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Drug charges draw prison time BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Drug charges yielded a prison sentence for a local man during a vacation term of Alcorn County Circuit Court. Kenneth Wayne Scales Jr., 30, had previously pleaded guilty on a two-count indictment of possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana. During the vacation term, Judge James L. Roberts Jr. sentenced Scales to eight years with six years suspended, leaving two to serve and a $1,000 fine on the count of possession of cocaine. He must also serve two years of post-release supervision. The concurrent sentence
BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
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More than 10 princesses visited with little girls at the Corinth Kiwanis Father-Daughter Ball. “The biggest hit of the night was the stretch Hummer limo,� added Weeden. “Daddies and their daughters were able to go on a limo ride around town.
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Father-Daughter Ball realizes girls’ dreams The Corinth Kiwanis Club helped make hundreds of little girls’ dreams come true at the third annual Kiwanis FatherDaughter Ball. The event, held at the Crossroads Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, was a huge success, according to event chair Ken Weeden. “We ended up having more than 800 attendees,� said Weeden. “It was a great party and an even greater fundraiser.� The “One Enchanted Evening� themed ball provided an outlet for fathers, grandfathers and father-figures to carry their daughter or granddaughter to the ball. “It was a real fun night,� Weeden added. “Little girls dressed to the nines dancing and making cupcakes for dad.� More than 10 princesses were on site to visit with the daughters in attendance, Weeden said. The event included hamburgers, hog dogs and chicken strips setup buffet style and a professional dance floor with family friendly music and mood lighting. A special beauty makeover station sponsored by Beau Soi Cosmetics and Skincare was also available.
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Each ride lasted about 10 minutes.� Weeden was quick to thank Please see BALL | 2
on the marijuana charge also gives Scales two years to serve in custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. The case was the only criminal sentencing of the vacation term held during the weeks of Jan. 13 and Jan. 21. In other criminal matters, the court also held a number of probation hearings. In an unrelated case, a man accused of being part of a drug trafficking operation has been sentenced in U.S. District Court on an indictment for conspiracy to posses with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana. Please see CHARGES | 3
Man hospitalized after US 72 wreck BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
A Glen man remains hospitalized in serious condition after he lost control of his vehicle on U.S. 72 at the Strickland bridge. Michael Chambers, 52, was
traveling west bound near the Corinth Speedway exit when his 1996 Buick Regal left the roadway and overturned under the bridge, according to Mississippi Public Relations Please see WRECK | 2
T1 coalition seeking Canteens tell Civil War stories to improve road safety BY ZACK STEEN
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BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Tired of driving on uneven surfaces, potholes, and puddles? Have bad roads left knots on your tires and holes in your patience? Want to know what can be done to solve the problem? Well, you are in luck. The T1 coalition has made it their mission to improve the safety and efficiency of Mississippi roads. “We want to identify any inefficiencies in the current funding structure, educate Mississippians about the problem and advocate for the necessary resources to invest in achieving better roads,� said the coalition. “We need to identify creative solutions for funding key transporta-
tion projects that will benefit Mississippians for the future.� “The T1 Coalition is working towards a better transportation infrastructure for our state, which in turn will create a better economic climate and ultimately a better quality of life for all Mississippians,� said T1 Coalition President, Charlie Williams.�Right now, we are suffering from a lack of revenue.� The Coalition was founded in the Summer of 2013 and was appointed as the T1 Coalition by the Secretary of State. It made up of city and county officials, economic groups, local planning and transportation groups that have a long term interest in the improvePlease see SAFETY | 3
Civil War enthusiasts can now quench their thirst on some relic history at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center at 501 West Linden Street. A display of canteens is the latest in a special rotating sixweek exhibit from local collector Larry Mangus’s personal collection of Civil War artifacts. “These canteens are very rare,� said Mangus, who recently retired as the cross country coach at Corinth High School. “Seven of my more detailed canteens are featured in the exhibit.� Mangus said four of the canteens on display are identified, which means he knows the soldiers name who carried the canteen during the war. “We identify canteens by researching and cross checking history and other information,� Mangus added.
Index Stocks........8 Classified......14 Comics........ 7 State........ 5
Weather........9 Obituaries........ 6 Opinion........4 Sports...... 12
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Larry Mangus shows one of his Civil War era canteens to Park Ranger Jim Minor. One canteen on display belonged to Pvt. Elbert Cluck of Company G, 3rd Battalion Missouri Cavalry who, according to records, fought in the Battle Corinth. “Two of the canteens origi-
nally belonged to Union soldiers, but were later carried by Confederate soldiers,� he said. “The Confederate army didn’t have a factory producing canPlease see CANTEENS | 2
On this day in history 150 years ago The U.S. House of Representatives revives the rank of lieutenant general. The measure is passed with the understanding the rank will be awarded to Ulysses S. Grant. No one has earned this rank in the U.S. Army since George Washington.
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