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Wheeler teen dies in crash BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com
A Wheeler High School student was killed and two other teens injured in a crash Saturday evening near Blackland. Prentiss County Coroner Greg Sparks confirmed Wheeler High School student Haley Davis, 17, was killed in the crash. Sheriff Randy Tolar said two other teen girls, ages 14 and 15, were injured when the 17-yearold driver of the vehicle appar-
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Shiloh Battlefield Museum owner Larry DeBerry is hosting a Battle of Shiloh Living History event on Saturday and Sunday.
Event brings history to life BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
SHILOH, Tenn. — Larry DeBerry has no plans to leave Shiloh. The 68-year-old has too much Civil War history to share about the place he calls
home. DeBerry, whose Shiloh Battlefield Museum contains the only complete set of artillery projectiles used during the Civil War battle at Shiloh, is hosting a Battle of Shiloh Living History event on Saturday
and Sunday. The event will be held at the intersection of Highway 22 and 142 in Shiloh next to the museum. DeBerry decided to organize the living history days after Please see SHILOH | 2
ently lost control while traveling west on New Bryant Road (County Road 7100) around 8:15 p.m. Saturday. Information on the conditions of the two injured teens was not available Monday. The vehicle rolled multiple times before coming to rest upright in the ditch. Tolar said the accident remains under investigation by his department. He declined to release the names of those involved at this time.
CHS’ cheerleading squad remains at 20 BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The Corinth School District Board of Trustees rejected a proposal to reduce the size of Corinth High School’s cheerleading squad. The board in January received a proposal from the athletic director to trim the squad from 20 to 14 members for the
purpose of improving the quality of the team. Based on feedback and consideration since January, Superintendent Lee Childress recommended, and the board agreed, to keep a 20-member squad. “A concern was expressed about 14 cheerleaders in that Please see SQUAD | 6
8th annual bluegrass festival will benefit Relay for Life BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Talented musicians from across the area are pickin’ a fight against cancer. Bluegrass musicians will get their chance during the 8th Annual Alcorn Bluegrass Festival on April 11 at the American Legion Hall.
“There is a love of bluegrass around the area,” said event organizer Lanell Coln. “People enjoy listening to the music of so many talented bands.” Proceeds from the annual event will go to Alcorn Relay for Life. “Everyone works so hard to put this together because the money goes to such a good
cause,” said Coln. Members of the bluegrass family who have battled cancer will also be honored during the day. The festival is the same weekend at the Crossroads Chili Cook-off. “People can come and go all day,” said Coln. “Arm bands will be available for those who want
to go the chili festival to get something to eat and then come back.” The event gets under way at 10 a.m. and winds down around 5 p.m. Cover charge is $5 and food will be available to purchase. The band schedule is 10 a.m. – Goodtime Grass; 11 a.m. – Courthouse Pickers; Noon –
Hatchie Bottom Boys and A Girl; 1 p.m. – Smoke House Band; 2 p.m. – Savannah Grass; 3 p.m. – Darrell McDonald and 4 p.m. – Crossroads. “It will be a day of good fun, food and great bluegrass music,” said Coln. (For more information call Coln at 662-212-2303.)
Charity Ball sets attendance mark BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
It was an epic night, filled with glitz and glamour as attendees gathered at The Franklin Courtyard on a frigid Saturday night for Junior Auxiliary of Corinth’s 53rd Annual Charity Ball. Dressed in 1920’s fashions, ball-goers were decked out in feathers, fringe, headbands, sparkling gowns and other flapper attire as they arrived for the Gatsby-inspired ball. Tee Rage photographer Rob Brown served as the paparazzi, snapping photos of guests with vintage cars and other whimsical props in keeping with the night’s theme. Filled with twinkling lights, glowing lanterns and black and gold balloons, the venue was transformed into a lively shindig full of music, ambiance and fun. Heavy Waldorf Astoria-type hors d’ oeuvres and decadent desserts were bountiful as guests enjoyed a colorful cornu-
“The support from the community was tremendous. Thanks to the generous efforts of all involved, we were able to boast a record-breaking attendance.” Jamie Jones Charity Ball Chairperson copia of delicious items crafted by Smith. restaurant and SoCo Bakery. Scrumptious items from the super classic menu included: spinach artichoke dip, prime rib sliders, shrimp cocktails, chocolate-dipped strawberries, the wildly popular champagne Jello shots, a charcuterie table and more. The Great Gatsby, Mint Julep, The Bee’s Knees, The Mary Pickford and other specialty libations were available for those wishing to indulge. Runway lights lit up the catwalk as the Living Ads were recognized and presented. Alcorn Central High School
Student Kimball Beck walked away with an unexpected surprise, becoming the first Living Ad in JA history to be awarded a college scholarship during Charity Ball. The 18-year-old was ecstatic as she acccepted her certificate. Following the presentation of Living Ads was the highly anticipated Outstanding Citizen of the Year announcement. Recognized for his lasting contributions to all aspects of life in the Corinth/Alcorn area, Jimmy Blaine Fisher was revealed to be this year’s winner. The 73-year-old was humble
Staff photo by Kimberly Shelton
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Morgan Jackson dresses as a flapper girl for the 53rd Annual Gatsby-inspired Charity Ball.
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A Daily Corinthian special section welcomes NASA’s Advaned Solid Rocket Motor (ASRM) program to Yellow Creek in Tishomingo County. ASRM provides power to the Space Shuttle.
There is heavy fighting at Dinwiddie Court House, Virginia as 10,000 Confederates hold back five times their number but are ultimately forced back to Five Forks. The crisis is at hand and Lee orders Gen. Pickett to “Hold Five Forks at all hazards.”
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