McNairy County Rockabilly Festival has full lineup
Prentiss County Northeast honors math, science winners
Alcorn County Region IV hosts Teen Op program
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Truck accident injures teenage girl received a report around 6:45 Tuesday evening of a juvenile female having been run over by a truck on Alcorn County Road 515 (Mitchell Hill Road). “When we arrived, we found the girl had been run over by the truck she was riding in,” said Essary.
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A 15-year-old Alcorn County girl sustained severe injuries Tuesday evening after being run over by a pickup truck in Alcorn County. According to Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Dusty Essary, the ACSD
The truck was a red Dodge pickup, and there were five female juveniles in the truck. One of the passengers opened the door and fell out on the passenger side and was run over by the truck’s back passenger tire. He declined to provide the victim’s name. The Daily Corinthian has
learned the name of the victim is Kelsie Martin. He said the victim sustained severe injuries. She was transported by EMS to Magnolia Regional Health Center, and then on to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis.
He said the driver of the truck said she was going about 25 miles per hour when the victim was run over. Regarding the accident, Essary said, “Not only is it the law, but it is very important for your safety to buckle your seatbelt.” No charges have been filed.
Mississippi Flash still rocking Grant may solve town’s water woes BY BRANT SAPPINGTON
bsappington@dailycorinthian.com
The Booneville Mississippi Flash is still rocking. Rockabilly pioneer Hayden Thompson, a native of Wheeler, hit the scene in the 1950s as one of the roster of stars on the legendary Sun Records label, and recently released his latest album of new material, “Learning the Game.” A throwback to the classic rockabilly sound that made him a favorite on the circuit that spawned superstars including Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Charlie Rich and more, “Learning the Game” captures Thompson’s unique voice and gift for phrasing with 12 tracks depicting an artist more ready to rock a stage than rest in a rocking chair at the age of 79. “Being my age and to get to cut something like this, it’s kind of nice,” he said from his home in Illinois where he lives with his wife between frequent trips to Europe to perform for the continent’s rabid fans of rockabilly and 1950s Americana. Thompson found a career renaissance when he was discovered by the dedicated fans in Europe where a thriving rockabilly and classic rock
scene exists filled with fans who have rediscovered the music of America’s 50s and welcome the performers from that era with open arms. “In Europe, they still like that stuff from the ’50s and that’s the only thing that keeps me going,” said Thompson. One of the singer’s biggest
fans was the head of Finland’s Bluelight Records, who connected with Thompson to release four albums including an extensive compilation of his classic work and this most recent album of new songs, “Learning the Game.” Please see THOMPSON | 2
Town passes new tourism tax ness 251 to 166 for the post of Ward 4 aldermen. Incumbent Booneville voters have David Bolen did not seek rechosen a new mayor and ap- election. Democratic incumbent Japroved a tax aimed at boosting tourism and recreation in son Michael won in Ward 1 the city. over Republican challenger Joshua WhitBusinessman Chris son 297-220. Lindley will be BoonIncumbent Ward eville’s new mayor 3 Alderman Demowhile Democrat William Scott claimed crat Mark McCoy won 201-109 over Libertarthe post of Ward 4 ian Joel Counce to reAlderman and a pair turn to his seat on the of incumbents were board. returned to office in Tuesday’s municipal Lindley Tuesday’s referendum on the city’s general election. Lindley, a Democrat, de- tourism tax proposal passed feated Republican Larry Ste- 860 to 465 or 65.91 percent to vens 904 to 472 according to 35.09 percent. The proposal complete but unofficial re- had to receive over 60 percent sults. He will fill the post va- of votes cast to be approved. cated by one-term incumbent The plan will add a 2 percent Derrick Blythe who did not additional tax on restaurants, seek reelection as mayor. hotels and motels in the city William Scott was the win- which will go into a special acner of the other open position count, separate from the city’s on the board of aldermen, defeating Republican John CaviPlease see ELECTION | 2 BY BRANT SAPPINGTON
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Corinth is seeking a grant to help solve the town of Burnsville’s water supply woes. The Corinth Board of Aldermen Tuesday evening approved applying for a $1.5 million Economic Development Administration grant to fund the extension of a water line from the Clifford G. Worsham Surface Water Treatment Facility to Burnsville. The treatment plant, which taps the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway as a water source, is located seven miles west of Corinth. Burnsville’s water supply is being stretched by the needs of the Mississippi Silicon factory, which began production late in 2015. The manufacturer is using about 270,000 gallons of water daily. The water treatment plant was conceived as a regional supplier. If funded, this would be the first delivery of water from the plant to another community. The city of Corinth will serve as the grant applicant but
People of the Crossroads Jonathan McGaughy, Suitors Crossing Following in his father’s footsteps, the Rev. Jonathan McGaughy is working for the Lord. For the last 10 years, he has pastored Life Tabernacle Pentecostal Church, a church established by his late father, the Rev. Donald McGaughy. “I knew I was called into the ministry at age 10,” said the young McGaughy. “The calling of the Lord into the ministry is undeniable — I just knew deep down in my heart it was what I was supposed to do with my life.” Also a supervisor at ThyseenKrupp in Middleton, Tenn., McGaughy has been married to his wife, Jennifer, for 27 years. “She works and labors with me faithfully at the church,” he said. “Jennifer plays a very important role in our ministry. We are a team.” The couple have three children, Brooke, Lanie and Isaac, and three grandchildren. Staff photo by Zack Steen
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Carroll Little claims his second straight Alcorn County golf championship.
Josh Bates, Will Bradley, Kylene Burcham, Antonio R. Gillespie and Christi Parker are honored with the annual Owen B. Whitehurst Scholarships.
Dr. Erica’s Laser Aesthetic Centers Erica Noyes, MD
have no financial stake in the estimated $3 million project, which would involve 23,500 linear feet of 18-inch pipe. Funding commitments of $500,000 each are being made by the town of Burnsville, the Yellow Creek Port and the Corinth Public Utilities Commission. In other business, the board is setting in motion a zoning change on South Tate Street generally between Turner Creek and the railroad. The change from industrial to commercial zoning will go to the city’s planning commission for discussion. “It has come to my attention that we’ve got an area along Tate street, which is considered to be one of the primary entrances to the downtown, that was left to be I-2, or heavy manufacturing,” said Dave Huwe, director of community development and planning. “That’s the area between Corinth Threatre-Arts and the railroad. On either side of that, you have C-2 general commercial.”
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