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Kossuth student killed in crash BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

A Kossuth High School junior has died from injuries suffered in an one-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon. Ben Shipman, 17, of County Road 515, Corinth was pronounced dead at Regional Medical Center (The Med) in Memphis, Tenn. around 2:29 a.m. Friday after being air lifted by from the scene to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.

Shipman, the drum major for the Kossuth Aggies High School band, was on his way home from school when his 2004 Ford Explorer left the right side of the road on County Road 500. “We don’t know if he lost control, but it looks like he flipped a couple of times and hit a pine tree,” said Alcorn County Sheriff’s Deputy Lucas Wooten. Shipman was traveling south around 3:35 p.m. when his SUV left the road just south of the old

Hightown Grocery store. “Ben was a well-rounded young man,” said KHS Counselor Kim Lyles. “He is going to be very missed at Kossuth High School.” The junior had been a member of the band since the eighth grade and was ranked second in his class. He will be remembered for his many hours of community service and his dedication to the band. “He loved being part of the

band,” added Lyles. Others responding to the scene included Alcorn County Narcotics Investigator Jason Willis, Biggersville Fire and Rescue and two units with the Magnolia Regional Health Center Ambulance Service. The accident is under investigation by the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department. Funeral arrangements for Shipman were incomplete Friday with Magnolia Funeral Home.

Shipman

Drug seizure leads to arrest

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

James Haworth (right), a West Point Cadet corporal and Corinth High School graduate, goes over some things about the academy with CHS junior Austin Urvina.

Officers seized powder cocaine, crack cocaine and highgrade marijuana in a bust on North Madison Street Friday morning.

CHS grads share West Point experiences

Cocaine, marijuana charges filed

BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Corinth High School juniors and sophomores picked up some valuable advice from two of their own. West Point Military Academy Cadets James Haworth and Austin Martin shared their experiences at the West Point, New York college while on spring break Thursday. “I wanted to go some place that would push me,” said Haworth, a Cadet Corporal in his second year at West Point. Haworth, a 2012 CHS graduate, has been on a speaking tour in the area as part of a program for second-year students of the academy. “West Point is a competitive, stressful environment … you don’t get a lot of opportunities

to leave,” said the Cadet Corporal. “You are forced to learn time management.” A typical day begins at 6 a.m. and goes non-stop until 11 p.m. or later. “It was harder than I thought it would be and people told me it would be,” said Haworth, a Chemical Engineering major. “I had to adapt more than I thought since it’s such a rigorous academic schedule with responsibilities increasing each year.” Haworth, the son of Jeff and Mary Haworth, is currently taking 22.5 hours. Martin, a Plebe or Cadet Private in his first year, is taking 18 hours. “Those hours will be my easiest at West Point,” said the 2013 CHS grad. “A good night in bed

for me is 11 p.m. or midnight … the days are long, but the weeks fly by.” Both like the challenges the tiresome days present. “I was looking for a physical challenge,” said Martin, the son of Mary and the late Kevin Martin. “I feel I was called to do something greater than myself.” “Getting accepted is the equivalent of receiving a $350,000 scholarship,” added Haworth. “The workload never gets easier, but it’s all about learning all I can.” Candidates for admission must both apply directly to the academy and receive a nomination, usually from a member of Congress. Students are offiPlease see WEST POINT | 2

BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Officers seized cocaine and marijuana at a North Madison Street home Friday morning as several law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant. Officers with the Corinth Police Department, Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department and Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics made the search at about 10 a.m. at 927 North Madison Street. Capt. Ralph Dance said the resident, Jamel Williams, 38, was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Bond was pending as of 3 p.m. Friday. “This arrest was the result of tips from local residents,” said

Dance. “We encourage anyone who has information about drug activity to contact us.” T h e seized drugs included 27 Williams grams of powder cocaine with an estimated street value of $2,700; 10 grams of crack cocaine with a street value of $1,000; and about 3 grams of kush marijuana with a street value of $60. Kush is described as a higher-grade marijuana. Tips can be reported to Corinth PD at 286-3377 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-773tips or crimestoppersms.com.

Police seek grant to assist domestic violence victims

Director shares Corinth’s stories BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Corinth has lots to offer. Crossroads Museum Executive Director Brandy Steen let members of the Mississippi Historical Society know all about the things to do in the city at the group’s annual meeting in Jackson earlier this month. “I let them know all the things to do in Corinth,” said Steen of the PowerPoint presentation. “They got to hear all about our history and exhibits.” Steen was among a quartet of museum directors to speak to the society during a weekend session. The theme during the annual meeting was “Museums Across Mississippi.” Next year’s annual meeting is slated for Corinth. “Several told me they couldn’t wait to

Staff photo by Zack Steen

The Corinth Police Department is seeking grant funding that would help provide support to victims of domestic violence. The Board of Aldermen on Tuesday gave approval for the department to apply for a STOP Violence Against Women grant through the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women. The city would contribute a match of $4,488 to the requested federal funds of $13,465. The grant would provide for the hiring of a part-time victims assistance coordinator who would work with victims of crimes involving domestic violence, such as sexual assault and stalking. “It would be not only for women but for

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Crossroads Museum Executive Director Brandy Steen speaks to the Mississippi Historical Society during its annual meeting in Jackson.

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BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Index Stocks........8 Classified......14 Comics........ 7 State........ 5

Weather........9 Obituaries........ 6 Opinion........4 Sports...... 12

On this day in history 150 years ago The State of Georgia sends “3,000 suits of clothing” to Lt. Gen. James Longstreet at his headquarters in Greenville, Tenn. A native of Georgia, Longstreet writes a letter of thanks, but the boys from the other states are still in patches and rags.


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