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Schools approve hirings BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

More than 50 new hires were approved in September by the Alcorn School District Board of Education. Among those included special education teacher Keith Milligan and interventionists Jan Nielsen and Helen Gillentine at Alcorn Central Elementary School. At Alcorn Central Middle School, Junior High assistant baseball coach Trae Bain, Junior High assistant boys’ basketball coach Summer Stroup and ISS employee Nicole Harville were hired. Zack Smith was also approved as the new assistant football coach at Alcorn Central High School. Kossuth High School hires included yearbook sponsors Angi Wilhite, Kacie Scott and Myra Barnes, assistant cross country coach Angie Malone and long route bus driver Billie Holley. At Biggersville Elementary School, Sandra Nguyen was rehired as a first-grade teacher. Kay Moﬃtt and Rebecca Penney were also hired as BES interventionists. Anthia Follin-King was approved as a interventionist at Kossuth Elementary School. In other school board news, employee resignations ap-

Rotary laces up for 5K BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

wanted to try this with their child,” she said. “She had step-by-step of how to do it. I tried several times and it just wasn’t quite cold enough, even though it was below freezing. If there was wind, it

Lacing up their running shoes, organizers and participants are gearing up for an annual footrace. Slated for Saturday, Oct. 1, the Austin’s Shoes Run with Rotary 5K will return for its eighth year. Going AML orange in honor of 15-year–old Addie Paige Pratt, who was diagnosed in February with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, the Corinth Rotary Club has chosen St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis as their newest beneficiary. “Registrations have been coming in steadily, but we still have a long way to go from where we would like to be,” said organizer Greg Cooley. “We

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Patty Mills captured a freezing soap bubble to claim the “Best of Show” prize in the Crossroads Museum’s annual photo contest.

Museum names photo contest winners BY JEBB JOHNSTON

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Patty Mills’ bubble burst many times before she got the perfect shot. The magic moment finally came on a freezing January morning just before dawn, when she captured the photograph “Frozen Bubble,” the Best of Show winner in this year’s Crossroads Museum Photo Contest. An opening reception for the photo exhibit with awarding of the prizes is set for 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the mu-

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seum. Contest entries will be on display through Nov. 12. Mills, a resident of Grenada, braved a cold morning of about 20 degrees to get the shot. “I had seen something online about a photographer who lived up north who

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Volunteers clear litter along Highway 22 BY BOBBY J. SMITH bsmith@dailycorinthian.com

SHILOH, Tenn. — An army of volunteers descended on Shiloh National Military Park on Saturday. Their mission: To make the park a little bit prettier. The 23rd annual National Public Lands Day brought out the volunteers to Shiloh on a cloudless early fall day to clean up the litter along Highway 22, the one major thoroughfare that passes through the boundaries of Shiloh Park. Each year National Public Lands Day volunteers provide tens of millions of dollars worth of services in one day that would otherwise take limited park staﬀ months to accomplish. “This year we’ve partnered with the Friends of Shiloh to clean the road that runs through the park,” said Shiloh Park Volunteer Coordinator Heather Henson. “And those who participate earn a free pass to visit any public land, like lands with the National Park Service, Forestry and Wildlife and the Corps of Engineers.” The day’s litter pick-up on Highway 22 within the Please see VOLUNTEERS | 5A

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Volunteers Ann and Marvin White of Bolivar, Tenn., pitch in to clean up Highway 22 in Shiloh Park.

Leading with servant hearts, the Corinth Civitan Club installed new oﬃcers last week. Readily accepting their new responsibilities, the humanitarians quickly stepped up to the plate and were anxious to begin a new season of civic leadership. Those elected to oﬃces on Wednesday were: president — Lesley Raines; vice president — Zeb Taylor; secretary — Kayla Latch and treasurer — Shirley Perkins. Outgoing president Trish Parks was radiant as she graciously accepted a bouquet of long-stemmed red roses for

outstanding service during her presidency. “The newly elected oﬃcers you see before you will be instrumental not only in what our club does, but also how its perceived,” said club member Rick Miller as he oﬃcially installed the new leaders. “True leadership is an attainable asset, but is very conspicuous if not present. That being said, the Civitans will be judged by their leadership and conduct.” “It’s like my mom used to tell me as a kid growing up, ‘What you do reflects on me.’ Likewise, what these men and women do will reflect on all of us,” he continued. “We want Please see CIVITANS | 3A

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The Corinth Housing Authority awards a contract for construction of a new low-income housing complex. The Boyd Terrace Apartments will be built on Old Bell School Road.

Abby Fields, Katelyn McKinney, Bria Ollivierre and Olivia Cooley are recognized at Alcorn Central Elementary School for reading over 500 books each.

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Corinth Homecoming Parade The Corinth High School football team celebrated Homecoming with a parade on Thursday, joined by Football Sweetheart Tamara Tyes. For more CHS Homecoming photos see next Sunday’s Daily Corinthian print edition and the DC website.

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Today in History Today is Sunday, Sept. 25, the 269th day of 2016. There are 97 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 25, 1956, the first trans-Atlantic telephone cable officially went into service with a three-way ceremonial call between New York, Ottawa and London.

On this date: In 1513, Spanish explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama and sighted the Pacific Ocean. In 1775, American Revolutionary War hero Ethan Allen was captured by the British as he led an attack on Montreal. (Allen was released by the British in 1778.) In 1789, the first United States Congress adopted 12 amendments to the Constitution and sent them to the states for ratification. (Ten of the amendments became the Bill of Rights.) In 1890, President Benjamin Harrison signed a measure establishing Sequoia National Park. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson collapsed after a speech in Pueblo, Colorado, during a national speaking tour in support of the Treaty of Versailles. In 1932, the Spanish region of Catalonia received a Charter of Autonomy (however, the Charter was revoked by Francisco Franco at the end of the Spanish Civil War). In 1957, nine black students who’d been forced to withdraw from Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, because of unruly white crowds were escorted to class by members of the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division. In 1962, Sonny Liston knocked out Floyd Patterson in round one to win the world heavyweight title at Comiskey Park in Chicago. In 1978, 144 people were killed when a Pacific Southwest Airlines Boeing 727 and a private plane collided over San Diego. In 1981, Sandra Day O’Connor was sworn in as the first female justice on the Supreme Court.

Across the Region Booneville Traffic stop results in narcotics charge BOONEVILLE — A traffic stop Sept. 17 on North Second Street for a seatbelt violation led to a felony narcotics charge. The driver was identified as Terry Benjamin Tays, 49, of Oak Drive, Booneville. “During the stop it was learned he was driving on a suspended driver’s license,” said Police Chief Michael Ramey. He was transported to the Prentiss County Jail where he was strip searched due to jail policy. “During the search there was a discovery of alleged methamphetamine hidden in the crotch area of Tays,” he said. Tays was charged with possession of methamphetamine in a correctional facility. His bond was set at $15,000.

