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Educator honored as citizen of the year BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Longtime educator Lee Childress has been crowned “citizen of the year.” The Junior Auxiliary bestowed the honor upon Corinth’s superintendent of education during Saturday evening’s charity ball. “His interest in both the welfare and education of our com-
munity’s youth has been phenomenal,” said Mayor Tommy Irwin. “Lee Childress goes far beyond the call of duty as a school district superintendent and is truly interested in the education, betterment and welfare of all our youth while serving Corinth in many other ways.” Those who supported Childress’ nomination pointed to
a broad record of community involvement while bringing innovation to the Corinth School District. “I tell him constantly that I am lucky to learn from him daily, and I truly mean it,” said Taylor Coombs, who works with the superintendent. “He is constantly looking for the next best thing, not for our district, but for our students. Every de-
cision made is one that is based from the question, ‘Is this what is best for all students?’ ” Childress became superintendent in 2001 and has overseen the construction of the new Please see CHILDRESS | 5A
Corinth School District Superintendent Lee Childress reads to students.
Health officials approve hospital renovation plan BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The Mississippi State Department of Health gave approval for Magnolia Regional Health Center to proceed with renovation of space on the third floor to house the behavioral unit. MSDH issued a certificate of need for the 10,550-square-foot renovation, which will involve a
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The Medical Plaza team of Meghan Butler, Kayla Dees and Tashya Smith were among the local folks cooking up chili along with more than a dozen professional cookers during the ninth annual Crossroads Chili Cook-Off Saturday. The event, designated as the Mississippi state chili cook-off for the International Chili Society, drew teams from as far away as Florida and Illinois for a chance at part of $3,000 in prize money. The fun included the annual people’s choice competition which raised money this year for the Corinth-Alcorn County Special Needs Kids (Havis’ Kids) effort to take special needs children to Disney World.
Walk for Life adds 5K run BY KIMBERLY SHELTON
The Commission on the Future of Alcorn County is set to deliver its annual update on efforts to improve the community. The commission’s report and community forum will take place at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday
at Shiloh Ridge during a joint meeting of the civic clubs — Kiwanis, Civitans and Rotary — with guest speaker Glenn McCullough Jr., executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority. Please see COMMISSION | 5A
People of the Crossroads Dana Bullard, Corinth
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Kicking of yet another exciting year of fund-raising events, the Oasis Medical Center has announced a new addition to this year’s 3K Walk for Life. Slated for Saturday, April 23, at Crossroads Regional Park in Corinth, the traditional walk will also include a 5K Fun Run. “Our 5K Fun Run is a great way to train for the upcoming 10K Coke Run,” said Oasis Executive Director Martha Jobe. “Every runner and walker is asked to participate in fundraising for Oasis.” “It’s easy,” she added. “Simply call Oasis at 662-2878001 to receive a registration/ sponsor pledge form, for more information or team instructions.”
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Development leader headlines commission’s update meeting BY JEBB JOHNSTON
Cooking in Corinth
capital expenditure of $4.5 million. The funding source is cash reserves. The project involves updating the decor and mechanical systems before relocating the 19-bed behavioral unit, which is currently on the fourth floor. The space to be renovated pre-
Staff photo by Zack Steen
For 50-year-old Dana Bullard, work is about to get even busier. One of the driving forces behind the new Corinth School District Technology and Innovation Center, otherwise known as C-Tech, Bullard is helping launch the new careertechnical centered campus. “It’s an exciting time in the Corinth School District,” she said. The Cambridge Curriculum Coordinator is the wife of local attorney Arch Bullard. The duo have two grown daughters, Francis and Sarah. In the couple’s downtime, they enjoying hiking outdoors.
A wonderful opportunity to support a local ministry which serves over 500 people each year, all funds raised by the event will go directly toward OMC’s services which are provided at no cost to clients. Participants are encouraged to ask their family, friends and co-workers to pledge a one-time tax-deductible gift Please see 5K RUN | 5A
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Ron Tutor is among those returning home to the Crossroads from military service in the Persian Gulf. The U.S. Navy sailor served on the hospital ship USNS Comfort.
Local student Genie Alice Via becomes the first Ole Miss student selected for the summer program at Georgetown University’s Institute of Political Journalism in Washington, D.C.
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