account for building repairs. The fund for building repairs is being used to honor our commitment to taxpayers we would stop issuing long-term debt to pay for new air conditioners and leaky roofs. In fact, the state is now paying cash for repairs that were traditionally “bonded.” This year alone, the state will spend $49.2 million on repairs rather than relying on new debt. That means universities and colleges can spend $15.2 million immediately to begin work on campus improvements. Reducing government spending is not only trimming waste; we must continue to lower taxpayers’ overall debt burden. That is why this year, the Legislature paid off or repealed almost $500 million in bonds and only issued $199 million for projects. In 2012, the Legislature did not authorize any new debt. In addition to the aforementioned commitments, other needs must be addressed. For example, the state’s prison population continues to increase putting pressure on our Corrections budget. Taxpayers expect to have a Correctional system that maintains the safety of the public without bankrupting the state. I expect the Division of Medicaid to ask for almost $1 billion in state funds — one-fifth of the general fund operating budget. Remember, this request is to simply keep the Medicaid services operating as usual and does not include expansion of Obamacare, which the Legislature opposed. Taxpayers deserve a Medicaid program that provides innovative ways to deliver care while reining in spending. This week will be our first look at agency directors’ wish lists for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014. Some agency leaders will recognize our conservative philosophy and the fiscal reality the state faces while a few directors will paint a dismal picture they believe can only be cured with more tax dollars. I hope agency executives will present new ideas for finding efficiencies — not simply ask for more of your money. Taxpayers should demand the same. (Tate Reeves is Mississippi Lieutenant Governor. To contact him, call 601-3593200 or write him at ltgov@senate.ms.gov or P.O. Box 1018, Jackson, MS 39215.)

Prayer for today Father, please guide me so my overall goal is to persevere to the very end of this life so that when I enter the other side I hear these words of commendation, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Amen.

A verse to share “Therefore now amend your ways and your doings, and obey the voice of the LORD your God; and the LORD will repent him of the evil that he hath pronounced against you.” — Jeremiah 26:13

Wing-it diplomacy hurts US credibility Here’s how the Obama folks have been starting to spin Syria. The president made a credible threat to use military force in Syria. At the same time, he worked behind the scenes to get Russia’s Vladimir Putin to push Bashir al-Assad to give up chemical weapons. These two seemingly discordant initiatives, brilliantly coordinated, combined to produce a process to eliminate Assad’s chemical weapons without even a shot being fired across the bow. Of course, every bit of this is false. Only the most credulous Obama fans are fooled. Back on Aug. 20, 2012, in response to an intelligent question from NBC’s Chuck Todd, the president said that the use of chemical weapons by Syria would be a “red line” that would “change my calculus.” That’s a threat to go to war. As the Washington Post’s Walter Pincus points out, once a president declares a red line, he should be prepared to back it up. He should order military contingency plans, consult with members of Congress and seek support from foreign governments. There is no evidence that Obama did any of these things in a serious or sustained way in the 366 days between his red-line statement and the use of chemical weapons in the suburbs

of Damascus -- not even after British and French intelligence reported the use of chemiMichael cal weapons Barone last spring. Then durColumnist ing the week of Aug. 2630, leaks poured out from the administration that Obama would order air strikes in Syria, but only little ones. Regime change was off the table. On Friday night before the Labor Day weekend, Obama suddenly decided, during a walk in the White House grounds, to seek congressional approval. Were any soundings taken of congressional opinion before that decision? It doesn’t seem likely. Even the slightest pulsetaking would have suggested that getting majority approval would be difficult in a House of Representatives where most Republicans mistrust the president and most Democrats are congenitally dovish. Especially when public opinion strongly opposed any military intervention. After Labor Day, as media vote counts started showing a majority of House members voting or leaning no, White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough, who ac-

companied Obama on his Friday night walk, was still predicting that the administration would prevail. That was either insincere or delusional. The claim that the Russians agreed to push Syria on chemical weapons only because Obama threatened to use force requires a belief they thought he would do so after an adverse congressional vote. Not likely. Nor is it likely that John Kerry’s statement in his Monday press conference that the attack could be avoided if Syria submitted to inspections was part of a calculated strategy. Kerry’s next words were, “But he isn’t about to do it, and it can’t be done, obviously.” Kerry was winging it, and so was Obama when he spoke favorably of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s offer to push Syria to give up its poison gas. So the president’s Wednesday night speech included words supporting military action and other words explaining that it wasn’t necessary. It can be argued that Obama’s decision to hold off on air strikes and negotiate with the Russians is better for the United States in the short run than the other two alternatives on offer -- ineffective air strikes or a landslide repudiation of the commander in chief by Con-

gress. But in the long run, it’s a terrible setback for America. Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger muscled the Soviet Union out of Middle East diplomacy back in 1973. In the 40 years since, American presidents have kept the Russians out. Now they’re back in. A nation with a declining population, a weakened military and an economy propped up by oil and gas exports has suddenly made itself the key interlocutor in the region. Obama has allowed this even though it’s obvious that effective disarmament is impossible in a nation riven by civil war and ruled by a regime with every incentive and inclination to lie and conceal. The negotiations and any fig-leaf inspection process can be dragged out for weeks, months and years, as Saddam Hussein demonstrated. Obama said he hoped to degrade Syria’s chemical weapons program. Instead he has degraded his own -and America’s -- credibility. (Daily Corinthian columnist Michael Barone, senior political analyst for The Washington Examiner, is a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a Fox News Channel contributor and a co-author of The Almanac of American Politics.)

