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Police seek suspect BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Basket fund needing donations Goal of $25,000 was set for yearly holiday fundraiser The spirit of giving this Christmas season is alive and well in the Alcorn County area. Donations are still needed this year for the 19th Annual Corinth Rotary Club/Daily Corinthian Christmas Basket Fund. A $25,000 fund raising goal was set so 1,000 food baskets could be given to local families on Saturday, Dec. 6. Baskets were given away based upon faith the goal will be reached. So far, $16,014 has been raised, meaning $8,986 still needs to be raised to make the goal. Donations will be accepted through the end of the year. Contributions to the Christmas Basket Fund can be made “in honor of” or “in memory of” a special person or persons. The tribute will be published in the Daily Corinthian. Donations can be brought by the newspaper office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or mailed to: Daily Corinthian, Attn.: Christmas Basket Fund, P.O. Box 1800, Corinth, MS 38835.

Corinth Police are still searching for the suspect sought in the robbery of five businesses in late November. Police Chief Ralph Dance said the department received a number of tips following the burglaries. “After the original newspaper story published and we posted on our Facebook, we heard from numerous residents, but nothing ever panned out,” said Dance. “It’s been a tough one.” The break-ins happened during the early morning hours on Nov. 25 at four restaurants and the office of a storage business within the city limits. Cash was taken at

most of the locations. Video surveillance captured an image of what appeared to be a white male wearing blue jeans, a blue shirt with a noticeable white design, a jacket and a black face mask. Detective Dell Green said the method of entry was the same at each location — a rock or object thrown through a glass door or window. An alarm sounded at one of the businesses, and the suspect was gone when police arrived to find a shattered door. To report tips on the case, contact CPD at 286-3377 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800773-tips or crimestoppersms. com.

Extension cord helps nab suspect BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com

Video sur veillance at a Corinth storage facility captured this image of what appeared to be a white male wearing blue jeans, a blue shirt with a noticeable white design, a jacket and a black face mask during the breakins on Nov. 25.

Investigators followed the trail of a suspicious extension cord to nab a man on burglary charges. Deputies and investigators responding to a report of a burglary on County Road 3101 east of Booneville discovered the cord connecting the victim’s residence to another nearby residence. They determined someone had “forcibly entered the victim’s house and plugged in an extension cord. The depuPlease see CORD | 2A

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Test your smoke alarms and tell guests about your home fire escape plan. Keep children and pets away from lit candles. Keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet. Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop. Ask smokers to smoke outside. Provide deep ashtrays and wet cigarette butts with water before discarding.

BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Local and state officials are urging caution as Mississippians prepare to ring in 2015 by hosting parties, eating out at restaurants and celebrating at clubs. “We’ve had a great deal of rain lately, so there probably won’t be an issue as far as grass fires, but people need to realize that fireworks can land on their neighbors roofs and cause house fires,” said Alcorn County Emergency Management Director Ricky Gibens. “It’s very important that individuals under the age of 18 have proper adult supervision since they tend to want to shoot bottle rockets at one another.” While bottle rocket wars can be fun, they can also be very dangerous. “You want to be mindful and keep fingers, toes and eyes so you can shoot again later,” said Gibens. “The city of Corinth actually has an ordinance against fireworks. You are technically not supposed to be shooting them within city limits.” “We want everyone to have fun and enjoy the show,” he added. “We just want them to practice safety while doing so.” Echoing his sentiments, Mississippi State Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney stressed the importance of taking proper precautions. “This is a time for families and friends to get together for celebration, however everyone needs to be aware of the greater risk of fire when groups gather,” he said. “Use common sense when handling any type of fireworks and be especially cautious where young children are concerned as statistics show children ages 5-9 and teens 1519 are 2 ½ times more at risk for injury.” Often a favorite among children, sparklers can reach up to 1200 degrees Fahrenheit, which can result in third-degree burns. Fountains and other novelty fireworks, according to the latest data, accounted for 34 percent of emergency room

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 31, the 365th and final day of 2014.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 31, 1904, New York’s Times Square saw its first New Year’s Eve celebration, with an estimated 200,000 people in attendance.

On this date: In 1775, during the Revolutionary War, the British repulsed an attack by Continental Army generals Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold at Quebec; Montgomery was killed. In 1879, Thomas Edison first publicly demonstrated his electric incandescent light in Menlo Park, New Jersey. In 1946, President Harry S. Truman officially proclaimed the end of hostilities in World War II. In 1951, the Marshall Plan expired after distributing more than $12 billion in foreign aid. In 1969, Joseph A. Yablonski, an unsuccessful candidate for the presidency of the United Mine Workers of America, was shot to death with his wife and daughter in their Clarksville, Pennsylvania, home by hitmen acting at the orders of UMWA president Tony Boyle. In 1972, Major League baseball player Roberto Clemente, 38, was killed when a plane he was traveling on to bring relief supplies to e Nicaragua crashed. In 1974, private U.S. citizens were allowed to buy and own gold for the first time in more than 40 years. In 1985, singer Rick Nelson, 45, and six other people were killed when fire broke out aboard a DC-3 that was taking the group to a New Year’s Eve performance in Dallas. In 1986, 97 people were killed when fire broke out in the Dupont Plaza Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Three hotel workers later pleaded guilty in connection with the blaze.) In 1999, Russian President Boris Yeltsin announced his resignation (he was succeeded by Vladimir Putin).

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Fireworks go off over Pickwick Lake. ways read and follow the directions on each firework. • Never point or throw fireworks at another person. • Buy from reliable fireworks sellers. Store them in a cool, dry place. • Always have an adult present when shooting fireworks. • Put used fireworks in a bucket of water and have a hose ready. • Only use fireworks outdoors, away from homes, dry grass, and trees. • Light only one item at a time and keep a safe distance. • Never experiment or attempt to make your own fireworks. • Never re-ignite malfunctioning fireworks. • Never give fireworks to small children. • Never carry fireworks in your pocket. • Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.

firework injuries. An estimated 9,600 firework related injuries were reported by U.S. hospitals in 2011 with nearly one-quarter of victims being under the age of 15. In light of these statistics, the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the National Fire Protection Association recommend the following tips to ensure a truly happy and fire-safe New Year’s celebration.

