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Ice cream van owner arrested on drug charge BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com

Frosty treats weren’t the only products sold out of a brightly decorated 1974 model ice cream van, according to the Tishomingo County SO. The owner of the ice cream van, Tonya Wren, 39, of Ramer,

Tenn., was arrested in Burnsville last Thursday and charged with the possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, said Sheriff Glenn Whitlock. “We had been getting information that this lady had been coming to Tish’ to deliver and

sell drugs out of that ice cream van for a while,” the sheriff said. “She was arrested when she came over here to sell some drugs.” Whitlock said Wren was arrested in possession of 30 dosage units of Suboxone, a Schedule III controlled substance..

A $10,000 bond has been set, but Wren remains in custody as she was on probation at the time of her arrest. The Tishomingo County SO has seized the ice cream van, Whitlock confirmed. In a January 1 feature story published in the Daily Corin-

thian, Wren said she started the ice cream truck business as a way to earn extra money while spending time with her daughter. She has been making the rounds selling the frozen streets in neighborhoods in McNairy, Alcorn and Tishomingo counties.

Crime Stoppers honors Young BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com

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Corinth Street Department employees feed discarded Christmas trees through the wood chipper. The mulch is available free to residents.

Recycling program changes Christmas trees to free mulch BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

A big pile of evergreens became mulch at the inert landfill Wednesday afternoon. The annual Christmas tree recycling effort had an estimated 30 to 40 trees this year as the trend away from live trees appears to continue. Street Department workers sent the

trees through the chipper, converting them to mulch that is now available at no charge to Corinth residents. Hours at the inert landfill are 7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The landfill entrance is next to the railroad track on Linden Street near the interpretive center and West Corinth school campus. Keep Corinth Beautiful is a

supporter of the tree recycling program. “We want to remind residents that they can go pick up the mulch to use in any gardening or landscaping,” said Andrea Rose, coordinator of KCB. “If people chose live Christmas trees, we hope they choose to Please see TREES | 2

Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi has honored veteran prosecutor John R. Young of Corinth with its annual Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award. Young, who completed a 36 year career as District Attorney for the First Judicial District which covers Northeast Mississippi at the end of 2011, was recognized as an advocate for crime victims and a true supporter of law enforcement and their mission to protect the public from crime. The longtime district attorney was defeated in the November general election by Trent Kelly who took over the office at the start of this year. Young served as district attorney since 1975 and has prosecuted an enormous number of cases of all types over the years and seen the office grow dramatically during that time. Crime Stoppers Board Member Bill Allen of Lee County, who presented the award, said they chose this year to present the award to Young in recognition of his years of service and support to crime victims and law enforcement. “Mr. Young’s dedication to the district attorney’s office exceed above and beyond what anyone would have called for,” said Allen.

Young was out of town and unable to be present to accept the award. The award presentation was part of Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi’s annual Law Enforcement and Media Recognition Luncheon which celebrates the partnership between the organization, law enforcement and the media in working to prevent and solve crime throughout the region. Since its founding, the organization has received 3,720 tips which have led to 523 arrests and 1,387 cases being cleared. A total of $115,272 in rewards have been paid to those providing tips. Those tips have also led to the recovery of 15 weapons and a total of $577,298 worth of property recovery and drugs seized. Daniel McMullen, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Jackson office which serves the entire state of Mississippi, served as the guest speaker for the luncheon and focused on the sacrifices made by law enforcement in their role as protectors o the community. He said law enforcement officers are a special breed and the community should be aware of the great risks they take in protecting their communities. “They endure great risks and make great sacrifices on Please see CRIMES | 2

Bain focused on major issues as legislative session begins BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com

Freshman state Rep. Nick Bain of Corinth is looking ahead to the main issues of a historic session for the Mississippi legislature. “The past couple of weeks have been great and fun,” he said. “Everybody has been really open, and they’ve made me feel welcome.”

