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• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • One section

Area mostly unscathed by storms Fallen trees only damage suffered BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Sunday night’s severe weather scare left Corinth and Alcorn County mostly unscathed apart from a few fallen trees.

Storm sirens wailed across Corinth for a tornado warning affecting the northeast part of the county around midnight, but there were no reports of any visual confirmation. Corinth Street Commissioner Jim Bynum said the only issue brought to his attention was a large downed tree across Phillips Creek off Proper Street and near the Nor-

folk Southern railroad track. “We’re going to have to get a track hoe in there [Tuesday] to get it out of that creek because it’s holding water back,” he said. The tree is 6 feet in diameter. A tree was also blown down at Crossroads Regional Park in the walking track area. Alcorn Emergency Management Director Ricky Gibens said county

deputies monitored a downed tree on County Road 432 until road crews cleared the debris. A tree was also reported down on road 560. A squall line moving through in the early a.m. hours brought severe thunderstorm wind speeds. Gibens said some wall clouds could be seen passing over the area.

“We’ve been very blessed over the past few years that we haven’t had significant damage with the storms,” he said. The same storm system is blamed for two deaths in central Alabama on Monday. The storm that caused wind damage in Corinth early Saturday did not cause any reported damage in the county.

Historic building dealt blow Wind causes large portion to collapse BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Staff photo by Jebb Johnston

Trey Albright, co-owner of the property, surveys the rubble outside the old Corinth Machinery building on South Tate Street. The building suffered major damage due to wind during the weekend.

Dealt a major blow by a weekend storm, the old Corinth Machinery building likely faces a grim future. On Monday morning, co-owner Trey Albright was attempting to get in touch with officials at the Mississippi Department of Archives & History for guidance on what’s next for the historic building. New fencing was put up Monday to keep curious members of the public from getting too close to a building that is in danger of collapse. “There is a point where preservation ends and safety begins,” said Albright. A considerable portion of the building on South Tate Street collapsed during the early a.m. hours Saturday as a storm moved through Corinth. The destrucPlease see DAMAGE | 2

Tourism forms Bowler continues to roll along antique show BY STEVE BEAVERS

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Event organizers are accepting vendor applications for the Antiques Crossroads Show — an all-new event from the creators of the award-winning and popular Green Market. The name for the Antiques Crossroads Show is a localized nod to the long-running PBS series “Antiques Roadshow,” explained Corinth Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Program Director Karen Beth Martin. “We had so much success with Green Market and Red Green Market, and we saw how much people really love antiques,” said Martin. “These days events with antiques are very popular — so why not do an antique market?” The Antiques Crossroads Show will be held from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, at the Green Market location by the Crossroads Museum. Martin, a long-time antiques enthusiast, said the new event was inspired by the many phone calls she received from people wanting to sell antiques at the Green Market. “We’re putting something out there that we’ve had a great deal of demand for, and we want to have a really high quality antique market,” she said. “We want items to be of a high quality, but that doesn’t mean is has

to be all designer stuff — we just don’t want a bunch of broken bits and pieces of stuff out there.” The show is open to individuals as well as antiques dealers. Unlike Green Market there are no geographical limitations for vendors: Anyone from anywhere can participate, Martin said. All items for sale at the Antiques Crossroads Show must be at least 20 years old. No reproductions or repurposed items are allowed. Item eligibility will be judged by members of the organizing committee. Collectible items — such as Strawberry Shortcake, Troll Dolls, Precious Moments, Coca-Cola, etc. — must make up no more than 25 percent of a vendor’s booth. This is also at the discretion of the organizing committee and will be monitored throughout the day of the event. Items must be of such a standard and in such condition that they are in keeping with the best interest of a high-quality antiques show. Vendors must submit representative photos of items they intend to sale along with their applications. If the vendor has participated in a show before, the organizing committee requests a photo of the vendor’s prior set-up. The non-refundable ven-