Fireworks (for those choosing to use consumer fireworks) • Observe local laws. Those wishing to purchase and use fireworks should first check with their local county and/or fire protection officials to determine that local laws are being followed. Some municipalities prohibit fireworks from being used within city limits. Additional zoning regulations prohibiting the use of fireworks may apply in non-municipal areas. If you are unsure whether it is legal to use fireworks in your area, first check with local officials. • Use common sense and al-

Hosting a New Year’s Party or attending events at restaurants, clubs and other public venues: House parties

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One year ago: Only hours before the law was to take effect, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, acting on a request from an organization of Catholic nuns in Denver, blocked implementation of part of President Barack Obama’s health care law that would have forced some religion-affiliated organizations to provide health insurance for employees that included birth control.

FHU awards degree to local student

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HENDERSON, Tenn. — Tina Barry of Corinth received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and natural sciences from Freed-Hardeman University on Friday, Dec. 12. Barry graduated Cum Laude. The university awarded 80 baccalaureate degrees and 43 graduate degrees at its winter commencement exercises held in Loyd Auditorium. Freed-Hardeman University is a private, four-year university located in Henderson, Tenn. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer bachelor’s, master’s, Education Specialist and Doctor of Education degrees. FHU has been consistently listed in the top tier of U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Regional Universities—South” category.

FULTON — Several area residents were among those who earned Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degrees or certificates at the conclusion of the 2014 fall semester at Itawamba Community College. They include: (Baldwyn) Michelle W. Wagner, A.A.; Summer N. Whitt, A.A.; (Corinth) De’Ara T. Gardner, A.A.; (Marietta) Stephen T. Dulaney, A.A.S.; Brandi K. Hood, A.A.

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Booneville Police address scams BOONEVILLE — According to Sheriff Randy Tolar, Booneville P.D. has seen an increase in scams by means of telephone this season. The two most recent reports within the last few weeks have involved individuals 1.) Attempting to so-

licit money for the Boys and Girls Club and 2.) calling and stating that the person being called is due a refund from Walmart and asking for debit or credit card information over the telephone to assist in obtaining a refund. Both of these frauds/ scams are efforts to obtain monies or other personal information from unsuspecting victims, said Tolar. It is not the policy of the Boys and Girls Club nor Walmart to handle transactions over the telephone. “I encourage everyone who receives such calls to hang up on the caller and not carry on a conversation with the caller. Most of these scams/frauds are commonly perpetrated by people outside the United States or our jurisdictions so it is almost impossible to prosecute them,” said Tolar. “The best thing to do is just hang up on them and don’t be lured into conversation with them.”

Before you enter Is the building in a condition that makes you feel comfortable? Is the main entrance wide and does it open outward to allow easy exit? Is the outside area clear of materials that may block exits? Have a communication plan. Identify a relative or friend to contact in case of emergency. Pick a meeting place outside to meet family or friends if there is an emergency. Once inside Look for all available exits and be prepared to use the closest one. Make sure aisles are wide enough and not obstructed by chairs or furniture. Check to make sure your exit door is not blocked or chained. Are there fire sources such as candles burning, cigarettes or cigars burning, pyrotechnics, or other heat sources that may make you feel unsafe? Are there safety systems in place such as alternative exits, sprinklers, and smoke alarms? During an emergency If an alarm sounds, you see smoke or fire, or other unusual disturbance, exit the building immediately. Once you are out, stay out. Under no circumstances should you ever go back into a burning building. Let trained firefighters conduct rescue operation. (Follow the Mississippi Insurance Department (@MSInsuranceDept) and the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office (@ msfiresafe) on Twitter for additional fire safety tips during the holidays.)

Houston schools superintendent out of a job Associated Press

HOUSTON — The Houston School District is looking for a new leader. The Chickasaw Journal reports that the school board voted earlier this month not to renew the contract of long-time Superintendent Steve Coker. Board President Daniel Heeringa declined to discuss the decision because it was a personnel matter. Coker will remain superintendent until June 2015 if he chooses. Mississippi allows districts to give superintendents up to a three-year contract. Coker has been working on a year-to-year contract since 2007. He is paid $100,057 a year. Houston ranked a “D’’ in state accountability ratings in 2011 and 2012 and earned a “C’’ in 2013 and 2014. Houston has had a 67 percent graduation rate over the past four years. The Houston School District has about 1,840 students.

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Bush moves to head off Romney BY DICK MORRIS AND EILEEN MCGANN Columnists

The quarterfinals of the 2016 race for the White House now pit Jeb Bush against Chris Christie, Paul Ryan, Rick Perry and John Kasich for the establishment wing of the party. And Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Rand Paul, Scott Walker, Rick Santorum and Ben Caron are battling for the tea party nod. Until both contests resolve themselves, the semifinals, which will determine the nomination, will not begin. In 2012, for example, Mitt Romney had to edge past Perry and Tim Pawlenty for the establishment nod. And Rick Santorum needed to beat out Newt Gingrich, Herman Cain and Michele Bachmann to emerge as the right-wing candidate. Jeb Bush likely is now moving to throw his hat into the ring to eclipse Mitt Romney and head off his possible entry into the race. Polls show Romney with 22 percent support to Bush’s 12. At 12 percent, Bush still leads the rest of the pack whose vote totals are each in the 5-9 percent range. The Republican Party establishment is, at its heart, monarchist. Legitimacy matters. To the tea party, long-term credentials are a curse, but to the mainstream, they are crucial. Trace the lineage: In the beginning, there was Dewey. Dewey begat Eisenhower. Ike begat Nixon. Nixon appointed Ford. Reagan lost to Ford and then it was his turn. Reagan begat Bush. Bush defeated Dole and then it was Dole’s turn in 1996. Bush, literally, begat Bush. Bush beat McCain, and then it was McCain’s turn. McCain beat Romney, and then it was Romney’s turn. Both Jeb and Mitt have good claims on the throne. Mitt has lost twice which, in GOP circles, signifies experience, trustworthiness in battle and a known quantity. Jeb’s claim is genetic. Either candidate will get the bulk of the money and backing of the establishment Party if they run. Indeed, Mitt may be the only one who could beat Bush. Christie is a nonstarter. Too harsh. Too New Jersey. Too much to blame for Obama’s victory amid the ruins of Sandy. Perry has a lot of attractions, but he’s mired in his own mess right now and can’t emerge from it for a while yet. So the time is now for Bush to head off Romney and that impels his early move. (Dick Morris, former advisor to the Clinton administration, is a commentator and writer. He is also a columnist for the New York Post and The Hill. His wife, Eileen McGann is an attorney and consultant.)

