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• Corinth, Mississippi • 24 pages • Two sections
Circuit judge tosses civil suit against city BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
A Circuit Court judge recently threw out a civil suit against the City of Corinth stemming from a fatal 2009 traffic accident involving a city vehicle. The suit filed by relatives including the deceased’s mother, Linda Fay Camper of Senatobia, argued that the city was liable and sought a jury trial. In a two-day bench trial in Alcorn
County Circuit Court, Judge Thomas Gardner III ruled in favor of the city, dismissing the case with prejudice. The crash happened on Proper Street near the Country Lane Apartments on Sept. 24, 2009. Misty Joy Lipe, 31, of 4160 County Road 200, Corinth, was killed when a 2000 Kia Sephia traveling west on Proper Street collided with the back of a stationary
city brush truck. Lipe was a passenger in the vehicle driven by William Murray Lipe Jr., 37. The plaintiff’s complaint states that the Kia topped a rise and was confronted with the brush truck while the oncoming lane was blocked by an eastbound vehicle. The suit argued that the city was negligent for failing to flag and delineate the roadway ap-
proach, to train and supervise the workers on the scene, and to deploy proper safety equipment. One of the street department workers was standing in the truck while the other was handing brush to him, according to the Corinth Police Department report on the crash. The city denied any negligence in the matter. Last August, William Lipe
Jr. pleaded guilty to a charge of DUI death and was sentenced to serve six years in custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. He is currently incarcerated at the Chickasaw County Correctional Facility. Misty Joy Lipe was interred in Tate County. The trial was held on May 28 and 29, and the judgment was filed in Alcorn County Circuit Court on Tuesday.
From COO to CEO Humes takes over reins at Magnolia Regional HC BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com
There’s a new man in charge at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Ronny Humes, formerly the chief operating officer, is moving up to chief executive officer, following the departure of longtime CEO Rick Napper. “Obviously Rick got this place in a very positive model going forward,” said the new CEO. “I certainly feel what we’ve done here has established a medical staff that will be successful going forward.” His goals for the hospital include a continuing focus on improving quality while controlling costs.
“That’s what health care reform is all about — quality and cost,” said Humes. Another area of focus is to continue supporting Humes the hospital’s cardiology fellowship and the effort to bring good doctors to Corinth and MRHC. While Humes is moving into a new position, he’s no new face at Magnolia Regional Health CenPlease see HUMES | 3A
Staff photo by Bobby J. Smith
New Magnolia hospital CEO Ronny Humes fills out some paperwork with the help of Tracy Moore, assistant to the CEO.
‘Kingdom Rock’
Groups putting focus on education BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
The Commission on the Future of Alcorn County and the CARE Foundation is putting the focus on education. International Center for Leadership in Education CEO Dr. Willard R. Daggett has been selected to drive home that importance to individuals in Corinth and Alcorn County. Daggett is slated to speak at
two different functions on August 5. The first session will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the Crossroads Arena and is for the educational staffs of both city and county districts. A 7 p.m. public meeting has been scheduled at the Coliseum later that day. “He has a high-level message on what the districts have to do to remain competitive not only Please see DAGGETT | 3A
Green Market returning to the depot on July 6 BY JEBB JOHNSTON
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
First United Methodist Church VBS Director Patsy Henson puts Bible Buddy Duke outside the chruch’s makeshift castle.
FUMC goes medieval for annual VBS program BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
The fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church has been turned into a medieval castle. The hopes of workers at the
church’s annual Vacation Bible School is that lives will be transformed during the five days of Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God. “We wanted to put something special together that the kids
would remember,” said VBS Director Patsy Henson of the castle complete with a drawbridge and moat. “This week is about them growing in their relation-
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The weekend following Independence Day will bring the season’s fourth Green Market at the depot. Vendors are currently being recruited for the market, which will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, and is the primary fundraiser for the museum. “Since it’s after the holiday, we are hoping to have a nice-
sized crowd,” said Museum Director Brandy Steen. “The only problem might be the heat.” To help relieve the bite of the dog days heat, the museum will sell drinks as a fundraiser, and other selections will be available, such as shaved ice treats. The event has continued to thrive since coming under the Please see MARKET | 3A
On this day in history 150 years ago
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Confederate troops under Gen. Jubal Early pass through Gettysburg, Pa., intent on capturing York on the Susquehanna River. Gen. “Jeb” Stuart leads the Confederate cavalry on a circuitous ride around the Federal army which unfortunately takes him out of communications with Gen. Lee.
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