The billionaire mayor vs. the plumber Michael Bloomberg is the mayor of New York and a media mogul who weekends in Bermuda and whose net worth is an estimated $27 billion. Victor Head runs a plumbing business with his brother in Pueblo, Colo. The two clashed from a distance in the Colorado gun recalls, and Head gave the billionaire a righteous drubbing. The defeat of two progun-control Colorado state senators in recall elections sends a message that should be heard all the way back on the Upper East Side, and maybe even in Hamilton. It wasn’t too long ago that Bloomberg’s Mayors Against Illegal Guns was supposed to be the great equalizer in the gun debate. This was before dozens of mayors quit the organization, some of them explaining that it had dawned on them that the group wasn’t against illegal guns so much as for making more guns illegal. And before the Colorado recall. The gun-control measures at issue are relatively mild compared with what guncontrol advocates truly want. Colorado limited magazines

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to 15 rounds and imposed background checks on private transactions. Nevertheless, it was Rich a career-endLowry ing vote for the two tarNational Review geted Democrats. The recallees, state Senate President John Morse of Colorado Springs and Sen. Angela Giron of Pueblo, weren’t fighting on hostile territory. In terms of registration, Morse’s district is split three ways among Democrats, Republicans and independents. Giron’s district is a heavily working-class area that has been a Democratic stronghold forever. It was always thought that Morse could go down, and he did by 51 percent to 49 percent. That Giron would follow him and by a larger margin, 56-44, was shocking. Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz waved off the defeats. She

blamed “voter suppression, pure and simple,” and the National Rifle Association and the Koch brothers. It is true that the recall didn’t have Colorado’s accustomed voting by mail and turnout was low, but it was a free and fair election. As for the NRA and the Kochbacked group Americans for Prosperity, they certainly played in Colorado. The prorecall forces were still badly outspent, by as much as 8-to-1 according to some estimates. Mayor Bloomberg wrote a check for $350,000. For his part, Victor Head embarked months ago on a grass-roots campaign to take on city hall. When he heard that Colorado was going to adopt new gun-control measures in the wake of Newtown, Conn., Head initiated what would become the recall with that most fearsome of political weapons -- some fliers. He printed and distributed them to local gun clubs to make people aware of an upcoming town-hall meeting for Giron. At the next town hall, he again handed out fliers to build a crowd, but this

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time Giron ruled that the discussion was to be exclusively about mortgages. Head still got Giron to agree to hold one more town hall before the vote on guns, and this time roughly 1,000 people showed up. If Giron didn’t realize then that she had a populist revolt on her hands, she needed to be in a different line of work -- and now she is. What so got under Head’s skin, the sense that his representative wasn’t listening to him, added fuel to the recalls more broadly. The anti-recall side can now make excuses, but it used to be cleareyed about the stakes. In an interview with The New Republic prior to the recall, Giron explained, “For Mayors Against Illegal Guns, if they lose even one of these seats, they might as well fold it up. And they understand that.” Score one for the plumber. (Daily Corinthian columnist and National Review editor Rich Lowry can be reached via e-mail: comments.lowry@nationalreview.com)

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Rescues accelerate as floodwaters inundate plains LYONS, Colo. — The rescue of Coloradoans stranded by epic mountain flooding accelerated Saturday as debris-filled rivers became muddy seas that extended into towns and farms miles from the Rockies. Authorities expected to find more fatalities when full scope of destruction emerged. Helicopters and hundreds of National Guard troops searched the mountainous terrain for people as food and water supplies ran low in remote communities cut off since Thursday. Thousands were being driven to safety in convoys. A woman was missing and presumed dead after witnesses saw floodwaters from the Big Thompson River destroy her home in the Cedar Cove area, Larimer County sheriff’s spokesman John Schulz said. “We’re sure there are going to be additional homes that have been destroyed, but we won’t know that for a while,” Schulz said. I expect that we’re going to continue to receive reports of confirmed missing and confirmed fatalities throughout the next several days.” Four people have been confirmed dead since the harrowing floods began Wednesday. The high water has affected an area nearly the size of Connecticut. National Guard helicopters flew in and out of the mountain hamlet of Jamestown late into Friday night after it became isolated by rushing water that scoured the canyon the village sits in. Rescuers on the ground focused on the town of Lyons. By Saturday morning, the Guard had evacuated nearly 800 people by air and ground. More than a dozen helicopters were available to aid with rescue efforts.

Greyhound bus turns over in southwest Ohio; 35 injured CINCINNATI — A Greyhound bus drove off an interstate highway in southwest Ohio early Saturday, struck a tree and a fence and flipped on its side before sliding to a stop in a cornfield, injuring at least 35 people. None of the injuries was considered lifethreatening, though several people were trapped and had to be extricated by firefighters and paramedics, the State Highway Patrol said in a statement. There was no immediate word on the cause of the crash, but passenger

Christopher Lake, of Michigan, told WCPOTV in Cincinnati that he saw the driver slumped over. Lake said he heard a woman scream at the driver “Wake up! Wake up!” but that he thinks the man might have had a medical problem. The bus drove off the right side of northbound Interstate 75 about 25 miles north of Cincinnati at about 3:50 a.m., the patrol said. Lake told the TV station the bus rolled over twice after hitting the tree. Authorities said that the crash remained under investigation. Jeff Galloway, director of the Butler County Emergency Management Agency, said 35 people were taken to hospitals, six by helicopters and 29 by ambulance. The injuries ranged from minor to severe, officials said.

