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Daily Corinthian Vol. 118, No. 91
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• Corinth, Mississippi • 20 pages • 2 sections
Schools expecting funding increase BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The Corinth School District is on track for a state funding increase for the next school year. With the appropriation made during the recently completed legislative session, the district expects to receive $11.621 mil-
lion, an increase of $1.362 million, or 13 percent, from the current year’s funding through the Mississippi Adequate Education Program. The increase is attributed to the trend of rising enrollment in the district. More will be paid in salaries in the coming year as teachers
get an across-the-board $1,500 pay raise plus any step or increment raises that have been reached. In the building and buses fund, the district will get a slight increase to about $72,000. In other business before the district’s board of trustees this
week: ■ Superintendent Lee Childress reported that pre-kindergarten students will be tested in May as part of the early learning collaborative. Testing will include the city and county districts’ pre-K students, as well as head start and the participating
private day care centers. Testing of the four-year-olds is to gather baseline data and “to give us the sense of how many are actually coming to us in kindergarten with the readiness skills that they need,” said Please see FUNDING | 2A
Juveniles must pay to skate on charges BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
Corinth Police met with the two juveniles this week who caused $6,000 in damages when they broke into the Sportsplex on April 12. The two male juveniles — one 16-year-old and one 18-year-old — broke into the gym facility by pushing open a side door during the early morning hours. Once inside, the juveniles broke the front glass out of two vending machines in the main hallway and damaged the gym’s key card access panel.
“The boys did a good bit of damage inside the building. They destroyed the inside of a concession stand on the property, as well,” said Lead Investigator Ralph Dance. “This was clearly a mischievous act of boys just being boys.” Dance said nothing was stolen from the property. “The victims have agreed not to press charges if the restitution amount of $6,000 is paid within one week,” added Dance. Dance said the 18-year-old plans to enroll in the Marine Corp this summer.
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Oakland Baptist Church children Brooks Bain (left) and Molly Grace Spencer sing during the heaven scene of the church’s drama “Redeemed.”
Driver from two-vehicle crash released from MRHC
OBC presents annual passion play BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Storylines change through the years. Jesus Christ is the one constant. Oakland Baptist Church begins its annual sharing of the gospel through its passion play “Redeemed” tonight at 7 p.m. “Redeemed” is also slated for Saturday, Sunday and Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m. “The passion play is an awesome way to share the gospel,” said Jon Pinkston, co-producer
Glen man charged Staff Report
The Alcorn Narcotics Unit charged a Glen man with two counts of sale of a controlled substance. Nathan D e w e y Knight, 35, of County Road 247, turned himself in at the jail on Wednesday Knight after learning there were warrants for his arrest, according to Darrell Hopkins, narcotics investigator. Knight was on probation for prior drug charges. He was released after posting $10,000 bond.
of the drama. “It has been a passion of mine since I was eight.” Pinkston’s parents, Jim and Carol, are also heavily involved in the 25th event. Jim, the church’s minister of music, is the play director while Carol lends a hand in producing the drama. “Since the first time I saw a passion play, I wanted to do something like it,” said Jim. “It’s been something the Lord called me to do while in high school.” This year’s drama will follow
BY ZACK STEEN
children named Abigail and Benjamin along with two sisters Leah and Hannah. In the beginning of the production Abigail, who is handicapped, is talking to Benjamin when Jesus appears and heals her by touching her foot. “We’ve had Jesus heal children before, but never like this,” said Jon. “That’s what I really like about this year’s drama is Jesus speaks more.” Samuel Bragg will portray
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A driver injured in a two-vehicle accident on Tuesday has been released from Magnolia Regional Health Center. The wreck occurred when Jacob Franks of Corinth failed to yield at the stop sign at the corner of U.S. Highway 72 and Gaylean Road. Frank’s red 2000 Chevrolet Silverado exited Gaylean Road into the path of a black 2003 Mercedes sedan driven by Valerie Latch of Corinth. Latch was east bound on U.S.
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Highway 72 around 4:30 p.m. in front of Crossroads Chevrolet dealership when the two vehicles collided. Eyewitnesses said the impact pushed the Mercedes around 20 feet back from the area of impact. Latch was transported to Magnolia Regional Health Center with unknown injures. Corinth Police officer Robert Cook was the responding officer. Cook said both drivers were wearing seat belts.
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Egg hunt returns Saturday BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
The Easter Bunny is planning an ‘egg’travagant Saturday for children in the area. Peter Cottontail is hopping down the Crossroads Regional Park trail with 3,000 eggs to hide during the 10th Annual Community Egg Hunt. “Businesses have really come through this year,” said Concerned Citizens for a Better Community Chairman J.C. Hill. “We will be able to just go through the crowd and pass out prizes.” Children won’t go away disappointed from the free event, according to Hill. “Every kid will receive a bag of candy,” he said. Entertainment begins at 11 a.m. with the Lighthouse Foundation taking part. Free photos with the Easter Bunny, courtesy of Walgreens, are slated for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. near pavilion 2 in the park.
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The Easter Bunny has all sorts of prizes to pass out during the 10th Annual Community Egg Hunt Saturday.
The egg hunt is slated to begin at noon. Following the hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny will continue to be made. “We have put a lot of energy into Saturday and have taken every precaution to make things safe,” said Hill. Children will vie for prizes in the 0-3, 4-6 and 7-10 age groups. A special needs hunt will also be held at noon on the T-ball field. “Parents can assist kids in the 0-3 group,” said Hill. A golden and silver egg will contain a grand prize in each of the age groups. “It really creates a sense of satisfaction the way the community has responded,” said the chairman. “No one has said no to this.” Corinth-Alcorn County Excel By 5 is also taking part during the day. Organizers will have a school bus on site to help children Please see EGGS | 2A
On this day in history 150 years ago
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Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard, no stranger to the streets of Corinth, reports for duty as commander of the Department of North Carolina and Southern Virginia.
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