Bain, a Democrat representing district 1, is one of only 11 Democrats out of the 32 new House members. The GOP likewise picked up a 13-2 majority in the 52-seat Senate, which gives the Republicans the power to pass tax and revenue bills without the cooperation of any Democrats. The GOP dominance has spread worries among many

Democrats — and commentators — that the Democrats will be effectively shut out from committees and important positions. Bain said his experiences over the past two weeks point to a spirit of inclusiveness in newly elected House Speaker Philip Gunn, of Clinton, and the GOP power structure. “Everybody’s been great to

me, and everybody’s been openminded and listened to my suggestions,” Bain said. “I’ve had the honor of going to lunch with the speaker, and I believe he’s going to reach across the aisle. He’s been very amicable to me.” The representative said he also believes Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves will include House Democrats in committee assignments.

Bain named four issues that he believes will be important in the new session. Charter schools is the first issue he cited. State Republicans have long supported the expansion of charter schools — primary or secondary schools that receive public money but are not subject to some of the rules Please see BAIN | 2

Variety of unique events will commemorate Shiloh anniversary BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com

In addition to the two reenactments that will recreate the horrific 1862 battle, a wide variety of events are scheduled to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh

March to Shiloh A group of re-enactors will follow in the footsteps of history as they complete a trek to

Shiloh National Military Park from an authentic period camp at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center. On Wednesday, March 28, the re-enactors camp at the Interpretive Center will be open to the public from 6 until 8 p.m. The camp will be on the lower level of the east side of the Interpretive Center property. The public can have breakfast with the troops before they embark on Thursday, March

29, from 7 until 7:45 a.m. With a donation to the Crossroads Museum, the public can enjoy a meal representative of what soldiers had to eat in 1862. The soldiers will begin their trek toward Shiloh at 8 a.m. For more info contact the Corinth Area CVB at 800-7489048 or send an email to tourism@corinth.net. For reenactor information email Keith Willingham at unclekeith16@ aol.com.

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Fiery Trail

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The premiere of the new Shiloh interpretive film “Fiery Trail” will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, at Pickwick Landing State Park. The film’s first showing at Shiloh National Military Park will be at 8 a.m. on Friday, April 6 — the 150th anniversary of the battle’s first day — and will continue throughout the anniversary weekend.

Three days of in-depth battlefield hikes will be led by park rangers at Shiloh Park. During the April 6-8 anniversary weekend, participants will have a chance to learn the stories of the men, their leaders and the units while walking the ground where the events occurred 150 years ago. Please see SHILOH | 2

On this day in history 150 years ago A naval expedition of 100 vessels departs Hampton Roads, Va., in preparation for an attack on strategic Roanoke Island, N.C. 15,000 Federal troops plan to occupy the island, which separates the inland waterways of Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds.

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Inaugural parade postponed to Jan. 21 BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Corinth High School band students have some extra time to hone their inaugural serenade for new Gov. Phil Bryant. Rainy weather early this week prompted a

rescheduling of the inaugural parade from Tuesday to Saturday, Jan. 21, at noon. The school district received word around the end of the school day Monday, and Please see PARADE | 3

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On Shiloh Hill

Each hike will last approximately two hours and will cover easy to difficult terrain. For hike schedules check the Shiloh Park website at www.nps. gov/shil.

Corinth Theatre Arts’ production of “On Shiloh Hill” — a musical resurrection of the American Civil War — will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on April 13-14, and 2 p.m. on April 15. In a mythical American attic, a troubadour resurrects the long-dead spirits of those who endured the Civil War through music, memories and images of the past. Much of the play was taken directly from letters, memoirs, diaries and other primary sources from the War Between the States. For more info visit www.corinththeatrearts.com. For tickets call 662-287-2995.

