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Daily Corinthian Vol. 117, No. 182
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• Corinth, Mississippi • 18 pages • 1 Section
Farmington completes latest sewer expansion BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
FARMINGTON — Expansion of sewer service to the Pine Valley area of Farmington is complete, and the town is seeking grant funding for additional expansion. Mayor Dale Fortenberry reported to the Board of Aldermen this week that the Pine Valley expansion is awaiting final inspection. The work has wrapped up
about four to six weeks earlier than anticipated, adding about 40 residences to the sewer system. Farmington has applied for funding through the Small Municipal and Limited Population Counties Grant Program for another project that would expand service to an estimated additional 30 residences in the area of County Roads 119 and 130. Pine Valley and this area are the last of those identified
by the health department as having a dire need for sewer service, the mayor said. Municipalities may apply for up to $150,000. With a larger pot of money available through that program this year, Fortenberry is optimistic that Farmington will have a shot at getting the funding, which requires no local match. The Pine Valley project was funded through an EPA grant of $253,000 and a low-interest
loan of $227,120 through the Department of Environmental Quality. In other news from Farmington: ■ Fortenberry is encouraging the board to consider a smokefree ordinance for the town. He presented an example ordinance from Plantersville to consider. The mayor said most of the businesses in Farmington tell him they already have policies
against smoking. ■ The board agreed to pursue a policy restricting fund-raising roadblocks because of safety concerns. Several groups have recently asked to have roadblocks in Farmington. The intersection of Farmington Road and Kimberly Clark Parkway is particularly a concern because of the extreme breadth of the junction. Please see EXPANSION | 2
Alcorn annual School Prayer Walk planned for Saturday morning BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Alcorn Central assistant band director Jana Matlock (right) and band member Star Miller follow the final day of camp during a light rain Wednesday.
Feet with a beat BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
GLEN — A morning downpour didn’t keep the Alcorn Central High School band from going outside.
Members of the Purple Pride hit the practice field for the final day of camp once the heavy rain stopped. “The kids have been very positive,” said new band director
Eric Perry. “They were asking to go outside once the rain slacked … that makes a difference in what we want to do.” Please see MUSIC | 2
Organizers of the annual School Prayer Walk are asking for the community’s support as they pray for Alcorn County’s schools and children. “God has been good to us and truly blessed us by keeping our schools safe from the tornadoes and shootings that other schools have faced and I truly believe it’s because of the prayers that were prayed over these schools by the people that thought it important enough to take the time to come out and pray,” said Kat Chapman, coordinator of the Alcorn Baptist Prayer Ministry. The event is not just a “Baptist thing,” the organizers emphasized. It’s for all denominations, everyone who wants to pray for the local schools and their students. Members of several denominations were represented at the School Prayer Walk planning meeting. Participants are asked to meet at a school of their choice on Saturday at 9 a.m. or any time between 9 and 11 a.m. It is not a centralized, single event, but a chance to visit the schools and pray for
the schools and students. Event organizers are asking Christians in Alcorn County to make the School Prayer Walk a part of their Saturday morning. “Dare to be a Daniel. If Daniel had not prayed publicly he would have never gone to the lions’ den,” said Chapman. “It’s time Christians come out. All other groups are ‘coming out’ and they are not praying for our schools. they are preying on our children.” In the days leading up to the School Prayer Walk organizers are contacting local pastors and drumming up support for the event. While the School Prayer Walk has been an annual tradition for more than 13 years, organizers say the level of participation is still relatively low. “It is sad when we live in a county with about 33,000 people, and only 200 to 300 people care enough to come to the schools and pray for our most precious possession, our children,” said Chapman. “Let’s show our children how much we love them,” said Chapman, “and let’s honor the Lord by taking a stand for Him by coming out and praying at the school of your choice.” Anyone with questions or suggestions can contact Chapman at 287-2091.
Casting Crowns coming to Crossroads Arena Program
offers smoke alarms free
BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Casting Crowns has urged individuals to be “Courageous” until the “Glorious Day” through its musical talent. The contemporary Christianrock band is slated to be performing some of its top hits when it brings its Acoustic Sessions Live Tour 2013 to the Crossroads Arena on Saturday, Oct. 26. Dara Maclean will open for the award-winning band. “When it comes to contemporary Christian music, it doesn’t get any bigger or better than Casting Crowns,” said Arena General Manager Tammy Genovese. “We have been talking about this event for awhile and I have heard nothing but a really good buzz around churches and youth groups in the area.” The Acoustic Sessions: Volume One is the first compilation album of the group,
BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
vocals; Melodee DeVevo, violin, backing vocals and cello; Brian
Residents across Mississippi can request a free smoke alarm as the fire marshal brings attention to the potentially life-saving devices. The State Fire Marshal’s Office purchased 3,000 smoke alarms to be distributed to certain categories of homes throughout the state using funds made available through the Cigarette Fire Safety Standard and Firefighter Protection Fund. “There is no question that having a working smoke alarm in the home saves lives. It can cut your risk of dying in a fire in half,” said Commissioner of Insurance/
Please see ARENA | 2
Please see ALARMS | 2
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Casting Crowns, a Christian rock band, is coming to the Crossroads Arena in October. formed in 1999 by youth pastor and lead vocalist Mark Hall. Current members of the band include: Hall, Juan DeVevo,
guitar and background vocals; Chris Huffman, bass and background vocals; Megan Garrett, piano, keyboards and backing
On this day in history 150 years ago
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President Jefferson Davis offers a pardon and amnesty for all Confederate soldiers who are absent without leave, deserters, or those who have failed to report for duty. The offer is good for 20 days and is aimed at quelling the rising number of desertions within the Confederacy.
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