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Vol. 119, No. 95
• Corinth, Mississippi • 20 pages • Two sections
Murder arrest award goes to $8,000 BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Corinth citizens want to see the murder of Cleo Henderson solved. A spike in reward money proves people have not forgot Henderson was gunned down on a city street almost a year ago. Reward money for information leading to the arrest and conviction
in the murder of the long-time taxi cab driver recently rose to $8,000. A donor added $2,500 to the reward which had been at $5,500. Henderson, 66, was found shot about 2:39 a.m. on May 25 outside of Liberty Cab Service in downtown Corinth. Henderson, a taxi cab driver for 43 years, was discovered by fellow driver William “Billy”
Burress outside of the Taylor Street business after failing to hear from Henderson for over an hour. The Corinth Police Department continues to follow up leads on the case. According to Corinth Police Chief Ralph Dance, there has been a lot of finger pointing but no hard evidence to make an arrest in the homicide.
Henderson’s daughter, Melody Patterson, remains hopeful someone will eventually be charged with the homicide. “I don’t want people to forget Daddy,” said Patterson last month. “I believe there is someone out there who knows who did this and I am hoping they eventually come forward with some new information.”
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Police: Caution at the roundabout uty Chief Chuck Hinds said crashes at the junction have been minimal since its 2010 opening. “I think most people have become accustomed to it,” said Hinds. “I’m not sure we didn’t have more crashes before the roundabout was opened.” A three vehicle, chain reaction wreck early Wednes-
BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
Students Logan Mitchell, Cody Connell, Newton Barnes, Jimmy Bretner, Tyler Holland and Austin Malone prepare for Saturday’s Spring Plant Sale.
Following a multiple car wreck at the South Harper and Droke Road roundabout earlier this week, Corinth Police want to make sure the public knows how to properly use the circular intersection. Construction of the roundabout was intended to accommodate the increased traffic from nearby Corinth Elementary School, and Dep-
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Plant sale raises funds for FFA Tourism board funds BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Putting their green thumbs to good use, the Alcorn Career and Technology Center FFA Chapter is kicking off the growing season with their Spring Plant Sale. Available to the public, the plant sale will be held from 7 a.m. until noon on Saturday, April 25 at the greenhouse behind the center. Purchasable greenery will include Macho Ferns for $15 and a variety of flowers for $5.
“We have two plant sales each year, one in the spring and one in the fall,” said Ag/Natural Resources instructor David Nowell. “It is something the community looks forward to.” “The plants for sale were all student-raised in our greenhouse,” he added. “They began planting them in September and have taken care of them all winter long.” Typically advertised through word of mouth, the plant sales have grown in popularity over
the years. “We had a wonderful turnout last year and expect to see a lot of people come out again this year,” said Nowell who recommends customers arrive early. “The sale will begin at 7 a.m., but there is usually a pretty good-sized group of ladies waiting for me at 6:30 a.m.” Students began clearing the area and setting up for the sale on Wednesday.
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Veterans during a Wednesday meeting. Kevin Mitchell appeared before the seven-person board on behalf of the Kiwanis Club. The club was requesting $2,500 to be used for advertising of its 18th Annual Leon Frazier Gospel Singing
BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
A pair of music events received the sweet sounds of funding for upcoming affairs in the area. The Corinth Area Convention and Visitors Bureau board approved the two musical events along with a request from the Sons of Confederate
SCV camp awards kids learning history BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Area students have a chance to get an important history lesson. A free T-shirt and real Civil War bullet will be included with the tutorial. Col. William P. Rogers Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp #321 has weekend plans as part of Confederate History Month. Civil War Heritage Day is set for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Verandah-Curlee House. “Any student who comes to the Verandah House and answers a short quiz about events in the Battle of Corinth will receive a free 150th anniversary T-shirt and a Civil War bullet,” said Larry Mangus with Camp #321. Mangus has spoke with around 1,400 students over the last two weeks to promote the event. “Corinth was a major site during the Civil War,” said Mangus. “It’s part of the students’ heritage.” Those interested in tak-
ing part should arrive at the main entrance of the house on Jackson Street. Confederate Memorial Day is set for Sunday. The camp will hold the 23rd Annual Confederate Memorial Day service at 2 p.m. at the Civil War Interpretive Center. “Soldiers who fought for the Confederacy will be honored during a service which will not last long,” said Mangus. April has been declared as Confederate History Month by Gov. Phil Bryant. “The Colonel Rogers Camp has sponsored several events this month,” said Mangus. “We have placed over 300 flags on the graves of Confederate soldiers across the country.” The Civil War was America’s bloodiest conflict. Nearly as many men died in captivity during the Civil War as were killed in the whole of the Vietnam War. Hundreds of thousands died of disease. Two percent of the entire population, an estimated 620,000 men, lost their lives in the line of duty.
Staff photo by Kimberly Shelton
Library System Director William McMullin and Order Clerk Robin Parrish load books and other supplies into the library’s 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Classic station wagon.
Director talks about library’s future BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
As electronic books, e-readers and cell phone apps soar in popularity, many have forgotten what it feels like to flip through the pages of a crisp new book or a time-worn tome. “I’m concerned people aren’t
using the library as much as they used to or taking advantage of the wonderful resources we have to offer,” said Library System Director William McMullin. “We have some wonderful books available in hardback, paperback, on CD and on cassette. We have many DVDs,
too. These items are all free to check out for library patrons.” Placing a hold on or renewing a book is easy. Patrons can simply visit the library’s website at www.nereg.lib.ms.us to do so without ever having to leave Please see LIBRARY | 2A
25 years ago
On this day in history 150 years ago
Local historian Margaret Rogers is among those helping bring the past to life during history presentations presented in recognition of National Library Week.
President Johnson rejects the terms of surrender Sherman offered to Johnston in North Carolina. The Union steamer Sultana is perilously overloaded with 2,100 soldiers returning home from Southern prisons. It pulls out of Vicksburg with a poorly-repaired boiler.
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