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• Corinth, Mississippi • 22 pages • Two sections

Community mourns loss of caring couple BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com

Family members of Harris and Wanda Strickland, the Glen couple killed in an Iuka automobile accident Saturday, are mourning the loss of a loving couple who always made time for family and friends. “They had very open hearts and an open home,” said Heather Arnold, who lived three houses down the street from the couple and called them her favorite aunt and uncle. “Everybody was welcome — friends, family and all people in the community.” Wanda’s sister-in-law, Dimple McEwen, said Wanda and

Harris were pillars of the community. “They were both doing something for somebody all the the time,” McEwen said. “Wanda baked homemade bread and they brought jam to everybody -- everywhere they went.” Harris, 67, and Wanda, 62, were killed when their 2000 Buick was struck by a pickup truck which ran a stop sign at the four-way intersection of Mississippi Highway 25 and Quitman Street. A passenger, the Stricklands’ 13-year-old grandson, was airlifted to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., to be treated for several broken bones. He

is expected to be released from the hospital within a couple of weeks. The driver of the truck, Edward Sprague, of Soddy Daisy, Tenn., was not injured in the accident. The Iuka Police Department refused to provide details of the accident, referring questions to the Tishomingo County coroner. Arnold said her aunt and uncle’s passion was tending to the details of an antique booth in Iuka and helping out with their grandchildren. “Their grandson came to their house every day after school,” Arnold said. “I’m a single mom, and they were good to my kids,

always more than willing to help.” Harris was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a longtime employee of Jerry Fowler's Transmissions. Wanda was a nurse until she had children and became a full-time homemaker. The Stricklands’ niece said it was a blessing, in a sense, that Harris and Wanda left the world together. “They’ve been together for years, and I think they would be glad to go together,” Arnold said. “And it doesn’t seem like they suffered.” Funeral services for the Stricklands are set for 11 a.m. Thursday at Magnolia Funeral

Harris and Wanda Strickland Home Chapel of Memories. Visitation is today from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Restaurant owner wanting to add hookah lounge BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Staff photos by Bobby J. Smith

Gov. Phil Bryant discusses the the economic impact of Contract Fabricators in front of a large vessel made by the company.

Companies bring jobs to area BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com

Gov. Phil Bryant joined a spate of state and local elected officials to cut the ribbons for two new manufacturing facilities at Yellow Creek Port near Iuka. The openings of the new facilities for Dennen Steel and Contract Fabricators will create over 100 jobs during their first year at the port. “What a great day this is for Tishomingo County, and what a great day this is for Mississippi,” said the governor. Other officials present for the dual ribbon cutting included Rep. Bubba Carpenter, Sen. Rita Potts Parks and State Auditor Stacey Pickering. The 50,000 square-foot Den-

nen Steel Corp. manufacturing facility represents a $7.4 million investment for the company and is creating 50 jobs. Dennen Steel, a contract stamping manufacturer of steel products, will purchase large master coils from steel mill producers and process steel slit coil into precision stampings, fabricated metal parts and assemblies at the new Tishomingo County location. Byrant welcomed Dennen Steel as the newest member of Mississippi’s business community. “The investment and jobs being created by Dennen Steel are further proof that ‘Mississippi Works,’ and the company’s decision to locate here will positively impact the community and the state as a whole,” said Bryant. The

governor thanked the company for its investment in the state, its confidence in the state’s business climate and for creating new job opportunities for area workers. Dennen Steel CEO Andrew Dennen said Tuesday was a great day for his company. “The support we have received from the Mississippi Development Authority, Tishomingo County, the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Tennessee Valley Authority played a significant role in our decision to locate Dennen Steel’s southern operation here, and we look forward to many successful years in Tishomingo County,” he said. The Mississippi Development

The docket includes a number of indictments from the September session of Grand Jury. Cases on the docket include: ■ Jeffery D. White — Conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine ■ Rickie Leatherwood — Sale of cocaine ■ James B. Tucker — Possession of methamphetamine ■ Jamie B. Henderson — Sale of oxycodone ■ Greg A. Cates — Possession of

two or more precursors ■ Lagene L. Conner — Sale of cocaine (two counts) ■ Rodney Wooden — Two indictments for sale of cocaine ■ Eric Gregory Davis — Possession of two or more precursors, enhanced ■ Lance Lasley — Two indictments for burglary and larceny of a building ■ Nathan Knight — Possession