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Marcella Pearson needed something to do after her husband passed away. The 91-year-old decided to give bowling a try. Thirty-five years later, Pearson is still bowling. The Milwaukee, Wis., native takes part in the Thursday Morning Coffee League every week at Plaza Lanes, making her the oldest league bowler. “During a time when most people are only concerned about themselves, she is committed to being here every Thursday and that encourages others,” said Plaza Lanes owner David Curry. The left hander is part of the Gutter Girls in the league. She and teammates Carolyn Bailey, Pat Stoop and Estelle Ragan were a portion of a room full of bowlers on Thursday. “When my husband (Carl Pearson) died, I figured I would start bowling,” said Pearson before heading off to take her turn bowling. “It’s good exercise for all parts of your body.” The mother came to Corinth three years to live with her only child Judith Nelson. “I have pins and awards from when I bowled in Milwaukee,” said the retired worker from Allis-Chalmers. “I used to go to nationals every year.” “She doesn’t worry about winning, she is out here to get her exercise,” said teammate Bailey. “What she is doing is great and she enjoys doing it ... I hope when I am 91 I can do the same things.” Pearson was the hit of the bowling alley on Thursday with everyone so pleased she was

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Marcella Pearson continued her longtime bowling career after moving to Corinth three years ago.

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Index Stocks........7 Classified......14 Comics...... 11 Wisdom...... 10

Weather........5 Obituaries........ 3 Opinion........4 Sports........8

On this day in history 150 years ago “The boys went to an old farmer who lived nearby, and finding him to be a secesh, they took from him his rifle, six brooms, two gallons of grape preserves, one rice pudding, a pitch fork, about a dozen chickens, and after threatening him pretty hard made him give three cheers for the Union.” Pvt. John Jefferson, 67th Ohio.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Stolen guns recovered in McNairy County BY JEFF YORK For the Daily Corinthian

SELMER, Tenn. — A cooperative effort between the McNairy County Sheriff’s Department, Hardin County Fire Department and the ISR Group led to the recovery of four stolen guns from two ponds on Saturday. McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck was very pleased with the cooperation between the groups on Saturday to recover the guns that belonged to Phillip McMahan, of

Talley Road in Hornsby, Tenn. The ponds were in the Mt. Vinson Community, near Stantonville. “We had information that some guns had been thrown in these two ponds,” said Buck. “Our department got a lot of help from the Hardin County Dive Team and the ISR Group to recover the guns.” The guns had been stolen in a burglary in December and Terry Carter was charged with the theft. He is now in the

“We had information that some guns had been thrown in these two ponds. Our department got a lot of help from the Hardin County Dive Team and the ISR Group to recover the guns.” Guy Buck McNairy County sheriff McNairy County Jail. Carter, 39, of 1670 Airport Road in Selmer, was arrested on Dec. 22 by the McNairy County Sher-

iff’s Department. He was charged with aggravated burglary, aggravated criminal trespassing, vandalism and violation of

parole. The ISR Group has an unmanned maritime system (UMS) with sonar that went into the ponds and located the guns. A member of the Hardin County Dive Team would then go into the frigid water to retrieve the guns that were stuck barrel first into the muddy bottom of the ponds. Buck said it was amazing to see the submarinetype vehicles operate and provide video from the bottom of the ponds. The

ISR Group is based in Savannah that specializes in unmanned vehicle systems. The sheriff said the guns were salvageable after getting the mud blown out of the gun barrels. Sheriff Buck said one of the guns was a Browning shotgun that had a lot of sentimental value to the owner. Sheriff Buck said the recovery of the guns would help the district attorney in the prosecution of the case.

Things to do today ‘Outstanding Citizen’ The Junior Auxiliary of Corinth Inc. is now accepting nominations for the Outstanding Citizen of 2012. Applications may be obtained at the Corinth Library, The Alliance or the Daily Corinthian office. Mail all nominations and supporting data to Annie Richardson, 2105 Maple Road, Corinth, MS 38834. The deadline for receiving this information is Friday, Feb. 10. Staff photo by Jebb Johnston

Property co-owner Trey Albright is concerned about safety as the Corinth Machinery building appears to be in danger of further collapse.

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tion attracted the public’s attention, with people stopping to take pictures Sunday as Albright stood watch, making sure no one got too close. The mortar has largely gone to sand, making the bricks easy to dislodge. And with Saturday’s collapse, Albright points to just a single beam that he believes is holding the front wall in place. On the other side of the building, he believes the large metal spiral staircase and its concrete support is one of the things that has kept that area from collapsing. There is concern that another collapse could cover the adjacent railroad track and threaten neighboring buildings. Saturday’s collapse sent a brick flying through the upper portion of the neighboring woolen mills