Sandusky bid for new trial goes to court in Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, Pa. — Jerry Sandusky’s challenge to his child molestation conviction goes before a state appeals court on Tuesday, as the former Penn State assistant football coach seeks to overturn a sentence that could keep him behind bars for life. Pennsylvania’s Superior Court will decide whether prosecutors made an improper reference to the fact that Sandusky did not testify, whether jury instructions were mishandled and whether the defense should have been given more time before trial to digest a large volume of investigative material. The court is meeting in Wilkes-Barre, part of efforts to make its proceedings accessible to a wider public. Sandusky, who spent decades working under football coach Joe Paterno, was convicted in July 2012 of 45 counts of sexual abuse of 10 boys, including eight victims who testified against him. Judge John Cleland subsequently declared him a sexually violent predator and sentenced him to 30 to 60 years in state prison. Sandusky is seeking a new trial. His appeals attorney, Norris Gelman, said this week that Sandusky, who is largely isolated from the prison population, will not be in the courtroom.

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Hot spots slow search for cause of New Jersey fire SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — Continuing hot spots could hamper investigators trying to figure out the cause of a fire that charred four blocks of bars, pizza shops and T-shirt stands — perhaps 50 businesses in all — on a Jersey shore boardwalk that still was trying to recover from Superstorm Sandy. The initial problem is spots where flames could keep flaring up among the rubble from the blaze that shot fireballs 50 feet into the sky Thursday night before crews got it contained. In a news briefing Friday, Gov. Chris Christie said it would be “irresponsible for any of us to speculate” what sparked the fire that is believed to have started in or near a frozen custard stand. He said the firefighters working on spraying down any flare-ups are also doing their best to preserve evidence for the fire investigation team that’s trying to piece together just what happened. In the meantime, plans to rebuild again already are in the works. Bob Martucci, the borough administrator in Seaside Park, said it will cost $600,000 to rebuild the boroughowned boardwalk that was burned in his town. That would cover just the stretch of boardwalk itself, not the businesses that were ruined. Christie said Friday that government grants or loans could be made available to businesses to cover costs that insurance will not cover. “I will not permit all the work we’ve done over the last 10 months to be diminished or destroyed by what happened last night,” he said Friday as he stood across the street from a stillsmoldering pizza shop and a gutted arcade that he used to patronize with his family. U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, a Democrat whose district is just a few miles from the boardwalk, said he would ask if federal money sent to towns to rebuild after Sandy could be used to help.

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Authorities find woman’s body in Aberdeen ABERDEEN — Police say they have found a body in Aberdeen and are trying to determine if it is a woman who has been missing for nearly three weeks. Aberdeen Police Chief Henry Randle tells WTVA-TV that the body was found Friday about 10:45 a.m. just off of Peacock Alley in Aberdeen. Randle stopped short of saying that the body is that of 26-year old Teresa Ewing of Aberdeen, who has been missing for some 18 days. “We’re going to send the body down to Jackson and make sure it’s a confirmed match as to what we think. Actually we’re not confirming anything just yet,” said Randle. Randle says it will take a positive identification and DNA to confirm that it is Ewing. Randle says he expects to know more about the missing body on Saturday and that a person of interest was in custody, but had not been charged. Residents have been watching and searching with authorities and are coming to grips with what could be the discovery of Teresa Ewing’s body. “I think it’s sad. It is, it’s very, very sad,” said Shirley Polk of Aberdeen.

Court schedules rental ordinance dispute hearing JACKSON — Property owner Mike Crook’s fight with the city of Madison over an ordinance he claims is designed to keep renters out of the Jackson suburb has made its way to the state Court of Appeals. Oral arguments are set Oct. 15 in Jackson. Crook was convicted in 2011 of violating the ordinance and fined $600. City officials say Crook, a former Madison County chancery clerk and ex-Ridgeland aldermen, didn’t post a $10,000 bond required

under the ordinance despite numerous letters and phone calls to him. A city judge ruled Madison’s ordinance was constitutionally sound and in compliance with state law. But Crook argues charging landlords a $10,000 bond to rent in a home is a way to keep renters out. The case is among dozens before the Appeals Court in its September-October term. Under the ordinance, passed in 2008, landlords must post bonds or other adequate sureties to be in compliance with Madison’s safety codes, according to the city attorney’s office. Crook has lost appeals in Madison County Court and circuit court. A circuit judge upheld Crook’s conviction and fine in 2012. The city argues in court documents that it has a right to adopt ordinances dealing with general public health and safety. Among other cases before the Appeals Court in September and October: ■ Brian Bradshaw’s appeal of his 2012 murder conviction in Harrison County. Bradshaw was sentenced to life in prison for his role in the 2010 death of Benny Ray Johnston. Prosecutors say Johnston was killed at a Gulfport home and his body was found four days later in some woods. ■ Milford Ivey’s postconviction petition for a new trial. Ivey pleaded guilty in Tishomingo County in 2009 to three counts involving sex crimes against minors. He is serving a 15-year sentence. Ivey pleaded guilty to two counts of fondling and one count of sexual battery.

MDOC: Work center inmate steals van, escapes officials HATTIESBURG — Authorities say they are on the lookout for a work center inmate who escaped by stealing a Hattiesburg city-owned van from a local park. WDAM-TV says 26-year-old Micah Lee Bolton of Beaumont is

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Officials: Burglars take narcotics from pharmacy WATER VALLEY — Authorities in Water Valley say the burglary of a drug store there may be connected to a string of pharmacy break-ins around Mississippi. Police Chief Mike King tells WTVA the burglary happened at the Turnage Drug Store in the early morning hours on Thursday. King says burglars cut the alarm system and pried open doors at the front and rear of the business. He says an undetermined amount of narcotics was taken. Investigators say there may be a connection to the theft of a vehicle in nearby Oakland the same night. Water Valley police are working with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics to investigate the drug store burglary.