Selmer School board honor awarded to Massey SELMER, Tenn. — The annual Cledis Kiser Award was given to Mark Massey this year as the McNairy County school board member of the year. The board

members voted by secret ballot to honor Massey. The longtime educator came out of retirement prior to this school year to work as the Head of Schools for Community Christian Schools in White House. Massey began his new job on July 15. Massey came to Adamsville as a basketball coach/teacher and was promoted to be principal at Adamsville High School for 18 years. He then served for 12 years as McNairy County’s Assistant Director of Schools under Charlie Miskelly. He then was hired by the Hardin County School System to work for four-years as their school system’s Director of Personnel. He retired in August, 2013. Massey will keep his house in Adamsville and live in an apartment in Hendersonville to keep him eligible to serve as a school board member in McNairy County. His present term on the board will run through August, 2018. His ties to the McNairy County School System for over 30 years is a key in him wanting to stay to support McNairy County Director of Schools Wayne Henry. The system will soon embark on a new building program that has been talked about for

several years. “Mark does a really good job as a board member,” said school board chairman Jarrell Stanfield. “He is a good people person. He knows so much about the educational process because he has worked in administration for so long. Mark is our only school board member with experience working in the system.” Cledis Kiser had the honor named in his memory after serving many years as a school board member in McNairy County.

Selmer Agency: Reach out to prevent suicide SELMER, Tenn. — In observance of National Suicide Prevention Month, the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is encouraging all Tennesseans living with depression, hopelessness, and threats of self-harm to seek help! “Most people who consider suicide have depression or a related mental illness, and as a result have a sense of hopelessness, said E. Douglas Varney, Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. “In Tennessee, it’s esti-

mated that roughly half of the people who die by suicide have a measurable amount of alcohol in their system at the time of death.” A staggering 90% of people who die by suicide have a mental illness and/or a substance use disorder. 50-75% of people who are alcohol-dependent and who die by suicide also suffer from depression. “Research shows strong links between suicide, substance abuse, and mental illness,” Commissioner Varney said. “Among older adults, suicide is a serious problem. The most common cause is untreated depression.” Up to 7 percent of people with alcohol abuse disorders will eventually die by suicide, with middle-aged and older people at especially high risk. Both suicide and substance abuse have been noted as contributing factors to rising mortality rates among middleaged Caucasian males in the United States. Men with a substance abuse disorder are 2.3 times more likely to die by suicide than those without one. Women with a substance use disorder are 6.5 times more likely to die by suicide than those without one. “Many older people

will hide their depression, because they don’t want to be seen as weak, confused, or suffering from dementia. It’s critical to watch closely for any hints of depression and take any hints or warning signs seriously,” said Commissioner Varney. “Taken together, these findings suggest that both mental health and substance use issues compound, and in many instances amplify each other, increasing the likelihood of a suicide attempt.“ “The best way to find out if someone is thinking about suicide is to ask,” said Commissioner Varney. “Contrary to popular belief, asking someone about suicide will not give them the idea, in fact it could show them that someone really cares.” If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, confidential help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on the Tennessee Statewide Crisis Phone Line. Call 855-CRISIS-1 or 855-274-7471. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1800-273-TALK) connects both suicidal persons and their loved ones with trained counselors who can offer emotional support, talk someone out of an attempt, and arrange for referral as necessary.

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to be perceived not simply as a club that meets to eat on Wednesdays, but as a club who does good things in our community. I charge all members to follow leadership and to ask questions if they are unclear about certain issues. Even the best leader in the world is nothing without those willing to follow. We will also be relying heavily on our past oﬃcers for their advice and experience.” Addressing club members and special guests, newly elected President Lesley Raines challenged members and oﬃcers alike to become better informed. “I want to encourage everyone who is able to take some time to visit the Civitan International Research Center in Birmingham, Ala.,” he said.

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Newly elected Corinth Civitan Club officers are from left to right: Treasurer – Shirley Perkins; Vice-President – Zeb Taylor; Secretary – Kayla Latch; outgoing President – Tish Parks and President – Lesley Raines. “They are doing some amazing things there and I would love for all

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bers also set aside time to ponder their annual fundraisers such as their steak sale and Claxton holiday fruitcake sale. “We are currently selling Belk charity sale fundraiser tickets for those who are interested,” said Vice-President Zeb Taylor. “The tickets are just $5 each and can be purchased from any club member.” In addition to the peace of mind of giving back, those purchasing tickets will receive an extra incentive from Belk. “Patrons who buy tickets will receive $5 oﬀ their total purchase from 6 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5,” explained Taylor. “It’s really a win, win investment.” The guest speakers for 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at Taylor’s Escape will be representatives of United Way.

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Community Yard Sale: Great event, good cause The Daily Corinthian Community Yard Sale will return next month to the CARE Garden green space in downtown Corinth and we hope the community once again supports this worthy cause. And at the same time, people can earn a little spending money and have a whole day of fellowship visiting with family, friends and neighbors. The local newspaper is teaming up with the non-profit Crossroads Museum for the second straight year to host the annual fall yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds from 10-by-10 booth spaces will benefit the museum’s Save the Fire Truck Campaign, which will help house a 1924 American LaFrance pumper fire truck on loan from the City of Corinth. Booth space is $25. As a added thank you, the Daily Corinthian is including a free classified yard sale ad for each applicant. The 18-word ad will include items each applicant will have for sale during the Community Yard Sale. This ad will publish in the Daily Corinthian classified yard sale section on Oct. 14-15. Unlike Green Market, the yard sale has no rules. Anything can be sold. Items such as yard sale/junk items, clothing, furniture, glassware, antiques, toys, electronics, handcrafted items, baked goods, commercial products and independent consultant items are just a sample of things which can be sold. Booth rental fees will be donated to the museum. Also, those who do not wish to have a booth space can donate items to the museum to sell during the event. Registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 14, by 4 p.m. Those interested can sign up online at crossroadsmuseum.com. Applications can also be picked up at the museum or the Daily Corinthian oﬃce on South Harper Road. Setup time is 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. the day of the sale. Takedown begins at 2 p.m. Space is limited and sellers must bring their own tables, chairs and tents. No electricity will be provided and generators are not allowed. Booth rental fee is non-refundable. If postponed due to weather, a rain date will be announced. Crossroads Museum needs about $50,000 to construct a viewing area to house the fire truck. Thus far, around $16,000 has been raised for the project. It’s time to clean out that attic, garage and storage space and plan now for a big yard sale at this great event for a good cause.

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What happens to Democrats if Clinton loses? There’s been lots of speculation about the fate of the Republican Party if (as most of the prognosticators expect and hope) Donald Trump loses. There’s been less speculation, though recent polling suggests it may be in order, about the fate of the Democratic Party if Hillary Clinton loses. Certainly there’s reason to think — or fear — that the Republican Party will change. Republicans likely won’t supply the bulk of support for free trade agreements as they increasingly have for 40 years. If Trump loses, the Republican electorate will have become more downscale and elderly -- a continuation of a process that’s been in train since the middle 1990s. The longterm migration of voters southward along Interstate 95 will have made the East Coast just about as solidly Democratic as the West Coast, leaving a Republican rump in the interior South and the Great Plains. Anti-Trump Republicans hope the Trump eﬀect will just go away, and will note that a defeated Trump will not leave behind much in the nature of an institutional apparatus, as the defeated Barry Goldwater arguably did in 1964. But the argument for going back to pre-Trump positions is weakened by the fact that Republicans have lost four of the six presidential elec-

Prayer for today Heavenly Father, may I not confuse my life with rebellion, but through thy guidance find peace. Help me through the perplexities that may keep me from the quietness of to-day. Keep me in sight of the great plan of life, that I may grow steadfastly toward thee. Amen.