building that Albright uses as a warehouse for his export business. To see the building reach this condition is frustrating for Albright, who purchased it with business partner Justin Shelton of Columbus with the hope of renovating it in some way. “I just got tired of seeing it sit here and I thought I’d try to do something with it,” said Albright. “I reinvested back in Corinth for something nobody else was willing to do, and mother nature took its course.” Shelton was acquainted with the building’s prior owner, whose renovation plans never materialized, and convinced him to sell the property. Completed in 1869, the structure has been regarded as the state’s oldest existing industrial building and a symbol of the Reconstruction period. It was home to the successful Corinth Machinery Company from 1912 to 1973. “My accountant built the stairway in the back

before he was an accountant,” said Albright. “So many people have had a history with this building.” The piles of toppled brick now surrounding the building show the construction techniques of another time. Albright said many have fingerprints because they were made in forms on the ground and workers would rake off the tops with their fingers. The latest study of the building recommended an $8.5 million budget to attempt to preserve the building by constructing an exoskeleton and a metal roof. Albright said a budget of that magnitude “leaves me out of the loop.” He said attempts with MDAH and others to find investors have been unsuccessful. Because of its historic status, any work on the building requires approval by the Mississippi Department of Archives & History. Albright said he will also be consulting with the city.

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‘Ride the Rails’ Selmer Senior Center is sponsoring a five-day, four-night trip, May 1-5 to West Virginia. Tour highlights include transportation, lodging, eight meals, train rides, a performance at the American Mountain Theater, tours and more. Cost of the trip is $829 per double occupancy. A $100 deposit is due by Friday,

From now through June, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Booneville will sponsor a free Zumba class at the Westside Community Center every Tuesday starting at 6 p.m. and every Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Doors will open 30 minutes before the class begins -- no one will be allowed to enter after the class starts.

Alcorn County Welcome Center, 2028 South Tate Street, Corinth is observing Culinary Food Month for January. Visitors to the center can go by and pick up recipe cards, sweet potato recipe brochures, valuable restaurant coupons (while supplies last), menus, the new “eat.drink.Mississippi” magazine with lots of wonderful recipes and other information. The Welcome Center will also be doing random giveaways throughout the month to out of state and/or local travelers who come in and sign in on their daily visitor register on numbered lines.

Marcella Pearson takes her turn during the Thursday Morning Coffee League at Plaza Lanes. At 91, Pearson is the oldest league bowler at Plaza Lanes.

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getting recognition for her effort. “Marcella likes to have fun and enjoy herself,” said Curry.

Curry also says the 91-year-old bowler knows what she is doing when it comes to bowling. “She throws a good ball and has a mean hook,” added the owner.

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Deaths Katie Mae Grisham

IUKA — Katie Mae Ramsey Grisham, 92, of Iuka, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, at the Carrington House in Iuka. She was born Nov. 8, 1919. She received her B.S. Degree from Mississippi State University and taught 34 years in elementary schools before she retired in 1981.She began her teaching career at Central Consolidated School, and she also taught at Poplar Springs and Crossroads. She spent the bulk of her teaching years at Snowdown and Iuka Elementary Schools. She was “old school” and strict, but she loved “her” children and always expected the best from them. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, reading, working crossword puzzles, going to singings, and listening to gospel quartet music. She was very interested in genealogy, and having friends to stop by to visit was a joy. She traveled to various parts of the United States with her children and she liked to tell about her trips. She was a devoted member of Harmony United Methodist Church and was active as long as she was able. Visitation is scheduled for today from 5 until 7 p.m. at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Harmony United Methodist Church. The body will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to service time on Wednesday. Services will be officiated by Rev. Ronnie Goodwin and Rev. Tony Pounders. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers include Stan Pearce, Chris Saucier, Scott DeGroot, David Kohler, Jim Ramsey, Gary Peterson, Henry DeGroot and Reed Pearce. Honorary Pallbearers include Jack Ramsey, Robby Johnson, V.W. Grisham, Russ Robinson, Charles Emmons, Will Pearce and George DeGroot. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka is entrusted with arrangements. Survivors include two daughters, Ann Saucier and husband Ken of Brandon, and Jennie Pearce and husband Dean of Corinth; her sisters-in-law, Joyce Peterson and Maida Grisham. She was affectionately known as “Big Mama” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. Her grandchildren include Stan

Christine Warren

Christine Warren, 77, of Corinth, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Visitation is today from 5 until 8 p.m. at Magnolia Funeral Home. Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at Magnolia Funeral Home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Magnolia Funeral Home.

