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Vol. 118, No. 151

• Corinth, Mississippi • 20 pages • 2 sections

Arena moves closer to liquor sales BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

The Crossroads Arena is one step closer to selling liquor at future shows and events. Arena General Manager Tammy Genovese told board members this week that she and attorney Bill Davis have

been working on an agreement with the state that would allow the multipurpose facility to sell liquor. “It is a very technical process,” said Genovese. “One we have been working on for more than six months. The liquor license will be in the arena’s

name and I think that is what makes the process so tedious.” Genovese said after some research she had discovered that several venues in the area do not have a liquor license, but are able to offer liquor at events by subcontracting with a vendor.

“We would have a restaurant or liquor store in town come into the arena to sell liquor. They would setup, provide staff and provide the product,” said Genovese. “We in turn would get a percentage of the sales.” The board agreed to send a request for proposal to area

businesses. “Since we’re having some trouble getting our license, I would love to have a vendor agreement setup and in place for several big events coming this fall,” the general manager Please see ARENA | 2A

Community college offering workforce training program BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com

Staff photo by Kimberly Shelton

Youth Nominees Leah Petty, Claire Smith, Jake Pearson, Julianne Parker and Katelyn Mathis get excited about their Magnolia Award nominations.

The Division of Workforce Training and Economic Development at Northeast Mississippi Community College is helping people get the skills they need to get to work. Greg James with the division said their goal is to help area residents gain skills and experience while helping area industries fill their need for trained and qualified workers. The division offers a wide range of opportunities and its staff works closely with each individual student to help

meet their specific needs -whether they’re a young person looking for a GED and further training, an adult worker seeking to upgrade their skills to gain better opportunities or anyone else looking to build a better future. “We do it on a need by need basis because everyone is different,” said Shawn Davis with the division. A relatively new program offered by the division is a series of career path programs tailored to give students skills

Corinth Theatre-Arts primed for annual Maggie Awards Mobile Vet Center BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Corinth Theatre-Arts is buzzing with excitement over the upcoming 2013-2014 Magnolia Awards Gala. The semi-formal free event will be held Saturday at the Crossroads Playhouse. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. followed by the highly anticipated awards ceremony at 7 p.m. “It’s an opportunity to thank our season ticket holders and volunteers who participated behind the scenes,” said incoming CT-A Board President Cindi Bullard. The Magnolia or “Maggie” Awards are a long standing tradition at CT-A, dating back to the 1970s when it was first es-

tablished by the Theatre Guild. “Maggies” are awarded in three categories: youth (for acting and technical work), adult (for acting and technical work) and volunteers. Winners of the youth and adult categories are chosen by CT-A members or season ticket holders. “We have a secret committee that we like to call the ‘Peanut Committee.’ They are given a season ticket to each production and asked to fill out a form. Once they fill out their questionnaires and score each category with a number from 1 to 10, they turn in their secret ballots,” said Bullard. “Each nomination is looked at and a list is made. A survey is then conducted of the

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season ticket holders who voted on each and the nominee with the most votes for each category gets the award.” According to the president, only two members on the theatre’s board of directors know who’s on the blind committee. “Even the blind committee doesn’t know who else is on the blind committee,” said Bullard with a laugh. Dan Marsh and Cody Daniel will serve as the masters of ceremonies for the night bringing fun, flavor and comedy to the festivities. The gala event promises to be one of intrigue and mystery as everyone wants to know who will be chosen for Outstanding Production.

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making 1st local stop BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

The Memphis Mobile Vet Center is bringing assistance to local veterans and their families today in Corinth. The mobile center will set up in the parking lot of Crossroads Arena beginning at 9 a.m. and is expected to leave around lunchtime. It is the mobile center’s first visit to Alcorn County, and Alcorn Veterans Service Officer Pat Ray will join the mobile center staff for the session. “It’s open for veterans and their families to come in and

get counseling, information and advice,” said Ray. “We can help them sign up on VA health care, file claims and get them professional counseling or professional medical help if they need it. The van provides all the services that our service center does, but it is extended services because they have a staff psychologist.” If any new veterans seek services, the local center will follow up with them for any continuing assistance. Ray recommends that any Please see CENTER | 2A

Brass band featured on courthouse steps BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

As locals line up at firework stands, plan cookouts and look forward to a long weekend, the Corinth Symphony Orchestra is making a mad dash to prepare for their annual Independence Day Celebration Concert. All hands are on deck as music is selected, practiced and fine-turned. Lively and upbeat notes will fill the air around the Courthouse Square as music lovers descend on the lawn at 7 p.m. on Saturday in anticipation of the brass band which will play on the courthouse steps. The event will be a free open-air concert, thanks to a grant from the Pierce Foundation. “With their generous funding and continued support, we are able to perform each year at no cost to the public,” said CSO Conductor Maurice Weatherall. “The symphony would like to express our gratitude and ap-

BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Plans to erect a Purple Heart monument at the Alcorn County Courthouse have reached the next stage. Military Order of the Purple Heart Post Chapter 813 has raised enough funds to order the 45-inch monument. More funds are now needed to place it at the northeast corner of the courthouse. “We have purchased the monument and must excavate the site and prepare the walkway for putting in paver stones,” said Post Chapter 813 MOPH Patriot Commander Louis Harris. “We thank everyone who has purchased bricks, however more donations are needed to complete the project.” Modern Woodmen has worked closely with MOPH on the fundraising project. Organizers had to come up with $5,000 Please see DONATIONS | 2A

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“We try to perform music that will make the audience stand up, clap their hands and feel proud to be an American.” Maurice Weatherall CSO conductor preciation to the Pierce Foundation for helping make this event possible, Mr. Bobby Marolt for allowing us to use this venue for our concert and of course, the members of the Corinth Symphony Orchestra Brass Section.” The concert will feature marches and patriotic tunes. Selections include, “Liberty Bell March”, “El Capitain March”, “Yankee Doodle”, “This Land is Your Land” and more. “We try to perform music that will make the audience stand up, clap their hands and feel proud to be an American,” said the conductor.

For added comfort and enjoyment, attendees should bring lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray, if needed, to keep the pests away. “This concert is a chance for the symphony to give back back to the community which supports it. While symphony orchestras around the country are having to close their doors due to lack of funding, the Corinth Symphony continues to not only thrive, but to grow. We do not take this support for granted,” said Please see BAND | 2A

On this day in history 150 years ago

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Under the mistaken belief that the Confederates under Johnston have weakened, Sherman abandons his successful flanking maneuvers and opts for an assault at Kennesaw Mountain. He loses 3,000 men and two generals; his opponent loses 750.

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