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Daily Corinthian Vol. 117, No. 12
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Hospital implements new rules to combat growing flu outbreak BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
A flu outbreak has caused Magnolia Regional Health Center to carry out several strategies recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In order to contain the illness, the hospital is asking visitors for their help. Visitors are being asked to limit themselves to one per patient at a time. In an effort to limit the number of visitors, one family member should be designated to visit and/or stay with a patient. “It appears the 2012-2013 flu season may be more severe than last year,” said Dr. Gene Combest, vice president for medical affairs at the hospital. “If a person develops a flu-like illness, it is important for them to avoid contact with others.” Children under the age of 14 should not visit the hospital, according MRHC officials. Those who have been ill with symptoms of the flu are also urged to not visit. “To protect patients, coworkers, visitors and them-
selves, hospital and clinic staff who have not received the flu vaccine are being asked to wear masks,” said Combest. Symptoms of the flu include fever, chills, muscle aches, and cough. All symptoms may not be present in every case. To prevent the spread of the illness, everyone is encouraged to wash hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer frequently. Because the flu is airborne, the mouth and nose should be covered completely when coughing or sneezing. Tissues should be disposed of in the trash. “Vaccination continues to be the best prevention,” added Combest. “Although it may take up to two weeks after receiving the vaccine for it to be effective, the flu typically continues to occur until March, so it’s not too late to get the shot.” An adequate supply of the vaccine remains in the area, according to MRHC. “It is important for children Please see MRHC | 2A
Staff photo by Brant Sappington
A man and a young child were inside the home at 1803 E. Fifth St. when the fire started just before 11 p.m. Friday.
House fire injures man, baby Man drops child to safety before collapsing inside home BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Before collapsing, unconscious, a man dropped a baby out a window of a burning Corinth home Friday night. The fire at 1803 E. Fifth St. between North Parkway and
Meeks was reported at 10:53 p.m., and firemen arrived at the scene to find the house fully involved, with fire coming from the front door, windows and kitchen area, said Assistant Fire Chief John Wood. People at the scene told firemen a man
was still inside. A baby, whose name and an age were not on record, had already been dropped out a window and taken to the hospital. After speaking with bystand-
Club seeks nominees for annual awards
Couple will share hiking adventure at Audubon event Special to the Daily Corinthian
Cynthia and Woody Harrell of Corinth recently completed the challenge of a lifetime — a 5-million step, 168-day hike on the Appalachian Trail. The public has a chance to hear their account of the journey in a presentation at
Cynthia and Woody Harrell celebrate the completion of their journey.
the Corinth Library at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The talk is presented by the Harrells along with the Northeast Mississippi Audubon Study Group. The Harrells met 38 years ago at the information desk of the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Subsequent work with the National Park Service took them to Chickamauga Battlefield, Manassas Battlefield, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and the south rim of the Grand Canyon. They first came to the Shiloh area in the fall of 1990. In 2003, they moved from Hardin County to Corinth to be closer to the new Civil War Interpretive Center and Cynthia’s work as executive director of the Crow’s Neck Environmental Education Center. With two grown sons, as “empty nesters” the Harrells have been able to indulge in their passion for travel, pursuing Woody’s goal of visiting all 398 units of the National Park System and also making memPlease see ADVENTURE | 3A
BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
“A lot of people will be getting ready for the Super Bowl in a few weeks and planning to have people over,” said Tim Alvis, director of the Bread of Life. “As they get together, we want them to remember those less fortunate.”
The Boys & Girls Club is looking for phenomenal women, and the input of the community is needed. “The club is asking the public to help fill our 2013 Phenomenal Woman award calendar,” said unit director Christy Grice. “Individuals can nominate a deserving female community leader of their choice who inspires, educates and empowers other women and young girls to go beyond mediocrity and create excellence in their lives.” Grice started the program last year with a woman highlighted each month. A Phenomenal Woman of the Year was named from the 12 monthly winners at a gala last May. “The award celebrates women who have made outstanding contributions to our community,” added Grice.
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Please see AWARDS | 2A
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Bread of Life Ministry’s Tim Alvis and Allison Fett are hoping the community steps up to help with its Souper Bowl effort. The drives goes through the first weekend in February, but donations are welcomed at any time.
Ministry seeks food donations BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
The Bread of Life Ministry is gearing up for its Souper Bowl. Volunteers aren’t looking for NFL quarterbacks Peyton Manning or Tom Brady to aid in the cause. Instead they are turning to the community in efforts to restock their shelves.
Index Stocks...... 7A Classified......5B Comics Inside Wisdom......3B
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Weather......5A Obituaries......3A Opinion......4A Sports......8A
On this day in history 150 years ago In South Carolina, Col. Thomas W. Higginson begins to actively recruit freed slaves for service in the Union army. There had been some troops raised earlier in New Orleans and Florida, but the 1st South Carolina Volunteer Infantry (African Descent) is the first officially recognized unit of Negro soldiers.
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