Prayer for today My Father, as I look to the past days, I feel much of my happiness and much of my misery has come from my own choice. May I be more watchful of my standards and less wasteful of my time, and keep a poise in life that will leave a memory of well-spent days. For the year that has passed and for its blessings I thank thee. Amen.

Washington power is flowing away Too much power being grabbed by Washington – Obamacare, environmental regulations, education standards. That’s a constant complaint of conservatives not only during Barack Obama’s presidency but during George W. Bush’s as well. But power is also flowing out of Washington, largely unnoticed, and back to the states and localities. You can see that if you look at transportation policy, which is following the same path as the little remembered federal revenue sharing program enacted in the Nixon years and phased out during the Reagan presidency. Federal transportation spending has an even longer pedigree, dating from the Federal-Aid Highway Act signed by Dwight Eisenhower in 1956. A few states had already been building limited-access toll highways. The new law instituted a federal gasoline tax to pay for Interstates, as they became known, throughout the country. It made sense at the time, and for years afterwards. There was much more economic disparity between states then, and federal money could be spread from rich states to poor. Interstates would make trucking transportation cheaper at a time when overregulation

A verse to share “Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.” 1 John 2:22

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was making freight rail uneconomic. Routes between states could be coordinated, Michael connecting all Barone major metropolitan areas Columnist (though not those which would become major, notably Phoenix and Las Vegas). But it doesn’t work anymore. Gas tax revenue is flat lining because people haven’t been driving as much. Gas mileage has improved, and increasing mileage standards and electric and hybrid vehicles will reduce revenues all the more. So gas tax revenues are insufficient to replenish the Highway Trust Fund. Congress could increase the gas tax, but won’t; it’s highly unpopular and only a handful of members favor an increase. Barack Obama understands that and is not seeking one. The alternative is to spend money from general revenues. But that puts a squeeze on discretionary spending because general revenues are and will be increasingly needed for entitlements – Social Security and Medicare. In the meantime, Barack Obama has said, the best Congress “could do would be to stag-

ger through another year” of temporary funding. In effect, the feds are abdicating and the states are taking up the burden. New roads and bridges are needed in some places and, more important, existing roads need to be maintained, repaired and upgraded. More than 30 states have passed transportation fiscal measures in the last three years, according to transportation expert Ken Orski. Six have increased gas taxes. Others have increased highway tolls, floated toll revenue bonds or have passed sales taxes dedicated to transportation. “The move toward greater fiscal autonomy, self-sufficiency and financial innovation at the state and local level is likely to grow in strength,” Orski wrote. The gas tax, justified as a user fee, is being replaced by tolls, a more efficient measure of use. Transponder technology allows tolls to be levied based on actual use, and fees can be adjusted to discourage congestion at peak-use hours, as is being done in Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, Texas and Virginia. There’s a move to public-private partnerships, like the one Canada is using to finance a new Detroit River bridge, in which private capital puts up the cash and is repaid from tolls. Something similar hap-

pened years ago with revenue sharing, a program promoted in the 1960s by Brookings economist Joseph Pechman. Pechman argued that revenues from the progressive federal income tax would rise faster than incomes and that Congress should share the largesse with the states. He concocted a formula to reward states with progressive taxes of their own and penalize those without, and it passed Congress in 1972 and was signed by Richard Nixon. This economic redistribution increased as inflation pushed people with stagnant real incomes into higher tax brackets. In response, Colorado Sen. William Armstrong put income indexing in the 1981 Reagan tax cuts. That, plus increasing crowding out by entitlements, led to the repeal of revenue sharing in 1987. Now we’re seeing the slowmotion disappearance of the Highway Trust Fund. Washington is always trying to accumulate power. But some of it is flowing away. (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 co-author of The Almanac of American Politics.)

A lesson in optimism from Israel Like many other Americans, I have always had a desire to travel to Israel and visit firsthand the many historical sites of spiritual significance. I was recently afforded the opportunity to fulfill that desire and was not disappointed. In addition to being greatly inspired, I spoke with numerous Israeli citizens from a variety of backgrounds. One overwhelming theme in those conversations was the feeling of abandonment by the United States government. Some of the more diplomatic individuals said they felt sidelined by a U.S. government that had more important issues to deal with. Of course, they had not forgotten the times that our military and financial aid saved them from utter defeat at the hands of their numerous local enemies. We must remember that Israel is a small country, about the size of New Jersey, with only 8 million people. It is surrounded by Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea, with several other hostile nations in proximity.

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Enemy forces are in control of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, which consists primarBen ily of Samaria Carson and Judea. If not for the Columnist Iron Dome missile defense system, the multitudinous rockets launched at Israel this summer from Gaza would have wreaked unimaginable damage on the tiny country. Many Israelis believe, probably correctly, that the aggressiveness of the hostile nations surrounding them is increased when the perception exists that we in the United States are not seriously committed to their protection. Some will say we have no more of an obligation to Israel than we do to any other country in the Middle East. Perhaps they have forgotten that Israel is one of our staunchest allies and has collaborated with us on many innovative and mutually beneficial products. Having a strong and dependable

military ally in what is arguably the most problematic area of the world right now is certainly a tremendous benefit. As a nation, we have a strong Judeo-Christian heritage, which is important to our identity and the strong value system that once characterized our nation. Furthermore, other nations watch how we treat our longtime ally, since that might serve as a harbinger of how we would treat them. In my many conversations in Israel, the level of optimism I found also impressed me. Despite the fact that Israelis must send their children to school in armored buses and take many other life-changing precautions on a daily basis, most of them did not seem to be bitter, and they were determined not to let terrorists take control of their lives. The opportunity to visit their thriving and innovative technology sector will never be forgotten. While birthrates are declining in America and Europe, the Israeli birthrate, slightly over three children per family, is increasing. Histori-

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cally, pessimistic people do not tend to have increasing birthrates. If they can be optimistic while facing death, hatred and attempted destruction every single day, is there a lesson there for us? We live in a country with significant personal freedom, a formidable military, significant levels of common decency and numerous economic opportunities. Additionally, we are on the verge of gaining energy independence, which will positively impact our portfolio of diplomatic options. With the courage and fortitude to take advantage of these and many other benefits, there is no reason that optimism should not reign supreme in America. (Ben S. Carson is professor emeritus of neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University and author of the new book “One Nation: What We Can All Do To Save America’s Future” (Sentinel). To find out more about Ben Carson and to read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www. creators.com.)

