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Alcorn County ACHS takes stage with Senior Sounds

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Friday April 15,

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Daily Corinthian Vol. 120, No. 91

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• Corinth, Mississippi • 20 pages • Two sections

District plans update at Alcorn Central BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Alcorn County school officials voted this week to make a $17,000-plus improvement to the aging bleachers at the Alcorn Central football field.

Superintendent Larry B. Mitchell said he met with engineers from New Path Strategy in Jackson recently about the proposed changes. “They have looked at the bleachers and determined that

the substructure is good, but they recommend adding some cross bracing between the risers as we remove and replace the wood boards,” he said. “We think that this will be a very nice upgrade to the facility.”

Mitchell said all wood boards currently on the bleachers will be removed. “We will use steel instead of aluminum for the new bleachers,” added the superintendent. “We just can’t afford alumi-

Club begins membership campaign

BY JEBB JOHNSTON

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BY ZACK STEEN IUKA — The rebirth of Tishomingo County will be celebrated this weekend at the second annual Renaissance Day. Set for Saturday from 9 to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Tishomingo County Old Courthouse Museum at 203 East Quitman Street, the free event takes visitors on a step back in time to when life was a little slower. “Renaissance Day kicks off spring and summer fun in the county, and will be a great time for families to get out in the sun together,” said Tisho-

Rose. “We also try to have a variety of exhibitors.” Representatives with Magnolia Regional Health Center, Garrett Eye Clinic, Bennett’s Apothecary, Alliance Hospice, Air Evac, NEMPPD, Alcorn Veterans Service, Mid-South Project Package Crossroads Insurance Ser-

Artwork from more than 40 local talents is up for bids today and tomorrow at the home and garden tour on the grounds of the Verandah-Curlee House. The selection of work in the silent auction includes 97 pieces with a wide selection of paintings and photos, many framed and ready for hanging. The works are displayed in the enclosed porch area of the home during the event, which is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “It’s a nice selection of fine art by many well-known local artists,” said organizer Sonny Boatman. “Some of them are generously donating all of the sale price.” Proceeds from the art sale and home tour benefit the home restoration. The silent auction also includes metal sculpture and wood turnings, including a number of handmade bowls by Norman Fowler of Middleton, Tenn. Paintings include a variety of mediums and styles, from realistic to abstract. Metal sculpture items include the work of Ralph Barnes, who fashions whimsical pieces from recovered metal pipes, rusty re-

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Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Meredith King with Crossroads Insurance Services was part of the 2016 Spring Fling.

Spring Fling entertains, educates BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

The 2016 Spring Fling was no “Great Pretender.” The annual event – sponsored by the Community Development Council of The Alliance – had attendees saying “Yakety Yak” at the abundance of helpful information available during the 1950sthemed event at the Missis-

sippi State Extension Center. “It was great turnout,” said Community Development Director Andrea Rose. “I think both the attendees and exhibitors enjoyed themselves.” Around 120 people took advantage of the helpful material presented to them at no cost on Thursday. “Our target audience was anyone who is retired,” said

People of the Crossroads

2nd Renaissance Day brings the past to life zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

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Art auction supports historic site

BY KIMBERLY SHELTON Striving to better serve their community, the Corinth Civitan Club is looking to extend its membership. Those interested in joining or learning more about Civitans will have their questions answered during a membership drive at Pizza Grocery from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 21. Guests are asked to stop by for a meet-and-greet and dinner to learn what Civitans do for the community. “It’s very rewarding to be apart of a civic group which among other causes gives back locally to the children of Alcorn County,” said Corinth Civitan Club Vice-President Lesley Raines. “I’ve been a member for three years now and it’s just a feel good thing – an opportunity to give back to a community which has given so much to us.” Echoing his sentiments, Civitan member and past president Tina Bugg appreciates the opportunity to serve others and stay involved in her community. “I enjoy the fellowship with my fellow members but what most brings joy to my heart is helping the younger generation. For example: Helping with Autism Day at the historic Depot

num.” Some of the wood boards will be reused as kick boards, he said. They also hope to add some

Ricky Peebles, Booneville Staff photo by Angela Storey

Ricky Peebles has been one of the helpful employees at the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Office for more than a decade in his role as Deputy Jail Administrator/Deputy Sheriff. “He goes above and beyond to do for others and for us here,” said Prentiss County Sheriff Randy Tolar about Peebles who retired March 31. The pastor of Canaan Assembly of God in Booneville, Peebles began volunteering to work at the jail in 2002 and did so for around two years before becoming a full-time employee. “He has been a blessing to us the whole time he’s been here,” Tolar said.

mingo County Historical & Genealogical Society Executive Director Cindy Nelson. “There will be all kinds of great food, as well as opportunities to learn, in a hands-on and super fun way, about how our ancestors made the best of what they had in the early days of our local culture.” According to Nelson, the event will feature demonstrations of basket weaving, camp fire cooking, corn shuck dolls, corn shelling, dulcimer playing, goat milking, heritage farm tools, quilting, leather working, quill pen writing, Please see EVENT | 2A

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Plans are announced for construction of Shiloh Falls golf course. The course is designed by former golf pro Jerry Pato.

Carroll Little assumes full ownership of Shiloh Ridge Athletic Club. Plans include an expansion of the golf course and other improvements.

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