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Two vehicles stolen, arrests made BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
A vehicle stolen from the Walmart parking lot on Tuesday led to two arrests and the recovery of a second stolen vehicle along with the one taken from the parking lot. It is yet another case that brings
attention to the need for local residents to be vigilant about securing their vehicles. “Don’t leave your cars unlocked and don’t leave items of value, especially your keys, in there,” said Capt. Dell Green. On Wednesday morning, the
Corinth Police Department arrested Anthony Peters, 54, of Sixth Street. He was to be charged with motor vehicle theft. The Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department arrested James Glen My-
“Don’t leave your cars unlocked and don’t leave items of value, especially your keys, in there.” Capt. Dell Green Corinth Police Department
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Dads & daughters
State targets Amazon for sales tax collections BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
county and city schools, the Lighthouse Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Mississippi. For the last two years, the club has donated $2,500 to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis on behalf of the Father-Daughter Ball. “It’s turned into a great
The biggest online retailer among Mississippi residents will soon be forced to collect state sales tax. The move could also benefit local retailers by helping drive those residents looking for a break away from the glowing screen and back into small hometown businesses. The Associated Press reported Wednesday Mississippi Revenue Commissioner Herb Frierson announced Amazon would begin collecting Mississippi’s 7 percent sales tax beginning Feb. 1. Frierson also said the department earlier filed to implement an administrative rule that would require all companies making more than $250,000 in sales in Mississippi each year to collect the state sales tax and remit it to the state, whether they sell by Internet, paper catalog or both. Companies would be required to start collecting the tax beginning July 1, assuming the rule completes the review process required under the administrative procedures act. Rep. Nick Bain (D-Alcorn) said this is not a new tax, but
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Tickets available for Delta banquet BY ZACK STEEN
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Ticket sales have been brisk for next week’s Alcorn County Delta Waterfowl Banquet. Set for next Friday, Feb. 3 at 5:30 p.m., wildlife lovers will converge on the Crossroads Arena for the second annual event. “It’s coming together nicely,” said Alcorn County Chapter of Delta Waterfowl Chairman Franz Schnabl. “We’re looking forward to another big year.” Schnabl said ticket sales are up so far compared to this Please see WATERFOWL | 6
Kiwanis Father Daughter Ball Chair Ken Weeden shows off this year’s ball T-shirt design. The sixth annual ball is set for Saturday, Feb. 11.
6th annual ball may be biggest ever BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
The Corinth Kiwanis Club is entering the final full week of early ticket sales for the upcoming 6th Annual FatherDaughter Ball. Event chairperson Ken Weeden said this week sales have been ahead of previous years. “This may be our biggest
year ever, which would be great,” said Weeden. “The more dads or father-figures and daughters we can make happy with the special night the better. Plus everything we raise goes to help a good cause.” The local civic club has given funds raised from the ball to several charities in the past, including Excel By 5, the
U.S. Naval Academy accepts CHS student BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Demonstrating a profound love for his country, a Corinth High School senior is bound for the U.S. Naval Academy. The Corinth School District has proudly announced that Rhett Robinson of Corinth recently received an appointment to the academy for the fall of 2017. “I am pleased to have nominated Rhett Robinson to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. and am thrilled he has received an early appointment,” said U.S. Senator
People of the Crossroads Joe Caldwell, Corinth From wildlife hunting to relic hunting, the many hunting hobbies of 61-yearold Joe Caldwell keep him busy on the weekends. Other days he’s even busier holding down the fort as caretaker of the court at the Alcorn County Courthouse. He acts as circuit clerk and county registrar and also manages county marriage licenses and voter polls. In his 18th year, he said he still “loves meeting new people ... I’ve made a lot of new friends. It’s been good. God has been good to me and so have the people of Alcorn County.” Married to Amanda for nine years, Caldwell has three children, Natalie, Morgan and Ben, who is currently the Alcorn County sheriff. Caldwell also has four grandchildren. The couple are members of First Baptist Church.
Roger Wicker, who wished to commend Rhett for his willingness to serve. “I am confident he will make his family, Robinson the people of Corinth, and our nation proud.” A student at Corinth High School Academic and Performing Arts Center, Rhett is the son of Rick and GeorgiPlease see ROBINSON | 2
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Preliminary engineering and right of way work is set to begin for construction of a new Mississippi Welcome Center near Corinth, according to Northern District Public Service Commissioner Zack Stewart.
A new handicap lift is installed at the Crossroads Arena.
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