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• Corinth, Mississippi • 22 pages • 2 sections
Officials consider future of arena BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
The Crossroads Arena board went looking for answers about the facility’s future. Alcorn County Board of Supervisors Lowell Hinton and Tim Mitchell met with members Wednesday to address concerns
of the seven-person board. Arena board members have been concerned about funding after supervisors put a plan in motion to expand Crossroads Regional Park. The plan, approved on March 3, involves obtaining a construction bond to pay for the expansion.
The initial plan of the county board was to refinance the bond on the arena to pay for the project. “At first we talked about that, but then we found out we couldn’t do it,” said Mitchell. “It’s not going to be the same bond,” added Hinton. “We are waiting on the attorney gen-
eral’s opinion before we sign a local agreement.” Debt on the 15-year-old multi-purpose building will be retired in 2017. Once the attorney general okays the proposal, Crossroads Arena is slated to have $500,000 budgeted in a brick
and mortar fund. The arena would then receive $50,000 monthly in the fund. “Once we get this (park) built, we are expecting revenue to grow and as it grows the brick and mortar fund will grow,” Please see ARENA | 2A
City seeking grant for Tate St. upgrades BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Corinth is seeking a multimillion dollar grant that would be used to transform a segment of Tate Street that is considered one of the city’s primary gateways. The city is applying for a $2.8 million grant through the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery
(TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program. “It doesn’t require a match from the city, but it is very competitive,” said Mayor Tommy Irwin, who is hopeful that the city has a good chance to be funded. The project would include paving on Tate north of the Please see GRANT | 3A
ASD taps Bullard as school board attorney Staff photo by Zack Steen
Kossuth High School Athletics Director Steve Lyles, baseball head Coach Trave Hopkins, Principal Mike Kimmons and baseball Assistant Coach Kyle Nichols look over the supply checklist before traveling to Louisville Thursday with a trailer load of supplies.
Kossuth sends aid to opponent BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
With state playoffs on the line, the Kossuth Aggies headed to tornado ravaged Louisville Thursday with heavy hearts and a trailer load of supplies. The powerful twister that struck the small town about 30 miles south of Starkville destroyed more than 300 build-
ings and killed nine people as it ripped a half-mile-wide path through Winston County. Monday’s tornado, listed by the National Weather Service as an EF-4, carried winds up to 185 mph. As authorities continued searching for people still missing in some parts of the county, students returned to class and the baseball team got ready to
play ball. On Thursday night, the Aggies played the Wildcats on the Louisville campus in the second round of Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 3A State Baseball Playoffs. Before heading south, the Kossuth community rallied toPlease see AID | 2A
BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
The search for a new school board attorney ended this week as members of the Alcorn School District Board of Education voted unanimously to hire local lawyer Arch W. Bullard. The position became vacant in early February with the passing of Jimmy Price. He had held the position for more than five years. Bullard brings more than 22 years of trial experience in private practice to the board. He served as an assistant district attorney for First Judicial District of Mississippi from 19962011.
During the interview process, Bullard said he became a lawyer because he really wanted to help people. “My dad was an attorney and when I was 3 years old I knew I wanted to be an attorney just like him,” said Bullard. “Education and school law is very important. My wife is a school teacher and everyday I see what it takes to be one.” A graduate of Millsaps College and the University of Mississippi, Bullard said he looks forward to becoming part of a board that could change the lives of the children of the disPlease see BULLARD | 2A
Day of prayer draws courthouse crowd BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
“So that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” –Romans 15:6 The stars and stripes fluttered in the breeze as locals and visitors alike flocked to the south front steps of the Alcorn County Courthouse on Thursday. Heads were bowed and prayers sent up as attendees prayed for the country’s govern-
ment, leaders, military, churches, media, education system and more in observance of the 63rd Annual National Day of Prayer. Hands were placed over hearts as all joined together to say the Pledge of Allegiance. Parking was an issue due to the steady crowd of people which flooded the lawn and occupied the sidewalks. Young and old came out for the event. Some perching in chairs, while others chose to stand.
Strangers quickly became friends as guests were encouraged to mingle and converse with those unfamiliar to them. Scriptures were read and congregational music enjoyed as churches, ministers, layman, advocates and fellow Christians gathered and united as one voice. “Glory, glory, hal-le-lu-jah! His truth is marching on.” (For more information on the annual event visit www. NationalDayofPrayer.org)
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Fellow Christians united as one Thursday as they gathered to pray for the country.
On this day in history 150 years ago
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There is a skirmish in Bolivar, Tenn., between Forrest’s men and a brigade of Union cavalry. Both sides claim victory in this insignificant affair and Forrest withdraws and continues unimpeded on his journey to Mississippi.
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