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Sheriff: Tip leads to large drug bust BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
A tip on a wanted individual led to a substantial drug bust Sunday morning. The Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department arrested Billy Stevens, 29, of County Road 715,
Corinth man faces five felony charges Corinth, and charged him with five felony offenses — possession of a controlled substance (marijuana), possession of a
controlled substance (cocaine), trafficking of a controlled substance (morphine), aggravated trafficking of a controlled sub-
stance (methamphetamine), and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Sheriff Ben Caldwell said
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Staff photo by Skyler Mincey
Alcorn County Soil and Water Conservation District Clerk Sandy Mitchell serves up a homemade dessert at Tuesday night’s 39th Annual Wildlife Tasting Supper.
Supporters chow down at supper BY ZACK STEEN More than 550 wildlife supporters chowed down Tuesday night on the likes of opossum roast, venison chili and duck n’ rice.
The adventurous cuisine took center stage at the 39th Annual Wildlife Tasting Supper inside the Crossroads Arena. While participants dined on a sampling of the wildlife selections, judges performed a taste test of
97 entries. “It was a big night, and some really good cooks in our area were able to shine as winners,” said event organizer and Alcorn
City officials: Shiloh patchwork to begin soon BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The bumpy patch on North Shiloh Road between Shiloh Ridge and Henderson Road is due to be fixed in the next few weeks. It has been a big source of complaints to city officials. Public Works Director Clayton Mills said it was on the agenda for APAC to resurface the patched spot the two times that the contractor was in Corinth to do other work, but they ran out of time and it didn’t get done. The city is
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deputies found Stevens to be in possession of approximately 11.5 ounces of methamphetamine, 4.5 ounces of marijuana, 9 grams of cocaine, and 193 assorted pills, including
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Corinth native and artist Peter Bowman is being remembered as beloved, quirky and covered in paint. A former art instructor and popular artist in Memphis, he is the subject of a memorial exhibition at the Memphis College of Art Rust Hall Main Gallery, 1930 Poplar Avenue, Overton Park, through Jan. 26. One of his paintings commissioned by Milton Sandy Sr. can currently be seen at the Corinth Artist Guild Gallery. Bowman, who died July 31, was known for his landscape and still life paintings characterized by thick layers of brightly colored paint. “Peter had a very recognizable style and really pushed paint around,” said Memphis College of Art Dean Remy Miller. “He painted with unabashed enthusiasm, and the paint was heavily applied. He was always covered in paint, but it wasn’t the sort of ‘show off’ thing you sometimes see in artists that are trying too hard. Peter wasn’t capable of being false — he was as genuine a painter and person you would ever want to meet.” The painting at the Corinth gallery was Bowman’s first commissioned work, according to Milton Sandy Jr. It was done for the James Lawrence Restaurant Sandy Sr. and three business associates built along with a motel in the early 1960s in Lawrenceburg, Tenn.
“He painted with unabashed enthusiasm, and the paint was heavily applied. ... Peter wasn’t capable of being false — he was as genuine a painter and person you would ever want to meet.” Remy Miller Memphis College of Art dean The painting depicts a naval battle during the War of 1812 in which Naval officer James Lawrence coined the phrase, “Don’t give up the ship!” Milton Sandy Jr. said the family has wonderful memories of Bowman. “Some of my most fond memories are adventures as kids on boy scout camping trips in Troop 129,” said Sandy. “Our scout leader was Mr. Bill Hardin, who was the manager of the Bell South telephone office in Corinth, and he had the patience of a saint. My mother tells the story of meeting Peter’s mother one time at Please see BOWMAN | 2
People of the Crossroads Tonya Miller Duffey, Kossuth
now looking to use another contractor and have the resurfacing completed within three to four weeks. In June, a water main break caused extensive damage to the road in that location. In other items before the Board of Aldermen on Tuesday, discussion continued of possible changes to the handling of bricks and mortar funds used by Crossroads Arena. The arena is interested in seeing administration of the
Encouraging her students to shoot for the moon, Shining Star Gymnastics Owner Tonya Miller Duffey splits her time between two of her passions — coaching children and capturing moments. The Duffey Tribe Photography owner and her husband Ward are also full-time foster parents to two beautiful little girls. Now in her tenth year as a gym owner, the busy entrepreneur offers an Excel program for competitive and recreational team cheer training as well as Mommy and Me classes for children ages two and up. “It’s fun to watch the kids I’ve coached over the years go on to play college sports,” she said. “It warms my heart to see the lives I’ve touched and those who’ve touched mine.” A 1988 graduate of Kossuth High School, Duffey is the mother of six children and the grandmother of five.
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Jean Spencer is named the new extension service home economist for Alcorn and Prentiss counties.
Caitlyn Crawford is named Most Beautiful at Kossuth High School.
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