A verse to share For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.” — 2 Thessalonians 3:10

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tions between 1992 and 2012. But what if Hillary Clinton loses? The political map Michael in that case Barone will look quite diﬀerent, with Columnist Democratic states confined to the Northeast, West Coast and a few splotches in between. The presidential Democratic Party, like the congressional Democratic Party, will be concentrated in heavily Democratic central cities, some sympathetic suburbs and scattered university towns. The shock for Democrats if Clinton loses will likely be more severe than for Republicans if Trump loses. “Imagine the best candidate in your party losing to the weakest candidate in the other party,” speculates Dan McLaughlin, writing for the National Review, “after years of telling yourself that your party had unlocked the demographic code to a permanent majority.” One option for Democrats would be to moderate their policies, as the New Democrats urged in the 1980s and Bill Clinton did in the 1990s. After all, that proved pretty successful. But the current Democratic electorate has little stomach for going back to that strategy. Two decades ago, lots of self-described moder-

ates and even conservatives voted in Democratic primaries. Not so these days. The slump in Democratic primary and caucus turnout, from 38 million in 2008 to 31 million in 2016, was due to a sharp decline in turnout by self-described moderates. Hillary Clinton’s move from her husband’s 1990s triangulation to her near-total acceptance this year of Bernie Sanders’s left-wing platform was a rational response to changes in the Democratic primary electorate. Some Democrats will blame a Clinton loss on her particular problems -- lies about her illicit secret email server, doubts about her health -- and if she loses it’s not likely she’ll run again at age 73. So who will? One lesson of recent presidential primaries is that Democratic voters are transfixed by identity politics, having elected the first black president and chosen the first female presidential nominee. Another is that there’s a large constituency for left-wing candidates. What they haven’t been interested in is cisgendered white male liberals. The largely forgotten John Edwards fell by the wayside quickly in 2008, and Martin O’Malley, with credentials similar to those of Bill Clinton and Michael Dukakis, attracted zero support in 2016. That leaves them with no obvious choices if Clinton

loses this year. Their most visible and attractive leftwingers, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, will be over 70 in 2020. Prominent black and Hispanic oﬃceholders tend to represent overwhelmingly Democratic constituencies and have made few of the bows to moderation that made Barack Obama a plausible national candidate in 2008. It’s possible that a post2016 Democratic Party could look like Britain’s Labour Party, which has abandoned the New Labour posture of Tony Blair that produced three landslide victories in 1997, 2001 and 2005. Now, under far-leftwing leader Jeremy Corbyn, the party seems headed for landslide defeat in 2020. Of course, it’s possible Democrats could rebound during an unpopular Trump presidency, just as Republicans could during an unpopular Hillary Clinton term. But it’s also possible that the party’s current leftwing constituency could make a post-Clinton Democratic Party unelectable outside its left-wing redoubts. Daily Corinthian columnist Michael Barone is senior political analyst for The Washington Examiner, a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a Fox News Channel contributor and a coauthor of The Almanac of American Politics.

How Trump can win the debate On one of my first trips to New Hampshire in 1991, to challenge President George H. W. Bush, I ran into Sen. Eugene McCarthy. He was returning to the scene of his ’68 triumph, when he had inflicted the first crippling wound on Lyndon Johnson. “Pat, you don’t have to win up here, you know,” he assured me. “All you have to do is beat the point spread.” “Beat the point spread” is a good description of what Donald Trump has to do in Monday night’s debate. With only a year in national politics, he does not have to show a mastery of foreign and domestic policy details. Rather, he has to do what John F. Kennedy did in 1960, and what Ronald Reagan did in 1980. He has to meet and exceed expectations, which are not terribly high. He has to convince a plurality of voters, who seem prepared to vote for him, that he’s not a terrible risk, and that he will be a president of whom they can be proud. The Trump on stage at Hofstra University will have 90 minutes to show that the malicious cartoon of Donald Trump is a libelous lie. He can do it, for he did it at the Mexico City press

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conference with President Pena Nieto where he surprised his allies and stunned his Pat adversaries. Buchanan Recall Kennedy and Columnist Reagan, too, came into their debates with a crucial slice of the electorate undecided but ready to vote for them if each could relieve the voters’ anxieties about his being within reach of the button to launch a nuclear war. Kennedy won the first debate, not because he oﬀered more convincing arguments or more details on the issues, but because he appeared more lucid, likable and charismatic, more mature than folks had thought. Reagan won his debate with Carter because his sunny disposition and demeanor and his “There you go again!” airy dismissal of Carter’s nit-picking contradicted the malevolent media-created caricatures of the Gipper as a dangerous primitive or an amiable dunce. Even George W. Bush, who, according to most judges, did not win a single debate against Al Gore or

John Kerry, came oﬀ as a levelheaded fellow who was more relatable than the inventor of the internet or the windsurfer of Cape Cod. Trump has the same imperative and same opportunity as JFK and Reagan. For the anticipated audience, of Super Bowl size, will be there to see him, not her. He is the challenger who fills up the sports arenas with the tens and scores of thousands, not Hillary Clinton. If she were debating John Kasich or Jeb Bush, neither the viewing audience nor the title-fight excitement of Monday night would be there. Specifically, what does Trump need to do? He needs to show that he can be presidential. He needs to speak with confidence, but not cockiness, and to deal with Clinton’s attacks directly, but with dignity and not disrespect. And humor always helps. Clinton has a more diﬃcult assignment. America knows she knows the issues. But twothirds of the country does not believe her to be honest or trustworthy. As her small crowds show, she sets no one on fire. Blacks, Hispanics and millenials who invested high hopes in Barack Obama seem to

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have no great hopes for her. She has no bold agenda, no New Deal or New Frontier. “Why aren’t I 50 points ahead?” wailed Hillary Clinton this week. The answer is simple. America has seen enough of her and has no great desire to see any more; and she cannot change an impression hardened over 25 years -- in 90 minutes. But the country will accept her, if the only alternative is the Trump of the mainstream media’s portrayal. Hence, the strategy of the Democratic Party for the next seven weeks is obvious: Trash Trump, take him down, make him intolerable, and we win. No matter how she performs though, Donald Trump can win the debate, for he is the one over whom the question marks hang. But he is also the one who can dissipate and destroy them with a presidential performance. In that sense, this debate and this election are Trump’s to win. Daily Corinthian columnist Pat Buchanan is an American conservative political commentator, author, syndicated columnist, politician and broadcaster.

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Tigers celebrating busy homecoming week For the Daily Corinthian

Northeast Mississippi Community College Student Government Association (SGA) has a variety of events lined up to help the college celebrate its 59th homecoming. On Monday, Sept. 26, Northeast’s Sodexo cafeteria staﬀ will move its operations out to the quad area surround the fountain for “Lunch on the Lawn” from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. while college’s Campus Country will provide lunchtime entertainment. Northeast’s SGA keeps things moving that night with Zumba in the Claude Wright Room of the Haney Union at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, as well.

