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Daily Corinthian Vol. 121, No. 147

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• Corinth, Mississippi • 20 pages • Two sections

Victim’s estate files suit against festival (EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story by Steve Beavers first appeared in the Independent Appeal. It is being reprinted with the proper permission.) SELMER, Tenn. — Multiple defendants have been named in a wrongful death lawsuit that saw two people killed. The lawsuit was filled in McNairy County Circuit Court by

the estate of Sherri King Duncan. Duncan and fiance Michael Johnson were killed when a vehicle driven by Aaron D. Stamey crashed through a barricade and struck the pair during the 8th Annual Rockabilly Highway Revival Festival on June 11, 2016. Johnson was owner of the Hot Rod Shop in Corinth. Nine defendants were named

in the 21-page lawsuit. Larry King – father of Duncan and administrator of her estate – is listed as the plaintiff. The lawsuit was submitted by Rosenblum & Reisman, P.C. of Memphis. Defendants named in the case are the Town of Selmer, McNairy County, Arts in McNairy, McNairy County Chamber of

Commerce, McNairy County Economic Development Commission Inc., Rockabilly Highway Revival Festival, Rockabilly Highway Revival Festival and Car Show, and Aaron Dalton Stamey and Lois M. Stamey. The Duncan estate is seeking $2.5 million from each defendant. If damages are limited by the Tennessee Governmental

Tort Liability Act, the plaintiff is seeking the maximum amount permitted by law for each such municipality but no less than $300,000. The lawsuit, filed on June 7, demands a jury trial. The Stameys were cleared of criminal charges in March by the the 25th District Attorney’s Office.

Courthouse hosts film screening The Alliance gets

new look, location

BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Jacinto’s moment on the big screen is getting closer. The western-style thriller “Blood Country,” with scenes filmed at the Jacinto Courthouse, will get a screening in the courtroom on Saturday, Oct. 14. It will be one of a series of screenings across the state for the Running Wild Films production, which wrapped filming earlier this year. “There are still a lot of details to work out,” said Jacinto Foundation Director Beth Whitehurst. “We actually thought it might be next spring before the premiere, so we are excited it is going to be in the fall.” The showtime will be announced later. Running Wild is announcing the theatrical release date for “Blood Country” and screening the completed trailer this Friday during a double-feature showing of its Mississippi movies “Porches” and “Don’t Come Around Here” at the Capri Theatre in Jackson. Plans are being made to show the trailer during the Fourth of July Festival at Jacinto. Roughly 50 locals participated as extras, with at least two getting a speaking part in the film. Running Wild has described the local participants as “the best group of extras we have Please see FILM | 2A

BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Staff photo by Jebb Johnston

Nick Bain, portraying an attorney, gets ready to deliver his lines during the filming of “Blood Country” at the Jacinto Courthouse in March.

The Alliance is getting a new look. The economic and industrial development arm of the county will move this week from their longtime Cass Street office closer into the heart of downtown Corinth. A redesigned logo has also been released. Located at 502 Wick Street, the public is invited to attend a special block party and open house at the new The Alliance office on Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. A ribbon cutting is set for 5 p.m. and refreshments will be provided. The new office is located inside a newly renovated historic building in the SoCo District on the corner of Fillmore and Wick streets. The building – owned and renovated by Well Invested LLC – features corner windows with a direct view of the depot complex, including the Historic Corinth Depot and Crossroads Museum, C.A.R.E. Honor Garden and the Visit Corinth offices of the Corinth Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Some of the busy east-west bound railroad can also be seen ... and felt when trains pass-by.

The new office will serve as the front door of economic development for Corinth and Alcorn County, according to Mayor Tommy Irwin. “The Alliance’s move represents two exciting things – a new beginning and a great new location,” said Irwin. “I’m thrilled The Alliance is benefiting from the new investment in downtown.” Alcorn County Board of Supervisors President Jimmy Tate Waldon also had high praise for the move. “The board of supervisors supports The Alliance as they make changes that will put them in a better position to recruit and maintain businesses and industries,” said Waldon. The Alliance President Clayton Stanley believes the move will help his office atPlease see ALLIANCE | 2A

Event raises over $31K for worthy cause BY L.A. STORY lastory@dailycorinthian.com

GIFT — It seems the “Big Chicken” down in the community known as Gift Bottom, brings out the best in folks. At least, that is what event organizer Sandy Childs believes. There is evidence to suggest she is right. The past weekend’s attendance at the annual Rooster Run, along with donations and participation from Crossroads area folks from all over the county, resulted in a successful fundraiser, grossing more than $31,000 before expenses. This year the annual Rooster Run’s fundraising efforts went to help the American Legion Auxiliary and Veterans of Alcorn County. Childs said the community help of people such as Farmington Mayor Dale Fortenberry and his family, all

“People just don’t understand the generosity of everyday people in Alcorn County, if you donated anything at all, you added to the spirit of the day ... if I didn’t get to you and hug your neck, then I’m sending it out right now.” Sandy Childs Event organizer her sponsors, her family, especially her sister, Sunny Phillips, Tammy and Terry Waldon and so many more people who were essential to the cause. “People just don’t understand the generosity of everyday people in Alcorn County, if you donated anything at all, you added to the spirit of the day ... if I didn’t get to you and hug your neck, then I’m sending it out

right now,” said Childs. There was all kinds of generosity displayed. There were those who volunteered time to help cook or work in other ways. There were those who participated, those who donated money or items for auction or door prizes. Among the activities which raised Please see EVENT | 2A

Rooster Run organizer Sandy Childs, the appointed governor, mayor and sheriff of “Gift Bottom” said she is “amazed and humbled” by the community’s generosity.

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