Farmers: Sweet potato harvest going well in county PITTSBORO — Farmers in Calhoun County say the sweet potato crop is looking good, though only about 20 percent of the crop has been harvested. Farmer Preston McGreger tells WCBI he began harvesting just after Labor Day. McGreger farms about 208 acres, and says about 25 percent of his crop is in. He says a little lateseason rainfall would be a plus to help boost the size of the remaining potatoes.

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Peggy Perkins

A private memorial service for Peggy Joyce Perkins, 75, will be held by her family. Mrs. Perkins passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013, at Aurora Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in McNairy County, Tenn. and was the only child of the late Eber Greer Capooth and Betty Bivens Capooth of Corinth. Mrs. Perkins was a life-long Methodist. She worked until retiring a few short years ago as manager of a clothing store. Mrs. Perkins also enjoyed gardening at home as she had a natural green thumb and loved nature. All who knew her will remember her as being quick-witted and quick-tempered with a wonderful sense of humor. Mrs. Perkins is survived by her ex-husband, Bill Perkins, of Columbus; daughters, Frankie (Bill) Wilkins and Amanda (Rick) Gentry both of Columbus; sons, Rusty Perkins of Leeds, Ala. and Jim Perkins Ridgeland; eight grandchildren, Chris (Carly) Wilkins, Carson Wilkins, Russ Perkins, Ryan Perkins, Rush Perkins, Piper Perkins, Daniel (Ashley) Gentry and Dennis (Christina) Gentry; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 1380 Livingston Lane, Jackson, MS 39213 or Recovery House of Columbus, 770 Golding Rd., Columbus, MS 39702.

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IUKA – Toy Bonds died Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. All other arrangements are currently incomplete and will be announced by Cutshall Funeral Home.

Timothy Hickman

PADUCAH, Ken. – Funeral services for Timothy Darryl Hickman, 53, formerly of Jackson, Tenn., are set for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn. with burial in Refuge Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Mr. Hickman died Tuesday, September 10, 2013 in Dawson Springs, Ken. He was born July 24, 1960 in Jackson Tenn. He was a builder and member of Bethel Baptist Church in Jackson. Survivors include the mother of his children, Deborah Y. Hickman of Knoxville, Tenn.; a daughter, Haley Faye Hickman of Fort Hood, Texas; a stepdaughter, Nici Ward of Jackson; his mother, Fay Watridge of Bethel Springs; two sisters, Brenda Brown and husband Larry of Bethel Springs and Shelia Swab and husband Joe of Paducah; a brother, Scott Hickman and wife Jannice of Houston, Texas; and three grandsons from Jackson. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Hannah Dee Hickman; and his father, Norvel Hickman. Gerald Jordan will officiate. Visitation is 5:30-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Burchia Milligan

IUKA – Funeral services for Burchia Scruggs Milligan, 93, are set for 3 p.m. today at Cutshall Funeral Home with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Mrs. Milligan died Friday, September 13, 2013 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was a loving mother and a very talented seamstress who enjoyed visiting with people. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Wright (Kevin) of Iuka; two sisters, Doris Bray and Dudgar Cummings both of Iuka; eight grandchildren, Monroe Wright, Martin Wright, Mitchell Wright, Aubrey Harwell, Angie Barnes, Lynette Garland, Kiesha Nash and Kasey Newcomb; 19 greatgrandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Cleston Scruggs; second husband, Kirby Milligan; her parents, Henry and Mary Patrick; a daughter, Patricia Newcomb; a sister, Delma Bonds; and a brother, L.B. Patrick. Bro. Phillip Logan will officiate. Visitation is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today at the funeral home.

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Area patriots’ group is holding its second rally, “HB2 Victory Rally” in Corinth at the Crossroads Regional Park (city park), Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This will be a victory celebration of the recent Supreme Court decision upholding the Miss. HB2 firearm law. There will be patriotic singing by TEA Party Activist Singers Bill and Melissa Beaty and by local talent Shelby Pratt. There will be other live music, jumpers and games for the kids, constitutional speakers, free door prizes and crafts booths. Bring lawn chairs. “Post the Colors” will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by pledge and National Anthem. First guest speaker will be Corinth Mayor Tommy Irwin at 11 a.m. A public en mass swearing-in of patriots into the Miss. Oath Keepers will be held at noon by Miss. Oath Keepers president and Iraq War veteran John Moran.

Cruise-in The Magnolia Antique Car Club is hosting a Cruise-in at Arby’s in Corinth, Sunday, Sept. 22 from 1-4 p.m. This will be a “car guy fellowship.” There will be music by The Joe Rickman Band.” Bring lawn chairs. There will also be a drawing for free food. Registration fee is $5. Money received will be given back as door prizes to participants. For more information, call Rick Kelley, 662-284-7110.

Breakfast club The Corinth Breakfast Lion’s Club meets the first and third Tuesday every month at Martha’s Menu beginning at 7 a.m. The next meeting is being held Tuesday, Sept. 17.

annual Caregiver’s Symposium, Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the Mississippi State Extension Center (behind the Crossroads Arena) from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. This is a free service to the public. Call 662-2931405 to register with Lila Wade by Sept. 20.