Vanessa Gaines

SELMER, Tenn. — Funeral services for Vanessa Gaines, 49, are set for noon Thursday at Berea Church of Christ with

burial at Adams Chapel Cemetery. Ms. Gaines died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, at Jackson Regional Hospital. Born May 3, 1962, she was home schooled. She was preceded in death by her mother, Martha Gaines; and her grandparents, Rosie and Willie Kirk. Survivors include four children, Martha Gaines, Myrtle Gaines, David Gaines and Antwon Gaines; her father, Charlie Gaines; a sister, Judy Kirk; and five grandchildren. Bro. Will Jr. Luster will officiate. Visitation is Wednes-

Pearce of Corinth, Lyn Kohler and husband David of Franklin, Tenn., Pam DeGroot and husband Scott of Appleton, Wis., and Dr. Christopher Saucier and wife Cheryl of Chattanooga, Tenn. Her great-grandchildren include Henry and George DeGroot, Reed and Will Pearce, Victoria Kohler, and Anna Kate, Brennan and Rachel Saucier. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Ledgie Grisham; her parents, Roscoe and Lillie Ramsey; her brother and sister-in-law, Clifton and Ruth Ramsey; and her brother-in-law, Clifford Peterson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Harmony Cemetery Endowment Fund, 396, CR 231, IUKA, MS 38852. An online guestbook can be accessed at www.cutshallfuneralhome.com

Carles Mae Jolly

Funeral services for Carles Mae Jolly, 80, of Corinth, are set for 2 p.m. today at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial at Hinkle Cemetery. Mrs. Jolly died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, at Rest Haven Nursing in Ripley. Born April 15, 1931, she was a retired short order cook who worked at various places. She was a member of Hinkle Baptist Church. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them and talking on the phone. She was preceded in death by Jolly her husband, Hugh Jolly; her father, Jeff Davis; her mother, Eleanor Grimes Davis; and a brother, James Browder. Survivors include a son, Terell Jolly and wife Mauri of Glen; a daughter-in-law, Leesa Jolly; three grandchildren, Chad Jolly and wife Kellly, Wesley Mills and wife Stevie and Brandon “Red” Clemmons; three great-grandchildren, Aiden Jolly, Jack Jolly and Brentley Mills; her special friends, John Moore and wife Teena and family of Ramer, Tenn.; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Bro. Mark Hoover will officiate. Visitation is today from 11 a.m. until service time at Magnolia Funeral Home.

day from noon until 6 p.m. at Patterson Memorial Chapel.

John H. Mitchell

Funeral services for John H. Mitchell, 93, are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church with burial at Forrest Memorial Park. Mr. Mitchell died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, at Whitfield Nursing Home. He was born June 17, 1918, in Tishomingo County. He was a retired mechanic and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vestress Mitchell; his parents, Henry Clay and Mari-

lyn Mitchell; a daughter, Brenda Knight; a grandson, Kirk Mitchell; and three sisters, Della, Lulie and Mary Lou Berryman. Survivors include his sons, Johnny Mitchell of Corinth, and Jack Mitchell of New Johnsonville, Tenn.; a daughter, Louise Rider of Jackson, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family. Bro. Warren Jones and Bro. Scott Brady will officiate. Visitation will follow the service at the church Wednesday. Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary Policy The Daily Corinthian include the following information in obituaries: The name, age, city of residence of the deceased; when, where and manner of death of the deceased; time and location of funeral service; name of officiant; time and location of visitation; time and location of memorial services; biographical information can include date of birth, education, place of employment/occupation, military service and church membership; survivors can include spouse, children, parents, grandparents, siblings (step included), and grandchildren, great-grandchildren can be listed by number only; preceded in death can include spouse, children, parents, grandparents, siblings (step included), grandchildren; great-grandchildren can be listed by number only. No other information will be included in the obituary. All obituaries (complete and incomplete) will be due no later than 4 p.m. on the day prior to its publication. Obituaries will only be accepted from funeral homes.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