Northeast’s Student Government Association has gone all out in celebrating Homecoming Week 2016 by encouraging each building on the college’s Booneville campus to decorate in its own unique way to celebrate homecoming and the Haney Union has become Homecoming Central with two large backdrops for faculty, staﬀ, students and fans to stop by, take photographs and celebrate the college’s homecoming. Northeast’s annual Homecoming dance is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 8-10 p.m. in the Bonner Arnold Coliseum with DJ Oz providing entertainment for that event. Northeast reaches the home-

stretch of Homecoming Week 2016 on Wednesday, Sept. 28, with a “See You at the Pole,” event at 7 a.m. and inflatables in the quad area surround the fountain from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Homecoming Queen Anna Claire Ivy of Booneville and the rest of the 2016 Homecoming Court will come together for the first time on Wednesday as the Northeast “Showband from Tigerland” opens up its rehearsal to practice with the homecoming court in anticipation of Thursday night’s event. Homecoming Day 2016 is jam-packed with happenings starting with the homecoming court’s first oﬃcial appearance at a pep rally from 12:10-12:40

p.m. in the quad area surrounding the fountain on Thursday, Sept. 29. In addition to the pep rally, Northeast will hold its annual Alumni and Sports Hall of Fame Dinner at 4 p.m., a tailgating in front of the union at 5 p.m. and a recognition ceremony for the Alumni and Sports Hall of Fame inductees at 6:30 p.m. before kicking oﬀ its fifty-ninth Homecoming game at 7 p.m. Presentation of the Homecoming court is set for halftime. Coahoma returns as the Homecoming opponent after the Tigers played Mississippi Delta Community College in 2015 for Homecoming. Northeast holds a 32-8 record against

Coahoma overall and has taken eight of nine Homecoming contests against the visiting Tigers. Northeast knocked off Coahoma the last time it played Coahoma for Homecoming in 2014 in an offensive shootout 49-35 on Sept. 27, 2014. Northeast and Coahoma have faced off nine times for Homecoming in Booneville prior to the 2016 Homecoming meeting with the homestanding Tigers holding an 8-1 record in the Homecoming series. Coahoma’s only win came in a fourovertime thriller in 2009 and the visiting Tigers have tasted victory in Booneville only four times in their program’s history — 2009, 1999, 1995 and 1985.

Young girl makes waves in motocross racing BY BRANT SAPPINGTON For the Daily Corinthian

Soaring over the hills and sweeping through the turns on motocross tracks throughout the region, the young rider from Booneville looks just like the others churning up the dirt on their way to the finish line. It’s after crossing the line and heading toward the trophy stand that the other riders discover what makes this young motocross star a bit diﬀerent. When the helmet comes oﬀ they meet seven-yearold Maddix Lambert, one of the few young girls making waves in the most exciting sport on dirt. Maddix, daughter of Lauren and Bryson Lambert and granddaughter of CJ and Mark McCoy and Susan Lambert, of Booneville, has made a name for herself in her first year of competitive riding - filling up a trophy case with top place finishes in Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama. When asked why she wanted to start riding, the Anderson Elementary School student answers with two little words and

a shy smile - “My daddy”. She grew up around two and four wheel action as her dad used to race four-wheelers. Her grandparents bought her a beginner electric dirt bike and she was hooked. Since her first race on June 27, 2015, she’s become a skilled competitor and racked up a resume of wins and top finishes rivaling many much older competitors. “She’s come a long way, but she doesn’t really understand how far that is. We’ve gone through three diﬀerent bikes and gone up three levels in a year,” said mom Lauren. Today she races a Cobra 50 SR dirtbike, a powerful bike designed specifically for youth motocross competition. Her mom says the bike is surprisingly powerful. “When Daddy got on it, his eyes were big as saucers,” said Maddix with a mischievous laugh. She says she loves beating the boys and as one of the only girls her age on the regional motocross scene, she gets plenty of attention and creates plenty of frustration for

her male competitors, some of whose parents aren’t happy seeing their sons lose to a girl. “Everywhere we go we run into that. Everybody loves it unless they’re the parents of the kids she’s riding against,” said Lauren. At the moment, Maddix is first in two classes in the Mid-South Motocross Championship Series and third and fourth in two diﬀerent classes in the Alabama motocross series. The high-speed sport has created a special opportunity for family time as dad works on the bike and equipment during the week and the whole family hits the road for races as much as four to five hours away. Lauren said the family, including older brother Riley, enjoy the chance to travel and be together as Maddix pursues the sport she loves. Lauren is also quick to note the help and support they’ve received from their family and from several sponsors including Team Lakehill, Spy Optics, Braap Supply, Atlas and Ogio.

Maddix Lambert sails around a curve during a recent competition.

Maddix Lambert poses with some of the many trophies and awards she’s won in her first year of motocross competition.

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park was also part of the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s AdoptA-Highway program. The stretch of Highway 22 has been adopted by the Friends of Shiloh group. “In the Friends of Shiloh, our organization is here to support the park in any way we can,” said Ronnie Fullwood, a representative of Friends of Shiloh. “We do other

projects, like our current eﬀort to purchase the coat of a soldier who fought here at Shiloh, and we also do things like trail hikes — anything to get the public motivated to go out and visit their parks. Because, really, it’s their park.” Shiloh Park volunteers Ann and Marvin White, of Bolivar, Tenn., are regular participants in National Public Lands Day. “This is something I’ve

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Clinton, Trump prep for showdown Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump needs to prove to voters that he has the policy depth and gravitas to serve as commander in chief. Hillary Clinton needs a moment to connect with Americans who question whether she can be trusted. The candidates’ best opportunity to conquer their weaknesses will come in the most traditional of campaign forums: Monday’s 90-minute, prime-time debate. Both campaigns expect a recordsetting television audience for the high-stakes showdown, which could help tip the balance in a tight White House race. The visuals alone will be striking as the candidates step behind their podiums at Hofstra University in

suburban New York. Clinton will be the first woman to take the stage in a presidential general election debate. Trump has spent years on Americans’ television screens as a reality show host, but it can still be jarring to see him at politics’ upper echelons. Six weeks from Election Day, and with early voting already underway, the opening debate is one of the few opportunities left for the candidates to motivate supporters and sway a narrow band of undecided voters. According to a new Associated Press-Gfk poll, more than 85 percent of likely voters backing Clinton or Trump say their minds are completely made up. About 13 percent said they were undecided. The candidates’ preparation has been a microcosm of their sharply

diﬀerent approaches to politics and presumably, the presidency. The Democratic nominee has taken full days away from campaign travel to pore over briefing books, practicing to pounce if Trump makes false statements and steeling herself for the possibility that he levels deeply personal attacks. Trump has eschewed traditional debate preparations, but has held midflight policy discussions with a rotating cast of advisers. The Republican businessman’s loose approach is potentially risky given that he is new to many policy issues expected to come up during the debate. But advisers contend he will compensate by being quick on his feet and point to his experience at performing under pressure.