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Garner prosecutor ponders Grimm seat WASHINGTON — Potential candidates eyed a New York congressional seat Tuesday as Republican Rep. Michael Grimm announced his resignation, following a guilty plea on tax evasion charges. Among the possible candidates is a Staten Island prosecutor who oversaw a case in which a white New York City police officer was cleared in the death of a black man in an apparent chokehold. Two state lawmakers and a former congressman who was unseated by Grimm could also be interested in the open seat. House Speaker John Boehner called Grimm’s resignation “honorable,” saying Grimm made his decision “with the best interests of his constituents and the institution (of the House) in mind.” Grimm, a New York Republican, had vowed to stay in Congress as long as he could, even after his guilty plea last week. He said Monday night that he plans to resign effective Jan. 5. Grimm said he did not believe he could be fully effective in the new Congress and needed to start the next chapter of his life.

GOP leader regrets talk to supremacists WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders rallied around one of their own, Whip Steve Scalise, on Tuesday after he said he regrets

speaking 12 years ago to a white supremacist organization and condemns the views of such groups. The supportive statements suggest party leaders think the flareup will fade during the holidays, with a new Congress set to convene next week. Several Democrats criticized the Louisiana lawmaker but did not call for his resignation. Scalise said that as a state legislator in 2002, he spoke to many groups about a major tax issue. “One of the many groups that I spoke to regarding this critical legislation was a group whose views I wholeheartedly condemn,” he said in a statement Tuesday. “It was a mistake I regret, and I emphatically oppose the divisive racial and religious views groups like these hold.”

Police gun deaths up, still below average WASHINGTON — The number of law enforcement officers killed by firearms jumped by 56 percent this year and included 15 ambush deaths. But gun-related police deaths still remain far below historic highs and lower than the average annual figures in the past decade, according to a report released Tuesday. The annual report by the nonprofit National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund found that 50 officers were killed by guns this year. That’s higher than the 32 such deaths last year but the same as

2012 figures. In all, the report found that 126 federal, local, tribal and territorial officers were killed in the line of duty in 2014. That’s a 24 percent jump from last year’s 102 on-duty deaths, though below the average annual figures since 2004 and the all-time high of 156 in 1973, said Steve Groeninger, a spokesman for the memorial fund.

No health insurance? Penalties to increase WASHINGTON — The cost of being uninsured in America is going up significantly next year for millions of people. It’s the first year all taxpayers have to report to the Internal Revenue Service whether they had health insurance for the previous year, as required under President Barack Obama’s law. Those who were uninsured face fines, unless they qualify for one of about 30 exemptions, most of which involve financial hardships. Dayna Dayson of Phoenix estimates that she’ll have to pay the tax man $290 when she files her federal return. Dayson, who’s in her early 30s, works in marketing and doesn’t have a lot left over each month after housing, transportation and other fixed costs. She’d like health insurance but she couldn’t afford it in 2014, as required by the law. “It’s touted as this amazing thing, but right now, for me, it doesn’t fit into my budget,” she said.

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Posey declines re-election to PSC JACKSON — Lynn Posey says he won’t seek a third term as the central district member of the Mississippi Public Service Commission. He was elected to the three-person utility regulation board in 2007 and 2011. The 59-yearold from Union Church served 20 years in the state Senate, chairing the Wildlife Committee 16 years. He switched from Democrat to Republican in December 2010. Mississippi voters in 2015 will elect eight statewide officials and district posts such as the PSC and the Transportation Commission, plus all 122 seats in the state House and all 52 in the state Senate. Candidates’ qualifying deadline is Feb. 27. In a statement Tuesday, Posey thanks central district residents for letting him serve. Democratic state Rep. Cecil Brown of Jackson is running for the central district PSC seat.

tells the Hattiesburg American the tour was to be completed Tuesday. Latham says information gathered by FEMA and the SBA could results in federal assistance. That assistance could include money for the repair and reconstruction of public infrastructure and buildings and grants for individual homeowners and renters. MEMA officials said initial numbers from the Dec. 23 storms show 241 total homes and 77 businesses suffered some damage in three Mississippi counties. There were five deaths and 50 reported injuries.

Construction money sought for schools STARKVILLE — The Oktibbeha County School District may borrow $13.2 million for construction needs ahead of July’s state-mandated consolidation with the Starkville schools. The school district announced its intent to

issue bonds in a legal notice. The school district is planning for a new campus for grades 6-7 and a pre-kindergarten program at Mississippi State University. The Legislature, which convenes Jan. 6, also may be asked for money. The state placed the county school district under conservatorship in September 2012, primarily due to low student academic achievement, and removed the superintendent and the board. Margie Pulley was named conservator in 2013. The state has since ordered Oktibbeha schools to consolidate with the Starkville School District by July 2015. A petition signed by 20 percent of registered Oktibbeha County voters, roughly 2,000 people, could force an election in 2015 if it is presented to the circuit clerk by noon on Jan. 13. If the matter goes unchallenged, Pulley has authority to issue the bonds.