Grand Illumination Staff photo by Brant Sappington

FBI Special Agent in Charge Daniel McMullen (center), who serves as head of the FBI’s Jackson office, visits with Prentiss County Sheriff Randy Tolar (left) and Guntown Police Chief Michael Hall following the annual Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi Law Enforcement and Media Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday. McMullen served as guest speaker.

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behalf of strangers,” he said. The FBI agent said the job of law enforcement officer is broad and ranges from protection and investigation to caring for and giving hope to victims. Since the Sept. 11 terror attacks, there’s also been an increasing recognition of the role of local law enforcement as eyes

a n d ears to watch out for suspicious activity and potential terrorism. Young “ N o one is better able to recognize suspicious activity in their community,” he

said. McMullen also noted that the job of law enforcement places a great burden on the families. “None of these officers could perform their duties without the support, encouragement and sacrifices of their families,” he said. McMullen said Crime Stoppers represents a unique partnership and its success is an example

of what can happen when strong bonds are formed among law enforcement, the media and the community. He said law enforcement must continue to look for unique ways to get information out to the public and take advantage of the latest technology to inform the public. The results can be seen in cases solved and potential crimes prevented.

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recycle. We appreciate those that did, because the trees take up valuable space in the landfill.” The program began

about 15 years ago and often recycled more than 100 trees. Based on the decreasing numbers disposed curbside, it appears more people are opting for artificial trees than

live. Recycling of Christmas trees can take several forms. Rose’s family had a live tree this year and, after taking it down, submerged it in a pond for

fish habitat. They hope to do some crappie fishing. The trees can also be used to stabilize beaches and shoreline and for river delta sedimentation management.

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Shiloh National Military Park will mark the battle’s 150th anniversary with a Grand Illumination on the evening of April 7. Luminaries will be placed around the battlefield representing the 23,746 casualties of the battle. The illumination will begin at dusk and continue until about 10 p.m. No entrance fee will be charged.

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and statutes applied to public schools. Supporters of charter schools believe they will give struggling students in low-performing districts better education options. Opponents say charter schools are a way of giving up on low-performing districts. “A legislation proposed on charter schools is in the hopper and about to go through the channels,” Bain said. He also mentioned legislation to increase regulations for rural water associations and the Public Employee Retirement System, which Bain called “a lightning rod.” He said he’s received more calls and feedback from constituents about PERS than any other issue. “None of my constituents want to change

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Deaths Jeffery Simmons

BOONEVILLE — Jeffery Simmons, 31, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, in Atlanta, Ga. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Patterson Memorial Chapel.

Dimple C. Elam

Coroner honored Dan Leeth of Alcorn County was honored for his years of service as coroner by the Mississippi Coroner Association at a recent meeting at Taylor’s Place in New Albany. Leeth was presented a plaque recognizing his numerous years of support and service to the association. In addition, he was recognized with a plaque from the 1st Coroner District. Though he has retired from his position as full-time coroner, Leeth has remained in part-time service as deputy coroner for Alcorn County. Carolyn Green, vice president for the coroner association, presented him a plaque.

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TUPELO — The North Mississippi Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has announced the availability of grant funds for fiscal year 2012. Applications are now being accepted. Breast cancer and breast health programs of nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies and educational institutions in the following counties are eligible to apply for grant funds from the Komen North Mississippi Affiliate: Alcorn, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Clay, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee, Lowndes, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Oktibbeha, Tishomingo, Tippah and Union. The promise of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, en-

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Mary Elizabeth Pannell

WALNUT — Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Pannell, 91, are set for 11 a.m. Friday at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Funeral services for Jimmy Lee Plunk, 63, were held Wednesday at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer with burial at Mt. Vinson Cemetery in Stantonville, Tenn. Mr. Plunk died Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in Corinth. Born Dec. 26, 1948, he worked as a paper maker at Packing Corporation of America in Counce, Tenn. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Mae Massengill Plunk; his parents, L.E. and Novie Carpenter Plunk; and a son, Scotty Plunk. Survivors include a daughter, Amy Plunk of Hendersonville, Tenn.; a grandson, Riley Scott Plunk of Hendersonville, Tenn.; three sisters, Nila Gilliland (Larry) of Corinth, Reta Baswell (Hillie) of Rienzi, and Glenda Ray (Rob) of Selmer, Tenn.; and a brother, Gene Plunk (Joyce) of Rienzi. Tim Elrod officiated the services.