JA seeks outstanding citizen candidates Special to the Daily Corinthian

Editor’s Note: Some of the citizen’s of the year recipients were omitted from a previous story. The list of names and information to nominate a person is being reprinted.) The Junior Auxiliary of Corinth, announced today that letters have been mailed to local civic organizations seeking nominations for Outstanding Citizen of 2011. This year’s recipient will be the 50th community leader to receive this prestigious award. The winner will be presented at the annual Charity Event to be held March 31, 2012, at Shiloh Ridge Golf Club. Selection is made from nominations by civic groups, church groups, and individuals. All nominations and supporting data must be submitted to Mrs. Annie Richardson at 2105 Maple Road, Corinth, MS 38834 by Friday, February 10, 2012. As in the past, the Junior Auxiliary is requesting that nominations be made on a Junior Auxiliary Outstanding Citizen application, which can be obtained at the Corinth Library, the Alliance, or the Daily Corinthian. Supporting information for the candidate such as personal letters from friends, colleagues, or individuals the candidate has served are welcomed. Criteria used in the evaluation of the nominee are: ■ Attainments in personal life ■ Participation in church, civic, and other organizations ■ Work with youth, underprivileged, and/or handicapped ■ Contributions to the community ■ Potential for continuing achievement All nominations are confidential and are kept on file for three years. However, to reactivate a nomination, it should be updated yearly with current information mailed to Mrs. Richardson at the above address by Friday, February 10, 2012. Past recipients of this award are: the late Mrs. W.W. King, the late Dr. R.B. Warriner, Sr., the late Mr. B.F. Worsham, Sr., the late Mr. Paul T. Jones, the late Mrs. Mae Weaver, the late J. Everett Meeks, Mrs. Roy Goforth, the late Mrs. Fayette Williams, the late Dr. Frank Davis, the late Mrs. Robert Anderson, the late Mrs. John P. Davis, Sr., the late Dr. R.B. Warriner, Jr., the late Mrs. Carl Norwood, Sr., the late Mrs. R.C. Liddon, the late Mr. Buddy Bain, the late Mrs. Leon Dutcher, the late Mr. Robert C. Liddon, the late Mr. Tommy Cooper, the late Mrs. Sara Hinton,

the late Mr. John C. Stanley, III, Mrs. Robert W. Dalton, Mrs. H.L. Williams, Jr, the late Mr. Robert Anderson, the late Mrs. R.B. Warriner, Jr., the late Mr. Carl G. Howell, Mrs. Fred Rogers, Mr. Clifford Worsham, the late Mrs. Plummer Hussey, the late Mr. John D. Mercier, the late Mr. E.S. Bishop, Sr., Mrs. Nita Dees, Mrs. Herman Gray, Mr. Arthur Boren, Mr. David Palmer, the late Mrs. Mary Francis Stephens, Mr. H.L. Williams, Jr., Mrs. Marie Anderson, Mr. Herman Gray, Mr. James E. Price, Jr., Mr. Richard Milam, Mrs. Corinne Pierce, Mr. Terry Cartwright, and Mr. Gary Caveness, Mr. Kenneth Williams, Mr. James Boyd, Ms. Betsy Whitehurst, Mrs. Richard Sharp, Mr. Tom Rogers and Dr. T. L. Sweat. The Auxiliary has presented banners to past winners of the award for display on their homes, showing the year they were the recipients. This will be done again this year as 2012 Charity Ball approaches. The Junior Auxiliary of Corinth is a service organization of local women. It is affiliated with the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries encompassing seven states with a membership of over 12,000. Funds contributed to the Junior Auxiliary of Corinth remain in the Corinth/Alcorn area to underwrite the various projects conducted by the local chapter. Emphasis is placed on children, and many benefit from the activities of this enthusiastic group of women. Projects include providing sleepers and blankets to babies born at MRHC, new school clothing for approximately 250 needy children, and approximately 15 scholarships per year for local students needing financial assistance to further their education. In area schools, members reach children by providing art classes for elementary students and eye exams for 5th graders. Through the Child Lures/Yello Dyno program, members give approximately 1300 Kindergarten and third graders knowledge that enables them to recognize dangerous situations and protect themselves from child abduction and sexual abuse. Every summer, members host a week long arts based camp for special needs students and provides a respite for their caretakers. Local civic groups and individuals are encouraged to participate in the nomination of the individual to receive recognition as Outstanding Citizen of 2012 by submitting their nomination by Friday, Feb. 10, 2012.

