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Daily Corinthian Vol. 116, No. 259

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• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • One section

Governor shares new health care vision BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com

TUPELO — Mississippi is poised to ride a wave of growth in the health care industry toward major success in economic development in the coming decade if leaders focus on preparing the state to take advantage of unprecedented growth in the industry. Governor Phil Bryant delivered that message along with a new vision for health care as an economic driver as he toured the state Friday along with officials from the Mississippi Economic Council to unveil a sweeping new

study of the health care industry in the state conducted by the MEC and his vision of how the state can grow the industry to benefit its citizens through economic development and better access to care. “This is an industry of necessity,” said Bryant as he spoke to a large crowd at the Summit Center in Tupelo as part of a three city tour of the state officially unveiling the study and sharing his vision for the industry. The governor said the health care industry will continue to grow as the population of aging baby boomers grow and the

demand for health care services continues to rise. While individuals may curtail spending on many areas during times of economic difficulty the governor said health care continues to grow because it is an area where people cannot afford to do without.

24 percent growth In the past decade the health care sector has grown by 24 percent in the state and hospitals in Mississippi currently employee 60,143 full-time employees representing nearly 6 percent of the

state’s total workforce. Hospitals have also created 34,557 additional jobs outside of their direct employment in communities across the state. Bryant announced Friday an effort to bring 1,000 new physicians to the state by 2025 to help fill the gaps in access to basic health care found in many rural communities. As part of that vision the governor announced a $10 million grant from the Mississippi Development Authority to the University of Mississippi Medical Center to push ahead with the planning and preparations for the construction of

a new state of the art medical school. The governor said the grant will provide for site preparation and other preliminary work and he expects to go to the state legislature later to seek a bonding effort to pay for the overall cost of the project to replace the current medical school constructed in 1955. He said a comprehensive medical school that can educate those in the state wishing to join the medical profession and care for Mississippians is a vital part of any effort to improve health Please see BRYANT | 2

Biggersville High’s colors turn pink Police:

Beware of vandals

School shows support for breast cancer awareness BY STEVE BEAVERS

BY BOBBY J. SMITH

sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

BIGGERSVILLE — Biggersville High School added a new school color for October. The traditional maroon and white colors of the Lions were joined by a splash of pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pink ribbons were painted on both 35 yard lines of the football field. Coaches did its signature B logo at midfield in pink along with shadowing field numbers in the official color of breast cancer awareness. The coaching staff also wore pink shirts instead of their regular coaching attire in the Lions' contest with Coldwater on Friday night. “It all started with the cheerleaders,” said football head coach Ronnie Lawson. “Everyone knows someone who has or had breast cancer … this was our way to show support.” Lawson, like so many others, has encountered the disease up close. His mother, Mary, passed from breast cancer at the age of 63. Art teacher Jody Hajak provided the football staff a template for the ribbon. “The ribbons were coach (Charles) Eaton's idea,” added Lawson. Cheerleader sponsor Carrie Mitchell was searching for a way for the squad to raise funds for the upcoming season. “I thought it would also be a great way to bring awareness to breast cancer,” said Mitchell. Well over 100 T-shirts were ordered for the dual cause. “Obviously, it's a great cause and we have been promotPlease see PINK | 2

bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com

While trick or treat time is just around the corner, some Corinthians have been focusing more on the tricks than the treats. Vandalism in the city of Corinth has taken an upswing. This is not uncommon in the days leading to Halloween, said Deputy Police Chief Scotty Harville. “It ties into Halloween — it’s always going to happen around Halloween,” said Harville. “Typically, what you see is people rolling yards. It always happens.” In addition to yards rolled, Please see VANDALS | 2

Group will dedicate WW II book BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Biggersville Head Coach Ronnie Lawson and the coaching staff added some pink to the football field to promote Breast Cancer Awareness at the school.

Veterans and history enthusiasts will gather Tuesday to dedicate a new book documenting Alcorn County’s World War II veterans. The public is invited to a dedication for “Alcorn County’s Greatest Generation: Honoring Those Who Served in World War II” at 11 a.m. at the Crossroads Museum. The Alcorn Genealogical Society will be on Please see BOOK | 2

Hope Dream Center hosts dinner fundraiser tonight BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

The Hope Dream Center is getting closer to its mission. Plans to provide a place for homeless women and children continues tonight when the center is slated to host a dinner fundraiser. “We want everyone who has contributed to come and be our special guests,” said Annie Saffore, president of the center board. The dinner — set for 5-8 p.m. — will be held in the dining room of the 36,000 square-foot facility at 1223 Tate Street — the old Tate Baptist Church building. Tickets are $25 with all proceeds going to help the center continue with its mission.

“There are more renovations that need to be done,” said Saffore. “We hope to install a couple of tubs and showers in bathrooms, and we also need funds for food and to pay for utilities.” Saffore, who is hoping at least a 100 attend the dinner, said a couple of rooms are complete and the board has set the date of November 15 to start taking applications. “The hardest part was the installation of a sprinkler system,” said the board president. Before any renovations could take place, the Hope Dream Center had to install a sprinkler system to meet city building ordinances. The system was completed two weeks ago with the cost bePlease see DINNER | 3

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Hope Dream Center Board President Annie Saffore (left) and board secretary Sue Kiddy have tickets ready for the center’s dinner fundrasier on Saturday.

Index Stocks........7 Classified......14 Comics...... 13 Wisdom...... 12

Weather........5 Obituaries........ 3 Opinion........4 Sports...... 10

On this day in history 150 years ago Troops in Illinois are ordered to embark on steamboats and report to Helena, Ark., which is under threat of a Confederate attack. By the time they arrive in Memphis, the threat has passed and Grant keeps them for his upcoming offensive against Vicksburg.


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