‘Biloxi Blues’ Corinth Theatre-Arts, 303 Fulton Dr., Corinth, is presenting “Biloxi Blues,” a Neil Simon play focusing on U.S. Army recruit Eugene Morris Jerome at basic training in Biloxi during WWII. Eugene wants to be a writer so he keeps detailed memoirs about his experiences which include a difficult drill sergeant, unpalatable mess hall meals and a visit to a local madam with five other enlisted men. Performances for “Biloxi Blues” are ThursdaySaturday, Sept. 19-21 beginning at 8 p.m., and a Sunday matinee showing Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students. Tickets may be reserved by calling CT-A at 662-2872995 or by purchasing tickets at the theatre between 1-6 p.m. TuesdayFriday or at the door prior to performances.

Library book sale The Friends of the Corinth Library are having a “gigantic” book sale in the library garage on Saturday, Sept. 21. Books, books on tape and CDs, DVDs and Christian music book collections will be available for purchase from 9 a.m. until late afternoon. Items range in price from 25 cents to $1. All sales will benefit the Corinth Library. Donations are still being accepted at the library. For more information, call 287-2441.

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Class reunion The Iuka High School Class of 1973 will celebrate its 40-year class reunion on Saturday, Oct. 5. All classmates and their guests are invited to attend. The celebration will be held at the J P Coleman State Park Conference Center from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Refreshments will be served, Cost is $25 per person or $45 per couple. RSVP to Linda Murrah at Bancorp South, P .O. Box 377, Iuka, MS 38852 by Sept. 20. For more information, email chieftains73@gmail.com.

VFW meets VFW Post No. 3962 is holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 19. A potluck supper will begin at 6 p.m. The combined Post member, ladies auxiliary and men’s auxiliary meeting will begin at 7 p.m. followed by individual section meetings. The Post is located at 1 Purdy School in Corinth. For more information, call 287-6101. All VFW and auxiliary members are encouraged to attend.

Caregiver symposium Magnolia Regional Hospice is hosting its second

The Baldwyn Main Street Players will christen the new Claude Gentry Theatre in Baldwyn with its production of “And Then There Were None,” a suspenseful mystery written by the best-selling author Agatha Christie. This play is a classical murder mystery that is sure to keep viewers guessing until the very end. The play will be presented Thursday, Sept. 19, Saturday, Sept. 21, Monday, Sept. 23, Thursday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. and a Sunday afternoon matinee at 2 p.m. on Sept.22. Tickets are $12 .Nightly seating is limited so to guarantee getting a ticket, theatre-goers should call 662-6783931.

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Employees meet The National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Jacinto Chapter 1879 will hold its Thursday, Sept. 19 monthly meeting at Ryan’s, 2210 Harper Road, Corinth at 11:30 a.m. All active and retired federal employees are invited to attend.

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The Crossroads Museum is joining with the Alcorn County Fair to host the museum’s 12th Annual Photo Contest. The contest is open to all ages, but professional photographers (defined as those who make 50 percent or more of their income from photography) are ineligible. Photos must have been taken on or after Jan. 1, 2012. The best-of-show winner

■ There will be a Coleman family reunion today beginning at 12 noon at Chapman’s Restaurant located west of Corinth on CR 744. ■ The Russell Reunion is being held Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. until at the McNairy County Fire Department, Hwy. 57 near Big Hill Pond State Park entrance between Pocahontas and Ramer, Tenn. This is

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Retirement meeting The Alcorn County Retired Education Personnel of Mississippi is meeting Monday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. at the Corinth Library. Pat Nelson, financial services representative from Regions Bank, will be the guest speaker. The Col. William P. Rogers Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp No. 321 is holding its monthly meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Martha’s Menu, 302 Taylor St. Corinth at 7 p.m. C.D. Rickman will be speaking about “Civilians during the Battle of Shiloh.” Male descendants of Confederate soldiers may join the SCV, a non-political, educational and historical preservation organization. Visitors are welcome to attend all meetings. For more information, contact Larry Mangus at 287-0766 or visit www.battleofcorinth. com.

Librarian to speak Gwen Spain, librarian at the Iuka Public Library, will be the speaker at the annual birthday party/lunch break for the Friends of the Iuka Library on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 12 p.m. Spain has been the librarian since January, and will be sharing her thoughts and impressions during her first year as well as some of the vision she has for the library’s future. The Friends are also electing and installing officers at this meeting and kicking off their annual membership drive. Lunch is free.

Fall dinner The McNairy County Forest Landowners Association is holding its annual Fall Dinner meeting, Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Eastview Civic Center, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Meal provided. All members and individuals interested in learning about forestry and sharing with other landowners are urged to attend. Also scheduled are TFA and legislative updates. RSVPs must be phoned to area forester, 731-645-3531, UT Extension office, 731-6453598 or the Association, 731-645-9384 by today. Call for more information.