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Superintendent Lee Childress said it was good the decision was made before students had begun the trip to Jackson. The possibility of heavy rain in the Jackson area led to the parade’s postponement, although the inauguration ceremony proceeded. “The man that Gov.-elect Bryant credits for his introduction to politics, former President Ronald Reagan, had to rearrange inaugural activities in 1985 because of bad weather,” said Mick Bullock, Bryant’s director of communications, on Monday. More than 20 marching bands are participating in the inaugural parade, which will cross downtown Jackson. The Corinth band students learned in early December that the inaugural committee had invited them to participate. The band will perform “Patriotic Spectacular,” which was written by Mississippi native Steve Barnett. A number of the university and college bands are participating, along with other high school bands, including Brandon High School, Brookhaven High School, Columbia High School, Hillcrest Academy of Jackson, South Jones High School, Oak Grove High School, Lake High School, Pearl High School, Richland High School and Vancleave High School.

Funeral services for Dimple C. Elam, 60, of Corinth, are set for 2 p.m. Friday at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial at Shiloh Methodist Cemetery in Tippah County. Mrs. Elam died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at her home. Born Oct. 25, 1951, she was a retired factory worker. She was of the non-denominational faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac and Lavona Venie Rogers Crum; and a brother, Clifford Crum. Survivors include three sons, Robbie Smith (Dimple), Travis Smith (Angie), and Scottie Elam (fiancee Shaunda Baswell), all of Corinth; six grandchildren, Brandon Smith, Brittany Smith, Bryson Smith, Isaac Smith, Montana Elam and Savanah Elam; one great-granddaughter; five brothers, Daniel Vester Crum (Rebecca) of Selmer, Tenn., Junior Crum (Rita) of Corinth, Danny Williams (Kathy) of Selmer, Tenn., Daniel Williams (Kim) of Selmer, Tenn., and Bobby Williams of Corinth; two sisters, Eva Ammons of Corinth, and Maggie Hastings (J.R.), both of Corinth; her former husband, Curtis Elam of Corinth; other relatives and a host of friends. Bro. Donnie Davis will officiate. Visitation is today from 5 until 8 p.m. and Friday from noon until service time at Magnolia Funeral Home.

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‘Level’ might not be enough Public education in Mississippi has been getting slighted so long that leaders this year are hoping for “level funding” when newly elected state lawmakers approve a budget for next year. But for the sake of our children’s future, that may not be enough. “We are rapidly approaching a school funding crisis in Mississippi,” said Tom Burnham, state superintendent of education told The Clarion-Ledger recently. Burnham said that funding in recent years for K-12 harms districts with a lower tax bases disproportionately, leaving the lowerincome students to suffer most. In higher education, the state’s dollars also have not kept pace with the growth at its twoyear colleges, which enroll more than 80,000 students statewide, said Eric Clark, executive director of the state Board for Community and Junior Colleges. For all the talk of Mississippi “throwing dollars at education,” Mississippi is either near bottom or at bottom in virtually every measure - including funding. Our dropout rate, also among the worst in the United States, and our high school and university graduation rates, also abysmal, virtually ensure that the “jobs and economic development” mantra most state politicians got elected in November to achieve is wishful thinking without a big change in attitudes and, especially, funding. A commitment to fully fund the Mississippi Adequate Education Program - which is the state’s share of basic, not “frills,” funding which is required by law - has more often been ignored than obeyed. Not since 2003 has the Legislature funded education from kindergarten to universities first, as the state’s top priority. Education isn’t something that is funded once, then forgotten. It’s a continuing need that should continue to be the state’s budget priority, just as it is the state’s only way to make “jobs and economic development” a realistic goal. Meeting that goal starts today by fully funding education. It won’t go away. And it will become a bona fide crisis if state leaders continue to give it short shrift. The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson

