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Daily Corinthian Vol. 120, No. 151
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Man faces charges after biting officer BY MARK BOEHLER editor@dailycorinthian.com
A 23-year-old Corinth man faces a felony assault charge after he bit the arm of a Corinth police officer. Corinth Police Department Detective Del Green identified
the suspect as Anthony Brooks of Hickory Terrace Apartments in Corinth. He remained jailed Wednesday in lieu of a $20,000 bond set, said Green. In addition to the simple assault on a police officer charge,
Brooks faces a drug possession charge with the city and several misdemeanor charges filed by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, said the detective. Simple assault on a police officer is a felony charge, noted Green. The ordeal unfolded about
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3:30 p.m. Tuesday in downtown Corinth on Franklin Street near the railroad tracks when the highway patrol stopped Brooks’ vehicle for questioning. The suspect apparently resisted arrest and the MHP officer requested assistance from
Kimberly-Clark roof repairs result in blaze BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Kimberly-Clark is cleaning up after a fire that apparently resulted from roof work. Four Corinth and three Farmington trucks responded to the fire, which was reported at 10:44 p.m. Tuesday at the Kendrick Road plant. A KC spokesman, Terry Balluck, described the fire as minor. “No one was injured, and we
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Several AT&T customers were without service after a tree was uprooted at Crossroads Regional Park and fell across lines on Parkway.
Uprooted tree knocks out phone service Staff Report
the back stretch of the walking track near Parkway – was uprooted and across part of the track. “We have talked to the Street Department about getting the trunk cut up and off the track,” said Holloway. Phone service was still out at the park as of 1 p.m. “We were told it would be back up sometime before 5 p.m.,” added Holloway.
July 4th celebration set at Farmington church
A storm system with 40mph winds and some small hail and lightning strikes moved through northeast Alcorn County and Corinth about 7 p.m. Tuesday. The storm cell was unusual in that it was moving north to south from the Adamsville, Tennessee area through Alcorn County and toward parts of Tishomingo and Prentiss counties.
BY JEBB JOHNSTON
BY STEVE BEAVERS FARMINGTON — A local church is planning an even bigger spectacle and the community is invited. The “Farmington Community July 4th Celebration” – hosted by Farmington Baptist Church – is set for 6 p.m. Sunday with the highlight of the evening being a fireworks display at 9 p.m. “We started the event last year to show the community how much we care,” said church music minister Bryan Essary. “It is going to be a fun time for people of all ages.” Free barbecue with all the trimmings will be available, beginning at 6 p.m. Following
The Corinth Board of Adjustment is recommending approval of a variance for a pole-mounted business sign on South Harper Road for Little’s Jewelers. A variance is needed because it will be a second business sign on one property. The longtime Cruise Street business is preparing to move to South Harper, where it will share the former Blockbuster building with
People of the Crossroads Beth James, Iuka
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the time of eating, Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross will be part of a children’s parade led by the Farmington Volunteer Fire Department at 7 p.m. “There will be numerous games for children,” added Essary. “The children’s comPlease see CELEBRATION | 2
appreciate the quick response of local fire departments who responded to assist the site’s emergency response team in extinguishing the fire.” The roof repairs that had been in progress involved the use of a torch. The fire occurred in a wooden beam in that portion of the building. “The beam was exposed when they pulled the roofPlease see FIRE | 2
Board recommends business sign approval jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
An uprooted tree in Crossroads Regional Park knocked out service for countless AT&T customers. AT&T workers were busy repairing lines along Parkway on Wednesday. “It happened some time last night or early this morning,” said park director Ray Holloway around noon Wednesday. The large tree – located on
the Corinth Police Department, said Green. When the officer was placing the suspect in the police unit, the officer was bitten on the left arm. The officer was treated and released at Magnolia Regional Health Center, said Green.
Farmers and Merchants Bank, which has a sign at the north entrance. The jewelry store sign will be at the south entrance. The board of adjustment met Monday evening and voted to recommend approval of the variance to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. It will go to the city board for consideration on Tuesday. Building Inspector Greg Tyson said owner Carol Little Please see SIGN | 2
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“I love coaching cheer — everything about it,” said Beth James, early childhood education teacher and cheer coach for the Tishomingo County School District. “I try to be a good role model for the students, not only on the field, court and mat but also in everyday life. I try to encourage them and coach them to be the best they can be as a team and a individual.” TCHS cheer teams led by James have won state championships three times in the last six years. The past two years they have competed on the national level placing 17th and 11th, respectfully, at the National High School Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, Florida. Married to Scotty, the couple have twin daughters, Erin and Evin. “I am truly blessed to have a husband, family, cheer parents, school administration and community who have supported and backed my dreams and visions for the TCHS cheer program,” she added.
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Corinth Theatre-Arts receives a $7,000 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission to support operations at the local theater.
Former Corinth Police Officer Mark Ayers is shot while responding to a stolen vehicle call while serving as a police officer in Olive Branch.