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Vol. 119, No. 124
• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • One section
Court overturns murder conviction Huguley was also originally indicted for capital murder The Mississippi Supreme in the death. He later pleaded Court has overturned the guilty to second degree murcapital murder conviction der and was sentenced to of a Prentiss County man serve 40 years in prison. Stephen Holley, 45, a dissentenced to life in prison without parole in the beating abled furniture factory worker, died at the North death of a Thrasher Mississippi Medical resident. Center Friday, May The court has or21, 2010, from an asdered a new trial for sault at his home in Charles David BurThrasher on May 15, leson in the 2010 2010. death of Stephen Prosecutors said Holley of Thrasher. he had been struck Last Thursday the by a metal object and supreme court issued robbed. At trial the a unanimous ruling prosecution argued overturning Burle- Burleson Burleson and Huguson’s 2012 conviction ley went to Holley’s on the grounds the trial judge should not have home, took items from the amended the indictment to home and during that time charge him as a violent ha- Holley was beaten and left bitual offender and should unconscious. Burleson’s defense attorney not have denied a request that the jury be given an instruc- argued throughout the trial tion regarding the weight of there was no direct evidence connecting his client to Holcircumstantial evidence. Burleson was convicted ley’s actual murder, though in October 2012 in Prentiss they never denied he was County Circuit Court of capi- present at the home. With the supreme court rultal murder in the case and sentenced to life in prison ing, the case will now return without parole. Jeremy K. to circuit court for retrial. BY BRANT SAPPINGTON
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Young Morrison Sliman of Tupelo registers for the junior division of the 36th Candy Classic Memorial Tennis Tournament with tournament referee Billy Clark and tournament chairman Dr. Robert Perry.
Candy Classic serves up 36th tournament BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
Becky Nelms calls it one of the best community events in Corinth. The associate director of the
36th Candy Classic Memorial Tennis Tournament said she’s happy an event for such a good cause exists in her home town. “It’s great to see our players and sponsors step up to
raise money for St. Jude,” said Nelms. The long-standing tourney named in memory of Candy Please see CANDY | 2
ACES collects big amount for autism fundraiser BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Alcorn Central Elementary School was ready with change. ACES collected around $680 in coins for the “Change for Autism” fundraiser. The K-4th grade event raised the huge amount in only three weeks. “This was special to the kids and it showed they wanted to contribute to something like autism,” said assistant principal Elizabeth Wamsley. “They were really competitive with it and raised the most money in four counties.” “Change for Autism” used little boxes to collect coins for
families who have children with autism. “ T h e school really got behind it,” said Ronnie Highland, Region IV Burcham Highland Essary Counselor at ACES. “The funds will allow us to “The kids went above and be- provide ongoing programs and yond what we thought they events to encourage children could do.” with autism and their families Alcorn Central and Kossuth to be active,” said Brad Essary, took part in the fundraiser with co-founder of “Reconnect 4 Authe two combining to raise over $1,000 for autism. Please see AUTISM | 2
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Alcorn Central Elementary School third graders Emma Mills (left) and Harvern Davis helped the school raise close to $700 in the “Change for Autism” fundraiser.
Club kicks off camp in June BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Seven weeks of summer fun is all planned out for the Corinth Unit of the Northeast Mississippi Boys & Girls Club. The “Kids R Kids Summer Camp” is back for a second year at the unit. Opening week of the camp is set for June 8-12. “The first week will be an introduction time of friendly competition which will highlight the campers ability to succeed against all odds,” said Corinth Unit Director Christy Grice. The free camps are open to ages 6-18. An application must be filled out and parents should also bring a copy of their child’s report card. “We have a limited number of spots, so parents need to go ahead and turn in the application,” said Grice. Camps are limited to 100 children. Summer adventures begin each day at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m.
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Music Week is set for June 15-19. During Music Week, the focus will be on bringing in talented musicians and artists from different backgrounds. “The week will end with the battle of musicians as we search for musical talent among our children at the club,” said Grice. Week 3 (June 22-26) will be billed as Family Fun Week. During the five days, campers will experience instruction on family and fashion. Etiquette Week will be June 29July 3. Camps pick back up on July 7-11 with Storyland & Movies Week. “The whole week is about reading, writing, creating skits and watching new and old movies,” said Grice. Campers will have a chance to shine during the Dance Week of July 13-17. “Members will take on new roles as we dance our way to the end of Please see CAMP | 2
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Corinth graduation Corinth seniors Isaac Haney (left) and Clayton Nichols kick back and relax prior to the CHS commencement on May 22 at the Crossroads Arena. More photos from the Corinth graduation and other three local graduations will appear in the May 31 edition of the Daily Corinthian.
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Alcorn County Supervisors approve an additional $25,000 in funding for the airport. The funds will support operating expenses and land appraisal for a planned expansion project.
The annual Leon Frazier Memorial Singing prepares to surpass $70,000 in scholarships awarded. The event, hosted by the Corinth Kiwanis Club, honors the late Frazier by raising funds for annual scholarships.
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