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Letter to the Editor County resident takes offense with comments To the editor: I would like to make a few comments about statements made by Corinth city alderman Chip Wood concerning the residents of Alcorn County. Wood stated the people of Alcorn County took pride in not having a building code and they could put big orange buses in their front yards. I cannot believe someone who is a representative for citizens of Corinth would make such degrading remarks about people in the county. The leaders of Corinth are always stressing we should Shop Corinth First. “Shop in Corinth - Keep Your Money Here” is a phrase seen and heard throughout Alcorn County. It seems the people of Alcorn County are good enough for Corinth to want their money, but they are nothing but a bunch of ignorant folks when it comes to voting on important issues such as legalizing the sale of liquor in Corinth. Yes, I do believe it would be wrong to legalize the sale of liquor in Corinth. Alcohol has destroyed many individuals, homes, and killed scores of innocent people. Placing labels on me and others who live in Alcorn County because of what we believe has no place in the discussion about who can or cannot vote on something that will affect everyone. Do our elected officials really believe their constituents should be degraded in such a manner? Shirley Rhodes City of Farmington, Alcorn County

Keeping in Touch State: Sen. Rita Potts Parks Alcorn, Tishomingo, Tippah counties 662-287-6323 (H) 662-415-4793 (cell) rparks@senate.m.s.gov Rep. Nick Bain Alcorn County 662-287-1620 (H) 601-953-2994 (Capitol) nbain@house.ms.gov Rep. Lester “Buba” Carpenter Alcorn, Tishomingo counties 601-359-3374 (Capitol) 662-427-8281 (H) lcarpenter@huse.ms.gov Rep. William Tracy Arnold Alcorn, Prentiss counties 662-728-9951 (H) warnold@house.ms.gov All state legislators can be reached via mail: c/o Capitol P.O. Box 1018 Jackson, Miss. 39215

Federal: U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee 202-225-4306 (Washington D.C.) Fax: 202-225-3549 662-327-0748 (Columbus) Fax: 662-328-5982 U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran 202-224-5054 (Washington D.C.) Fax: 202-224-9450 601-965-4459 (Jackson) 662-236-1018 (Oxford) U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker 202- 224-6253 (Washington D.C.) Fax: 202-228-0378 601-965-4644 (Jackson) Fax: 601-965-4007

Worth Quoting A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I’m afraid of widths. — Steven Wright

Prayer for today Dear God, help us to realize the importance of spending time with you each day. Teach us to love you more in the time we spend together. Help us to love and to trust you in all circumstances. Amen.

A verse to share Jesus said, “Drink from the cup, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” — Matthew 26:27-28 (NIV)

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Religion ever present at state Capitol nated. JACKSON (AP) — This year, four ReSpend any time in publican senators the Mississippi Capiproposed creating a tol and there’s a good Legislative Prayer and chance someone will Ministry Caucus. pray for you and Senate Concurrent your kin, as well as Emily Resolution 505 was for the governor, the Wagster sponsored by veteran legislators and other Pettus Sen. Joey Fillingane state leaders. There’s no short- Capitol Dome of Sumrall and freshman Sens. Phillip age of religious exGandy of Waynespression in the seat boro, Angela Burks Hill of of state government. When legislators are in Picayune and Sean Tindell session, they begin each day of Gulfport. The resolution said the with an invocation, often made in the name of Jesus. purpose of the caucus Prayers in the House and would be “to encourage, Senate usually are given by train and support legislaan in-state Christian cler- tive leaders in every field gy person. Occasionally, who believe in the power of a rabbi is invited to give a prayer and ministry, and to blessing. Sometimes the highlight the vital role that lawmakers themselves lead prayer and Judeo-Christian principles have played in the prayer. Lawmakers frequently the history of our Nation cite Scripture during de- and our state in strengthenbates on issues ranging ing the fabric of our society, from marriage to the death at all times consistent with the progress of our state penalty. Many Capitol staffers dis- and with the well-being of play framed copies of the our fellow Mississippians.” Without debate, the Senphrase, “In GOD We Trust,” donated several years ago ate sent the resolution back by the Tupelo-based Ameri- to the Rules Committee this past week — a procedural can Family Association. The Senate had an unpaid move that quietly killed the chaplain in 2011, but that resolution, if not the idea. Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and position has been elimi-