Economic council presents strategic plan Much like the business community in Natchez did two years ago, the Mississippi business community is realizing its role in government is far more than merely a taxpayer. Recently, the Mississippi Economic Council — the state chamber of commerce — presented its strategic plan for the state to lawmakers and the governor. In short, the MEC wants legislators to expand charter schools, recruit more businesses, improve teacher quality and increase funding available for entrepreneurs. MEC turned the plan over to the governor — who pledged his support for it — and asked him to pursue its implementation. But the business group didn’t release the reigns entirely, saying it would continue to update the plan. Creating development plans for the state is nothing new for MEC — it released Blueprint Mississippi in 2004. But this time, the council took the plan directly to lawmakers and asked them for action. It’s a key formula that is all too often missing from our communities. Businesses operate to improve their bottom line, not always realizing that influencing major changes in local government may be the best way to prop up that line. Natchez and Adams County businesses realized they needed to be more involved when government nearly shut down the agency responsible for recruiting business and industry. A year after the creation of Natchez Inc., the results are good. When the private sector wakes up and gets involved in government, smart things happen that improve business for all of us. Natchez Democrat

Prayer for today Thank you, Lord Jesus, for your invitation, “Come, follow me.” As long as we have breath, may we respond. Amen.

A verse to share Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. — Isaiah 40:31 (NRSV)

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Shiite Islam spreading in Spain, Latin America Kern writes, “is the LISBON, Portugal brainchild of the rad— When the Republiical Saudi cleric Abcan presidential candul Aziz al-Fawzan, didates tire of bashing the spiritual meneach other, perhaps tor for one of the Isthey will start adlamists who carried dressing the expanCal out the terrorist atsion of radical Islam. Thomas tacks in New York on Only Rick Santorum September 11, 2001.” raised the issue in last Columnist Kern notes that alSaturday’s debate in Fawzan has a reputaNew Hampshire. Next door in Spain, two tion for hating Christianity new satellite TV stations re- and marginalizing women. cently signed on. They won’t He also preaches against be airing “Judge Judy,” but the United States and beinstead are broadcasting lieves “slavery is a part of Islamic theology and politi- Islam; slavery is part of Jical propaganda. It was not had and Jihad will remain coincidental that the launch as long as there is Islam.” For many Muslims, Corof Islamic TV in Spain coincided with Christmas. One doba, a city in southern of the early broadcasts fea- Spain, remains an importured a story, from Islam’s tant symbol of Islamic conperspective, on the Virgin quest. It was once the capiMary and the birth of Jesus. tal of the Islamic Emirate Not surprisingly, it differs of al-Andalus, which ruled significantly from the biblical most of the Iberian Peninaccount with which even sec- sula more than a millennium ago. Cordoba TV is ular Americans are familiar. One channel is called owned by the Foundation Hispan TV and its program for the Message of Islam and content is produced in Iran. backed by the Saudi royal That should be warning family. Its aim, according to enough. One of their shows Kern, is to propagate “ . . . is called “Debate Abierto,” the extremist Wahhabi sect or “Open Debate.” The Ira- of Islam.” The same rightnian government sponsors wing sect that prints textthe program, which, accord- books calling Jews descening to Soeren Kern, a senior dants of apes and pigs and fellow at the Strategic Stud- Christians cross worshipies Group in Madrid, “will pers and polytheists. One might reasonably focus on spreading Shiite Islam” in Spain and Latin conclude that the goal of these TV stations is to esAmerica. The second channel is tablish a presence in postCordoba Television, which Christian Spain with politi-