MEMA hoping for aid to storm victims COLUMBIA (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency and Small Business Administration joined Mississippi and local officials on a tour of the Columbia area, as well as Jones and Lamar counties that were hit by tornadoes and high winds on Dec. 23. Robert Latham Jr., executive director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency,

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Wars continue as U.S. steps off war footing BY ROBERT BURNS AND DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Taking America off a permanent war footing is proving harder than President Barack Obama may have suggested. U.S. troops are back in Iraq, the endgame in Afghanistan is requiring more troops — and perhaps more risks — than once expected and Obama is saddled with a worsening, high-stakes conflict in Syria. Last spring, Obama described to newly minted Army officers at West Point how “the landscape has changed” after a decade of war. He cited then-dwindling conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. And he said Osama bin Laden, whose plotting from an al-Qaida sanctuary in Afghanistan gave rise to what became America’s longest war, “is no more.” “You are the first class to graduate since 9/11 who may not be sent into combat in Iraq or Afghanistan,” Obama declared to a burst of applause. But once again the landscape has changed. Once again the U.S. is engaged in combat in Iraq — not by soldiers on the ground but by pilots in the sky. And the Pentagon is putting “boots on the ground” to retrain and advise Iraqi soldiers how to fight a new menace: the Islamic State militants who emerged from the Iraq insurgency that U.S. troops fought from 2003-2011. Once again there are worsening crises demanding U.S. military intervention, including in Syria. Four months after his speech at the U.S. Military Academy, Obama authorized American pilots, joined by Arab allies, to begin bombing Islamic State targets with the

aim of undermining the group’s base and weakening its grip in Iraq. And once again the U.S. is on a path that could expand or prolong its military role in Afghanistan. The U.S. combat role there ends Dec. 31, but Obama has authorized remaining U.S. troops to attack the Taliban if they pose a threat to U.S. military personnel who are training Afghan security forces for at least the next two years. At his final news conference of 2014, Obama spoke just 18 words on Afghanistan, saying, “In less than two weeks, after more than 13 years, our combat mission in Afghanistan will be over.” As of Dec. 16, a total of 2,215 U.S. troops had died in Afghanistan and 19,945 had been wounded. In Iraq, 4,491 died and 32,244 wounded. Shortly before the invasion of Iraq in 2003, Obama, then an Illinois state senator, called it a “dumb war.” He warned of unforeseen costs and consequences, arguing that President George W. Bush would be smarter to finish what he started in Afghanistan. Obama’s promise to end the war in Iraq was a key to winning the White House in 2008. He delivered on that promise, but the war was not really over. Events conspired to pull Obama back in. In January 2014 the Islamic State group seized the Sunni city of Fallujah, scene of the bloodiest fighting of the U.S. war a decade earlier. In June, the militants expanded their offensive, sweeping across much of northern Iraq and capturing key cities, including Mosul. Whole divisions of the Iraqi army folded, abandoning tanks and other American-supplied war equipment.

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Deaths Shirley Ann English

Funeral services for Shirley Ann English, 64, are set for 1 p.m. today at Hampton Cove Funeral Home in Owens Cross Roads, Ala. The beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in Huntsville, Ala., following an extended battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Shirley was born on March 14, 1950, the youngest child of Homer Ray and Pearline Woodruff of Alcorn County, Mississippi. Shirley married her husband, Bruce, on Oct. 5, 1973, in Bryan, Texas. In 1978, the two moved to Huntsville, where they raised their two children, Brad and Shelly. Shirley had a lively and outgoing personality and loved making friends everywhere she went. Shirley cared deeply for her friends and family and was well known for her kind and generous heart. In 2010, Shirley took on perhaps her favorite role in life: “Nana” to her granddaughter Emily, followed by Ben in 2013. The happiest moments of Shirley’s later years were spent playing dolls and trucks on the floor with the grandchildren she called her “hearts.” Despite her failing health, Shirley remained active and continued working until the fall of 2012. After her retirement, she was looking forward to traveling, spending time with family and watching her beloved Auburn Tigers. She was

also enjoying the company of a new puppy, Brody, who brought her great joy even during her times of pain. While devastated by Shirley’s passing, her family and friends are comforted knowing that she is now in the care of her Heavenly Father, free of pain and breathing easily. Shirley was greeted in Heaven by her mother, father, and stepmother, Doris. She leaves behind Bruce English, her devoted husband of 41 years; her daughter, Shelly Ciarella, and son-in-law, Adam, both of Las Vegas, N.V.; her son, Brad English of Huntsville, Ala.; her two beloved grandchildren, Emily Grace and Benjamin Andrew; her sister, Martha Powers of South Carolina; her brother, Johnny Woodruff of Alcorn,County; and numerous cousins and friends. Pallbearers are Peter Blum, Paul Frederick, David Parker, David Koslow, Richard Mohlere, Adam Ciarella, Lawrence Geldmeier and Malcolm Gray.

Lola Kinkennon

Funeral services for Lola Annette Reeves Kinkennon, 86, are set for 11 a.m. Thursday at McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors Chapel with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Pontotoc County. Visitation is today from 5 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to service time. She died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, at North Mississippi Medical Cen-

Jimmy Wayne Williams

Funeral services for Jimmy Wayne Williams, 59, of Corinth, were held Tuesday at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial in Lone Oak Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Williams died Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Born Nov. 2, 1955, he was an assembly worker at Caterpillar for 15 years and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Mary

ter after a short illness. She was born Sept. 23, 1928, in Gunnison to the late Elbert and Inez Reeves. She was a factory worker and homemaker who loved her children dearly. She was a Christian of the Baptist Faith. She loved quilting for her children and others as well. She donated over 20 quilts to the people of Smithville after the tornado of 2012, never asking for anything in return. Her life has been filled with only giving to others. She will surely be missed by all the people that knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Louise Hopkins; the father of her children, Clifford P. Kinkennon; a grandson, Charles R. Kinkennon; her parents; and a sister, Othelia Gilbert. Survivors include her sons, Charles (Doris) Kinkennon of Michie, Tenn., Clifford “Skip” (Dinah) Kinkennon Jr. of Corinth and John Kinkennon of Corinth; a daughter, Sandra (Ray) Warren of Tupelo; a brother, Elbert Reeves Jr.; nine grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren, two great-greatgrandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Pallbearers are Frank Key, Jeff Warren, Doug Kinkennon, David Kinkennon, Trey Kinkennon and Eric Cooper. Bro. Mike Drewry will officiate the service and John Kinkennon will deliver the eulogy.

