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Bus route changes will save funds BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
The Alcorn School District will save more than $60,000 after making several school bus changes this week. Superintendent of Education Larry B. Mitchell Mitchell said he plans to combine school bus routes at Alcorn
Central and Kossuth in a effort to save the district money. “When we can make these type of changes to bus routes, we are saving the district $12,000 per route, per year,” said Mitchell. “Not to mention the fuel savings and normal wear and tear on not running those additional buses.” The district will combine three routes into two at Alcorn Central with those two remaining routes being exPlease see ROUTE | 5
Supper offers taste Counterfeit cash raises concerns of the wild side The Corinth Police Department recently obtained these two counterfeit bills. Fake notes are sometimes marked like the top bill by counterfeiters so it appears a detection pen has been used on them. The top bill is of higher quality than the lower bill, which feels more like paper.
BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The Corinth Police Department is seeing a spike in counterfeit money circulating in local businesses. Police Chief Ralph Dance said businesses and individuals should examine their cash, particularly $20 bills and $100 bills. The fakes began to appear around Christmas and seem to be more widespread than the typical instances of counterfeit bills being passed. “Usually, it’s one or two people,” said Dance. “This is not. People are paying their bills with them. They are go-
ing shopping with them. There doesn’t seem to be any connection. Usually, we’ll get a batch, and they’ll all have the same serial numbers. These don’t.” If a business receives a counterfeit bill from a customer, it is important not to hand it back to the customer. “A couple of places have given them back to the people, and the people have left with them,” said Dance. “They need to call us so we can take it out of circulation and send it to the Secret Service.” An edge that doesn’t look right is one sign of a fake. “If they don’t have a cutting
Furniture academy offers job training Gov. Phil Bryant announced the inception of the Furniture “Certified” Academy on Friday to an excited crowd at the Tupelo Furniture Market. The purpose of the 28-hour course of the academy is to give its graduates the opportunity to go to the front of the hiring line at participating furniture industries and will result in a higher base pay when employed. Graduates will also earn two national credentials when passing the courses: OSHA 10 and WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificate.
Dr. John Shipp, M.D.
Governor Bryant commented, “The Furniture Academy will ensure Northeast Mississippi has a skilled, robust workPlease see ACADEMY | 5
machine and they use scissors or something, that edge will often be distorted,” said Capt. Dell Green. On the current $20 bill, one of several things to check is the “20” in the lower right corner — it shifts color as the bill is tilted. When the note is held up to the light, a watermark image of President Andrew Jackson is visible on both sides. It also has a visible security thread that glows green under UV light. Some businesses use marking pens to detect counterfeit bills. The pens do not work on bills Please see CASH | 2
BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Guests will get a taste of the great outdoors as they arrive at the Crossroads Arena for the 39th Annual Alcorn County Wildlife Tasting Supper. Held on Tuesday, Jan. 17, the doors will open promptly at 5 p.m. for registration with the meal to be served at 6 p.m. Local game wardens will be there to direct people. Those wishing to enter the dish contest need to arrive between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Entry is free for those who bring a dish and just $10 per person for those who do not. Featuring door prizes, adult
and youth gun raffles, a bicycle raffle and educational booths, the popular event is expected to draw somewhere around 600 people. It is projected to last until 9 p.m. or so. “It has really grown over the years and is a wonderful time of fellowship for most people,” said District Clerk Sandy Mitchell with the Alcorn County Soil and Water Conservation District. “The supper is a time to visit with friends and nieghbors and catch up with those you’ve not seen in a while. There are usually a lot of hunting and fishing stories to share.” Please see TASTE | 5
Free mammogram program returns BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Encouraging Crossroads residents to be proactive, Belk of Corinth will offer free, convenient mammogram screenings. Available from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the week of Monday, Feb. 6, the screens will be done via the “BelkGives on the Go Mobile Mammography Center.” The 39-foot-long, state-ofthe-art screening center on wheels will cater to women age 40 and over with no breast concerns who have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months and who have a primary care physician. Those who meet the above-
“This program has provided many ‘no cost’ screenings to women in communities like yours the last several years.” Courtney Peacock Mobile Mammography Coordinator mentioned criteria are urged to call 855-655-BMMC (2662) to schedule and appointment. After receiving their mammograms, women can also visit the intimate apparel area to receive complimentary bra fittings. The aim of the program is to: • Educate women about the importance of screening mammography and the early detec-
tion of breast cancer • Improve access and convenience for Belk’s customers, therefore improving compliance and encouraging an annual mammography routines • Provide free mammograms to uninsured women who meet mammography eligibility guidelines Please see PROGRAM | 2
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The Northeast Mississippi Community College band is among the groups participating in the inaugural parade for new governor Kirk Fordice.
Members of the LaSalle Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Corinth celebrate their club’s 100th anniversary.