Discussion of a possible hookah smoking lounge in Corinth came before the Board of Aldermen again on Tuesday. Alex Al-Quawwas, owner of JT’s Falafel and Kababs, presented more information to the board, and anti-smoking advocates Emily McGrath of the Mississippi Tobacco Free Coalition and Jennifer Cofer of the American Lung Association spoke against the request. Al-Quawwas is interested in expanding his business with a hookah lounge, which would offer a non-tobacco product to be smoked with a hookah, or waterpipe. A hookah passes charcoal heated air through a smoking product and through a water-filled chamber. Charcoal or burning embers are placed on top of a perforated aluminum foil, and the tobacco or other mixture is placed below. The user inhales the water-filtered smoke through a tube and mouthpiece. It is usually used with a flavored tobacco. Al-Quawwas contends that his idea is not a violation of the city’s public smoking ban because the ordinance refers specifically to tobacco, and he would not offer a tobacco product to customers. He told the board he wants to grow his business and believes a hookah lounge could attract people from surround-

ing areas to Corinth. “I know some people will like it and some people won’t,” he said. Cofer, a regional vice president of public policy with the American Lung Association, presented information from studies about hookah smoking. “Hookah smoking is a trend that is happening nationwide,” she said. “Hookah bars are popping up in different communities. One thing that we know is that hookah smoke carries some of the same health risks and has been linked to many of the same conditions caused by cigarette smoking. There are many studies going on right now that continue to prove that.” Targeted to young adults, it can serve as a gateway to drug use, she said. After the meeting, Attorney Wendell Trapp said there is unlikely to be a board action on the matter. He said the city can advise Al-Quawwas based on the materials presented and with input from the police chief, who is in charge of enforcement of the smoking ordinance. In other business, the board gave a continuance to Nov. 6 on property cleanup at 1301 East Waldron and dismissed cleanup proceedings on 815 6th Street, which has been satisfactorily cleaned. Aldermen also approved a permit for tree removal at 908 Gloster.

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Grand Illumination Court docket set for another term remains on target BY JEBB JOHNSTON

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Alcorn County Circuit Court is set to begin another term on Oct. 29. Civil cases are set for the first week of the term, and criminal cases will follow the weeks of Nov. 5 and Nov. 13. A plea and revocation day will precede the term this Thursday. No court will be held on election day, Nov. 6, and the Veterans Day holiday, Nov. 12.

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BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

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On this day in history 150 years ago Federal troops are sent to Luzrene County, Pa., to quell violent opposition to the draft. Soldiers fire into a crowd, killing at least four people. Most of the protesters are Irish immigrants working in the coal mines.

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Greer Spence

Greer Spence died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Arrangements are pending with Memorial Funeral Home.

Ruth M. Allison

SELMER, Tenn. â€” Funeral services for Ruth M. Allison, 86, are set for 2 p.m. today at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with burial at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville, Tenn. Mrs. Allison died Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer. Born Aug. 21, 1926, she was a machine operator and a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Ruth A. Johnson (Gary) of Corinth; two sons, Ray Allison (Pam) of Bethel Springs, Tenn., and Neal Allison of Selmer, Tenn.; a brother, Wilson Matlock (Genell) of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; grandchildren: Michael Johnson (Amy), Brian Johnson (Emily), Andy Allison (Sarah), Mark Allison, and Kelly Jones and friend Brian Ferguson; and eight greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Allison; her parents, Edgar Cleveland and

Jennie Ann (Hardin) Matlock; two sisters, Tressie Griswell and Mildred Griswell; and five brothers, John, H.T., J.R., J.C. and Harold Matlock. Raybon Richardson will officiate the service. Visitation is today from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Travis Boggs

Funeral service with military honors for Roy Travis Boggs, 83, are set for 3 p.m. today at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Holly Cemetery. Mr. Boggs died Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. He was born March 17, 1929, to the late Dalton and Annie Boggs. He retired from Long Wholesale as a delivery driver. He was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Boggs; his parents; sisters Mary and Eunice; and a brother, Vernon. Survivors include several stepchildren; brothers John and Truman Boggs, both of Counce, Tenn.; sisters Bernice (Gene) Hooper, Darlene (John) Knight of Corinth, Jane Fowler of Counce, Tenn., and Norman Wallace of Savannah,

