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Daily Corinthian Vol. 116, No. 73
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Harrell steps down after 22 years BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
It was supposed to be only a two- or three-year job. Almost 22 years later, Shiloh National Military Park Superintendent Woody Harrell is finally getting ready to hang up his ranger’s hat. When he was hired to oversee Shiloh in 1990, his supervisor told him to spend a few years getting his feet wet at the southwest Tennessee park, and then he would move on to management of larger sites. “I never expected to stay this long,” said Harrell, “but the community both here and in Savannah have been extremely good to work with, and there were a lot of opportunities to do things like the interpretive center that not many superintendents get a chance to do. That’s always been my biggest interest is interpretive facilities and those sorts of things.” The park service is expected to name Harrell’s successor at Shiloh and the Corinth Unit in the next couple of weeks. For
many in the community, it is with reluctance that they will see him relinquish the park management in April upon conclusion of the sesquicentennial commemorations. “I don’t really remember Shiloh without Woody Harrell,” said Kent Collier, president of Friends of Shiloh and chairman of the Tennessee River Museum board. He learned of Harrell’s retirement plans a year ago. “About two weeks ago it hit me that it was really happening,” said Collier. “It really makes me sad. It’s the end of an era. The only thing that keeps me from sobbing is the fact that they’re going to stay here in Corinth and are still going to be a valuable part of what goes on here and in Tennessee.” Harrell is the longest-serving superintendent in the park’s history. Sen. Thad Cochran read a commendation of Harrell for his service as superintendent and as “a true scholar of the
Staff photo by Jebb Johnston
Shiloh National Military Park Superintendent Woody Harrell is set to retire after almost 22 years in that position. The courtyard water feature at the Corinth interpretive center is one of the things Civil War” on the U.S. Senate floor this past week. Family and friends gathered at the
Corinth interpretive center Friday evening to wish him well.
Harrell grew up on the North Please see SHILOH | 2A
Corinth High School grad helped change history BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Corinthians have made great accomplishments in the arts, sports, aviation and … nuclear physics.
That last one may not be common knowledge, but Corinth veterinarian Doug Locke hopes that it will be. The renowned scientist is the late David Lawrence Hill, a
Booneville native and Corinth High School graduate who was a pioneer in the work to achieve nuclear fission. Locke stumbled upon Hill’s ties to Corinth while reading
about Oak Ridge and The Manhattan Project. He was surprised he had not heard of the renowned physicist and found that others he talked to also did not know about Hill, who was
present for the first occurrence of nuclear fission. The book identified everyone who was in the room and stated that Hill Please see HILL | 3A
Group giving back through fundraiser BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
The fundraising efforts to send a group of special needs children to Disney World is nearing an end. The group will be at Subway on Highway 72 West Monday night from 5-8 p.m. Subway employees Tiffany Crum (from left) and Katie Hodges give Jaquarious Pegues and Jamarious Drish an idea on what takes place at the business on a daily basis. The group will receive all tips during the three-hour period.
A group of special needs children has decided to give back. Overwhelmed by the community support to send the party to Disney World in May, organizers have turned their attention to helping with another cause. “The community has been really nice to us and now we want to return the favor,” said trip organizer Havis Hurley. The group’s next to last trip fundraiser at area businesses is set for Monday night at Subway on Highway 72 west. Hurley’s group will receive all tips from 5-8 p.m. at the business. Their cause then turns to the Hope Dream Center Mission of Corinth. The Dream Center — a shelter for the homeless and troubled women along with their children in the old Tate Baptist Church building — must come up with around $21,000 to meet the city
building code requiring a sprinkler system for the 36,000 squarefoot facility at 1223 Tate Street. Hurley says fundraisers are set for May 7 at Sweet Peppers Deli and May 17 at Pizza Inn to raise money to help the Dream Center reach its goal. Close to $30,000 has been raised by organizers for the Disney trip set for May 26 through June 1. Organizers continue to raise funds to purchase food vouchers for the children and their parents. “We are hoping to show the kids a really good time at Disney World,” said Hurley. An account — Disney World Fundraiser — has been set up at Trustmark Bank for those that would like to donate. Donations can also be sent to: Havis Hurley, 1306 Orchard Lane, Corinth, Ms. 38834. For more info about the special needs trip or to donate call Hurley at 662-643-3561. Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Mod Squad gets hands on training BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
This Mod Squad isn’t about fighting crime. Their attention is focused on fashion. The 4-H Mod Squad is a group of 20 youngsters between the ages of 5-18 who are getting the chance to improve selfesteem through hands-on activities. “The program is more than fashion shows and modeling,” said 4-H agent with the Alcorn County Extension Service Tammy Parker. “They get the chance to learn skills related to etiquette, physi-
H a l e y Tu l l i s designs a mannequin as part of the 4-H Mod Squad Program.
cal fitness, health and nutrition along with photography.” The Mod Squad took part in a mannequin modeling event on Saturday at Maurices. “I want to be a model and the program has helped me learn how to have more confidence in myself,” said squad member Ravin Scott. “This is also a chance to meet new people,” added high school member Kayla Parker. Please see FASHION | 12A
Index Stocks...... 7A Classified......5B Outdoors....10A Wisdom......2B
Weather......5A Obituaries......3A Opinion......4A Sports......8A
On this day in history 150 years ago Gen. A.S. Johnston committes himself to a preemptive strike against Grant’s army before a junction could be made with the Army of the Ohio. This decision would culminate in 13 days at the Battle of Shiloh.