‘Bill the Cat Story’ delights kids and adults BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER The Bookworm Sez

“The Bill the Cat Story: A Bloom County Epic for Ages 4-33 and 3689” by Berkley Breathed c.2016, Philomel Books $18.99 / 40 pages “Wait up!” your friend says, and you stop. That’s what friends do: they stick around when things get weird, and they make sure you’re never left behind. And in the new book “The Bill the Cat Story” by Berkeley Breathed, they wait for you forever, if that’s what it takes. Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Binkley who lived in a spot called Bloom County . It was a great place to think but not a good place to be alone, so Binkley’s dad took Binkley to pick a pal. Binkley chose an orange cat with a wirybent tail, and he named his new friend Bill, because “it rhymed with daﬀodil and landfill.” And they were happily ever minute-and-a-half because Binkley didn’t know it, but Bill had already been adopted by someone else. Binkley was heartbroken. So was a “dark, mysterious… stranger named Opus,” who was watching, and wanted to help. Opus gave Bill a pair of smiley underpants. It was the best he could do, as Bill rode away. Time passed, and Binkley matured.

He tried to forget Bill, but it wasn’t easy; he told people he was over that cat, but that was a lie. More than anything, Binkley hoped Bill was having fun, and that he was happy. The truth was that Bill was probably not happy. It’s hard to tell but here’s proof: he first landed in the North Pole, as a sled cat, which was dangerous. Then he went to Africa , as an elephant herder, and that was dangerous, too. Finally, he landed halfway around the world at a place where he was given foot massages and bananas… which wasn’t too bad, actually, except that it didn’t last, either. And that adventure was how Bill ended up being dumped on the doorstep of someone from his past, someone with a giving heart who was brave enough to withstand at-

tack rabbits, adult troubles, and dreams that you just can’t let go. Indeed, Bill was with someone who “knew what needed to be done.” I have no socks. Author Berkley Breathed just charmed them oﬀ me. As the first new Breathed book in a very long time, “The Bill the Cat Story” recommends an appropriate reader-age in its subtitle, and for good reason: kids will love the colorfully wild illustrations and the basic tale of love and friendship. They’ll appreciate Bill’s underwear, and his goofy “ack.” But adults are just as much the audience here – especially those who’ve found laughs and tears inside Breathed’s “ Bloom County .” Fully half the book (if not more!) is for that fan-base, from the hilarious cartoons to the roots of Bill’s presence in Binkley’s life. There are nudge-wink inside-jokes on many pages, a harking back to other books and story-threads, and a surprise look at where Opus lives. So buy this book for your toddler, and borrow it back as much as you need to. I predict you’ll need to – a lot. For both of you, “The Bill the Cat Story” is worth the wait. (Terri Schlichenmeyer writes book reviews for the Daily Corinthian.)

Deaths Mandy Thigpin-Bacon

IUKA — Mandy Thigpin-Bacon, 35, of Iuka died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka.

Tammy Lynn Adams

IUKA — Funeral services for Tammy Lynn Adams, 54, are set for 10 a.m. Monday at Ludlam Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka with burial at Harmony Cemetery in Iuka. Visitation is Sunday beginning at 6 p.m. at Ludlam Funeral Home. Ms. Adams died Friday, Sept. 24, 2016. Survivors include her father, Charles Adams; one son, Blake Taylor (Kim); one daughter, Brandy Nunley (Lee); one sister, Debbie Ortis; and eight grandchildren, Alivia and Allison Nunley, Trevor, Tristan and Bayleigh Taylor, and Elissa, Jadyn and Jayce Taylor. She was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Adams; and two brothers, Joseph Adams and Richard Lovelace. Bro. Gary Cleveland will oﬃciate.

Roy Lee McDonald

IUKA — Funeral services for Roy Lee McDonald, 70, are set for 2 p.m. on Sunday at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka with burial at Snowdown Cemetery. Mr. McDonald died Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis. He was a retired home builder and was also retired from Monotech. Survivors include his wife, Jimmie Hudson McDonald of Iuka; one daughter, Sherry Brown Kilpatrick (Mike) of Florence, Ala.; three brothers, Roger Dale McDonald, Johnny McDonald and Travis McDonald; two sisters, Rita Pettus and Ruth Rose; two grandchildren, Brandy Hunt of Birmingham, Ala., and Carl Hingle Jr. of Starke, Fla.; and three greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Annie Louise McDonald; four brothers, Joseph, Author lee, Ray and Ottis McDonald; four sisters, Josephine McDonald, Virginia McDonald, Estelene Smith and Betty Pierce; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bro. Neil Edmondson will oﬃciate.

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proved by the board this month included ACES custodian Gary Barnes, KHS assistant cross country coach Joseph Roberts and BES first grade teacher April Shook. ACHS principal Brandon Quinn received the OK from the board to purchase a new drivers education vehicle for the campus. Quinn said the school will purchase a 2016 Hyundai Elantra with 33,000 miles and 20-year, 250,000-miles warranty for $13,000. The purchase price was below state contract.

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wouldn’t work. If the sun was up, it wouldn’t work.” On this particular morning, about 6:30 or 7 a.m., a few of the soap bubbles began to freeze with crystals creeping up the sides of the dome, and Mills was ready with camera in hand. The recipe for the bubbles involved dishwashing soap, water and a bit of Karo syrup. Mills, who considers herself “a serious hobbyist,” captured the shot with a Canon EOS 40D. Museum Executive Director Brandy Steen enjoys seeing the variety of work submitted each year. “You get to see how good some of these photos are,” she said, “and I hope it is inspiring to others that would like to start taking photos.” The contest, a fundraiser for the museum, drew 164 photos from 31 diﬀerent indi-

viduals. “Still life and people were our two biggest categories this year,” said Steen. “Still life was a hard category to judge.” The frozen bubble photo continues a trend of closeups winning accolades from the panel of judges, which included a professional photographer, an amateur photographer and a graphic designer/marketing manager. The other winners are: People: First - “I Hate Weddings” by Mark Boehler; second - “Ink” by Jonah Holland; third - “Outside My Window” by Bill Avery; staﬀ pick - “Butterfly” by Ramon Pineda Vacations: First - “Mehane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem” by Marty McLendon; second - “Circle of Friends at the Beach” by Rebecca Parent; third - “Capturing Mount Rainier” by Cheryl Meints; staﬀ pick - “The Colors of

Fall” by Susanne Cooper Still life: First - “Memorial Light” by Mark Boehler; second - “Mississippi Delta Sunrise” by T. Lowry Wilson; third - “Hope” by Jonah Holland; staff pick - “The Killing Frost” by Joey Wilder Pets, animals and wildlife: First - “Alligator Reflection” by Cheryl Meints; second “Fresh Catch” by Torrance Pollard; third - “I Ate The Whole Thing” by Cheryl Meints; staff pick - “Noisy Neighbor” by Joey Wilder Close-ups: First - “The Pollinator” by Don Meints; second - “Locust Leaving Shell” by Gina Wallace; third - “Mushroom Togetherness” by Cheryl Meints; staff pick - “Shadows of Light” by Jake Wadkins Hometown teams: First “Hold Me Back” by Steve Beavers; second - “Tay’s Play” by Steve Beavers; third - “T Sea” by Steve Beavers; staff pick “Untitled” by Anson Keith

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Charlotte to release footage of shooting CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte’s police chief announced Saturday that he would release body and dashboard camera footage of the shooting of a black man after several days of demonstrations that have coalesced around demands that the public see the video. Chief Kerr Putney said at a news conference that the video would be made available through a web link in a news release that was coming out within a half hour of him addressing media. He said that and other evidence they were releasing would corroborate their account of how things unfolded, including that Keith Lamont Scott was holding a gun when he was shot. He addressed reporters hours after several hundred demonstrators took to the street for a fifth day and marched around downtown Charlotte.