Senate President Pro Tempore Terry Brown, both Republicans, were quick to say the Senate wasn’t being anti-religious. Rather, they said there was simply no need for the resolution. Legislators and staffers already have voluntary prayer groups that meet regularly. And, legislators don’t need their colleagues’ permission to form any kind of caucus. Reeves said he and House Speaker Philip Gunn, RClinton, would issue a proclamation expressing support for a Capitol prayer group. Brown said there was no consensus in the Senate about establishing a prayer caucus. Some senators privately expressed concerns that a prayer caucus could be turned toward partisan purposes. Resolutions are seen as more binding than proclamations, so leaders found a way to say they like prayer without making anyone vote on a resolution that made them uncomfortable. The Senate chaplain in 2011 was the Rev. Ben James, pastor of Prentiss Baptist Church. He was chosen for the job by Repub-

lican Phil Bryant, who was lieutenant governor at the time and is now governor. Republican Billy Hewes of Gulfport, president pro tem last term, told his colleagues in January 2011 that the Senate needed a chaplain because: “Our Christianity is under attack and I think this is a way for us to make a statement that faith in our lives is very important.” At the time, Hewes was embarking on a campaign for lieutenant governor. Months later, when Hewes and Reeves were in a heated race for the Republican nomination, James used Senate chaplain letterhead as he publicly endorsed Reeves — an endorsement Reeves’ camp said he did not seek. Fillingane, who is friends with James, said this past week he saw no problem with the endorsement, even on Senate letterhead. “I don’t think you check your citizenship rights at the door when you do the Lord’s work,” Fillingane said. Legislators in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee and other states also open daily sessions with prayer.

End of war applause zero on Richter Scale thousands of DeAmong the strange troiters, along with things that happened millions elsewhere, last year — and there spilled out of our were many — perhaps homes to share our the strangest was the feeling of exultation end of the Iraq War. with the people who Did you notice it? I Donald had shared the pain wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t. It hardly Kaul of that war. That was the key, I even registered on the Other Words think: World War II home front’s Richter was a shared experiscale. We didn’t leave in tri- ence. People hung one-star umph (that was World flags in their windows to War II). We didn’t leave in indicate the military service confused embarrassment of a family member — a sad (that was Vietnam). We just gold star to indicate a death. left. We practically tiptoed Butter and meat were raaway, hoping nobody would tioned, as was gasoline. notice. And nobody did, Middle-aged neighbors volunteered as “air raid warhardly. I remember the end dens” to patrol the streets in of World War II. I was a their white helmets during 10-year-old in Detroit. My practice drills. Even I, a kid, pulled parents took me downtown to experience the celebra- my red wagon around the collecting tion, for which I am forever neighborhood newspapers for the “paper grateful. It was an extraordinary drives,” all in the name of moment — an explosion the war effort. The war, for us, only of joy and relief and sense of victory, unlike any I had lasted four years. But it had seen before or since. They seemed an eternity, and the didn’t call it “V-J Day” for nation reacted to its abrupt nothing. It stood for Victory end like an inflated balloon over Japan, and the entire suddenly unsealed. That was Detroit that nation gloried in that trinight, and New York and umph. That’s why hundreds of Chicago and San Francisco

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and every other city of size in the country. Compare the conduct of that war to the Iraq conflict. Was anything asked of the American people in the Iraq War? Anything at all? Certainly not taxes. They were cut so that “job creators” could create jobs, which they did — mainly in China. Nor participation. We’ve got an all-volunteer armed force coupled with a large number of contracted mercenaries. You didn’t join up unless you wanted to (or couldn’t get a better job). I remember President George W. Bush being asked at the beginning of the conflict what the American people could do to contribute to the war effort. “Go shopping,” he said. That was the great sacrifice we were asked to make. The young men and women we sent to fight that eight-year war bore virtually the entire burden of it — nearly 4,500 U.S. military deaths, along with about 1,500 military contractors, and God knows how many thousands of Iraqis, both friend and foe. Thousands more Americans were

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maimed or psychologically damaged, their futures truncated. (The unemployment rate for returning veterans 20-24 years old is 30 percent.) The war cost well over $800 billion and counting, mocking Bush adviser Paul Wolfowitz’s prediction that it would pay for itself. It was a lousy war from the beginning, sold to the American people on false pretenses, and it has done us precious little good. We were hardly out of the door when the sectarian rivalries that existed before we got there began to shred the country again. So much for creating a model democracy, which was one of the stated goals of the invasion. The chief result of the war was the strengthened position of Iran, our sworn enemy in the region. Some wars end with a bang, others with a whimper. The end of the Iraq War was accompanied by the sound of one hand clapping. OtherWords columnist Donald Kaul lives in Ann Arbor, Mich.

