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Daily Corinthian Vol. 116, No. 28
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• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • 1 section
Corinth man dies in 2-vehicle crash BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
A Corinth man died Tuesday after a vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 45 south of Corinth. Willie “Buddy” Morrow, 76, died at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, where he had been taken by air ambulance. Funeral services for Morrow are set for 2 p.m. Friday at Wheeler Grove Baptist Church.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a crash at the intersection of County Road 512 and the southbound lanes of U.S. 45 around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. According to MHP, Ronald Whisenant, 48, of Booneville, was traveling south in a 2000 Ford F-150 when Morrow, driving a 1997 Ford Escort, attempted to cross the highway and apparently pulled into the path of the truck.
Whisenant had minor injuries. MHP noted that Morrow was not wearing a seat belt. While troopers investigated the crash in the south lanes, a second crash involving four vehicles occurred in the northbound lanes, causing minor injuries with three people, including a 3-year-old child, taken by ambulance to Magnolia Regional Health Center. MHP said the crash
happened as a 2010 Chevrolet HHR was slowing in traffic and was rearended by a 2000 Nissan Maxima. Two other vehicles joined the chain of rear-end collisions. Highway traffic was congested for some time as emergency personnel investigated and cleared the scenes. Morrow was retired after working in auto parts, insurance sales and, most recently, used auto sales.
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Couple’s ‘Journey for Jesus’ Body found in
waterway believed to be Iuka man BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
IUKA — The body of a man found in the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway is believed to be that of an Iuka man who was reported missing in January. Robert Paul Martindale, 55, of 18 County Road 473, Iuka, was last seen by family members on Dec. 6. The Associated Press reports a body was found Saturday on the waterway in Lowndes County, and the death has been ruled a freshwater drowning with no apparent foul play. Although it was not unusual for Martindale as a truck driver to be gone for brief Martindale periods of time with no contact, family members became concerned in January when officials in Lowndes County discovered his vehicle but there was no sign of Martindale.
Staff photos by Bobby J. Smith
Mark and Deb Harris continue on a “Journey for Jesus” in their homemade covered wagon.
Duo spread God’s word in covered wagon BY BOBBY J. SMITH
Forestry supporters plan tree giveaway BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com
Mark and Deb Harris are on a “Journey for Jesus.” That’s the title of the Harris’ blog, which tells the tale of their journey to spread the Word and find a new home as they travel the land in their homemade covered wagon. The couple and their team — two Belgian horses named Bob and Casey — spent the night at Hallelujah Hills, near North Corinth Baptist Church, where they’d been invited to stay while the rainy weather Please see JOURNEY | 2
The Harris’ Belgian horses — Bob and Casey — took some time off from the road at Hallelujah Hills, near North Corinth Baptist Church.
Local forestry supporters will promote appreciation of trees with the annual giveaway of seedlings at court square. It will take place at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, which is Mississippi’s observance of Arbor Day. “We will have some pine and possibly a few hardwoods if available,” said Extension Service County Director Patrick Poindexter. “The forester is trying to line up some hardwoods, but it’s getting more and more difficult to get them every year since the state nursery has shut down.” The pines are typically loblolly. The seedlings are handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, and the supply is usually exhausted quickly. Trees are donated for the cause by local forestry consultants and the Mississippi Forestry Commission. Poindexter said the participating agencies want to highlight the importance of forestry to Alcorn County’s economy. Please see TREES | 2
Homemaker club honors founding member BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com
The Alcorn County Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers honored one of the club’s founding members on Wednesday. Club officers presented Lucille King with the 3-Ruby Pin for meritorious service and the 50-Year Pin at the Homemakers’ annual Awards Luncheon at the MSU Extension Service. King — who will turn 87 on Sunday — is one of the club’s 15 founding members, and the only founding member still in the club. She has held the office of club president several times and has won fashion show awards, cultural arts awards
and assisted with many of the club’s projects and functions over the past five decades. “I want to say what an honor it is to do this,” said MHV Council President Jeanine Martin. “Lucille has been a part of everything the Homemakers have done, and we are so happy to have her here to accept this award.” After the club’s officers presented King the two awards, club members took turns telling stories of King’s dedication to the Homemaker Volunteers. “There was never a more Christian-acting, perfect Homemaker — or a sweeter person than Lucille King,” said
one of the ladies. Another told of how indignant the club members were when King’s finely crafted cotton dress didn’t win first place at a Homemakers’ state-level fashion competition. Another member testified to King’s ability to grow the tallest daffodils. Yet another spoke of how King helped her become part of the club and the community. “Lucille took me in and made me feel so loved and part of everything,” she said. MHV Council Vice President Betty Fulwood summed up the feelings shared by many of the
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Alcorn County Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers (left) Jeanine Martin and Bonnie Kleve honor Lucille King for 50 years of meritorious service during the Homemakers’ annual Awards Luncheon on Wednesday.
On this day in history 150 years ago Gen. Grant sets out from Cairo, Ill., on an expedition against Fort Henry on the Tennessee River. His 17,000 troops travel by river transport along with a Union flotilla of seven heavily armed gunboats.
Feb ru a ry 24, 2012 • CROSSROADS ARENA • 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. This event is provided to you at no charge by Magnolia Regional Health Center, but reservations are required. SEATING IS LIMITED. To register, call 662.293.1200, or register online at www.MRHC.org.