Helen Crotts

Funeral service for Helen Loyd Crotts, 91, are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Charles Stephenson officiating. Burial will follow in the Shady Grove Methodist Church Cemetery. She died Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at her residence. She was born Feb. 25, 1921. She was a member of South Corinth Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was employed by Weaver Pants Factory for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, L.V. Crotts; her parents, Joseph A. and Juanita Mae Forsythe Loyd; an infant child, Sandra Lynn Crotts; two

Tenn.; and grandchildren Cynthia and Nick Cotner, Chris, Daniel, Tiffany and Jodi Waldrop. Bro. Donnie Waldrop will officiate the service. Visitation is from 1 p.m. to service time.

Cornelius Davis

SELMER, Tenn. â€” Funeral services for Cornelius Davis, 80, are set for 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Rest M.B. Church in Guys, Tenn., with burial at St. Rest M.B. Church Cemetery. Mrs. Davis died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, at Jackson Madison General Hospital in Jackson, Tenn. Born May 12, 1932, she was retired from Risners Steak House. She was preceded in death by one child, Columbus Davis. Survivors include her children, Leora Davis, Earline Warren, Robert Davis, Lavern Floyd, Edna Barnette, Clevon Davis, Ethel Clark, Nancy Robinson, Patricia Davis, Della Robinson, Gloria Davis, Willie Davis, Brenda Sebree, Linda Davis, Shemy Barnes, Glenn Davis, Christopher Davis and Remana Gee; 46 grandchildren; and 57 great-grandchildren. The Rev. O.J. Salters will officiate the service. Visitation is today from 6

until 8 p.m. at the church. Patterson Memorial Chapel of Corinth is in charge of arrangements.

Sidney Rutledge

Funeral services for Sidney Ray Rutledge, 70, of Corinth, are set for 1 p.m. Thursday at Olive Hill Baptist Church in Guys with burial at Olive Hill Cemetery in Guys. Mr. Rutledge died Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Born Feb. 20, 1942, in Meridian, he was a night watchman and a member of Olive Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Ann Marie Bond (Tim) of Indiana; a son, John Dewayne Rutledge (Amy) of Chicago; a brother, Leon Rutledge (Mary) of Chewalla, Tenn.; and grandchildren Alexis, Brandan, Alex and Johnathon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Auther Lee and Neice Ann (Ezell) Rutledge; two sisters, Angis (Rutledge) Windham and Lula Bell Johnson; and two brothers, Phillip Rutledge and Auther Rutledge. Cody Hill will officiate the service. Visitation is today from 6 until 8 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors.

sisters, Navarre Moore and Leona Jeter; and a brother, Joe Allen Loyd. Survivors include a son; Johnny (Ruth Anne) Crotts; grandsons Justin (Misty) Crotts and Cody Crotts; great-grandchildren Logan and Averyanna Crotts; and a special niece, Ruby Prater. Honorary Pallbearers are Danny Crotts, Pat McNair, Logan Crotts, Crotts Cody Crotts, Justin Crotts and Joe Gurley. Todayâ€™s visitation is from 11:30 a.m. to service time.

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coming back and we have more reenactors lined up than in the past.â€? In other tourism business on Tuesday, the board approved sponsorship for the Division of Workforce

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Gary Matthews with the Tishomingo Co. Development Foundation for all the help in publicizing this event.

The Workforce Training Summit â€” approved for $500 by the board â€” is slated for Nov. 7 in Corinth. The Blitz 2012 was also approved for $2,500 with the funds taken from the $250,000 amount that is scheduled to be transferred

from the tourism budget to the Crossroads Arena. The board also expressed the tourism name be added to the sponsorship list at the bottom of advertisements. The Blitz 2012 will use the Please see LIGHTS | 5A

