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County goes with Trump, Clinton BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Alcorn County voters made turnout the talk of election night as the presidential primary season came to Mississippi on Tuesday. Hillary Clinton, Donald
n Voters across Mississippi also pick Trump and Clinton.
6A Trump and Trent Kelly were the county’s winners for the night as turnout reached 7,186,
including 6,930 machine votes, 173 absentees and 83 affidavit votes. The affidavits are considered later for inclusion in the final, certified result. “We had over 10 people wanting to vote absentee yesterday,” said Circuit Clerk Joe Caldwell.
“It shows you that all of a sudden, in the last few days, it’s got a lot of talk.” Absentee voting had ended Saturday. The turnout is the highest in recent memory — perhaps ever — for a presidential primary in
the county. Eight years ago, a turnout that just topped 6,000 was considered huge, fueled by the Democratic battle between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Four years ago, the RePlease see ELECTION | 6A
$50,000 bond set for Iuka man BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Bond was set at $50,000 for an Iuka man charged with two counts of Aggravated DUI. Zachary Crum, 28, made his initial appearance in Alcorn County Justice Court on Tuesday. Crum is being charged by the Mississippi High Patrol after he apparently rear-ended a vehicle around 4 a.m. near Strickland Bridge on U.S. Highway 72 East on Saturday, March 6.
According to a MHP report, Crum was traveling west bound in a 2003 GMC Sierra when he hit a 2006 MazCrum da Tribute driven by Eva Austin, 72, of Rienzi. Please see BOND | 2A
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Kossuth historian Bert Mills shares his memories of the Kossuth Elementary School auditorium with KES third grade teacher Suzanne Follin.
KES auditorium stirs emotions Storage burglar arrested BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
KOSSUTH — Bert Mills was there the day the Kossuth Elementary School auditorium opened. He sat up in his chair Monday as he recalled numerous events held in the auditorium since 1936. “I remember being an elf in a Christmas program one year,” he said with a smile. “They made us little green costumes
that I didn’t like wearing … I also remember being a jack-inthe box in another.” It’s those types of memories Mills wants every child who comes through the school to have. Mills along with school and community leaders are doing their part to make sure the auditorium is back up and going soon. He along with 2nd grade teacher Suzanne Follin, 3rd grade teacher Mandy Glissen,
Nan Pace Jones and Anthia Follin-King are part of a committee formed to raise funds to spruce up the building. The auditorium was closed in 2010 after engineers deemed the building unsafe and school officials chained the doors. New Alcorn School District Superintendent Larry B. Mitchell informed the school board of a plan to reopen the building last Please see AUDITORIUM | 5A
BY JEBB JOHNSTON
jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Corinth police charged a local man with breaking into a number of storage units in the city. Pleasant Hopkins, 35, of County Road 156, was arrested last week and charged with one count of commercial burglary, one count of possession of burglary tools and three counts of attempted burglary. He remained in custody Tuesday afternoon with bond to-
taling $65,000. The Corinth Police Department received a number of reports of storage units being burglarized in late February. Capt. Dell Green said surveillance footage obtained from one of the businesses showed an individual identified as Hopkins breaking into storage units. On March 2, he was found passed out in a vehicle parked at a gas station and Please see ARRESTS | 5A
People of the Crossroads Deont’e Wicks, Corinth
Park pushes healthy lifestyle BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
The challenge is a simple one. Participants will be able to take the first step to a healthier lifestyle and help a youngster in her battle against cancer. The “Crossroads Fitness Challenge” is set for Saturday at Crossroads Regional Park as the event – sponsored by Zone Fitness and Crossroads Regional Park – will use proceeds to help Addie Pratt. “Basically, it’s a day to promote community fitness,” said Zone Fitness owner Rodney Coffman. “This will be a
Staff photo by Zack Steen
A Leap Day baby was born last month. The father, Deont’e Wicks, was pretty excited. “I’ve always wanted kids, but actually having a son here is amazing. It’s really a life changing experience,” he said. “It’s a lot different than what I expected, but I love him to death — he’s so precious.” The proud father of Damien Jace is still trying to figure out exactly when the family will celebrate his baby boy’s birthday. “I’m unsure if we’ll do it on the 28th or the 1st,” he added. The 24-year-old graduated Kossuth High School in 2010. For the last four years he has worked as the friendly face behind the checkout counter at The Dinner Bell Steak and Fish in Corinth.
good start to get healthy in a fun way and become a little more active.” Activities began at 10 a.m. with a beginner body weight challenge class in the main parking lot. An advanced body weight class will begin at 11 a.m. Terri Parsons will be the instructor for both classes. A scavenger hunt will be held for kids during the two classes. There is no cost to take part in either class. A color run is set for noon. Cost to take part in the onePlease see CHALLENGE | 2A
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Organizing is under way for the new Corinth Symphony Orchestra. The group plans to premiere May 11 under the direction of conductor Dr. Ronald F. Vernon.
Aldermen approve plans for creation of the CARE Garden in front of the Corinth Depot. CARE representative Sandy Williams says the privately funded project will be an asset to the community.
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