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Vol. 119, No. 113

Early-morning arrest ends manhunt BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

BURNSVILLE — An overnight manhunt for an Alcorn County armed robbery and assault suspect ended early Wednesday morning in Burnsville. George Downs, 28, of Corinth, was apprehend by police without incident around 6:30 a.m. on East Port Street in Burnsville following a three-county, high-speed pur-

suit. Downs is wanted in connection with the Tuesday afternoon armed robbery and beating of an elderly woman inside her home in the Cummings Town community of Alcorn County. Deputies and EMS responded to the County Road 327 residence where the crime took place around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Two other suspects, a man and a woman, were taken into custody,

but Downs escaped and led police on a high-speed chase through Alcorn, Prentiss and Tishomingo counties. The pursuit ended on U.S. 72 near the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Burnsville where Downs left his vehicle and fled on foot. According to the Tishomingo County Sheriff’s department, Downs broke into another home in Burnsville Tuesday night. The home

owner was able to prevent Downs from entering and called the police. Downs remains in custody in Tishomingo County and will likely face numerous charges in all three counties. The Burnsville Police Department, Burnsville Fire Department and the Mississippi Highway Patrol assisted law enforcement from Alcorn, Prentiss and Tishomingo counties in the search.

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As many Mississippians and others across the country search for ways to help the grieving families of the fallen Hattiesburg police officers, scam artists are looking to cash in by illegally soliciting contributions over the phone. “Unfortunately, we see this during a tragedy, people trying to take advantage of goodhearted people wanting to help,” said CEO John O’Hara of the Better Business Bureau serving Mississippi. “For those wishing to assist the families of the slain officers, we at the BBB are suggesting ways to make the money count.” The Better Business Bureau offers the following tips to do-

nors: ■ If you are solicited by a telemarketer, ask the names of both the fund-raiser making the call and the charity he or she is representing. ■ Ask how much of your contribution goes to the charity and how much is retained by the fund-raiser. If you are solicited by mail, understand that a portion of your contribution may go to a for-profit company hired to run the campaign. ■ Call the fund-raiser or charity and ask how much of your money the charity will receive. Contact the charity to find out how it uses donations from the public. ■ Will it provide direct aid Please see SCAM | 2

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Seniors at Corinth High School are set to perform “The Battle of the Seniors” Follies show tonight, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the CHS auditorium. Related photo is on Page 2.

Pair of ACES teachers named literacy coaches

Annual senior variety show opens tonight BY ZACK STEEN

“The seniors this year have really come up with some great ideas ... . We have almost every senior doing something – whether its singing, dancing or doing lights or sound.”

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Corinth High School seniors will perform a battle of song and dance at the annual Follies talent and variety show set to kick off tonight at 7 p.m. at the CHS auditorium. Other performances of “The Battle of the Seniors” themed show are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Director Taylor Coombs said the show is close to selling out. “As far as I know a Follies has never sold out this quick,” Coombs said. “We still have a limited number of seating available each night.” Around 50 $7 general admission seats remain available for each night. “It’s going to be a really entertaining show,” Coombs added. “The seniors this year have really come up with some great ideas, and we’ve tried to work

BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Two Alcorn Central Elementary School teachers have been selected to be Literacy Coaches by the Mississippi Department Education. Third grade teacher Sandra Steen and first grade teacher Mandy Logue will each wrap up their career at ACES this month before heading on the road for MDE. “We are sad to lose them, but at the same time we are extremely honored to have two of our educators selected for the program,” said Superintendent Gina Rogers Smith. “This was not an easy process for these two teachers. They both had to go through an application and interview

Director Taylor Coombs as many possible into the show. We have almost every senior doing something – whether its singing, dancing or doing lights or sound.” The show is based on a board game – girls versus boys. “The kids are playing the board game throughout the show,” Coombs said. “There’s a lot of singing and dancing and several skits.” Songs performed by seniors include “Hit the Road Jack,” “Pickup Man” and “Soul Man.” Coombs said she is most ex-

cited about the rendition of “Low Rider,” which features seven senior band members playing their instruments. The second-year director said she loves helping create lasting memories for seniors who are about to graduate. “I love every minute of it. This time of year is so special to these kids, and I’m thankful to be a part of it,” she said. (Tickets can be purchased at the door or by contacting the school at 662-286-1000.)

Wrestling scheduled at Crossroads Arena BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

The squared circle is coming to the Crossroads Arena. Southeastern Wrestling Entertainment will bring some of the top names in the business to the multi-purpose facility on Friday as the sport makes its first appearance at the arena. “We want to come back three to four times a year,” said promoter Bill Welch. “Every time

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we do a show, we plan on giving back to the community.” As part of Friday’s card, a new 2015 Elantra car will be given away. According to Welch, a Harley-Davidson will be awarded to one lucky fan when the promotion returns in August. “Each show is going to be bigger and bigger as we build back up our territory,” said Welch. “Corinth is going to be our biggest area.”

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express – Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson – are slated to take on the Texas Tornadoes in one match. Morton and Gibson, the four-time NWA World Tag Team Champions, got their start in Memphis. Former TNA star Chase Stevens will also be part of the card. “Dangerous” Doug Gilbert, Matt Wilbanks, Byron Wilcott, Candi Divine, Rudy Boy Gonzalez – owner of the

Texas Wrestling Academy, Legendary “Outlaw” Don Bass and Tommy Gilbert are also expected to appear. General admission is $10 with ring seating being $14. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with bell time set for 7:30. “Our goal is to draw more and more people each time we come,” said Welch. “We plan on bringing TNA and WWE stars for each show.”

process with the state -- they only chose the very best educators.” Smith said Steen and Logue will travel to different schools around the state on behalf of MDE. “Their job will be to try to help improve low test scores at priority schools in Mississippi,” Smith added. In other staff related school board news: ■ The Alcorn School District Board of Education approved one retirement and several resignations this week. Longtime Alcorn Career and Technical Center automotive instructor Danny Mathis will retire effective June 30. Please see ALCORN | 2

“Each show is going to be bigger and bigger as we build back up our territory. Corinth is going to be our biggest area.” Bill Welch Promotor, Southeastern Wrestling Entertainment

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Corinth Mayor ES Bishop suggests the city work with Corinth Planning Commission Chairman Jon Hill and Corinth-Alcorn Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee Chair Kenneth Williams toward creating an access route between U.S. Highway 72 and Highway 350.

Mary Katherine Butler, chairwoman of the Corinth Area Arts Council, accepts a $5,000 contribution from Caterpillar. The funds will go toward the installation of new auditorium exit doors at the historic venue.

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