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Daily Corinthian Vol. 120, No. 54

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Federal judge denies Langston’s motion BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com

A federal judge has denied former Booneville attorney Joey Langston’s motion to have his 2008 conviction for allegedly attempting to influence a circuit court judge overturned. U.S. District Judge Michael

Mills handed down the ruling Monday on Langston’s motion arguing his conviction should be thrown out because rulings in subsequent court cases determined the federal statute he was convicted under does not apply to cases involving state judges.

Langston pleaded guilty in 2008, along with several others, to allegedly attempting to influence Circuit Court Judge Robert “Bobby” Delaughter to rule favorably in a case filed by Richard “Dickie” Scruggs. Delaughter was seeking to be considered for a federal judgeship

and was fully released from custody and supervision on April 17, 2014. On April 15, 2015, Langston filed a motion to vacate his conviction based on the rulings in U.S. vs. Whitfield indicating

and allegedly sought influence through Langston and Scruggs with Scruggs’ brother-in-law, then-U.S. Sen. Trent Lott. Langston was sentenced to three years in federal prison, three years supervised release and a $250,000 fine. He completed all terms of his sentence

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School leader shares overview BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Photo compliments of Victoria Smith

Corinth High School senior Jordan McDuffy as Seymour and sophomore William Davis as Berstein will star in this weekend’s CHS production of “Little Shop of Horrors.”

CHS stages musical comedy BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

More than 50 Corinth High School students will feed the need when the group takes the stage this week in the “Little Shop of Horrors.” With show times set for Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m., inside the

CHS auditorium, the Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical will introduce audience goers into the classic and comical story of floral assistant Seymour and his blood-thirsty plant, Audrey II. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door prior to each show or by contacting the

school office at 286-1000. “We have a small, but stellar cast,” said Director and CHS drama teacher Kelly Treadway. “This is going to be a great show -- lots of tongue in cheek type comedy. My hope is everyone who wants to see it will make

Sons of Confederate Veterans to host Civil War relic show

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Corinth aldermen got an overview Tuesday of some of the changes coming to the Corinth School District with its District of Innovation status. The city board thanked Superintendent Lee Childress and the district for their efforts to raise the bar. Childress talked about the modified calendar, differentiated diplomas and some of the other planned changes made possible by a number of waivers granted by the Mississippi State Department of Education. “It’s an opportunity for us to really move forward,” he said. The district will explore performance incentives for instructors. “If third-grade growth exceeds what it should be, all of those third-grade teachers should get some type of performance incentive bonus,” said Childress. “It’s what industry does.” It will be group based. “If it’s individually based, then it will pit teacher A versus teacher B, and we want to promote collaboration,” he

said. Some meetings to inform the school population and community about the coming changes are planned. Thus far, the modified school calendar is the only change formally adopted as policy. In other business: ■ The board approved a 5 percent pay increase for entry-level city employees hired after Oct. 1, 2015. City Clerk Vickie Roach said it was discussed as part of the pay raises implemented with the current fiscal year’s budget but had not been formally approved by the board. ■ The board set a public hearing for 5 p.m. April 1 on property cleanup at 1501 Bunch Street. ■ The board approved applying for a grant through the Urban Youth Corps Program to provide summer jobs for individuals ages 16 to 25. In the past, workers have done projects such as creating the green space behind City Hall. ■ Bids on the municipal depository will be held for further study. Bidders are BancorpSouth, Trustmark and Regions. Trustmark currently holds the depository.

People of the Crossroads Greg Kiddy, Corinth

BY STEVE BEAVERS

Staff photo by Zack Steen

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The Col. W.P. Rogers Sons of Confederate Veterans know how to put on a good show. Their 7th Annual Corinth Civil War & Militaria Show and Sale will be the place to be on March 12-13 when it comes to Civil War relics. The annual show is so popular all tables for dealers have been sold out for three months, with numerous others on a waiting list. “I have been called from places like Texas and all over wanting to get in the show,” said Larry McDaniel, 2nd lieutenant commander with the Col. Rodgers Camp 321. “This is a super relics show when it comes to the Civil War

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A familiar face at BancorpSouth in downtown Corinth, bank Vice President Greg Kiddy just celebrated his 15th year at the local institution. “I love it here,” said Kiddy. “The people are great and my customers are even better.” Kiddy is an active community volunteer, Kiwanis member and serves as an elder at First Presbyterian Church. The 48-year-old Booneville native has been married to his wife, Deborah, for more than 21 years and the couple have one daughter, Kelsey Richardson. Kiddy said he and his wife enjoy seeing movies together and added with a laugh, “I also really enjoy attending sporting events. My wife on the other hand does not, but we have found ways to compromise.”

… there won’t be any junk at this show.” Saturday’s show is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Convention Center of the Crossroads Arena. Sunday’s event resumes at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Admission is $5 with chilPlease see SHOW | 6

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John DeWitt Mercier I is honored as the Corinth Junior Auxiliary Citizen of the Year. The longtime businessman and community volunteer is honored for his efforts to make the community a better place.

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