cal goals that even Spanish secularists won’t like. That Iran is also promoting Spanish broadcasts in Latin American countries is another indication of how radical Islam is advancing worldwide, fueled substantially by what the West pays for their oil. What is the Obama administration’s response to the advance of radical Islam? It seeks negotiations with the Taliban and apparently as a “confidencebuilding gesture” is contemplating the release from Guantanamo Bay prison of Mullah Mohammed Fazl in exchange for promises of peace talks and the chance to open a political office in Qatar. Fazl, a former commander of the Taliban army, is accused of slaughtering thousands of Shiite Muslims, is said to enjoy a close relationship with alQaida and other terrorist groups and is involved in drug trafficking. He is also considered a “high risk” Guantanamo detainee and a real threat to American forces and U.S. allies should he be released. This and more can be found in last year’s WikiLeaks document dump called the “Guantanamo Bay Files.” The administration also wants to reach out to the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, which it had previously said would not have a major influence in that

country’s upcoming elections. It now appears Brotherhood candidates will gain significant power in that election to Israel’s detriment. No gesture will deter the radicals. U.S. gestures demonstrate to radical Islamists America’s weakness and lack of resolve, which they are eager to exploit. During the Cold War, the United States made effective use of the Voice of America and Radio Liberty to tell the truth to “captive nations.” There are no broadcasting counterweights to what radical Islamists are doing in Spain and Latin America. While America retreats, announcing cuts in defense spending, Islamists advance. In the film “The Iron Lady,” Meryl Streep speaks the words of Margaret Thatcher: “One of the great problems of our age is that we’re governed by people who care more about feelings than they do about thoughts and ideas.” Radical Islam challenges every idea in which the West believes. The Republican presidential candidates should start talking about their plans to counter, even defeat, it. We can see what the Obama administration is doing: nothing. Readers may e-mail Cal Thomas at tmseditors@tribune.com.

South Carolina — primary elections — on my mind gitimate children Yet another Repubin the attic. It may lican ABM (Anybody allege that he once But Mitt) candidate drove to Maine with has experienced failhis wife strapped to ure to launch. the roof of the car, The Newt Gingrich if it hasn’t done that rocket that seemed Donald already. oh-so-formidable just Kaul (I’ve said before a few weeks ago didn’t that the Iowa causurvive an avalanche of Other Words cuses are a fraud. negative ads financed Let me take that by stealth Romney money in Iowa. It crashed back. Any process that can rid us of Michele Bachmann and burned on takeoff. Romney rolled to victory as a presidential candidate by a whopping eight-vote can’t be all bad.) Whether Santorum can margin over — surprise, surprise! — Rick Santorum, cut it as a Romney alternayet another new candidate tive is questionable, howevfresh out of the ABM de- er. He virtually won in Iowa sign studio. Romney, whose largely because he all but support (as George Will lived in the state for a year. observed) “has fluctuated It’s said that he not only wildly between 23 and 26 shook hands with every popercent,” got just under 25 tential Republican caucusgoer, he did their laundry percent of the vote. The circus has moved and ran errands for them. Conventional wisdom on. New Hampshire, which was all but irrelevant this says he lacks the money and year, was only a pit stop on organization for a national the way to South Carolina, television campaign and home to the nation’s most that there are too many Republicans across the United vicious domestic politics. Romney may think he’s States to depend on house campaigned before, but he calls to garner their votes. Santorum’s policy differain’t seen nothing yet. The Palmetto state will greet ences with Romney are neghim with charges of keep- ligible. The only big differing illegal immigrants in ence is that Santorum seems his basement and his ille- to mean all the crazy things

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he says. (Say what you will about Mitt, you can’t accuse him of sincerity.) Santorum is really, really against abortion and same-sex marriage and authentically for guns and torture. That plays better in Iowa than it does in some other places. Should Santorum’s candidacy fail to find purchase in the rest of the nation, the Republicans still have Ron Paul available as an ABM weapon. He escaped Iowa with about a fifth of the vote, much of it coming, surprisingly, from young people. I suppose I shouldn’t be that surprised. Paul is another manifestation of the zeitgeist that has produced both the tea party and the Occupy Wall Street movements. Its adherents are fed up with the current system and want to tear it down and start over. Paul, a libertarian, is as liberal as he is conservative. He wants to get out of Afghanistan, legalize drugs, and let people marry whomever they wish, regardless of their gender. He’s also against taxes, Wall Street bailouts, and national health care. He’s probably against traffic lights too.