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The story behind Munch’s Battery About a year ago, September 23rd to be exact, I shared an article, “The Story of the Cannon in Cane Creek.” I love talking about artillery and this just happened to be one of my favorite tales. It was about the 1st Minnesota Light Artillery and how they had to get rid of a damaged cannon by throwing it in the creek bottom. We will be remembering the 151st anniversary of the Battle of Corinth in just a few weeks and this year I’ll be leading a car caravan tour to follow the activities of the 1st Minnesota during the fight. This will be on Thursday, October 3, and I know one or two of you will not be able to attend. Here’s a peek at what you will miss. The 1st Minnesota Light Artillery was mustered into service at Fort Snelling in late November of ’61. The recruiting officer was 25 year-old William Z. Clayton of Bangor, Maine. He had recently moved to Minnesota to take up farming and now hoped to win a commission as captain of the new unit. Then, as now, politics played a part and Clayton had to be satisfied with being a sergeant. The job as captain went to Emil Munch, a native of Halberstadt, Prussia. Munch came to the states in 1849 when he was seventeen years old, and by 1860 he was serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives. The six-gun battery did well in the Hornet’s Nest at Shiloh though both Munch and Clayton were wounded and one of the cannons was seriously damaged. The cannon was patched up pretty quick as was Sgt. Clayton, but Captain Munch’s leg wound kept him sidelined for the next few months. As September of ’62 came to an end, the battery had been reduced from six guns to four -- a pair of 12-pounder bronze howitzers and two 12-pounder rifles. The command of the unit had passed to Lieutenant Fred Cooke and they were assigned to the Corinth garrison in Brigadier General Thomas McKean’s division. The Union army was getting a little antsy as the Confederate army under Van Dorn began their march north from Ripley on September 30th. No one was really sure where they were headed. Some infantry of the 2nd brigade were sent out to Alexander’s Crossroads

to keep an eye on the road headed to and from Chewalla. (Alexander’s is at the junction of the Wenasoga Road and the Holly Church Road). I n Parsons s u p port of the infantry brigade was Sgt. Clayton and the two bronze howitzers. William was appointed an acting 2nd Lieutenant, but he wasn’t given time to don the new uniform. He went into the fight wearing his old sergeants chevrons. The big fight started the morning of the 3rd and the heavily outnumbered Union troops slowly moved back in the direction of Corinth. It was a fighting withdrawal and every chance he had, Clayton would make the howitzers boom out a warning for the Confederates to keep their distance. As bad luck would have it, the gun which had been damaged at Shiloh, began to come apart. The repairs had been poor and on the fifth shot the axle broke, rendering it useless. An attempt was made to haul it off but the wooden carriage came to pieces just as they were about to cross the bridge at Cane Creek. A disabling spike was broken off in the vent, and the barrel was rolled off the steep bank to the creek bottom. Clayton sent a message off to Lt. Cooke who had the other two guns in reserve near Battery F. (Visit the fort at the corner of Davis Dr. and Bitner Rd.). Cooke started out with one of the rifles to lend a hand. Meanwhile, Clayton had come to the top of Oliver Hill where a defensive line was being patched together. Pvt. Thomas Christie recalled seeing, “that fiery Scotchman Gen. John McArthur, in his Glengarry cap,” who took command of every unit he could find, even those not in his brigade. The single howitzer was placed close to the four big 20-pounder Parrot rifles of Battery D, 1st Missouri Light Artillery. (Remember the story of the cannon known as the “Lady Richardson?”) Pvt. Christie watched an exchange between Clayton and Captain Henry Richardson, the German commander of the battery. “A drink or two of ‘commissary’ [whisky] had

filled him with ‘Dutch courage.’ He pranced back and forth on his horse shouting; ‘Ver are dose tam rebels? Vere are dey?’” Clayton responded, “There they are, captain, coming up through that hollow; you had better turn your guns to that direction and give them canister.” Clayton must not have looked impressive with his smoke blackened face and faded sergeant’s stripes. Richardson responded: “Go pack to your gun, sir! I don’t take orders from a tam sergeant!” Lt. Cooke arrived with the rifled piece and took command of the two Minnesota guns. It was hot work for over an hour. Thomas Christie was serving as No.1 on the howitzer, meaning he was the guy with the long sponge staff, ramming home each new round of ammunition. At one point he looked up to see his friend Sgt. Joseph Allen, the gunner of the piece, take a wound from an enemy musket. In no time at all, the rifle developed a mechanical problem and was hauled into town for repairs. Once again the crew of the howitzer was on their own. The fight on the hill was nearly over, however, as the Confederates swarmed up on three sides. The remaining gun was limbered up and hauled away. Lt. Cooke had the howitzer taken to Battery F where the remaining rifle of the battery was still waiting in reserve. A new defensive line was being patched together and for a time the two guns from Minnesota were keeping the enemy line at bay. Just as things began to look bad, the reenergized infantry came forward to support the two artillery pieces. Pvt. Christie was thrilled as the 17th Wisconsin, “came to our rescue.” The 17th was marching under their emerald green battle flag adorned with the harp of Erin. This Irish regiment was led by the massive Col. John Doran and Christie paused long enough to wonder where they found a sword belt long enough to reach around him. “Make way for the Irishmen!” Doran shouted, as he led his men in McArthur’s stunning counter-attack. As the 17 Wisconsin crossed over the tracks of the Memphis & Charleston, the Gaelic battle cry, “Faugh a Ballagh!” (Clear the way!), was heard ringing across the outskirts of Corinth.

