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Daily Corinthian Vol. 118, No. 217

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• Corinth, Mississippi • 24 pages • 2 sections

Grand jury indicts former pastor again An Alcorn County grand jury returned a new indictment in the sexual battery case of former Farmington Baptist Church pastor Timothy D. Nall. It is a two-count indictment, with count one for sexual battery and count two for fondling, according to court documents. The indictment stems from the same alleged incidents involv-

ing a young girl that led to an earlier indictment in 2013. The new indictment was recorded Sept. 2, and Nall has since been served the indictment and posted bond of $10,000. In the count of sexual battery, the indictment states that Nall engaged in sexual penetration with a finger of the child between the dates of April 1,

2012, and April 28, 2013. In the count of fondling, the indictment states that Nall handled, touched or rubbed the child between the same dates. Nall, who was the family’s pastor, recently resigned from the church. The child involved in the case Please see PASTOR | 2A

Event assists area job seekers BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Staff Photo by Kimberly Shelton

Grace Curtis and Julia Smith make plans for Saturday’s Fillmore Street Block Party.

Putting people to work. Adam Todd, director of the Governor’s Job Fair Network, is soon providing the opportunity locally for individuals. Currently, Todd has 42 employers committed to attending the Northeast Mississippi WIN Job Fair on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the WIN Job Center. “Things are starting to look really good,” said Todd. “This

is not just a daydream field trip. If people show up with the right attitude and the skills employers are looking for, gaining employment is very high at the job fair.” Job seekers will have a chance to make face-to-face contact with employers during the fair — something which doesn’t usually happen during today’s method of online applications. “Last year immediately following the job fair, 36 people

got a job and that’s not counting the hundreds who went to work weeks after the event,” said Todd. The event is part of the Governor’s Job Fair Network – a statewide program created to aid Mississippians in finding safe and secure employment. Todd was part of 22 job fairs across the state in 2013. “Individuals must take advantage of all the businesses Please see JOBS | 3A

Block party makes Reenactments turn back calendar debut Saturday BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Marking the beginning of a hopeful new tradition, the Fillmore Street Block Party will make its debut to the streets of downtown Corinth on Saturday, Sept. 20. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the blocks between Foote and Cruise will be blocked off as Fillmore Street comes alive with music, food, fashion and fun. Visitors will gain a true taste of the Crossroads as they experience the flavors and fares of Smith., SoCo Bakery, Russell’s Beef House, Chop

House, Blazing Noodlez, JT’s Falafel and Kabobs, KC’s Espresso and Borrum’s Drug Store. For just $5, attendees can purchase a wristband at Smith. and Andie Grace, allowing them to sample the offerings of each vendor. Wristbands are free for children four and under. The free event will feature feature face painting, a fashion show and live music. Participating retail vendors include: Britches and Bows, JH Artwear, All Fired Up!, Please see FILLMORE | 2A

BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

IUKA — Civil War enthusiasts have an opportunity to spend the weekend immersed in history at the annual Battle of Farmington & Battle of Iuka reenactment. “It’s coming together this year better than it ever has,” said Lee Ann Robertson, one of the organizers. “We have over 400 reenactors, and they are coming from all over the country.” And it’s shaping up to be a top-caliber event with the sanctioning of Cleburne’s Division. “They are one of the biggest, most recognized and respected

reenactment groups,” said Robertson. “Reenactors know if Cleburne’s puts their name behind it, it is a great event.” The 153rd Battle of Iuka reenactment is set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday, and the Battle of Farmington reenactment is set for 1 p.m. Sunday on the battlefield site on County Road 244 (North Pearl Street/Chicken Run Road). Numerous other events will fill the weekend. A “Meet and Greet the Generals” fundraiser at 6 p.m. today at the old courthouse museum and Twin Magnolias will feature portrayals of U.S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Nathan B. Forrest, William Hard-

ee, Sterling Price and Henry Little. The event includes music by Lost Cause and a photo op for a donation benefiting the old courthouse museum. A grand illumination follows at 7:30 p.m. around the old courthouse museum and Mineral Springs Park. Saturday activities begin at 9:30 a.m. “We are going to do a huge Civil War parade in downtown Iuka,” said Robertson. “We are asking the entire town to dress in 1862 attire. Hopefully we are going to turn the whole town Please see BATTLES | 3A

Bullfighter loves his job protecting bull riders BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Cade Parks wants to get something straight. He isn’t a rodeo clown. The 19-year-old makes his sole living protecting bull riders, not entertaining the crowd. In other words, he is a professional bullfighter. “God put me here to be a bullfighter and to keep riders safe,” said the Ripley man as members of Ranchey Productions visited with students at Corinth Elementary School. Students in Pre-K through 3rd grade each received a free ticket to attend either the Friday or Saturday show. Parks, a professional bullfighter for two years, spends around nine months on the road. He often leaves on

Wednesday for rodeos across the country. “Bullfighting is a dangerous sport,” he said. “There is not a good way to go about it … I have to do whatever it takes because the riders are depending on me.” Parks will be doing whatever is called for Friday and Saturday night at the Crossroads Arena. He is part of Ranchey Productions, of Robertsdale, Ala., who is putting on the two nights of bull riding as part of the 4th Annual Alcorn County Fair. On Thursday as he toured the CES famous with other members of the production crew, he had a painted stripe on both sides of his face along with a

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Please see PARKS | 2A

Professional bullfighter Cade Parks looks at the work of kindergarten student Jamarion Pruitt during Ranchey Productions visit at Corinth Elementary School.

Index Stocks......8A Classified......4B Comics......9A State......5A

On this day in history 150 years ago

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

Shenandoah Valley — Gen. Early’s belief that Union Gen. Sheridan is timid is shattered at the 3rd Battle of Winchester, a victory for the North. Though the Federals suffer more casualties, they push Early back 20 miles to Fisher’s Hill.

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