Nell Williams of Corinth; a daughter, Tamatha Nell Williams of Corinth; three grandchildren, Tyler Dewayne Crum (Tiffany Lanee Reed), Dustin Trevor Dillon Crum (Cheyenne Brown) and Mary Crystal Gail Crum; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Mallie Timmons; his mother, Ethal Rogers; and brothers Author Joe Baggett, Butch Baggett and Richard Lee Williams. Bro. Travis Smith and Lisa Wilbanks officiated the service.

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First Ebola victim may have been infected by bats Associated Press

NEW YORK — A team of researchers think they have pinpointed how the Ebola epidemic in West Africa started — with a small boy playing in a hollowed-out tree where infected bats lived. The researchers explored an area in southeastern Guinea where 2-year-old Emile Ouamouno fell ill a year ago and died. Health officials believe he was the first case in the epidemic, which wasn’t recognized until spring. The Ebola virus wasn’t found in the bats they tested, the scientists reported in a study published Tuesday. But they came away believing that the boy got it from the

bats that had lived in the hollow tree. The Ebola epidemic is the worst in world history, blamed for killing nearly 8,000 people across West Africa this year. The epidemic’s exact origin has never been determined, but the virus is thought to spread to people from some sort of animal. Many experts have suspected some species of fruit bat, though some wonder if West Africa’s epidemic started through another animal — like a chimpanzee or small antelope — that was perhaps infected by bats and then eaten by people. The researchers saw no signs that Ebola had affected larger animals

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around the boy’s small village of Meliandou. They also found no evidence of the virus in tests of 169 bats, including fruit bats. Then they learned that a large colony of small, smelly bats with long tails lived in a hollow tree near the boy’s home. Villagers told the researchers that the tree caught fire in March, causing a “rain of bats” to emerge from the tree. The study, led by researchers at the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin, was published Tuesday in EMBO Molecular Medicine. They said more research should be done on the bats as possible Ebola carriers. Also on Tuesday, Li-

beria’s government announced it will allow families to bury Ebola victims in a special plot of land instead of requiring that the bodies be cremated so as not to spread the virus. Ciatta Bishop, head of Liberia’s national Ebola burial team, said the government has secured 25 acres where Ebola victims can now be buried. More than 2,000 suspected Ebola victims have been cremated since the cremation decree was ordered at the height of the crisis in Liberia several months ago. The corpses of Ebola victims are highly contagious, and many of those who washed or touched bodies before the burials contracted the disease.

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State observed notable deaths ‘The Interview’s BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS

Deaths included Mary Ann Mobley Collins, a Mississippi native who was Miss America 1959; Larry Speakes, who spent six years as acting press secretary for President Ronald Reagan; and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba.

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JACKSON — A former Miss America, a former White House spokesman and a Jackson mayor who had a high-profile legal career before taking office were among the notable Mississippians who died during 2014. A top state senator also died, as did a U.S. senator’s wife who had dementia and was unknowingly pulled into a bizarre political scandal. Some Mississippians, and those with Mississippi connections, who died in 2014 include: ■ Mary Ann Mobley Collins, a Mississippi native who was Miss America 1959, died Dec. 9 at her home in Beverly Hills, California. She was 77. She was an actress and singer in movies and television and on Broadway and later became a documentary filmmaker. ■ Larry Speakes, who spent six years as acting press secretary for President Ronald Reagan, died Jan. 10 at his home in Cleveland, Mississippi. He was 74. Speakes became Reagan’s acting spokesman after Press Secretary James Brady was wounded during an assassination attempt on Reagan in 1981. ■ Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba died Feb. 25. He was 66. As an attorney, Lumumba represented Tupac Shakur in cases including one in which the rapper was cleared of aggravated assault in the shootings of two off-duty police officers who were visiting Atlanta. Lumumba became mayor in July 2013. ■ Mississippi Senate President Pro Tempore Terry Brown, R-Columbus, died Sept. 4. He was 64. Brown had served in the Senate since 2004. He was in the Mississippi House 1988-2000, and ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor in 1999. ■ Rose Clayton Cochran, wife of Sen. Thad Cochran, died Dec. 12. She was 73. The bedridden woman became a fo-

cal point of her husband’s re-election campaign, when prosecutors said supporters of his opponent, state Sen. Chris McDaniel, were involved in taking unauthorized photos of her in her nursing home, then posting them briefly online in an apparent effort to discredit the six-term U.S. senator. ■ Former Washington, D.C., Mayor Marion Barry died Nov. 23 in Washington. He was 78. Barry was born into a sharecropper’s family in Itta Bena, Mississippi, and was raised in Memphis, Tennessee. ■ Former Justice Department civil-rights attorney John Doar died Nov. 11 in New York. He was 92. In 1962, the Wisconsin native was among the federal officials who escorted James Meredith when Meredith became the first black student to enroll in the University of Mississippi. In 1967, Doar prosecuted several Mississippi residents in the conspiracy to kidnap and kill civil-rights workers Michael Schwerner, James Chaney and Andrew Goodman. An all-white jury convicted seven, including a deputy sheriff. ■ Dr. Aaron Shirley died Nov. 26. He was 81. He was the first AfricanAmerican pediatric resident at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 1965. In 1995, he and a group of partners transformed the dilapidated Jackson Mall into the Jackson Medical Mall. ■ Former Mississippi first lady Carroll Waller died Oct. 28. She was 87. Mrs. Waller led efforts to restore the Governor’s Mansion when her husband, Bill Waller Sr., was in office from 1972-76.