The battle flag of the 1st Minnesota with the battle honors of Shiloh and Corinth prominently displayed. The 1st Minnesota took up a new position just to the right side of Battery F and the men were delighted to see their own captain, Emil Munch, arrive on the field of battle. Though he was still a little shaky and far from healed, Munch was asked to help out by the division chief-of-artillery, Capt. Andrew Hickenlooper. Munch “cheerfully and anxiously” volunteered, but the request was not for him to return to his own men, but to take over the guns of the 3rd Ohio inside of Battery F. The 3rd Ohio was under the command of an inexperienced sergeant and they sorely needed some adult supervision. The 1st Minnesota remained under the helm of Lt. Cooke until near nightfall when they were pulled back into the inner defenses of the city. The two guns were placed into the final position of the day on the grounds of the Corona College, alongside their Irish friends of the 17th Wisconsin. (The college was at the modern junction of Tate and Gaines, behind Abe’s Grill). As night fell, the damaged rifle was returned for service and Captain Munch returned to his place at the head of his own battery. The only casualty over the course of the long day was Sgt. Allen who would be given a promotion to 2nd Lieu-

Captain Emil Munch tenant, only to die from his Corinth wound the following March. For the 1st Minnesota the battle was over. They were not called into action on the second day of battle and on the day after, October 5th, they were able to retrieve their abandoned howitzer from the bank of Cane Creek. Two months later Captain Munch resigned his commission due to his Shiloh wound which wouldn’t heal. Clayton, who had fought the battle in the uniform of a sergeant, was elevated to the rank of captain and led the battery through the remainder of the war. As for the 1st Minnesota, they stayed with the

Army of the Tennessee through the campaigns of Vicksburg, Atlanta and the March to the Sea. They had seen more than their fair share of action over the years, and never was the action as heavy as what they experienced right here in Corinth. If you want to join me on October 3rd give us a call at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center to reserve a spot. The number is 662-287-9273. Keep an eye out for information on the other tours being offered on October 3-5. (Tom Parson is a National Park Service ranger at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center.)

Radio station celebrates 7th year in 1967 (The following article from The Vidette, Iuka, dated Sept. 14, 1967, gives us some history of the WVOM Radio Station in Iuka.) WVOM Radio Will Celebrate 7th Birthday Sunday with Live Country & Gospel Show in Jaybird Park A gala program is in the planning stages for Sunday afternoon, September 17th, 1967, when WVOM Radio Station will commemorate seven years of service to the Tri-State area. The show will be held on the grandstand in Jaybird Park and will get underway at 1:30 p.m. The general public is invited to this spectacular event and all who choose to do so may pick up free tickets at their favorite participating merchant.

Charlie Louvin, famous c o u n try and western singer of RaNae Nashville, Vaughn Tenn., will headline Historically the show. Speaking Other performers will be the Liberator’s Quartet, Chuck Comer and the Lucky Guys, also of Memphis, the Choate Sisters of Iuka, and other local groups. Master of Ceremonies will be WVOM’s Dave Floyd, with other speakers being E. C. Holtsford, WVOM owner-manager, Iuka’s Mayor George Cutshall, and Circuit Judge N. S. “Soggy” Sweat, Jr. The spectacular show will continue until 4

o’clock with a variety program that is bound to be pleasing to youngsters from 8 to 80. Front Street from the Iuka Guaranty Bank west of McGill’s Grocery will be blocked off to make room for spectators. All are invited to bring their chairs, find a good location, and enjoy the show. Behind-the-scenes personnel who have been instrumental in planning this spectacular show are the WVOM staff members Joyce Worsham, Jim “Gentleman Jim” Yarbrough, and Harry “Happy Harry” Farrell, plus many others too numerous to mention. The Iuka Rescue Squad will assist in directing traffic and in taking up tickets. Sunday is WVOM’s 7th birthday and the beginning of another year of

service to Iuka, Tishomingo County, and the Tri-State area. It was seven years ago on Saturday morning, September 7, 1960, at 5 o’clock, that WVOM first signed on the air for regularly scheduled programming. Participating in that event were Rev. James T. McCafferty, Pastor of the Iuka Methodist Church at that time, and E. C. Holtsford, owner-manager, along with Charles Kay, Buddy Bain, and E. H. Huntley. Since that time, WVOM has been a constant companion in thousands of homes. As well as entertainment, the station has provided listeners with news, weather reports, coverage of special events, reports on local sports, and hundreds of other services too nu-

merous to call to mind. Residents of the TriState area have come to depend upon WVOM as a reliable source for important local information. Make your plans now to attend WVOM’s spectacular show Sunday afternoon. It’s free if you get your tickets from participating merchants. If you don’t get your ticket, a small charge will be made to enter the area. Come, help WVOM celebrate and—have a good time. (Daily Corithian columnist RaNae S. Vaughn is board member, marketing and publications, for the Tishomingo County Historical & Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 203, Iuka, MS 38852. Anyone who has benefited from the as-

sistance provided by the historical society and museum, is asked to take the time to let the Tishomingo County Board of Supervisors know by writing to them at 1008 Battleground Drive, Iuka, MS 38852.)

8A â€˘ Sunday, September 15, 2013 â€˘ Daily Corinthian

Business

THE WEEK IN REVIEW WEEKLY DOW JONES Dow Jones industrials

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Close: 15,376.06 1-week change: 453.56 (3.0%)

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JACKSON â€” The way Mississippi Development Authority officials see it, helping to match businesses in the state with foreign markets is as practical as a financial planner advising a client to diversify an investment portfolio. MDA's efforts include setting up meetings for Mississippi business leaders in foreign countries, organizing trade fairs and overseeing a network of representatives looking after the state's interests in generating trade. â€œBy introducing Mississippi companies to international markets, we hope to help diversify their sales markets,â€? said William â€œSkipâ€? Scaggs, head of MDA's Existing Industry and Business Division. The trade office's educational, marketing and referral services are available to small and medium-sized companies who want to do business overseas. MDA's goal is to grow existing businesses longterm, create jobs and add an international dimension to the state's economy. â€œWe run the gamut from small offices with one or two people and small manufacturers up to your major employers,â€? Scaggs said. â€œIf you've got a competitive product that meets a need within the market here in the U.S., chances are that need is also somewhere around the world and we'd like to help them identify how to take advantage of those opportunities.â€? The state's trade overview compiled by the Bureau of the Census, shows