of two or more precursors â– Jonathan Irvin â€” Possession of marijuana with intent â– John Adam Riley â€” Possession of methamphetamine â– Frederick Cosby â€” Uttering a counterfeit instrument â– Jeremy Keith Little â€” Possession of oxycodone and sale of buprenorphine â– Russell Cormier â€” Possession of two or more precursors with intent â– Rebekah Jean Shook â€” Possession of methamphetamine â– Brett A. Tucker â€” Burglary and larceny of a building and two indictments for prescription fraud â– Charles Wallis â€” Conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine â– Belinda Moss â€” Possession of two or more precursors â– James Ezell â€” Prescription fraud â– Stanley Basham â€” Possession of methamphetamine â– Martin D. Edmondson â€” Sale of a controlled substance and sale of marijuana â– Eddie Michael â€” Conspiracy to sell hydrocodone â– Kenny Saylors â€” Sale of buprenorphine and two indictments for sale of cocaine â– Torraye Norman â€” Possession of hydrocodone with intent and three indictments for sale of hydrocodone â– Lisa Hunt â€” Sale of marijuana â– Michael Lee â€” Sale of buprenorphine â– Sheree Hollands â€” Sale of hydrocodone â– Wendy Jackson â€” False pretense / bad check

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Familiar steps toward a nation’s destruction BY RAYBON RICHARDSON Possibly one of the most widely read books of all time is the book titled, “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.” This book has been in circulation for well over 200 years. It is a book our leaders in Washington, D.C. should read and heed. This book was written in 1788 by Edward Gibbons who gives five basic reasons for the decline and fall of the Roman empire. These five steps so parallel our own decline as a nation today, it is frightening to say the least. I hope every person who reads this column will give serious and prayerful thought -- and response to these five steps as they consider the parallel and their voting this Nov. 6. ■ The undermining of the dignity and sanctity of the home, which is the basis of human society. ■ Higher and higher taxes; the spending of public money for free bread and circuses for the populace. ■ The mad craze for pleasure; sports becoming every year more exciting, more brutal, more immoral. ■ The building of great armaments when the real enemy was within — the decay of individual responsibility. (We must maintain a strong military. But, individual responsibility is as great a need in America). ■ The decay of religion; faith fading into mere form, losing touch with life, losing power to guide the people. It is obvious our beloved country is following the same path Gibbons outlined for the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. As we observe present day trends, these five downward steps loom before our eyes in a frightening way and should move us to give serious thought concerning our political alignments. There was one more step Gibbons did not include, that being the influx of aliens from other cultures whose influence brought cultural change, which proved to be a negative impact. Certainly not all immigrants bring negative change. Many come here looking for a better life for themselves and their families. But, some have come her to do us harm. Gibbons also wrote nations progress through the following sequence: From bondage to spiritual faith; from spiritual faith to great courage; from courage to liberty; from liberty to abundance; from abundance to selfishness; from selfishness to complacency; from complacency to apathy; from apathy to dependence; from dependence back to bondage. We are in the dependence state today. We in America are in grave danger of going from change to chains. Pray and vote for the politicians whose policies most nearly agree with God’s word. Forget political bias and vote for America and freedom before it is too late. Atheistic socialism is a hard slave master. (Raybon Richardson is a resident of Corinth.)

Prayer for today Lord Jesus, You promised living waters to those who seek the truth. Dear Lord, give us that water to quench our thirst. Amen.

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Presidential election: Much at stake for Mississippi Some would call it The Mississippi Paradox. One the one hand, we say we want the federal government off our backs, yet on the other we say want more dollars coming to Mississippi from Washington. The presidential election will dramatically have an effect on both these statements. The national government and the state governments are addressed in the United States Constitution while the structure and roles of local governments are left largely to the states themselves. It is often easy to lose track of what level of government is delivering a service or issuing a regulation. Mississippians, like citizens of all states in our federal union, are headed toward noticeable shifts in the tectonic plates of this multi-layered governmental taxing, spending and service delivery system. It was commentator Tom Brokaw who on NBC’s “Meet the Press” cut through the euphoria and partisan sniping surrounding the presidential race to remind us all that a series of potentially apocalyptic financial calamities await the winner if they are not solved. The looming major efforts to deal with the record deficits in the federal budget place that level of government on a collision course with the states and local governments. Any time one of the aspirants for the White House announces proudly that immediately upon taking the oath of office they will commence turning programs over to