■ Owen Brooks, who moved to Mississippi to work in the civil rights movement in the 1960s through Delta Ministry and other organizations, died July 27. He was 85. He challenged school segregation in Greenville and worked with Fannie Lou Hamer to start a cooperative farming venture in Sunflower County. In 2004, he founded Veterans of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement. ■ Modernist painter Andrew Bucci died Nov. 16 in Ridgeland. He was 92. Bucci’s painting of a magnolia appeared on the 5-cent U.S. postage stamp issued in 1967 for the 150th anniversary of Mississippi statehood. His painting, “Figure in Green,” was the signature image on the commemorative poster for the 2014 USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson. ■ Gerald Wilson, a Shelby, Mississippi, native who was a jazz big band leader, composer and arranger, died Sept. 8 in Los Angeles. He was 96. He played and worked as a composer-arranger with Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Carter and Dizzy Gillespie. ■ Jimmy Ruffin, the Motown singer whose string of hits in the 1960s include “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” and “Hold on to My Love,” died Nov. 19 in Las Vegas. He was 78. Ruffin was a native Collinsville, Mississippi. ■ Maj. Gen. Catherine S. Lutz, the first female general officer in the history of the Mississippi National Guard, died Jan. 16. She was 58. ■ Ret. Air Force Col. George Robert Hall, an

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American prisoner of war who spent much of his 71⁄2 years in captivity in the Hanoi Hilton, died Feb. 16 in Hattiesburg. He was 83. ■ Jack Cristil, Mississippi State University’s iconic radio announcer, died Sept. 7. He was 88. With his catchphrase of “wrap it in maroon and white” proclaiming Bulldog victories, Cristil broadcast more than 1,500 MSU contests. ■ Paul MacLeod, owner of an eccentric Elvis Presley tribute museum called Graceland Too, died July 17 of apparent natural causes, two days after police said he shot and killed another local man who tried to force his way into the roadside attraction in Holly Springs. MacLeod was 70. ■ James Walter Strobel, president of Mississippi University for Women from 1977-88, died in a car accident Jan. 8 in Florida. He was 80. Strobel was instrumental in the founding of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, a residential program for high school students on the MUW campus. ■ Former Alcorn State University President Rudolph Waters died Sept. 14. He was 82. Waters worked at the university for 48 years and was interim president in 1994 and 1995. ■ Former state Rep. David Green of Gloster, who championed higher salaries for state employees in a 26-year career in the Mississippi House, died July 25. He was 62. He retired from the House in 2005. ■ Former state Sen. Vince Scoper of Laurel died Sept. 14. He was 81. Scoper served the state House 1972-80, and was among the first Republicans elected to that chamber since Reconstruction. He served in the state Senate 1980-84 and 1988-2004.

BY LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer

LOS ANGELES — Sony appears to have a win-win with “The Interview.” Not only did the studio score a moral victory by releasing the film in the face of hacker threats, the movie made at least $15 million from more than 2 million digital rentals and purchases in its first four days. On Friday, it seemed unlikely we’d ever know if the simultaneous — or “day and date” — strategy paid off. Now, it’s tempting to suggest this may be the start of a brave new world of distribution. Add in the $2.8 million from “The Interview’s” limited theatrical release and things aren’t looking so bleak for the Seth RogenJames Franco R-rated comedy. But the story is far from over and many are divided about its outcome. For some, “The Interview’s” impressive video-on-demand performance is an anomaly. For others, it signals a revolution. “It’s a huge number and it’s one that is probably making the other studios salivate,” said Jeff Bock, a senior box office analyst for Exhibitor Relations. “Now there is something to put on the bulletin board that says, ‘Yes, VOD is definitely a viable option.’” But one might also post on the bulletin board that it’s standard industry practice not to release VOD figures. That’s why the public only hears about them when they’re good. For instance, 2011’s “Bridesmaids,” which

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But 3.40 26.4 RioTinto ... 46.57 +.78 Cisco Systems (CSCO) on the down side, IBM is set to be the worst 15.77 RiteAid 23 7.56 +.01 25.7 Microsoft (MSFT) performer among the 30 stocks in the average 6.82 RiverbedT cc 20.41 +.05 24.0 Disney (DIS) for a second straight year. .24 RoyDShllA 13 67.36 -.95 23.2 Nike (NKE) With one day of trading left, the Dow is up 3.74 RymanHP 37 54.00 -.82 18.8 Visa (V) 8.5 percent. Although thatâ€™s down significantly 7.57 SpdrDJIA q 179.46 -.65 18.3 3M (MMM) from its dramatic climb of 27 percent last year, 1.29 SpdrGold q 115.20 +1.53 it marks a sixth consecutive year of gains. 18.1 Travelers (TRV) 3.26 S&P500ETF q 207.60 -1.12 Shares of Intel, the worldâ€™s largest maker of 15.2 Merck (MRK) 16.90 SpdrHome q 34.00 -.01 I-J-K-L computer chips, tops the Dow 30 with a rise of 15.0 Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) 67.46 +.69 -.12 41.6 percent. 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New data from the National Association of Realtors should provide clues about home sale trends heading into next year. The trade groupâ€™s pending home sales index is a barometer of future purchases, as usually a one- to two-month lag exists between a contract and a completed sale. The index fell slightly in October from a month earlier as tight credit and lagging wages remained hurdles for would-be homebuyers. The November index is due out today.

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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

The Energy Department reports its latest tally of U.S. crude oil stockpiles today. The nationâ€™s crude oil supplies rose two weeks ago by 1.9 percent to 387.2 million barrels. That translates to an increase of about 7.3 million barrels. An increase in the nationâ€™s crude oil inventories typically brings down the price of oil. Crude has been falling sharply this year since hitting a high of $107 a barrel in June.

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Chicago business barometer Economists predict that a gauge of seasonally adjusted 66.2 business activity fell slightly in 64.3 December from the previous month. 65 The Institute for Supply Manage60.8 est. 60.5 mentâ€™s Chicago business barometer 60 60.0 index, due out today, is expected to show a reading of 60 for December. That would be down from a reading 55 52.6 of 60.8 in November. A number above 50 means the regionâ€™s 50 economy is growing, while numbers below 50 mean itâ€™s contracting. The J A S O N D index hit a high for the year in 2014 October at 66.2. Source: FactSet

Daily Corinthian â€˘ Wednesday, December 31, 2014 â€˘ 9A

Community Events Bishop Activity Center The center will hold activities on the following days: Today â€“ Closed for holiday. Daily activities: quilting, jigsaw puzzles, table games, rolo golf, washer game and open discussion. Senior citizens age 60 and above are encouraged to attend. A variety of activities are offered for everyone.

