The anniversary of D-Day
Tunica Rotarians Ken Whittington (left), Curtis Berry and Charles Berry and Museum Director Dick Taylor were among those marking last week’s 69th anniversary of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944.
Part 3: The Burning of Austin
Before leaving, the General had instructed me to carefully search all the houses, since he had good reason to believe that medicines and hospital stores were finding their way through this town, into the Confederate lines. I shall never forget my experience in executing the General’s order. I tried to conduct the search of houses in such manner as might be least offensive to the women in the homes. I took with me a sergeant and two guards. Going into the houses, I would tell the occupants what I came for, and give the woman of the house the privilege of going with us, and, under my direction opening the bureaus, trunks, beds, etc., promising that if she would do this we would withhold our hands from her possessions; otherwise we would make the search ourselves and in our own way. In most cases the women appreciated this offer, and complied with it But in some cases they refused the courtesy, and in one or two cases well nigh spit in our faces. It required a good deal of self-control to stand this, and more than once I wished myself with the main part of the Command, facing the husbands, sons, brothers and lovers of these Amazons. The search, however, revealed nothing of importance, and no considerable capture of contraband stores was made.”
Local woman arrested in death of caregiver
An active investigation is underway in to the death of a local woman known for her “strong unwavering faith” and loving nature.
Just before 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, deputies responded to a call from Clayton Henderson Meadows. Residents reported what appeared to be blood outside the apartment of Rosemary Brown of Tunica. Neighbors and officers attempted to make contact with Brown without success.
Rosemary Brown
Holiday blitz planned
In a press release on May 15, Sheriff K.C. Hamp announced that the Tunica County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the Click it or Ticket campaign May 20 through June 2, 2013.
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