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Daily Corinthian Vol. 115, No. 264

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• Corinth, Mississippi • 22 pages • 2 sections

‘The Pastor’s Wife’ airs tonight on Lifetime BY JEFF YORK For the Daily Corinthian

SELMER, Tenn. — The story of Mary Winkler will receive national attention again this weekend in a television movie. Lifetime will present “The Pastor’s Wife” tonight at 7 p.m., a movie based on a book by Diane Fanning. The movie will be based

Mary Winkler story continues to get national attention around the case from the day in March when Winkler shot her husband Matthew while he was sleeping in their Selmer home and will continue through her trial. Matthew was the preacher at Fourth St. Church of Christ

in Selmer. Rose McGowan will play the role of Mary. McGowan is well known for playing the role of Paige Patterson in the television show “Charmed” on the WB Network. She also played

Ann-Margaret in a TV movie about Elvis Presley. The movie will include the pivotal part of the trial when her attorney, Steve Farese, had Mary show the jury the platform shoes that she said her

husband forced her to wear. Mary Winkler was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of her husband Matthew Winkler on April 2007. Please see WINKLER | 3A

Area programs honor veterans BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com

Staff photo by Jebb Johnston

Booneville artist Oneta Cole is showing a number of new works at the Corinth Artist Guild Gallery, including this one featuring her son Rayne. An opening reception is Sunday from 2 until 4 p.m.

Corinth gallery features Booneville artist’s work BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Images of nature, animals and family through the eyes of Booneville artist Oneta Cole are the new featured exhibit at the Corinth Artist Guild Gallery. Best-known for her feather art and American Indian images, Cole

will meet the public in an opening reception at the gallery Sunday from 2 until 4 p.m. The exhibit will continue into December. An artist of more than 30 years, Cole is showing work at the Corinth gallery for the first time. The exhibit includes several new pieces — some so new they

Army leader will share his Iraq experience BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com

An Army leader who played a key role in restoring America’s honor during one of the darkest episodes of the war in Iraq will share his story next week during a special meeting at the Corinth Library. Brigadier General Robert F. Thomas, who currently serves commander of the 66th Troop Command of the Mississippi Army National Guard, will Thomas speak at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 at the library during the meeting of the Northeast Mississippi Republicans. From April 2004 to February 2005 Thomas served as commandPlease see SPEAKER | 2A

were still in the process of drying when they arrived at the gallery this week. While many artists are drawn to a particular medium, the exhibit reflects Cole’s willingness to dabble in a variety of them, including oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, and pen and ink. She said it helps

to keep the work fresh. “I think that’s one of the true joys of being an artist,” she said. “I do not have to do any one thing.” Paintings on display include landscapes, portraits, animals and some fantasy images. Several feature Please see ARTIST | 3A

A program on Sunday will mark the beginning of local events honoring veterans, with a parade and other observances slated for Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11. Corinthian Funeral Home’s Veterans Appreciation Day will start at 2 p.m. on Sunday in the Corinthian Funeral Home Chapel. “This is to honor veterans and show our appreciation for all they’ve done for our country to give us the freedom we have,” said Ricky Holland, manager and co-owner of the funeral home. Two speakers will honor America’s warriors, Bro. Bill Wages of North Corinth Baptist Church, himself a military veteran, and Rev. R.J. Bostick, whose ministry has continued for 61 years. Bill Ricketts, of Glen, father of fallen soldier Staff Sgt. William S. “Seth” Ricketts, will light candles in memory of those who gave their lives for their country. The ceremony will include a parade of flags from each branch of the military and a performance of the national anthem by Lavonia Essary.

Friday, Nov. 11 The Corinth-Alcorn County Veterans Parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Veterans Day. Over 70 groups have already

signed up to participate in the annual parade. “We held the parade for years after World War II, then it died down in the Vietnam era — and we started it back 11 years ago,” said Parade Organizer Bill Huff. “Now it has grown to be one of the biggest parades in the Mid-South.” The parade will begin at First Baptist Church and conclude at the Alcorn County Courthouse in downtown Corinth with a musical salute to each individual branch of the armed forces performed by marching bands from all four local high schools. This year’s parade will pay special tribute to veterans of the War on Terror and will include a salute to the surrounding area’s Gold Star Mothers — mothers of soldiers who died in the pursuit of duty. Another part of the Veterans Day tradition is the American Legion’s annual Brunswick Stew fundraiser, which will be held after the parade at 11 a.m. at the American Legion’s Post 6. Single bowls of stew will be free and take-home quarts will be available for purchase. The parade is sponsored by the American Legion Post 6 and Post 207; and the VFW Post 3962. It is closed to commercial interests Please see HOLIDAY | 2A

Drug court — 32 celebrate changed lives BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@ dailycorinthian.com

Stories of lives saved and lives redeemed were celebrated Friday as the First District Drug Court held its second annual graduation ceremony at the Prentiss County Courthouse. The drug court provides an alternative sentencing option for first-time, non-violent offenders charged with drug crimes. The court, which serves the counties of the first judicial district including Alcorn, Prentiss, Tishomingo, Lee, Union and Pontotoc, puts these offenders through a highly supervised program of drug rehabilitation and testing, along with providing assistance with life skills and education. On Thursday, 32

Staff photo by Brant Sappington

Circuit Court Judge Jim Pounds shares a laugh with Drug Court Graduate Mindy McNutt as he visits with graduates including Jessica Spencer, Michael Staggs and Gary Hale (far right) and Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Ann Lamar (center in black robe) following Friday’s Drug Court graduation ceremony. participants celebrated their graduation. Since

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the court began in April 2008, 204 people

have participated in the program.

For graduate Jessica Spencer, the program was an opportunity to turn her life around after becoming addicted to prescription narcotics. “I look at drug court now as a life saver instead of a sentence,” said Spencer. She recalled her arrest in June 2009 for prescription fraud charges and said at that time she was completely caught up in her addiction, but knew she wanted to be clean. Through the program she has gained selfdiscipline and learned how to overcome her addiction and create a better life for herself and her family. She said she will always be grateful for the second chance she found through the program. “What I considered Please see COURT | 2A

On this day in history 150 years ago “The terrible storm on Friday night has driven two transports of Lincoln’s Armada on the North Carolina coast.” — Diary of Betty Maury. By Tom Parson, NPS Ranger


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