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Prentiss County Annual Relay for Life set Friday

Tishomingo County Farmer’s Market begins new season

Tippah County Arts Council presents ‘The Addams Family’

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Saturday June 11,

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Daily Corinthian Vol. 120, No. 141

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• Corinth, Mississippi • 18 pages • One section

Man charged in child rape Murder plea brings 35 years

SELMER, Tenn. — A 31-year-old state prison oďŹƒcer remains jailed under a $1 million bond after being arrested for rape of a 7-year-old child. Two sex acts were recorded by cell phone video, which remain in possession of law enforcement oďŹƒcials. The McNairy County Sheri’s Department identified the suspect as James

Bradley Fitzgerald of Godfrey Circle in Selmer, Tenn. He is a correctional oďŹƒcer with Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) in Hardeman County. The arrest was made Monday after the video was brought to the sheri’s oďŹƒce. Please see CHARGES | 2

BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com

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Camp Courthouse set to return BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

IUKA — The museum may be closed, but camp will happened as scheduled. Even though the Tishomingo County Historical & Genealogical Society recently announced its Old Tishomingo County Courthouse Museum is closed due to lack of funding, plans to host the annual Camp Courthouse continues. Set for Thursday on the grounds of the historic courthouse, the camp for kids ages 5-16 will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. “This one day camp is an exploratory hands-on playtime for area children,� said society board member Shelia Thorne. “The camp promotes learning and development in both social and motor skills. Education is one of our key roles at the Old Courthouse Museum for both adults and children.� Throne said the fun day will include interactive games, crafts, learning and door prizes. Former Mississippi Humanities Teacher of the Year, Pat Arinder will present two educational programs during the camp. “One program will cover the Civil War, while the other will consist of games, music and clothing of the period,� added

Police: Suspect caught inside Legion building He remains in jail on a $25,000 bond, according to A burglar was caught in the Green. act by Corinth police earlier In other news: this week. • Police recently arPolice received a call rested Cordearld Goraround 2 p.m. Thursdon, 19, for the burglary day of a suspicious of a North Parkway resmale on Tate Street idence on May 24. near the American Le“After the robbery, gion building. where the suspect stole “When oďŹƒcers arseveral items from the rived, they found the residence, surveilsuspect actually inlance video caught the side the Legion,â€? said McGaha suspect leaving the Capt. Dell Green. “He scene,â€? said Green. had taken about $13 in loose “Police were able to identichange from the Legion and fy the vehicle and that inforhad also sat several flags out- mation lead to the arrest.â€? side the building that he had Gordon was arrested on planned to take with him.â€? June 3 and charged with burAnthony McGaha, 31, was glary of a dwelling. charged with burglary of a She remains in custody on a commercial building. $10,000 bond. BY ZACK STEEN

zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Photo by Cindy Nelson

Pat Arinder demonstrated the corn cob dash, one of the many games played during last year’s Camp Courthouse at the Old Tishomingo County Courthouse Museum. the board member. “Costumes will also be available for pictures.� Camp fee is $10 per person and includes lunch. “The one day camp is open to children from anywhere – not just Tishomingo County,� said

Throne. “Last year children from Arkansas and Kansas participated while in town visiting family.� (Campers can be pre-registered by contacting 662-4233500.)

Cruise brings back the past

People of the Crossroads Jimmy Orr, Corinth

BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

A group of people are ready to turn back the clock. The Fraley’s Drive In Cruise 2016 is giving them the opportunity. Several individuals are planning on making their way to Shiloh Road and take part in the event which is being held to benefit West Clinic, AMEN Food Pantry and the Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter. “People are coming from everywhere just to drive up and down the road again,� said event organizer Keith Fowler with a smile. “It has just blown up.� Plans are for people to meet at Garrett Eye Clinic at 5 p.m. and then, following a ceremony, head the short distance down Shiloh Road to Shiloh Market. A car show — hosted by

A Booneville man will spend more than three decades in prison for the shooting death of his fiancee. James Erik Robinson, 27, pleaded guilty to second degree murder and was sentenced Friday to 35 years in the state penitentiary for the May 1, 2015, murder of Andrea Nicole Fleming. At the time authorities said Fleming died of a gunshot wound to the chest in the

home she shared with Robinson. In sentencing Robinson Circuit Court Judge Jim Pounds ordered the 35-year sentence be served day for day. “I commend Sheri Randy Tolar and lead investigator Derrick Hester for a thorough and professional investigation of this murder case and I would also like to thank Assistant District Attorney David Daniels for his hard work,â€? said District Attorney John Weddle.

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Corinth’s Jimmy Orr is a talented and detailed person. The 48-year-old, employed at Alcorn Industries, is a dedicated member of Gaines Chapel United Methodist Church and sings in the church choir. “I love animals and spending time with them,� said Orr of his two cats and one dog. Orr enjoys playing the piano and has attended the First Presbyterian Friendship Class for 21 years. “He has been blessed with the gift of playing the piano,� said his aunt, Peggy Vanderford. The “Wheel of Fortune� fan is the son of Jim and Margaret Ann Orr. Jimmy also has a brother, John David Orr of St. Louis, Mo. He also likes helping his mother with the cooking and cleaning at home.

Magnolia Car Club — is slated to be held at Joe’s Diner. Individuals will be able to vote for Best of Show and Fan Favorite through non-perishable food items for the local food pantry or pet food for the shelter. “At 8 p.m. once all trophies have been presented, we will get back on Shiloh Road and just cruise and hang out like we used to back in the day,� said Fowler. The cruising of the strip is open to all, according to Fowler. Please see FRALEY’S | 2

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Kossuth High School senior James Glisson wins an essay contest held by NASA’s Stennis Space Center.

Construction begins on the CARE (Corinth Alcorn Reaching for Excellence) Honor Garden on the grounds of the historic Corinth Depot.

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