Alleged rape victim faces own lawsuit SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As Yee Xiong prepared to leave the sentencing hearing for a man she said sexually assaulted her at an off-campus apartment when they were students, she felt ready to finally put the case behind her after four years. Then, she was handed a $4 million defamation lawsuit. The lawsuit from Lang Her, who pleaded no

contest to felony assault, stated that Xiong and her three of her siblings colluded to alienate him from the closeknit ethnic Hmong community and called him a rapist on Facebook. In an interview with The Associated Press, Xiong said it was like a “slap to the face,” what she saw as a way for Her to “continue to harass my family and me.” While such lawsuits have long been a legal strategy, experts say, some of the accused may feel they must seek to clear their names in court at a time when there is increased focus on campus sex assaults and more serious consequences at schools.

Iowa gets ready for more flooding CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Volunteers filled sandbags and homeowners began moving things out of their basements on Saturday in preparation for flooding along the Cedar River in Iowa. The river is expected to crest Tuesday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa’s second largest city with a population of about 130,000. But with more rain expected Saturday night, officials there warned people to evacuate downtown areas of the city near the river by 8 p.m. Sunday. “We have emergency personnel that can help you if needed,” Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett said Saturday. “They’ll risk their lives for you. But we don’t want them to risk their lives.” At the Cedar Valley

Montessori School in downtown Cedar Rapids on Friday, about 100 volunteers from area high schools helped move all the school equipment above the ground floor. Stacy Cataldo, head of the Montessori school, told television station KCRG that many remember how flooding damaged the school in 2008 and don’t want that to happen again.

Washington mall shooter on loose BURLINGTON, Wash. — The first 911 call came in just before 7 p.m. on a busy Friday night at the Cascade Mall: A man with a rifle was shooting at people in the Macy’s Department Store. By the time police arrived moments later, the carnage at the Macy’s makeup counter was complete. Four people were dead and the shooter was gone, last seen walking toward Interstate 5. A fifth victim, a man, died in the early morning hours Saturday as police finished sweeping the 434,000-squarefoot building. “There are people waking up this morning and their world has changed forever. The city of Burlington has probably changed forever, but I don’t think our way life needs to change,” Burlington Mayor Steve Sexton said Saturday at a news conference. “This was a senseless act. It was the world knocking on our doorstep and it came into our little community.”

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City leaders to learn about police liability TUPELO — Tupelo city leaders are going next week to a conference to learn about civilian oversight of police. The Daily Journal reports Saturday that city officials and community leaders are studying whether the city needs a police advisory or review board. As part of the efforts, a delegation will go next week to a conference in New Mexico put on by the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement. Review boards often hear complaints about police conduct. Tupelo has been the site of repeated protests over the shooting death of a black man who fled from a traffic stop. A grand jury declined to indict the white police officer who shot him, and the officer is now back at work.

Convicted murderer to receive new trial COLUMBUS — A Mississippi man convicted of murder will get a new trial. The Dispatch reports Circuit Judge Lee Coleman granted 39-yearold Derrick Bankhead a new trial Friday, citing evidence the District Attorney had a conflict of interest in prosecuting the case. Bankhead was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in the July 2011 armed robbery that resulted in his cousin being shot and killed.

Bankhead’s attorney moved for the new trial after evidence surfaced that District Attorney Scott Colom briefly represented Bankhead as a public defender during a preliminary hearing weeks after the shooting.

Sheriffs: Move cop’s manslaughter trial COLUMBUS — Current and former sheriffs of Lowndes County are among those saying the manslaughter trial of a former police officer should be moved. The Commercial Dispatch reports lawyers for Canyon Boykin, indicted this month in the 2015 shooting death of 26-year-old Ricky Ball, wrote in a Monday motion that Boykin can’t get a fair trial in the county, citing publicity and threats. Boykin, who is white, said he fired his weapon while chasing after Ball last October because the African-American man appeared to point a gun at him. Ball’s family disputed whether Boykin had cause to shoot. As with many other police killings of black people, protests arose in Columbus, a majority black city of 23,000. “Officer Boykin’s case has been overly publicized — overwhelmingly in a false, negative light — in the media since the moment the shooting occurred,” the motion says. “There have been multiple community meetings, public demonstrations and marches and online petitions circulated to push for an indictment of

Officer Boykin.” Boykin has pleaded not guilty and is free on $20,000 bail. The motion cites threats against Boykin, including someone who yelled “You killed my friend, you’re going to get what you deserve,” at Boykin in a supermarket parking lot. It also cites a Ball relative who took pictures of Boykin as Boykin “went about his private affairs.” Lowndes County Sheriff Mike Arledge and former Sheriff Wayne Beard both say in sworn statements they don’t believe Boykin can receive a fair trial in the county.

Inmates caught 12 days after escape JACKSON — Two Mississippi inmates have been captured 12 days after they escaped from a facility on the Gulf Coast. The Mississippi Department of Corrections says in a news release that 33-year-old Zachary Savoie and 21-year-old Joshua Walton are back in custody Friday. Details about their capture were not immediately released. The two men escaped Sept. 11 from the Harrison County Community Work Center. Savoie is serving a four-year sentence for a residential burglary conviction in Pike County, while Walton is serving a six-year sentence for a residential burglary conviction in Neshoba County. Savoie was sentenced in September 2015, and Walton was sentenced in March.

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AFLAC NY 1.64 AT&T Inc NY 1.92 AMD Nasd ... Alibaba NY ... Aon plc NY 1.32 Apple Inc Nasd 2.28 BP PLC NY 2.40 BcpSouth NY .50 BkofAm NY .30 B iPVxST rs NY ... Bemis NY 1.16 Caterpillar NY 3.08 ChesEng NY ... Chevron NY 4.28 Cisco Nasd 1.04 CocaCola NY 1.40 Comcast Nasd 1.10 CSVelIVST Nasd ... CSVLgCrd rs NY ... Deere NY 2.40 DxGBull s NY ... Dover NY 1.76 DowChm NY 1.84 EnCana g NY .06 NY .84 EnPro ExxonMbl NY 3.00 FstHorizon NY .28 FordM NY .60 FrkUnv NY .47 FredsInc Nasd .24 FrptMcM NY ... FrontierCm Nasd .42 GenElec NY .92 GoPro Nasd ... iShJapan NY .13 iShChinaLC NY .76 iShEMkts NY .84 iS Eafe NY 1.70 iShR2K NY 1.77 Intel Nasd 1.04 IBM NY 5.60 KimbClk NY 3.68

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AGRICULTURE FUTURES WkHigh WkLow Settle WkChg CORN 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Dec 16 Mar 17 May 17 Jul 17 Sep 17 Dec 17 Mar 18

342.25 352.50 359.25 366 372 381.75 391

332.25 342.50 349.75 356.50 363.25 372.75 384

WkHigh WkLow Settle WkChg CATTLE 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