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Local Judge delays decision on pardoned inmates BY HOLBROOK MOHR AND EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press

JACKSON — A Mississippi judge on Monday delayed a decision on whether to invalidate some pardons, including of convicted killers, issued by Haley Barbour in his final days as governor. Hinds County Circuit Judge Tomie Green issued the bench ruling after the state attorney general’s office said it needed more time to prepare. The office of Attorney General Jim Hood said it had been deluged with motions and documents from lawyers representing current and former inmates. Green scheduled the next hearing for 1 p.m. on Feb. 3. She extended until then an earlier order that temporarily blocked the release of five inmates who’d been given pardons by Barbour.

The judge had ordered five former inmates who worked as trusties at the Governor’s Mansion and were pardoned by Barbour, including four convicted killers, to be in court. Four showed up. Joseph Ozment, convicted in 1994 of killing a man during a robbery, did not appear in court Monday. Officials with the attorney general’s office said investigators were unable to find him to serve notice that he had been ordered to appear. Green told the four former inmate trusties that they need to continue to check in daily with the Mississippi Department of Corrections. “Your liberty is at risk,” Green told them. “This court has allowed you to remain out as a result of the injunction.” The four former trusties were taken out a back door of the courtroom,

keeping them separate from victims’ families who attended the hearing. The four were David Gatlin, convicted of killing his estranged wife in 1993 as she held their baby; Anthony McCray, convicted in 2001 of killing his wife; Charles Hooker, sentenced to life in 1992 for murder; and Nathan Kern, sentenced to life in 1982 for burglary after at least two prior convictions. Green ordered that five other people who received full pardons remain in custody. The five were pardoned by Barbour on Jan. 10, but they were not immediately released because MDOC said it generally takes a few days to process paperwork to release an inmate. The five have been held under the temporary injunction that Green issued Jan. 11 at Hood’s request.

The five pardoned inmates who are still being held are: ■ Aaron Brown, who was convicted of murder, concealed weapon and possession of a controlled substance. ■ Joshua Howard, who was convicted of statutory rape. ■ Azikiwe Kambule, who was convicted of armed carjacking and accessory after the fact to murder. ■ Katherine Robertson, who was convicted of aggravated assault. ■ Kirby Glenn Tate, who was convicted on drug charges, including possession of oxycodone and delivery of marijuana. Amid an uproar over the trusties’ pardons, Hood challenged some of Barbour’s pardons on the grounds that they failed to meet the state constitutional requirement of publishing a legal no-

tice for 30 days in a local newspaper. Hood wants the pardons to be invalidated and the former trusties returned to prison. But the vast majority of the people who could lose their pardons had already served their sentences and had been out of prison for years, in some cases for decades, before Barbour’s actions. Barbour pardoned 198 people in his final days as governor before leaving office Jan. 10. He granted some sort of reprieve to 26 inmates who were in custody — 10 full pardons; 13 medical releases; one suspension of sentence; one conditional, indefinite suspension of sentence; and one conditional clemency. Those being released for medical reasons or who received suspended sentences or conditional clemency did not need to publish no-

Alderman wants nuisance property crackdown Associated Press

BROOKHAVEN — Brookhaven alderman David Phillips has proposed the city adopt an ordinance targeting nuisance properties. The Daily Leader reports that Phillips told

other aldermen this past week that police received 80 complaints in 2011 concerning a trailer park in the area he represents. Police Chief Pap Henderson said officers have visited the trailer park

several times this year. He says complaints have originated from residents of the trailer park and neighbors around the park. He said complaints from the property include robbery, armed robbery, threats

and harassment. Phillips said the police can deal with the people involved in individual incidents, but no ordinances or codes currently on the books provide the city with leverage over the property

owner. “This is a tool we need,” Phillips said. The proposed ordinance would define a “chronic nuisance property” as one “on which three or more nuisance activities occur or exist during any 60 day period.”

tices in newspapers. Barbour, a Republican who served two terms, has accused Hood of partisan politics. Hood is the only Democrat in statewide office. An attorney for four of the former inmate trusties claimed in court papers that Hood’s office should be disqualified from the case because an assistant attorney general helped with the notification process that Hood is now challenging. Hood issued a statement denying those claims, but his office has refused to answer questions from The Associated Press about whether or not it provided legal advice to Barbour’s office about the notification process. “Our detailed response will be in our court filings,” Hood’s spokeswoman, Jan Schaefer, said Monday.

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