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Daily Corinthian Vol. 116, No. 258
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• Corinth, Mississippi • 22 pages • Two sections
Narcotics unit arrests local man, seizes 28 firearms BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
An Alcorn County man faces felony drug charges in Tippah and Alcorn counties after a bust at a Walnut address in Alcorn County this week. After he is released by Tippah County, Danny Hugh Wilbanks, 54, of 7 County Road 658, Walnut, will face charges of felony possession of methamphetamine, felony possession of marijuana, and felony possession of two or more precursors with intent to manufacture methamphetamine, all enhanced due to the presence of firearms. As of Wednesday afternoon, he remained jailed in Tippah County on charges of felony
Staff photo by Jebb Johnston
Bill Avery signs the inside of a jumbo get-well card that he is delivering to longtime funeral director Bill McPeters, who remains hospitalized with severe burns.
BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
A “get well soon” boost is on its way to Corinth funeral director Bill McPeters, who faces a long recovery from severe burns. Bill Avery had an oversided 4.5-by-3-foot card made for the venerable Corinthian, who is hospitalized at Crossgates River Oaks Hospital Burn Unit in Brandon. He plans to deliver it today. By Thursday, every inch of the card’s inside was filled with well wishes from locals. Avery took the card to many offices to
Films on Fillmore tonight features 'Ghostbusters'
let people add words of support for the popular personality. The cover photo of McPeters dressed with his unique sense of style while seated casually in front of his funeral home was taken recently by Mark Boehler of the Daily Corinthian. McPeters suffered the severe burns in an accident at home last week. “He is an icon and I love the guy,” said Avery. “I happened by as it was happening and saw what a shape he was in. I decided I wanted to take all the best wishes from the folks here in Corinth and help give him the
It's time Christians stood up. Wheeler Grove Baptist Church pastor Bro. Kara Blackard hopes God and Country Day at the church will do just that. “We want to challenge people to wake up and realize that our nation needs to come back to the faith of our fathers,” said Blackard. “Christians need to stand up for biblical convictions.” Not only will the church recognize those in the military, firefighters, police department and sheriff's office, but also issue the challenge to vote in the upcoming presidential election. “Many are so passive and
intimidated that they don't even plan to vote,” said the pastor. “They don't like the choices, so they are about to opt out altogether.” God and Country Day is slated for Sunday from 10 a.m. until noon at Wheeler Grove Baptist, located at 21 County Road 519. Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore will be the guest speaker. Moore, who in 2003 was unanimously removed him from office by fellow judges due to his repeated refusal to comply with a federal court order requiring him to remove a giant Ten Commandments monument that he installed in the state’s judiPlease see VOTE | 2A
BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
The Halloween installment of Films on Fillmore is tonight at the CARE Garden by the Corinth Depot. The night will begin at 6 p.m. with a “trunk or treat” sponsored by Main Street Corinth. Organizers are expecting over 100 trunk-or-treaters to show up for the event, said Main Street Board member Kate Nichols. “This is Main Street’s way of giving back to the community,” Nichols said. “It gives the kids a chance to come out and walk around in a safe environment for the trunk or treat.” Trunk or treat events allow kids to trick or treat a series of car trunks (or truck tailgates) which are decorated in Halloween themes. The “trunks” will Please see FILM | 3A
Please see SAFE | 3A
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Drive-through drop-off benefits S.A.F.E Purple for Peace is continuing its mission to bring more awareness to domestic violence. As part of the Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the group is conducting a drivethrough drop-off to benefit S.A.F.E., Inc. The drive will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Arby's parking lot. “Giving is easy,” said Purple for Peace founder Rita Millsaps. “All individuals have to do is bring their donated items to Arby's and volunteers will unload them.” S.A.F.E., Inc. provides shelter, counseling, advocacy and continued support for survivors of domestic violence. “Supplies are greatly needed,” said Millsaps. “Many victims of domestic violence move out and do not have a chance to
BY BOBBY J. SMITH
spirits to hang in there.” McPeters’ daughter, Kayo, said he is resting comfortably and doctors are optimistic, but it is going to be a long recovery. A skin graft has been performed on his leg. “Right now it’s just time is what it’s going to take,” she said. “I want everybody to know how much I appreciate the kindness and the prayers. It means so much to us.” McPeters is said to have conducted more than 10,000 funerals during his long association with McPeters Funeral Home.
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God and Country Day promotes vote BY STEVE BEAVERS
Residents send well wishes
possession of prescription pills and possession of a stolen firearm. Narcotics Officer Darrell Hopkins said the case developed over the past couple of months. With prior information and Tippah’s arrest, the Alcorn Narcotics Unit obtained a warrant which was executed at the County Road 658 residence on the western edge of Alcorn County on Wednesday. Officers found a large amount of marijuana, methamphetamine, several prescription pills not prescribed to Wilbanks, and precursors
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
William McMullin (from left), Rita Millsaps and Cathy Kanady get supplies together to donate to S.A.F.E., Inc. Purple for Peace will have a drive-through drop off to benefit S.A.F.E. on Saturday at Arby's.
Index Stocks...... 7A Classified......5B Comics......4B Wisdom......3B
Weather......5A Obituaries......3A Opinion......4A Sports......8A
On this day in history 150 years ago With the departure of Gen. Rosecrans to his new command in Kentucky, the garrison of Corinth comes under the direct command of Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton. He proves to be a fractious commander and is soon replaced.
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