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to agricultural commodity programs, and yes, Medicaid and Medicare. For example, literally millions of federal dollars for Pell Grants and guaranteed student loans enable lower and middle income Mississippians to attend community colleges, universities and trade schools within the state. What, might the reader ask, does this long term situation have to do with the 2012 election? Mr. Brokaw’s comment was referring to the fact the nation is wrestling with a monumental $16 trillion deficit and the related skyrocketing national debt. Regardless of who is elected, the deficit demands attention. Such attention will invariably include noticeable cuts in federal programs. The Democrats favor a combination of new revenues and program cuts that will in combination make a significant dent in the deficit. Republican Romney seeks to hold revenues neutral while enacting major and permanent cuts in federal programs. His mantralike promise from the election stump is to turn many of the programs currently funded by federal dollars over to the states where they can choose to continue them or end them altogether. The dilemma for Mississippi is programs that, in effect, are being two-thirds funded by federal dollars would be 100 percent funded from state and/or local resources or discontinued. An excellent recent study by the Mississippi Eco-

nomic Policy Center sheds a bright light on the Mississippi budget. One revealing finding in this report entitled The Nuts and Bolts of the Mississippi Budget: A Taxpayer’s Guide to the Mississippi Budget, is that of the total appropriations in the Mississippi budget 45 percent of the revenues come from the federal government. This, by the way, is far and away the largest revenue source to fund Mississippi programs. With demand growing to cure what ails education, to address deteriorating roads, bridges, and water systems and to meet a rapidly growing requirement for workforce development the pressure is poised to shift to Mississippians to meet those and many other currently federally-funded demands. Regardless of who wins the presidency, if election year promises are followed through with Mississippi, as the state most dependent on federal programs, it stands to lose the most of any others when they disappear. Mississippians are indeed facing some big decisions when we succeed in “getting the federal government off of our backs.” The phrase “be careful what you wish for” comes to mind. (Daily Corinthian columnist Dr. W. Marty Wiseman is professor of political science and director of the John C. Stennis Institute of Government, Mississippi State University. His email address is marty@sig. msstate.edu.)

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the states he is not giving the states and localities a present, but rather he is putting them Marty on notice that Wiseman big dilemmas are coming Stennis way. Institute their Consequently, appropriations and ways and means types in Mississippi’s and other states’ legislatures will never be as busy making crucial decisions as they will be over the next couple of years. That the state will vote overwhelmingly for the Republican Romney/Ryan ticket is virtually a foregone conclusion. Despite that inevitability, no state in the Union has more at stake in the 2012 election than does Mississippi. Mississippi remains in a constant contest along with the likes of New Mexico and West Virginia to see which state is the largest net gainer of dollars from the federal government per the number of dollars sent from Mississippi to Washington. Depending on which researcher is doing the counting, somewhere between $2 and $3 flow to Mississippi from the federal government for every dollar sent north from the state. Now, neither all of this, nor even the majority of these federal funds go to social programs for lower income people. These federal dollars go for everything from highways to education

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. — Long ago, my Uncle Cary bought this new and totally cool ‘67 Thunderbird. He was cool himself. The car was silver with a black top, and in the back had the socalled suicide doors hinged on the rear. It obviously was a Batmobile, so we used it to play Batman whenever he — my uncle, not Batman — drove it to my grandmother’s house. We’d run around sing-screaming the television show’s signature anthem: Dadadadadadadada — Batman! I saw an identical T-Bird the other day, during something Mississippi Gulf Coast promoters call Cruisin’ the Coast. They bill it as America’s Largest Block Party -- and longest, I might add. The extravaganza lasts an entire week. And that week adds about $20 million to the local economy, drawing old car enthusiasts from 40 states and Canada. My uncle’s T-Bird didn’t go through Katrina, but the one I saw at Cruisin’ did.

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Its new owner bought it with that grim knowledge, fixed it up and now drives it evRheta ery day. It’s Johnson not so much a show car as Columnist a showy car that he uses. I saw only one of the official Cruisin’ events, but you can’t miss the old cars parading up and down, up and down, old Highway 90 by the ocean. It was like visiting Cuba, or what I imagine it would be like if our politicians would let so-called free citizens visit there, where frugal citizens keep old American cars running with spit and spare parts. The Mississippi Sound was gleaming like a ditch full of diamonds on one side; the eager businesses on the other were enticing Cruisers with free gifts, food and libations. So royal and retro was the welcome, I wondered if the car owners felt like Fonzie and Pinky

Tuscadero. One local bank had old 45-rpm records swinging from pink and black ribbons in its trees. Festive, truly. I kept expecting to hear an “American Graffiti” soundtrack, or see Richard Dreyfus’ elusive dream girl in her ‘55 Thunderbird. Every third car or so on 90 was an antique, which doesn’t exclude lots of Camaros, Corvettes and Mustangs. There was a parking lot full of those. Around 6,000 restored cars in all, the registrars reported, from Model T’s to Studebakers. Men and women both stood around comparing notes on gleaming automotive specimens. Now, I don’t know an alternator from an astronaut, but I do know the feel of driving certain cars. I can outline my life by my car choices. My first was a VW bug; it cost about what you now pay for a pair of good shoes. The Pinto years were lean indeed, though I always thought that car got a bad rap so far as dependability goes.

