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Regional jail population could rise BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The regional jail could soon see a population increase. Sheriff Charles Rinehart on Monday told the Board of Supervisors he believes the governor will soon sign a bill that removes the cap on the number of inmates housed in regional jails.
“When he signs it, it will become effective then,” the sheriff said, and “we should receive about 50 more.” Not counting the community work center, state inmates typically number about 297 to 299 at the Alcorn facility. The county has sought to increase the population and, thus, compensation for housing those in-
mates. February regional jail revenue totaled $410,300.84, including reimbursements from MDOC and local agencies housing inmates there, as well as other miscellaneous payments. In other business on a light agenda: ■ Supervisors approved observance of Good Friday as a
county holiday on April 18 in lieu of Confederate Memorial day on April 28. ■ The board approved disposal of old series license plates by recycling. ■ The board was notified the revised Gift Road / Smith Bridge Road project has been approved by the state aid office. ■ The county received
homestead reimbursements of $337,159.10 for 2013 and $13,850 for 2012, with $138,365.47 of those reimbursements going to the Alcorn School District. ■ The board went into executive session to discuss possible settlements with property owners who have right of way in the Five Points intersection project.
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BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Junior Auxiliary of Corinth is praying for fair skies as they look toward their first ever Charity Ball Four Person Golf Scramble. “We are very excited about the tournament and hope we will have good weather for it,” said Golf Scramble Co-Chair Candace Marlar. The golf tournament will be held on Saturday, March 22 at Shiloh Ridge Golf Course. Registration is at 7 a.m. with shotgun start beginning at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $300 per team and includes a golf t-shirt, a goody bag and a BBQ lunch, provided by Johnson-Dozer for each person. Those wishing to enter the JA Golf Scramble should register as soon as possible in order to reserve their desired t-shirt size. They may do so by email at jagolftournament@yahoo. com. Players should include contact info, team name and a list of t-shirt sizes. Payment may be sent to JA of Corinth at P.O. Box 2625, Corinth, MS 38835-2625. Each hole will be sponsored by a local business or community member. Hole sponsorships are available for $150.
BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Staff photo by Kimberly Shelton
Recording Secretary Laura Moores; Charity Ball Co-Chair Carmen Leister; JA Life Member Prentiss Butler; JA Life Member Melanie Brose; and Golf Scramble Co-chair Candace Marlar show off the black 2014 Ram Hemi truck which will be awarded to the person who gets the first hole in one on a par 3 at the golf tournament. Mulligans are $5. Cash prizes will be awarded throughout the day. A Yeti cooler donated by Coca-Cola will also be raffled off. Tickets on the cooler are $10 each. The event is sponsored by Brose Autoplex with proceeds going to benefit the children of Alcorn County.
Brose will be holding a hole in one contest at the charity event. They will be giving away a black 2014 Ram Hemi truck valued at over $26,000 to the first hole in one on a par 3. “I was excited when Kacie and Carmen presented me the idea of adding JA’s first golf scramble to replace the selling of draw
down tickets. We have had a great response and it’s not too late to sign up. We will be taking registration until Saturday morning,” said Golf Scramble Co-Chair Allison Albarricin. The women of Junior Auxiliary said they are looking forward to the tournament and hope to see everyone at tee off.
CT-A seeks funding support from community
Local legislators are seeking $500,000 for improvements to Corinth’s infrastructure as work on a bond bill for the 2015 budget year moves forward. Rep. Nick Bain (D-Corinth) with Rep. Lester “Bubba” Carpenter (R-Burnsville) successfully offered an amendment on Tuesday to Senate Bill 2975 that would add the funds for Corinth. The House added more than $60 million to the bill for various projects before passing it Tuesday. The Senate also passed a House bill for state borrowing. Bain said they offered this amendment because infrastructure is one of the top concerns in Corinth. “On the floor, I talked about Please see PROJECTS | 2A
CACVB OKs fund requests BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Corinth Theatre-Arts is imploring the public to aid them in funding their performances for the season. Since its founding in March 1968, Corinth Theatre-Arts has enriched the community and provided an outlet for personal expression, development and creativity. “Corinth Theatre-Arts is proud to be part of northeast Mississippi’s strong and vibrant performing-arts community. And we know that you are, too. As the only community theatre in this section of northeast Mississippi, CT-A takes seriously our responsibility to enrich and enhance the quality of life here,” said Paul Locke, president, Corinth Theatre-Arts board of directors. “Our varied and diverse per-
formances entertain thousands of audience members each season, our educational outreaches bring the magic of theatre to thousands of youngsters and our series of talent showcases, workshops and classes open our theatre to everyone interested in the stage. And we’d be honored to have you join us.” Community support is invaluable to the local theatre as it means they can continue to bring culture, entertainment and intrigue to the Crossroads. “You can be a key element in achieving our mission – and let Corinth know you support the performing arts -- by becoming a CT-A donor. Our upcoming season includes seven productions including musicals, family shows, adult comedies and plays from local authors as well as a summer camp, school shows, workshops, our always
popular monthly Cabarets and other events. Becoming a donor means you’re strengthening our community and making northeast Mississippi a destination for talent and creativity. Thank you so much for joining CT-A in support of local arts. We could not do what we do without you,” said Locke. CT-A has several levels of donorship. Angel Donor $5,000+ ■ You will receive eight season tickets. ■ Your donation qualifies for a tax-deductible donation under IRS code 501(c)3 to the full amount the law provides. ■ You will receive eight season t-shirts. ■ CT-A will mention the donation under our Angel donor listing with any personal dedications in all season playbills. ■ You will be invited to at-
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tend our end-of-season Magnolia Awards, where we will celebrate your donation with season volunteers and season ticket holders. Platinum Donor $1,000$4,999 ■ You will receive six season tickets. ■ Your donation qualifies for a tax deductible donation under IRS code 501(c)3 to the full amount the law provides. ■ You will receive six season t-shirts. ■ CT-A will mention the donation under our Platinum donor listing in all season playbills. ■ You will be invited to attend our end-of-season Magnolia Awards, where we will celebrate your donation with season volunteers and season
The Corinth Area Convention and Visitors Bureau board did some traveling of its own for its regular monthly meeting. In its first of two consecutive meetings away from the tourism office, the seven-person board held its March meeting at the Crossroads Museum. A quartet of funding requests were approved by the board Tuesday. Members granted $6,500 in funding to promote area events. The Kiwanis Club and Corinth Home and Garden Tour each received $2,000 to promote upcoming events. Kiwanis will use the amount of its $3,500 requested to draw interest for its 17th Annual Kiwanis/Leon Frazier Memorial Gospel Singing in June.
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On this day in history 150 years ago General Henry Halleck writes to Major Generals William T. Sherman, George H. Thomas and James B. McPherson, informing them of their promotions to the lesser rank of Brigadier General in the Regular Army.
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