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Daily Corinthian Vol. 118, No. 98

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• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • 1 section

Old Town zoning issues addressed BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Corinth is putting a freeze on certain types of building in the Old Town District to allow some time to consider strength-

ening the area’s zoning regulations. In a special meeting Friday morning, the Board of Aldermen voted to enact a 90-day moratorium within the district

on any new construction which would not be allowed in an R-1B single-family residential district. After a fire destroyed an older home several months ago at

Linden and Polk, some concerns emerged about the types of things that could be built in the district, which includes the an area generally south of Main Street and west of Douglas

Mentoring program builds leaders extracurricular activity and, although it is not a required class, it is recommended by student who have completed the course. “We were asked to take five minutes to make a plan for five years. We had to write a plan and commit to doing right by that plan,” said one 8th grade Boyz2Men student. “They have helped teach me how to act like a man,” said another student. Coach Gregg Parker oversees the 8th grade Boyz2Men group, while Lanya Wilson and Jennifer Shipp oversee the 7th and 8th grade Refined girls groups. “We teach our girls structure, accountability and simple things about how to be a lady,” said Wilson. “I wish I had something like this available when I was in school.” The groups meet every Tuesday in the auditorium during lunch. Funded in part by The Lighthouse Foundation and community sponsorships, every child that successfully completes one year in Boyz2Men or Refined is rewarded. “This year 8th grade girls will get a trip to Pickwick for a spa treatment,” said Parker. “The 8th grade boys will get a trip to Memphis to eat at Texas de Brazil.”

BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Determination, strength and integrity. A group of 7th and 8th graders at Corinth Middle School were recognized this week for completing a year of service in one of two remarkable youth leadership classes offered at the school. The classes are part of a mentoring program founded in 1996 to teach young people about determination, strength and integrity. Young men and women who choose to participate in the program are supplied with information about responsibility, education, goal setting and perseverance. The Lighthouse Foundation’s Gary Caveness shares instructor duties with McDonald’s owner Lou Anderson for the 7th grade Boyz2Men group. “What we teach these kids is priceless information about how to be good people. We teach respect, while ensuring the kids maintain a good attitude at home, in the community and at school,” said Caveness. “We don’t expect much, but we do expect the best.” Boyz2Men offers a class for 7th and 8th grade boys, while Refined offers a class for 7th and 8th grade girls. The class is an

Street. “In the Old Town District, it’s very broad in the sense it’s zoned for multi-family dwellPlease see ZONING | 2

Police seek suspect in shooting BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Corinth police are seeking a man who fired a gun into a residence at the J.B. Combs Apartments on Thursday. It was one of three separate instances on Thursday in which citizens called in reports of Please see SHOOTING | 2

School board reviews audit Staff photo by Zack Steen

Cass Street McDonald’s owner Lou Anderson hands a new pair of Nike shoes to one of the 7th-grade graduates of the Boyz2Men youth leadership group at Corinth Middle School. See related photos on page 2. The boys who completed the 7th grade Boyz2Men class received a new pair of Nike shoes, while the girls who completed the 7th grade Refined class received a new Northface backpack.

“There is nothing more powerful than a dream and to see these young people reaching for their dreams is amazing,” said Caveness. “It is so rewarding to see these kids really wanting to do something with their lives.”

BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

The Alcorn School District Board of Education meet this week for the April edition of their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Brawner Vanstory public accountant representative Louann Brawner presented the

Spring Fling brings out a crowd BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Attendees chatted as they impatiently waited at the side doors of the Alcorn County Extension Center on Thursday in hopes of scoring their tickets to the Retiree Spring Fling. The event drew a steady crowd of seniors looking to gain useful information from local business vendors. No admission was charged but tickets were issued due to fire codes and limited space. “We maxed out this year on vendors and guests. We literally could not fit another person in here if we wanted to,” said Alliance Community Development Director Andrea Rose as she lamented having to turn people away. “Because

Staff photo by Kimberly Shelton

Vendors pass out goodies at the Retiree Spring Fling.

it’s free every year, we fill up quickly. My advice next time would be to get tickets as soon as you see it in the newspaper.” Colorful booths were set up, offering complimentary literature and goodies for guests to fill their bags with. Once their bags were full, seniors sipped coffee from KC’s Espresso as they listened to upbeat tunes played by some of the Pickin’ on the Square musicians. Spring greenery and other festive decorations filled the tables adding a touch of whimsy to the large room. “It would have been impossible for this to go off without our volunteers. They do everything from decorating, getting venPlease see FLING | 2

Index Stocks........8 Classified......14 Comics........ 7 State........ 5

On this day in history 150 years ago

Weather........9 Obituaries........ 6 Opinion........4 Sports...... 12

Yesterday’s capture of the supply train at Mark’s Mill, Arkansas spells the end of Union Gen. Frederick Steel’s Camden Expedition. Nearly surrounded by troops under Price and KirbySmith, Steele eludes them and is pursued toward Little Rock.

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Please see AUDIT | 2

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