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My MG-B convertible, on the other hand, made me feel like a goddess if only it had stayed out of the shop for two weeks running. The used Alpha Romeo sedan that replaced it wasn’t much better. Those frivolous forays into foreign resulted in two decades of Fords — Mustangs, Explorers, a van and a couple of pickups. Fords made me feel sensible and got me where I was going. I’ll have to admit, though, my all-time favorite car is the one I’m driving now. Perhaps it signals a second childhood. My Mini-Cooper lets me pretend I’m in Paris, even when I’m tooling the streets of Iuka. I wouldn’t have traded my Mini for any duded-up car on the coast, except maybe that silver and black T-Bird worthy of Batman. (To find out more about Daily Corinthian columnist Rheta Grimsley Johnson and her books, visit www. rhetagrimsleyjohnsonbooks.com.)

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Authority worked with company and local officials to provide assistance to Tishomingo County for infrastructure improvements at the facility site. The Appalachian Regional Commission and Tennessee Valley Authority also provided assistance to the project. MDA Executive Director Brent Christensen expressed gratitude to the MDA’s partners in Tishomingo County, the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Tennessee Valley Authority for making the day possible and said he looked forward to watching the company grow in north Mississippi in the years to come. Contract Fabricators’ new manufacturing facil-

ity is located in the 97,280 square-foot former home of Dynasteel. The project represents a $1,050,000 company investment and will create 50 jobs within its first year of operation at Yellow Creek Port. The company is a manufacturer of large pressure vessels for oil refineries, power plants, chemical plants and more. It also employs 150 people in a Holly Springs facility. The governor said he is always pleased when an existing business in the state chooses to expand and further invest in its operations. “The jobs being created by Contract Fabricators as a result of this expansion speak to the fact that Mississippi has a skilled, dedicated workforce, and I thank the company for once again placing its confidence

in our workers and in our business climate,” Bryant said. “I wish the company much success in Tishomingo County.” Contract Fabricators Vice-President and Coowner Mike Clarkson said the company searched several states for a waterfront location and was most impressed with the teamwork in Mississippi and Tishomingo County. “We appreciate the fine partnership we enjoy with the state and county and look forward to growing our business in Mississippi.” The Mississippi Development Authority provided assistance for the purchase of the facility in which Contract Fabricators is located as well as assistance for the construction of an on-site barge facility. From its Holly Springs

Headquarters, Contract Fabricators supplies pressure vessels, reactors, cyclones, dryers, heat exchangers, evaporators, distillation, fabrication and stripping columns for the plastics, chemical, petroleum, food, beverage, paper and other industries. Standing next to a large vessel that will be used in a faraway power plant, Bryant commented on Contractor Fabricators’ contribution to Mississippi becoming a leader in the energy industry. “How exciting it is that this vessel will leave here and go up the river — and our energy independence begins with these men right here,” said the governor. “The men that are doing this continue to build America and to build our energy independence.”

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sponsorship for radio advertising. The free event at the Crossroads Arena is scheduled for Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. The event is a Christian concert that includes a football, cheer and band competition. It has grown in attendance from 2,800 in the first year to 4,000 last year. A LINK Initiative request of $165 was denied. The request was to be used for box lunches for community volunteers assisting with LINK’s three Heritage Festival programs. Program Director Karen Beth Martin updated the board on the upcoming RED Green

Market set for Nov. 17. “We have a lot of sellers who haven’t been here before,” said Martin. White told the board a couple of contract renewals have saved the office money. A new copy machine lease lowered the office’s bill from $400 to $240. The office has also switched to Comcast as its phone service provider, lowering the cost from $512 to $260. Board members were presented letters of appreciation from the Farmington Heritage Committee and Corinth High School Cross Country for recent sponsorships. Board member Ricky Maracle did not attend Tuesday’s meeting.

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