336.50 346.25 352.75 359.50 366.50 375.75 385.50

-.50 -1 -1.75 -1.50 -1 -1 -1.25

Oct 16 Dec 16 Feb 17 Apr 17 Jun 17 Aug 17 Oct 17

109.22 108.90 109.12 108.37 101.30 99.55 100.77

104.42 104.10 104.55 103.95 97.50 95.85 96.77

SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel

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

Nov 16 Jan 17 Mar 17 May 17 Jul 17 Aug 17 Sep 17

Oct 16 Dec 16 Feb 17 Apr 17 May 17 Jun 17 Jul 17

994 999 1001.75 1005.75 1010 1005.75 988.25

952.50 958.75 964 969.75 974.75 974.75 959.75

955 -11 961 -10.25 966.50 -7.25 971.75 -7 977 -6.75 975.75 -5 961.25 -3.50

WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Dec 16 Mar 17 May 17 Jul 17 Sep 17 Dec 17 Mar 18

411.75 433.25 446.50 454.75 466.25 488 501

399.75 420.50 434 444 459.75 476.50 493.75

56.45 50.45 54.80 60.27 67.75 71.70 71.12

53.70 47.62 52.20 58.05 65.05 68.25 68.32

107.27 106.85 107.10 106.47 99.75 98.05 99.02

-.60 -1.20 -1.17 -.63 -.10 -.40 -.65

54.00 48.90 53.35 59.72 66.75 70.75 70.25

-1.47 -1.05 -1.02 -.20 +.50 +.73 +.75

69.08 70.07 70.43 70.81 70.85 70.47 70.85

+1.34 +2.79 +2.82 +2.82 +2.66 +2.41 +2.88

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

404.75 428 441.75 450 462.75 480.50 494.50

+1.50 +3 +2.75 +.50 -2 -4 -4.50

Oct 16 Dec 16 Mar 17 May 17 Jul 17 Oct 17 Dec 17

72.18 72.36 72.42 72.67 72.62 ... 71.98

68.49 67.18 67.48 68.45 67.98 ... 67.67

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

MUTUAL FUNDS Name

Total Assets Obj ($Mlns) NAV

Total Return/Rank Pct Min Init 4-wk 12-mo 5-year Load Invt

Vanguard 500Adml Vanguard TotStIAdm Vanguard InstIdxI Vanguard TotStIdx Vanguard InstPlus Vanguard TotIntl Fidelity Contra American Funds IncAmerA m American Funds GrthAmA m Vanguard WelltnAdm Vanguard TotStIIns Vanguard TotBdAdml American Funds CapIncBuA m Vanguard IntlStkIdxIPls PIMCO TotRetIs American Funds InvCoAmA m Fidelity 500IdxPr Dodge & Cox Stock Dodge & Cox IntlStk American Funds AmBalA m American Funds CpWldGrIA m American Funds WAMutInvA m Metropolitan West TotRetBdI Vanguard MuIntAdml Dodge & Cox Income American Funds FnInvA m FrankTemp-Franklin IncomeA m Vanguard IntlStkIdxAdm Vanguard PrmcpAdml Vanguard InstTStPl Vanguard STGradeAd T Rowe Price GrowStk Vanguard HltCrAdml American Funds NewPerspA m Harbor IntlInstl Vanguard WellsIAdm Vanguard TotBdInst Vanguard WndsIIAdm Vanguard TgtRe2025 Vanguard DivGr

LB LB LB LB LB FB LG AL LG MA LB CI IH FB CI LB LB LV FB MA WS LV CI MI CI LB CA FB LG LB CS LG SH WS FB CA CI LV TG LB

-0.9 -0.7 -0.9 -0.7 -0.9 +0.4 -0.5 -0.5 -0.7 -0.4 -0.6 -0.3 -0.3 +0.5 0.0 -1.2 -0.9 +0.4 +1.3 -0.9 -0.1 -1.5 +0.1 -0.5 0.0 -1.0 0.0 +0.4 +0.6 -0.7 0.0 +0.2 -1.1 +0.1 +0.8 -0.6 -0.3 -1.3 -0.2 -2.1

170,798 142,423 115,307 101,978 94,083 86,584 77,618 74,865 74,847 73,205 72,892 72,083 71,834 63,702 59,168 58,331 57,520 56,552 55,456 54,486 52,927 51,918 50,533 48,392 46,972 46,823 45,705 44,162 39,098 37,929 37,382 37,126 36,990 36,881 35,704 35,472 35,106 32,044 31,579 31,476

199.81 54.11 197.70 54.09 197.71 15.19 101.85 21.48 43.70 67.01 54.12 11.06 59.14 101.64 10.33 36.42 76.49 172.44 38.72 24.88 45.69 40.55 11.02 14.46 13.95 53.56 2.24 25.41 111.25 48.93 10.78 54.08 89.20 37.45 62.79 63.26 11.06 62.85 16.76 23.59

+14.1/A +16.2/A NL 10,000 +13.2/B +16.1/A NL 10,000 +14.1/A +16.2/A NL 5,000,000 +13.1/B +16.0/A NL 3,000 +14.1/A +16.2/A NL200,000,000 +10.2/A +7.0/D NL 3,000 +8.2/C +14.9/C NL 2,500 +13.7/A +10.9/B 5.75 250 +11.9/A +16.0/A 5.75 250 +11.8/A +11.7/A NL 50,000 +13.2/B +16.1/A NL 5,000,000 +5.4/B +2.9/D NL 10,000 +11.5/A +9.2/A 5.75 250 +10.4/A +7.2/D NL100,000,000 +5.0/C +4.0/B NL 1,000,000 +16.0/A +15.6/B 5.75 250 +14.1/A +16.2/A NL 10,000 +13.0/B +17.0/A NL 2,500 +6.5/C +9.0/A NL 2,500 +11.5/A +12.0/A 5.75 250 +11.0/B +11.9/B 5.75 250 +14.6/B +14.6/B 5.75 250 +4.8/D +4.7/A NL 3,000,000 +5.3/B +3.9/B NL 50,000 +6.6/A +4.2/A NL 2,500 +15.2/A +15.6/B 5.75 250 +11.7/A +8.2/A 4.25 1,000 +10.3/A +7.1/D NL 10,000 +16.3/A +18.4/A NL 50,000 +13.3/B +16.2/A NL200,000,000 +3.5/A +2.5/A NL 50,000 +6.0/D +16.4/A NL 2,500 +1.8/A +20.4/C NL 50,000 +9.8/C +12.9/A 5.75 250 +8.5/B +7.8/C NL 50,000 +12.1/A +8.8/A NL 50,000 +5.4/B +2.9/D NL 5,000,000 +11.2/C +14.9/B NL 50,000 +10.2/A +10.3/B NL 1,000 +14.1/A +15.0/C NL 3,000

CA -Conservative Allocation, CI -Intermediate-Term Bond, FB -Foreign Large Blend, IH -World Allocation, LB -Large Blend, LG -Large Growth, LV -Large Value, MA -Moderate Allocation, MB -Mid-Cap Blend, MI -Muni National Intermediate, TG -Target Date 2021-2025, WS -World Stock, Total Return: Chng in NAV with dividends reinvested. Rank: How fund performed vs. others with same objective: A is in top 20%, E in bottom 20%. Min Init Invt: Minimum $ needed to invest in fund. Source: Morningstar. Stock Footnotes: g = Dividends and earnings in Canadian dollars. h = Does not meet continued-listing standards. lf = Late filing with SEC. n = New in past 52 weeks. pf = Preferred. rs = Stock has undergone a reverse stock split of at least 50 percent within the past year. rt = Right to buy security at a specified price. s = Stock has split by at least 20 percent within the last year. un = Units. vj = In bankruptcy or receivership. wd = When distributed. wi = When issued. wt = Warrants. Mutual Fund Footnotes: b = Fee covering market costs is paid from fund assets. d = Deferred sales charge, or redemption fee. f = front load (sales charges). m = Multiple fees are charged. NA = not available. p = previous day’s net asset value. s = fund split shares during the week. x = fund paid a distribution during the week. Source: The Associated Press. Sales figures are unofficial.

