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Daily Corinthian Vol. 117, No. 24
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Center provides woman hope Facility gives young mother a second change on life BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Photo courtesy of Lisa Weeden
An American bald eagle and her young eaglet have taken up residence near a pond in Corinth.
Bald eagles make Corinth their home BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Tourists often find Corinth a great place to visit. Even those who soar through the air. A pair of American bald eagles have been feeding at a pond in the Steeplechase subdivision. Lisa Weeden, who owns the subdivision along with her husband, Dr. Mike Weeden, said the eagles have been in the area since last year. “My son (Blake) said he saw an eagle around Christmas last year, but we didn't really think much about it,” said Lisa. “Then in November., my parents and sister-in-law both saw it.” An apparent mother and her young eaglet, discovered Sunday, have been coming and going, according to Lisa Weeden. “They don't seem to be scared,” said Weeden, who has photos of the mother. “We have seen eagles in areas like out West, but never this close to home.” Although no nest has been located, the birds have taken up residence and seem to be feeding well. “The fish they have been able to catch are huge,” said Weeden. Since the birds were discovered, the Weedens also noticed all the ducks in their pond have disappeared. The best time to catch a glimpse of the eagles is around noon and after school from 3-4 p.m. “Sometimes we won't see them all day, but lately they have been here,” said Mrs. Weeden. Weeden said she has received a ton of comments on Facebook and encourages anyone who would like to catch a glimpse of the eagles to do so. Please see EAGLES | 2A
(Editor's Note: Due to the sensitivity and nature of this story, the Daily Corinthian has chosen not to reveal the true identity of a woman staying at the Hope Dream Center. The woman will be referred to as Jane throughout the story.) Life isn't always kind. During those difficult times, people need some kind of hope that things will be alright. For a 34-year-old mother, the Hope Dream Center is giving her a second chance when no one else would. “Life happened and circumstances I couldn't help brought me here,” said Jane. “Corinth is very judgmental … I had no where else to turn because of my past.” The woman has been hit hard by life. She lost her job and home, forcing her to stay “here and there” to avoid the streets. The loss of income kept her from being able to afford the medicines she needs to combat lupus. “The center was the only place that said it would help,” said Jane. “Thanks to them, I
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
The Hope Dream Center’s Suzanne Kiddy (left) and Annie Saffore counsel a young woman staying at the facility. can now start over.” A fresh start is what the Hope Dream Center was designed to provide.
Clients eligible would be able to stay at the center — located in the old Tate Baptist Church at 1223 Tate St. — for 28 days.
During those 28 days, a client receives meals, a warm bed Please see HOPE | 3A
911 director Burns takes her last call BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
They may not have the glamour of double-oh-seven, but Teresa Burns’ name has become interchangeable with three other important digits: 911. “Through the years, I kind of lost my identity and became Teresa Burns 911,” said the retiring director. Friends, family and associates joined Burns at the communications center on Thursday for a reception celebrating her years with the county and the 911 office, where she served as director for 15 years. A 1982 Alcorn Central graduate, Burns found herself laid off from ITT and back in the job market at the age of 21. It was a big disappointment to her when she didn’t get a job at another local industry where many of her friends from ITT had found work. But factory work was not to be her path. A call came from the sheriff’s department, wanting to know if she could type, a requirement
Staff photo by Jebb Johnston
At her retirement reception Thursday, Teresa Burns (right) enjoys catching up with friends such as Virginia K. Jones, who served as secretary for Sheriff Bill Gant when Burns was dispatching at for an open dispatcher’s job. Burns took the job and soon found that she liked how it gave
her a role in helping other people. “I had no idea what an impor-
tant decision that would be for Please see 911 | 2A
Annual Relay for Life begins local efforts BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com
A new report released by the American Cancer Society is a reminder of the reason to Relay. Since 1991 America has seen
a 20 percent decline in cancer mortality, according to the report. “That’s more than 400 more birthdays celebrated each and every day,” said ACS Community
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Representative Kristin Chittom. The society’s annual “Cancer Statistics” report highlights the results of comprehensive efforts by the society and researchers around the world in the fight
against cancer. Chittom said the report provides hope that the society’s mission to save more than 1,000 Please see RELAY | 2A
On this day in history 150 years ago
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In a blatant violation of the 1st Amendment of the Constitution, Philadelphia newspaperman A. D. Boileau is arrested for publishing anti-Union and anti-war columns in his paper, the Philadelphia Journal.
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