Prentiss County Officers find drugs in Bible
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Sheriff warns of another IRS scam BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
The Internal Revenue Service isn’t calling. Alcorn County Sheriff Ben Caldwell wants citizens to be aware of the fact since scam art-
ists are preying on individuals by pretending to be IRS representatives. “Our office has received numerous calls from individuals who have been contacted,” said Caldwell. “We want them to
know any communication from the IRS will come in a letter form and not a call.” IRS phone scams are on the increase. More than 5,000 victims have been swindled out of $26.5 million since late 2013.
Local citizens have informed Caldwell fraudulent callers tell them they owe a fine and if they don’t pay, the sheriff’s office has a warrant to arrest them. Targets are told they can send in the money via money order
or Western Union. “Individuals need to be extremely careful,” said the sheriff. “When they get a call like this, they should hang up imPlease see SCAM | 3
Election commission qualifiers stand at 4 BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Qualifying for the county election commission has attracted a light slate thus far with about a month and a half to go. Those who have turned in petitions are John Peebles, the second district incumbent; Billy Bearden, the third district incumbent; Kim Ratliff, a challenger for the third district running as an independent candidate; and Sandy Coleman Mitchell, the fourth district incumbent, who just
took office in January after winning a special election. Ratliff is pastor of St. Mark Baptist Church and an employee of the City of Corinth. “I’ve always had an appreciation for public service,” he said. “All my life I’ve worked in the public and have enjoyed serving people. It would be a great privilege to serve the citizens of the city and county in the third district.” There is no primary election for the posts, although Please see COMMISSION | 6
ACHS’ 17th Senior Sounds Plant sale part of Home & Garden Tour opens tonight at coliseum Staff photo by Jebb Johnston
Bitsy Davis (left) and Barbara Prather are among the committee members planning the plant sale for Friday and Saturday’s home and garden tour at the Verandah-Curlee House.
BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The Passalong Plant Sale will celebrate the connections made through plants and flowers handed down from one generation to the next or among friends. The sale will is part of the home and garden tour set for Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the VerandahCurlee House. The sale will be on the north lawn. “We will be selling plants and seeds donated by local garden-
ers from their own gardens — perennials, herbs and houseplants,” said Bitsy Davis, one of the organizers. “We are really pleased with the community involvement. I think people have been very generous.” Davis said passalong plants “are just fun to have. When you go to your own garden, you think of the person who gave you the plant or the one you shared with them.” The selection will include about 150 potted plants and
130 seed packets. “All of the plants will be marked with their common name, botanical name, growing instructions and any helpful hints,” said Davis. A bottle tree donated by Mark Grady and note cards designed by Barbara Prather are also included in the sale, and there will be a raffle for a garden and bird feeder. The sale is named for the
Coke 10K: Fewer than 400 spots remaining
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BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Continuing a tradition founded in 1999 by Diane Whitaker, Shirley Lewis and Connie Lambert, Alcorn Central High School seniors will debut their 17th annual Senior Sounds production tonight at 7. Presented at the historic Coliseum Civic Center in downtown Corinth, encore presentations will be shown at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16. A Sunday
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People of the Crossroads David Curry, Corinth Staff photo by Steve Beavers
David Curry thought he had “died and gone to heaven” when he first started working at Plaza Lanes. Curry – married to Sherre for 42 years and the father to Kelle and Lori – will celebrate his 50th year in the bowling business in 2017. Curry purchased the local bowling alley in 1979. “I have seen a lot come and go,” said the grandfather of four boys. A member of Oakland Baptist Church, where he teaches Sunday school and is a deacon, he likes to play golf and bowl in his spare time. “When you go to church, have grandchildren, play golf and bowl, you don’t have time for much of anything else,” said the 1968 Corinth High School graduate. He also is a former math, physics and chemistry teacher at Alcorn Central.
BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Time is running out. The chance to participate in the 35th Corinth Coca-Cola Classic 10K is dwindling by the minute. Registration for the annual 6.2-mile trek through downtown has picked up over the last few days. As of Wednesday afternoon, 1,130 have signed up, meaning less than 400 spots remain with the the capping of the race at 1,500. “Now is the time to sign up,” said race co-director Amy Smith. “We are still 25 days away from race day and are looking at capping soon.” Cost to register is $25. The
matinée performance will be shown at 2 p.m. and is available for walk-ins only – no reservations will be taken. “Each year’s show is totally different and is inspired by things we see or hear,” said Writer, Director and Producer Twila Bridges. “This year’s production, “Good To Be Alive” focuses on love songs, because I listen to the “Love” channel on XM Radio!” “We thought about all the
race is set for 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 7. Please see 10K | 6
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Heavy rain fills creeks and forces the closure of city streets. Corinth Street Department Shift Supervisor Joe Kiddy says numerous streets are closed due to more than three inches of rainfall.
Local Red Cross officials assist Middle Tennessee residents recovering from tornado damage. Corinth Red Cross Executive Director Gwen Spain reports numerous donations have been made to help the victims of the storms.
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