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Daily Corinthian Vol. 119, No. 109
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Congressional race goes down to wire On Saturday, the county election commissioners spent the morning packing up election materials for the 17 precincts, and the Circuit Clerk’s Office opened for the last day of inperson absentee voting.
BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Campaigning for north Mississippi’s special congressional election is in the final stretch as voters head to the polls on Tuesday.
“We’ve had a few absentees today, but it’s been slow,” said Circuit Clerk Joe Caldwell. A barrage of television advertising for the race to replace the late Alan Nunnelee in the U.S. House of Representatives
seemed to do little to nudge voter interest. The pace of absentees has remained a trickle since day one, with votes totaling around 160 by Saturday. Voters may be overwhelmed by the number of candidates.
“The biggest thing I hear people say is they don’t know who they want to vote for,” said Caldwell. He believes the lack of a loPlease see RACE | 3A
Citizen voices park concerns
Motorcycle tragedy
BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
working simulation involving all emergency agencies as well as guest speakers.” Participating agencies and individuals will include Alcorn County Emergency Services
A neighbor of Crossroads Regional Park would like to see better behavior by park visitors and safer driving by South Parkway motorists. Ruby Hatley, who lives across from the park, recently brought a number of concerns to the attention of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. “I see a lot that goes on that no one else sees,” she said, “and I hear a lot that goes on that no one else hears.” Among the things Hatley said she sees is obscene gestures and people with pants “being worn below the underwear line.” Parents also drop off children and leave them there unattended, she said. Park Director Ray Holloway
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Photo by Lisa Lambert
Emergency workers respond to the motorcyle accident scene in May last year at the Crossroads Arena during Motorcycle Awareness Day.
Advocates, event bring more safety awareness B.A.G.G.E.R.S (Biker Awareness Group Giving Every Road Safety) will provide onlookers a first-hand glimpse of the tragedy resulting from negligent drivers during their “Can You See Me Now” Motorcycle Awareness Day at 2 p.m. on
BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
The parking lot of the Crossroads Arena will soon be the scene of twisted metal and carnage as a local group hopes to bring more awareness for the need of motorcycle safety.
Sunday, May 17. The staged accident will be a car verses motorcycle, both driven by college age students. “We will have one fatality as a result of the accident,” said B.A.G.G.E.R.S. President Brad Lambert. “It will be a live,
Staff photo by Kimberly Shelton
Fine arts promotion has huge turnout BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
The streets of Fillmore, Childs and Waldron buzzed with excitement on Thursday night as guests gathered together with friends and family to take part in the Corinth School Districts Fine Arts Fête. The painted faces of children beamed with joy as they fenced with inflatable swords and enjoyed arts and crafts. Chef Russell Smith of smith. Restaurant was on hand serving up deliciously boiled crawfish. Guests enjoyed the steaming crustaceans as they swayed to the upbeat sounds of music and light-hearted
Ilyssa Claxton, Luke Redwine, Caleb Henson, Ben Henson and Jamie Gambino get excited about music.
laughter. “It was a huge success,” said Corinth School District Data and Marketing Manager Taylor Coombs. “It was so great to see high school students spending time with elementary students and getting out and teaching them the importance of the arts.” “We will definitely do it again new year,” she added. Balloon sword fighting proved to be a big hit as was the trash can drumline. “Anita Temple’s groups were wonderful and Jennifer LeGoff’s art projPlease see FÊTE | 12A
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A proposal is outlined to the Corinth Board of Aldermen for a proposed annexation of the city that would add 8 to 10 square miles to the city limits.
Mark Paul Mathis of Alcorn Central is named the Mississippi Young Music Educator of the Year by the Mississippi Music Educators’ Association. Mathis serves as director of choral activities at Alcorn Central.
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