that in 2012, Mississippi exports totaled $11.8 billion, a 7.8 percent increase from 2011. The exports were dispersed to 184 foreign destinations and are credited with creating 65,076 direct jobs. â€œI think it's been very successful when you look at the growth of Mississippi exports. Over the last 15 years we have continued to increase the number of firms exporting as well as the dollar value of what they're shipping,â€? said Scaggs. The top export commodities are led by mineral fuel and oil valued at about $4 billion. ATMs are second, valued at a little more than $1 million, followed by dye products at $928,000. Exports of electrical machinery by Peavey Electronics, Viking, Howard Industries, Triton and others rank fourth at $815 million. The remainder of the list includes electrical machinery, cotton, vehicles, wood pulp, plastic, poultry and paper. Hartley Peavey, founder of Peavey Electronics in Meridian, describes himself as a â€œroad warriorâ€? when it comes to doing business all over the world. He's been doing it since 1972. â€œWe sell to 136 countries,â€? he said. â€œI've learned a lot of things.â€? Peavey, whose company sells some 2,000 products, said there are â€œhuge opportunities out thereâ€? but doing business internationally is â€œa whole different ball gameâ€? with rules and obstacles to overcome. But it's worth it in the long run. â€œThe bottom line: 96 percent of the world population lives outside the USA. To ignore that is stupid,â€? he said.

Mississippi exports in 2012 were $11.8 billion, a 7.8 percent increase over 2011. Mississippi exported to 184 foreign destinations in 2012. Some of the top export commodities:

Triton) $815 million

â€” Mineral Fuel/Oil (Ashland, Ergon, Loresco) $3.96 billion

â€” Woodpulp (GeorgiaPacific) $476 million

â€” Automatic Data Processing Machines (Triton) $1.1 billion â€” Tanning/Dye/Paint/ Putty (du Pont) $928 million â€” Electrical Machinery (Peavey, Viking, Howard, So who's buying Mississippi products abroad? Panama tops the list at $2.1 billion, followed by Canada at nearly $2 billion and Mexico is third at $1.2 billion. â€œIf you look at the countries that Mississippi exports to, seven of the top 10 markets have free trade agreements with the U.S.,â€? Scaggs said. Another factor that put Panama on the top of the list is the expansion of the Panama Canal. â€œThe money that's being spent on that major project, in addition to the free trade agreement, helps drive demand that Mississippi companies are meeting,â€? Scaggs said. The next international hot spot that Mississippi businesses could benefit from is Brazil, which is gearing up to host two major events: the World Cup next year and the 2016 Olympics. â€œSo there will be a lot of construction related to hosting major events like that and we are looking at how we can open doors to

â€” Cotton & Yarn/Fabric (StaplCotn) $708 million â€” Vehicles/Not Railway (Griffin, Nissan, Toyota) $604 million

â€” Plastic (Miss. Polymers, Sanderson Plumbing) $302 million â€” Meat (Poultry) (Sanderson Farms, Tyson) $290 million â€” Paper/Paperboard (GP, IP, Weyerhauser) $289 million Mississippi companies to participate in that opportunity,â€? Scaggs said. Gov. Phil Bryant led a recent trade mission to Brazil to meet with the Olympic Committee, promoting Mississippi products and services. â€œHopefully we will be able to strengthen ties around both of those events.â€? â€œDespite the lack of a free trade agreement, Brazil still presents a very good market for Mississippi given the size of its population and sophistication of their economy,â€? said Scaggs. â€œThey've got a budding automotive industry there, one that we think we might be able to tie in to.â€? Japanese automakers Nissan and Toyota represent the biggest chunk of employment in Mississippi through foreign investments at 32 percent with 26,000 employees. Yokohama Tire Corp. will increase that number when it opens its West Point truck tire plant in late 2015.

US retail sales rise slight 0.2 percent in August BY CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON â€” Americans boosted their spending at retail businesses only modestly in

August, indicating that economic growth remains sluggish. Consumers bought more cars, furniture and electronics last month but held back on most other purchases.

Spending at retail businesses rose just 0.2 percent last month, the Commerce Department said Friday. It was the smallest gain in four months. But the government said retail spending was stronger in the previous month than

first estimated, revising the July estimate to 0.4 percent from 0.2 percent Excluding volatile spending on autos, gas and building supplies, sales in August increased just 0.2 percent, or less than half Julyâ€™s 0.5 percent gain.

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CATTLE 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

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HOGS-Lean 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

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83.11 82.91 82.45 82.66 82.45 ... 77.92

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COTTON 2 50,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

Tables show seven most current contracts for each future. Grains traded on Chicago Board of Trade; livestock on Chicago Mercantile Exchange; and cotton on New York Cotton Exchange.

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Total Assets ($Mlns) NAV 157,389 92,217 78,463 74,317 71,090 65,835 62,601 62,533 61,401 60,509 53,094 49,656 49,452 47,775 47,241 47,183

10.63 42.79 155.27 42.81 156.30 92.35 41.66 19.48 56.38 155.29 42.82 42.20 35.82 151.78 2.32 64.86

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NL 1,000,000 NL 3,000 NL 5,000,000 NL 10,000 NL 10,000 NL 2,500 5.75 250 5.75 250 5.75 250 NL200,000,000 NL 5,000,000 5.75 250 5.75 250 NL 2,500 4.25 1,000 NL 50,000

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