MRHC Retirees Luncheon The next MRHC Retirement Group meeting will be held at noon on Thursday, Jan. 8 in the MRHC Conference Center.Â Those interested in attending may RSVP to Patrice Cox at (662) 2937688 or pcox@mrhc.org

Republican Meeting There will be a Republican meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8. The guest speaker will be Dr. Johnny Allen, president of Northeast Mississippi Community College. A meet and greet will be held at 5:45 p.m. with the speaking at 6 p.m. Meetings are free and open to the public.

MRHC Magnolia Regional Health Center is offering workforce development classes for those interested in employment at MRHC as a Patient Care Tech from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12 â€“ Friday, Jan. 23. The classes are free,

but sign up is required. This is not a certification course. The deadline to register is Monday, Jan. 5. To sign up or for general questions contact Evelyn Mathis at 662293-1202 or Traci Johnson at 662-293-1206.

Retired Railroaders There will be a meeting for retired railroaders at 8 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Marthaâ€™s Menu Restaurant in downtown Corinth. Active railroaders are welcome.

Corinth Artist Guild â€˘ The Corinth Artist Guild Gallery is featuring the art of Debi Bond, who spent the past 11 years in Ecuador, where she taught art and enjoyed painting murals in the city. Mission work took the family to Ecuador, which has been a big influence on Bondâ€™s art during that time. The exhibit runs through December at the 609 Fillmore Street gallery. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. â€˘ The Corinth Artist Guild Gallery will offer 4 childrenâ€™s classes, all for $50. The classes will be offered on Jan. 10, 17, 24, and 31. Subjects and media include acrylics, chalk and watercolor. Jennifer Strickland will serve as the instructor. Class times and age groups: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for 7-11 year olds and noon-2 p.m. for adolescents age 12 and up. Call 662-665-0520 to

4-year-old rescued from car Associated Press

JACKSON â€” A Mississippi girl remained hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday, two days after several people, including neighbors, jumped into cold water to rescue her from her motherâ€™s overturned car. Chasity White, the mother 4-year-old Helena White, said that she was driving in Rankin County on Sunday afternoon when she lost control of her car, ran off the road

Community Garden The Easom Community Centerâ€™s Garden is open to the public on Monday, Wednesday and Friday to pick mustard and/or turnip greens for family consumption. The garden is open during the hours of 1 p.m - 4 p.m. Stop by the kitchen area and sign-in before entering the garden, The Community Garden is made possible through the volunteer work of Danny Finger, William Dilworth, Charlie Betts, Bobby Ratliff and others.

Head Start Registration Corinth and Kendrick Head Starts are now registering children for the upcoming fall 2014-2015 school year. Those who have a child who will be 3 or 4 on or before September 1, 2014 should contact their local Head Start. Corinthâ€™s number is 662-286-5802 and Kendrickâ€™s number is 66-287-2671. Slots are limited and are filling up fast. Things to bring: A certified birth certificate. The head start can help order one if necessary. Parents should have their W2 tax return available. Parents should have their childâ€™s shots up-to-date and get a signed 121 form. The head start will need the childâ€™s social security card which can be applied for at the Social Security Office if neces-

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sary. They will also need a copy of the childâ€™s insurance card. For more information contact the centers at the numbers listed above.

Legacy Hospice Legacy Hospice is looking for volunteers from the age of 17 and up. Legacy Hospice offers three types of volunteers: Direct patient volunteers do things directly with the patient and caregiver. Indirect volunteers help with clerical work in the office. Bereavement volunteers help families and loved ones on their journey through the grieving process. For more information contact Sherry Dalton at 662-286-5333 or by email at sherry.dalton@legacyhospice.net.

Alliance Hospice Alliance Hospice seeks volunteers from 16 to 85 to interact with local senior citizens. For more information contact Sabrina Hall at 662286-9833 or sabrina@ alliancehospice.net

VFW Post 3962 â€˘ VFW Post No. 3962 hosts a Karaoke Night every Friday at the post on Purdy School Road in Corinth. Karaoke begins at 8 p.m. with music by D.J. Lanny Cox. Lanny Cox also provides music at the VFW on Saturday Dance Night which begins at 8 p.m. â€˘ VFW Post No. 3962 will hold its monthly meetings on the third

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and flipped into a ditch with waist-high water. â€œShe wanted to show me a picture that she drew, so I turned back and looked for like half a second,â€? White said. â€œAnd then I looked back and I was about to go off the road so I over-corrected it.â€? Whiteâ€™s car submerged upside down in water, with Helena trapped inside. The distraught mother screamed for help, and neighbors came running.

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Checker Players Checker players are needed, especially Intex retirees, to play from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays at the American Steel Builders Union building across from Ability Works. For more information, call 662728-5498.

American Legion Post 6 Bingo

Lions Club The Corinth Breakfast Lions Club meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7 a.m. at Marthaâ€™s Menu.

â€˜Just Plain Countryâ€™ Just Plain Country performs at the Tishomingo County Fairgrounds in Iuka every Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Good family entertainment.

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Quilt fundraiser A quilt made by the Cross City Piecemakers Quilt Guild is up for grabs in support of the ongoing efforts to preserve the VerandahCurlee House Museum. Chances will be sold and can be purchased at the Corinth Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. For more information contact Gale at 662-2877136.

Civil War exhibit

American Legion Post 6, located on South Tate St. will have Bingo every Friday. Doors will open at 4 p.m. with sales starting at 5:30 p.m. Games will begin at 6:30 p.m. A full concession stand will be available.

Friday night music

Friday night with the band, The Renegade, from 7-10 p.m. at the Guntown Community Center. This is a familyfriendly event.

Corinth Civil War enthusiast Larry Mangus is sharing some of the items from his collection of artifacts related to the Battle of Corinth at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center. His collection includes pieces of currency, autographs of Union and Confederate generals, war bonds, guns and canteens â€” many of which have been identified and connected to a specific soldier during the war. The exhibits will be switched out every six weeks and will continue for the foreseeable future. Located at 501 W. Linden Street, the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center is open every day except Christmas Day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info about the Interpretive Center call 662-287-9273.

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