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• Corinth, Mississippi • 18 pages • Two sections
Ballot grows with more qualifiers BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Several more candidates have joined the crowded 2015 election ballot during the past week. Fourth District Supervisor Gary Ross filed his statement of intent on Tuesday to seek reelection. Running as a Demo-
crat, the senior member of the Board of Supervisors will seek a fourth term. He currently faces six opponents — five Democrats and one Republican, ensuring the race will carry all the way to the November general election. The race for supervisor in the Second District continues to
grow. Jon Newcomb filed to run as a Democrat, joining five others who have already qualified. Justice court judge post 2 gained another candidate as Aneysa “Neicy” Matthews filed to run as a Republican. With three candidates thus far, the race has two Republicans and a
Democrat. Despite the growing field, seven incumbents who are seeking reelection are unopposed to date. Also, the special election for election commissioner in the Fourth District is yet to have any qualifiers. The lineup to date (“inc.” de-
notes incumbent): ■ Chancery clerk: Greg Younger (D) ■ Circuit clerk: Joe Caldwell (D, inc.) ■ Constable post 1: Scotty Lee Bradley (R), John C. Butler Jr. Please see CANDIDATES | 2A
Supervisors reject 3 depository bids BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The Alcorn County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday rejected bids for the county depository after finding problems with all three bids. The issue of absorbing credit card processing fees seems to be a sticking point for the banks, but Board Attorney Bill Davis said there were several irregularities that invalidated the bids. One bidder deleted one of the bid requirements; one failed to include a signed bid form; and another added a qualifier to the interest rate. The bidders were Regions,
Farmers & Merchants and BancorpSouth. In past years, the holder of the county’s money has agreed to absorb card processing fees — a cost that totaled $44,806 last year on money collected in the tax collector’s office. “The banks in the county just can’t absorb that anymore,” said Chancery Clerk Bobby Marolt. The requirement in the bid terms to absorb the fees likely deterred some banks from bidding. The board agreed to reStaff photo by Zack Steen
Please see REJECT | 2A
Airport request funded BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
The Corinth-Alcorn County Airport needs some new wheels. The kind which stay on the ground. Officials with the airport approached the Corinth Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board for funds to purchase a newer courtesy car. “The vehicles we have are basically worn out,” said airport board member Lynn Lamb. “All we want is something dependable which will get them there and back … we
think this is a request that ties in with what you do.” Lamb and airport manager Donna Briggs appeared before the tourism board with a $5,000 request. Currently, a 2000 Buick LeSabre is being used as the airport’s courtesy car. “We aren’t crying wolf,” said Lamb. “We are crying help.” The courtesy car is generally used by corporate pilots. In other occasions the car is used by around 2-4 people who generally fly into Corinth. Please see CACVB | 2A
Corinth resident Chris Coleman renews his driver’s license with Mississippi Highway Portal examiner Tim Chapman inside Corinth’s DMV office. Corinth is ranked number one in the state for registered organ and tissue donors.
State rates Corinth at top in registered organ donors BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
A simple question asked when registering or renewing a Mississippi drivers license can mean life or death. At Corinth’s Mississippi Highway Portal DMV office, drivers license examiner Tim Chapman takes pride in asking what he believes is one of the most important questions in life, “Do you want to register
to be an organ and tissue donor after death?” Chapman and his fellow examiners are credited with helping the city rise to the top of the list of registered organ or tissue donors in the state, according to Donate Life’s Mid-South Transplant Foundation. “Corinth is currently rated number one in Mississippi according to those individuals 18 and older with a license or
driver permit that registered to be organ and tissue donor,” said Zola Burgess. “It is based on the population per thousands. Even though Corinth is smaller than Jackson or Tupelo, their registered donors are much greater for the number of residents.” Burgess said Chapman has made it his mission to ask every person that enters the door Please see DONORS | 2A
McCalister thrilled to be CT-A guest director BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Photo courtesy of Tee Rage Photography
Journey McCalister CT-A guest director
Mesmerized by the performing arts at a young age, Corinth Theatre-Arts’ newest guest director is no stranger to the stage. “I have basically been in theatre my whole entire life,” said Journey McCalister. “My adventures started at CT-A when I got the role of ‘Sleepy’ in ‘Snow White’ at six years old.” It was during this crucial time the now 19-year-old Journey realized her ultimate dream was to perform. “It all started at the Cross-
roads Playhouse,” said McCalister. “It has become my home theatre, the place where I fell in love with acting and discovered my dream.” Since then, the Corinthborn thespian has assumed many roles. Her past portrayals include a princess in “Cinderella,” “Duck” in “Alice and Wonderland,” a “munchkin” in “The Wizard of Oz,” “Bickle” in “Footloose,”,“Dorothy” in “The Wizard of Oz,” “Mayella” in “To Kill A Mockingbird,”, “Amber Von Tussle” in “Hairspray” and many others — all at CT-A.
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In addition to her many performances in Corinth, the fine arts major has also starred as “Helen Keller” in “The Miracle Worker” and “Maizy La Bird” in “Seusical” at Blue Mountain College. “Last year, I won Best Actress in a Leading Role for ‘Helen Keller’ and Best Supporting Actress for ‘Mayella’,” she said. “I wish to one day be on Broadway in New York City, that would be the absolute best. I will never give up on my dream.” Making her directing debut as the artistic director of “The
Reluctant Dragon,” the aspiring actress said she is excited to shift gears and be on the other side of the script. “I am absolutely thrilled to try out another aspect of theatre and to experience working with kids on stage,” said McCalister. “I remember as a child, having so much fun acting and being able to portray a character. I can’t wait to watch the love of theatre grow in each child’s heart just like it did in mine.” Featuring a 27-member cast, Please see DIRECTOR |6A
On this day in history 150 years ago The Union reconnaissance from Eastport to Corinth returns to its camp on the Tennessee River. Soldiers report only small groups of stragglers who fled at the approach of the columns of Northern soldiers.
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