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Nobody’s asked him yet. He’s not a rocket, though. He’s an open-cockpit biplane with a propeller that’s not built for the long campaign. Who’s left then? Well, I suppose it’s Newt Gingrich. He’s been left for dead twice already in this campaign but, like Richard Nixon and Count Dracula, he keeps coming back. Who’s to say he can’t do it again? Surely there’s no one on the planet who hates Mitt Romney more. Newt can be relied on to do everything in his power to see to it that Romney isn’t the next president of the United States. If the Republican primaries are this mean this early, it bodes ill for the civility we can expect in the general election in the fall. I confidently expect that by November, a third of the American people will believe that Barack Obama kidnapped the Lindbergh baby and Michelle drove the getaway car. It’s called democracy, baby. On with the show. Other Words columnist Donald Kaul lives in Ann Arbor, Mich. otherwords. org

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State GOP moves to ensure control of money panels BY JEFF AMY Associated Press

JACKSON — The Mississippi House changed its rules Wednesday to ensure Republicans have a majority on both money committees. Under longtime rules, the House speaker could name three members to the budget-writing Appropriations Committee and three to tax-writing Ways and Means. Thirty members of each were selected based on seniority. Six were chosen from each of state’s five congressional districts that existed before 2000.

Keeping those rules was likely to mean that Democrats, who predominate among long-tenured members, would have retained a majority on the two committees, despite now being in a 64-58 minority in the House. The House voted Wednesday to cut members selected by tenure to 24, giving Republican House Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton six more appointments. Six members will be chosen by seniority from each of the four congressional current districts, drawn in December by a threejudge federal panel.

House Rules Chairman Mark Formby, R-Picayune, said the move will ensure that Republicans have have a majority of three members on each committee. Democrats questioned why it was necessary to change the system and wondered who exactly would lose their seats. Formby said he hadn’t looked at specific names, and said that Democrats wouldn’t lose their influence just because they were in the minority. “Majority does not always mean control, minority does not always mean you get walked on,”

Formby said. He said Republicans are trying not to mistreat the Democratic minority. He noted that Republicans didn’t implement new congressional districts for votes on the influential Management and Rules committees, which could have decreased Democratic numbers on each. The House has 32 committees, and Gunn has yet to name leaders and members of those where appointments are not controlled by the House rules. Until he does so, little work can be done by the body.

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ESCATAWPA — Prosecutors have dropped all charges against former heart surgeon, who in 2009 was accused of growing marijuana on his 50-acre property in Jackson County. District Attorney Tony Lawrence said in a statement Tuesday that Circuit Robert Krebs signed the

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order to dismiss on Monday. David Bruce Allen was charged in February 2009 after a raid on his north Escatawpa property, where Jackson County Narcotics Task Force officers said they found a “grow room,” marijuana, marijuana seeds and hashish. Allen went on trial in February accused of

drug offenses and witness-tampering. Krebs declared a mistrial after jurors reported being deadlocked. Lawrence said the first jury’s inability to reach a verdict at Allen’s trial “casts doubt on the sufficiency of the evidence in light of the fact that there is no new evidence at a retrial of this matter.”

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Allen’s attorney, Michael Crosby, said Tuesday he learned of the decision after he called to check on a hearing in the case, which had been set for Friday. A judge signed an order in 2011 that allowed Allen to keep the 50 acres of land and other property seized in a marijuana investigation.

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