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Daily Corinthian Vol. 119, No. 58

• Corinth, Mississippi •

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Snow days shuffle school schedules BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Each year snow days are often a hot topic among students, parents and school administrators. More so this year then ever thanks to the Crossroads area’s abnormally harsh winter.

Alcorn School District students have missed seven full days and have had one delayed start during the current 201415 school year due to weather related reasons. Most recently last week, when county students were released

both Thursday and Friday due to icy road conditions. The two extra days off set up an extended Spring Break period as students will not return to session until March 16. “We’ll be able to make up a few of those missed days with

backup days already built into the schedule,” said Superintendent Gina Rogers Smith. “Three missed days will be made up, so right now we will only have to schedule class on four off days.” Smith confirmed students will be in session on Good Mon-

day, April 6, while other make up days will be announced soon. In the Corinth School District, class isn’t canceled as often. Please see SCHEDULES | 6A

City considers revised business district rules BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

As time moves on, so does the character of the city. Adapting to some of those changes is the motivation behind proposed revisions to Corinth’s decades-old C-3 Central Business District zoning regulations. “There are some places where the current ordinance is no longer appropriate,” said Dave Huwe, director of community development and planning. “Fillmore Street is no longer the Highway 45 route, so there are no longer gas stations in the downtown,

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Trauma Program Manager Christie Bradley (right) goes over trauma protocol with Charge Nurse Sonya Butler. Bradley was recently named employee of the year at Magnolia Regional Health Center.

MRHC Employee of the Year focused on caring for patients BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Christie Bradley is committed to patient care. One person at a time. Bradley was recently honored for her dedication by being named Magnolia Regional

Health Center Employee of the Year. “Magnolia is like my second home,” said Bradley. “There is a tight bond here and I work with some really good people.” Bradley, a Kossuth High School graduate, started work-

ing at the hospital while still in high school. She began her tenure at the hospital in 1986 as nurse assistant. “The hospital has been a huge part of my life,” said the TrauPlease see BRADLEY | 3A

and shouldn’t be.” The proposed changes will go to a public hearing in the next meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen at 5 p.m. on March 17. The changes, which would rename the area the Downtown Business District, are also needed in light of progress the city has made with downtown revitalization and historic preservation, said Huwe. The revisions will specifically prohibit the operation of gas stations. The city holds a Please see DISTRICT | 3A

Surprise gift bags, notes encourage cancer patients BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Brightening the smiles of cancer patients, Thirty-One Gifts Independent Consultant Krissy Johnson delivered early Valentine’s Day surprises to Corinth’s West Clinic. Creating cancer survivor kits for the brave women currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments, Johnson hand-delivered the 23 bags on Thursday, Feb. 12. Each bag included a blan-

ket, scarf, turban, Germ-X, Kleenex, gum, hard candy, a crossword puzzle, pens, a nail file and hand lotion. “I got people to sponsor a bag and then supplied the items inside the bags,” said Johnson. “I also included a card for each person which included a bible verse and uplifting note. I know as chemo patients their lives are tough and are filled with mostly bad Please see BAGS | 3A

Ministry breaks down barriers for women BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

A single cause has brought four local women together. Each of them with a desire to see women come to know Jesus Christ. “Our goal in coming together was to knock down dividers,” said Katie Rippy. “We all have the same heart and want women to make a connection and see themselves as the body of Christ.” Similar events brought the

four together. Oakland Baptist Church and Tate Baptist Church had scheduled women’s events for the same weekend. Instead of following through with the different events, the groups decided to partner with each other.

“We want to equip women to live out their purpose,” said Alisha Kirkland with Tate Baptist Church. “The whole movement is about the body of believers comPlease see MINISTRY | 3A

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

A quartet of women from different churches have come together to see women in the area come to know Jesus Christ. Ginger Jones (from left), Jodie Marsh, Katie Rippy and Alisha Kirkland are coordinating a pair of events to draw women closer to God.

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Corinth Junior Auxilary Caseroom Chairman Sue Cromeans says the group provided 264 children with clothing during the past year as part of their efforts to help underprivileged children in the community.

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