Non-profit organizations interested in raising money are encouraged to participate in Belk of Corinth’s upcoming charity sale event. Set for 6 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, the charity shopping event will benefit local charities, schools and non-profit organizations throughout the Crossroads area. Those who purchase a $5 coupon from any participating charity, such as the Corinth Civitan Club will be rewarded for their generosity with $5 oﬀ their purchase of specially discounted items including rarely discounted designer brands. An excellent tool for fund-raising, the fourhour private, ticketed event will give customers piece of mind knowing they are doing their part to help others in need. All participating charities will be entered for a chance to win a $1000 donation from Belk. Three winners will be awarded these donations.

“100 percent of the money raised will go to our participating charities,” said Store Manager Jennifer Crippen.” In addition to a private sale just for our contributing customers, Belk will be giving away several gift cards. The first 100 customers to arrive at our store the morning of the charity sale will receive a Belk gift card ranging in value from $5 to $1000. Belk’s Spring and Fall Charity events are the single largest sale events other than Black Friday. Customers who are unable to attend may presell their merchandise prior to the event and return to pick up their purchases after the event

ends at 10 a.m. “Many local charities have benefited from the Belk Charity event,” said Charity Captain Angela Warren.“The Knights of Columbus reported they were able to provide 60 needy children with Christmas this past year. The Four Seasons Garden Club was able to donate coats to the Pinevale Children’s Home and donate to the AMEN food pantry.” “This event has also helped Havis’ Kids raise money for their Disney trips and Corinth Theatre-Arts raise money to fund their productions,” she continued. “Several school organizations have raised money for band,

cheer-leading and dance teams. Local churches have also raised money for youth trips and other church events. Softball leagues and travel sports teams, Girl Scouts and The Boys and Girls Clubs have benefited as well.” Oﬀered bi-annually, Belk Charity Sale tickets are now available to non-profit organizations for sale in advance of the event. There is no limit to the number of organizations that can participate, the number of tickets they can sell, or the amount of money they can raise, so everyone benefits. All local charities, schools, and churches are encouraged to participate in this one-of-a-kind fund raising event. (Charity representatives interested in taking part, may contact Angela Warren, Charity Captain, at Corinth Belk for more information at 662286-2216, ext 202, or in store at Corinth Belk, located in the Southgate Shopping Plaza on Cass Street.)

Social Security has complicated options BY ROY & DIANE THOMPSON Pillars LLC

There is quite a bit of confusion out there about what is still available to consumers wanting professional advice about how to improve their Social Security Benefits. What you read on the internet is confusing at best. This article will try and balance some of that confusion with fact vs. fiction. Yes, the claiming strategy “File and Suspend” is gone. Although this was a powerful tool to use, a much higher percentage of our clients utilize the claiming strategy “Restricted Application for Spousal Benefits” to improve their income stream position. Why is that?

Usually because of circumstances, most people we are advising need at least one of the parties to receive benefits to supplement what they have saved or have available for retirement through pensions or other sources. Now, under the new rules created by the BiPartisan Budget Act of 2015, those turning age 62 by December 31, 2015, can still SUSPEND your benefit but that comes with new rules. These rules are as follows: • If you SUSPEND, all auxiliary benefits will suspend along with your request. Auxiliary benefits are spousal benefits, family benefits, and no contingency fund provisions. • Your benefit will im-

prove by 8 percent per year while suspended. You can unsuspend at any time, but allowing it to suspend until age 70 will provide you with a 132 percent increase over your full retirement age benefit. • This increased payment will also be passed along to your surviving spouse as a widow or widower’s payment. • If you took Social Security early, you can SUSPEND any or all payments from Full Retirement Age to age 70 to erase part of the payment reduction for early filing. • Do not confuse this information with Restricted Application as they are two diﬀerent strategies. The decision when to file any claiming strategy

is very important. Sometimes what appears logical at the time, does not work out that way on paper. That is why when people call us with questions, we are hesitant to answer the questions on the phone without having their available numbers in hand. Sometimes we even get fooled, but we have the Cadillac software to assist us. Professional advice is recommended for this lifetime benefit choice. (Contact Pillars LLC at 601-954-0699 or visit their website at www. pillarsllc.com for further information. Roy and Diane are both National Social Security Advisors and Roy is a former CPA of 40 years. They recently moved to Corinth.)

U.S. officials praise UM diversity efforts OXFORD — “Impressed and moved” is how Undersecretary of Education Ted Mitchell described his reaction to a Sept.15th visit to the University of Mississippi. Mitchell, a part of the U.S. Department of Education’s seventh annual back-to-school bus tour across the country, spent the morning learning about UM eﬀorts to increase inclusion and identify the challenges universities face in creating opportunities for all students. He made his comment after talking with student leaders on the Ole Miss campus. He met with Ole Miss

administrators before joining the students for a panel discussion, which was moderated by Brandi Hephner LaBanc, UM vice chancellor for student affairs. “It was a great honor and opportunity for Ole Miss to host the Department of Education and showcase how our administration and students embrace the tenets of the UM Creed in our diversity and inclusion efforts,” Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter said. Following the group of students sharing their stories about the work they do on campus, Mitchell said he plans

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to take lessons from Ole Miss with him to pass on to other universities and also to education leaders in Washington. One particular aspect of the university’s approach stood out to him. “One of the reasons we are here is we think Ole Miss is a place where really tough issues of race, class and gender and all kinds of identity formation are not ignored, but embraced as part of what one needs to learn as part of the college experience,” Mitchell said. The university made news in 1962 after a deadly riot ensued following the enrollment of James Meredith, its first black student. The university’s past and its eﬀorts to deal with issues head-on makes it an example others can follow, he said. “We’ve been struck

throughout the morning at the intentionality of the institution to be able to have eyes open, humility about the history of the institution and to build on that humility and that acknowledgement of a dark and troubled history of the institution to create an opportunity for frank dialogue,” Mitchell said. The group heard from Mississippi students from diﬀerent backgrounds. They talked about working to recruit and mentor minority students, facilitate open dialogue on sensitive topics and promote understanding and tolerance. Dylan Lewis, a senior journalism major from Tupelo, shared how he’s worked to remind LGBTQ students and other minority groups that they can be heard and play important roles on campus.

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