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Daylight saving time begins Sunday. Set clocks ahead 1 hour tonight. Prentiss County Supervisors approve building demolition

Region Commissioners warn of telephone scams

Education Middle school project raises funds for cause

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Saturday March 12,

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Daily Corinthian Vol. 120, No. 62

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• Corinth, Mississippi • 18 pages • One section

Work set on unsafe bridge BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

One of the county’s most unsafe bridges is getting in line for replacement through the State Aid Program. The Board of Supervisors this week authorized programming the County Road 510 bridge over Kossuth Creek for funding through the program. Located 1.5 miles east of Kossuth, the bridge is the first State Aid project authorized by the new board. “This bridge was deemed unsafe enough in 2014 to halt all school bus traffic,” said Supervisor Steve Glidewell. “On behalf of the people of the Fourth District, I would like

Home Tour heralds start of spring

challenge class in the main #0023 advanced parking lot. White An $ 00 $ 00 $ $ $ Rain has rescheduled the or.body weight class will be held 203 350 7,495 or. .......................... $ 123 00 13,995 or. .......................... 23,495 .......................... per month per monthrun. per month at 11 a.m. Home and Garden Tour is back visitation since last June, the The “Crossroads Fitness Terri ParsonsBlack, will be the inWhite #6555 Red #9592 Crew, 4x4 #3232 Challenge” — originally set for structor for for an eighth year on April 15 committee is excited a $ 00 to bring $ 00 $ both classes. 00 $ $ $ 159 387 9,495 or. .......................... 23,995 25,795 or. .......................... or. .......................... 359 and 16 to raise funds for the big event to the groundsper withmonth today at Crossroads Regional A scavenger hunt will be peronmonth per month Park — has been postponed held for kids during the two going restoration. several notable personalities Red, #4844 Eddie Bauer, Blue #3876 “The house belongs to all of scheduled toBlue #2770 appear. Guided until Saturday, March 19. classes. 00 $ 00 $ $ $ us, and we must continue tours $will be available both or. .......................... “The times will be$27,795 the or. .......................... There is no cost to take part 165 234 418 9,795to or. .......................... 15,995 per month per monthsame,” said city park director per month in either class. work toward restoration,” said days. Stacy Brooks, event chair. AppearingMaroon at#9459 2 p.m. on April Ray Holloway. A color run isRed #3942 set for noon White #9539 Activities begin00 at 10$ a.m. With the National Historic $ 00 $ $ $ $ 234 10,595 or. .......................... 179 15,995 or. .......................... 23,895 or. .......................... 357 00 Landmark home back open Please see HOMES | 2monthwith a beginner body weight per to month per per monthPlease see CHALLENGE | 2 BY STEVE BEAVERS

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BY JEBB JOHNSTON With fresh paint going up inside, the Verandah-Curlee House continues to see improvements. The Friends of the VerandahCurlee House intends to do their part to keep it moving in the right direction. The group’s

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Gospel fans are in for a treat as the Easom Foundation prepares to host its 3rd Annual Gospel Fest. Slated for Sunday, March 13, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Easom Community Center, guests will enjoy music from local and regional performers. “This is an annual fundraising event for our organization. It was organized by the foundation’s Board of Directors to raise funds in support of operating programs, namely the Hot Meals Program for Seniors who could not prepare a hot meal for themselves, and the Summer Day

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Please see BRIDGE | 2

Fitness Challenge rescheduled

Melanie Brose (left), James ‘Sonny’ Boatman and Bitsy Davis are part of the committee planning this year’s installment of the Friends of the Verandah-Curlee House Home and Garden Tour.

jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

to extend my gratitude for the board’s support on this project, as we all should keep the safety of our children and citizens at the top of our priority list.” He’s also looking forward to some general upgrades on Road 510. The bridge is rated 22 on a 100-point scale. “It is one of the worst in the county, if not the worst per traffic count,” said Johnny Crotts of Cook Coggin Engineers. The engineering firm estimates the project will cost $750,000. Surveying began a

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