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Stormy weather could impact 4th celebrations BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Emily Nooner with TNT Fireworks puts out fireworks at the Highway 72 East stand. TNT carries over 100 different items and is offering a $10 coupon by going to tntfireworks.com.

Officials, agencies urge firework safety BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

As Crossroads residents and out-of-town visitors prepare for a celebratory weekend, local law enforcement agents are urging caution when it comes to fireworks. “It is illegal to shoot fireworks inside the city limits,” said Corinth Police Chief Ralph Dance. “We realize people will continue to do it despite the ordinance and ask that they please do so safely and with caution.”

“If the neighbors complain about the noise, we also ask they be respectful and stop doing it,” he continued. “We will be responding to calls and asking people not to shoot fireworks because it is illegal and those who choose to ignore the ordinance need to be aware of that. In addition to being mindful of others, Dance also recommends supervising small children, having plenty of water on hand and investing in a fire extinguisher since sparks can

easily turn into brush fires and threaten homes. While many are eager to enjoy the colorful pyrotechnic displays, painting the night sky, parents should play close attention to their children as the booms from fireworks can result in irreparable damage to hearing. According to the American Speech – Language Hearing Association, sounds louder than 85 decibels have the potential Please see FIREWORKS | 2A

The loud pops and booms heard Saturday night may not be fireworks with several lines of serve thunderstorms forecast to move through the Crossroads area. The Fourth of July weekend may be a wet one with the National Weather Service forecasting a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today and tonight. Rainfall amounts are expected to be between a half and three quarters of an inch. On Independence Day, a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms are

likely after 8 a.m. according to NWS. Saturday night sees the rain chance increase to 80 percent. The system could include damaging winds and localized flash flooding with heavy rainfall expected. The upper level disturbance is expected to stick around through Sunday with rain chances decreasing to 50 percent. Temperatures are forecast to remain unseasonably cool. Highs today through Sunday will hover in the low to mid 80s, with lows in the low 70s.

Local ministry aims to help the homeless BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

As Crosswind Ministries continues to work on ending homelessness, Executive Director Bobby Capps said there are still roughly 25 homeless people on any given day on the streets of Corinth. “We began from day one helping families that had become homeless,” said Capps at a recent Kiwanis Club meeting. “Rather the person is living on the street or living in a car,

we have acted to provide that person with temporary shelter and rehabilitative help.” Capps said the organization found housing for 10 families in June alone. “If a person who is homeless is willing to receive services from us, then we are able to get them housed within 30 days. We have also completely ended veteran homelessness in Corinth,” he said. “There is Please see MINISTRY | 2A

Amateur singers to shine in Slug Idol competition BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Amateur singers will get their chance to shine on the first night of entertainment at the 28th Annual Slugburger Festival coming up next week. The popular Main Street Corinth American Idol style event known as Slug Idol will return on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Corinth Depot. Garrett Eye Clinic will sponsor the competition. Featuring a junior and senior division, the competition welcomes performers ages 13-29. Entry fee is $25. The top three finishers in each division will receive cash prizes and the senior division winner will receive a free entry into the Alcorn County Fair Talent Competition and a chance to perform prior to the rodeo at the fair this fall. “Slug Idol provides some great exposure for someone trying to make it in music or it could provide some great fun for someone who just wants to give it a shot,” said event sponsor Brett Garrett. “Thursday night has really turned into a

great family friendly night -- a perfect way to kick off the festival weekend.” Garrett said he expects around 30 participants. “We are a little off where we would like to be at this point, but hopefully the performers are just practicing,” added Garrett. Application deadline is Monday by noon. The three-day festival is July 9-11 and will feature entertainment, food, carnival rides, Green Market and the return of the World Slugburger Eating Championship. For $15, event goers can enjoy all three days of fun and entertainment via an online only three-day ticket package. Ticket packages can be purchased at slugburgerfestival. com. On Thursday night following Slug Idol, Trent Harmon will perform. Friday night’s lineup includes a solo acoustic performance from Evan Adams, Stonecoats, Bonfire Orchestra and Spunk Monkees. Please see IDOL | 2A

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves speaks with locals prior to the Corinth Civitan Club meeting.

Lieutenant governor touts state’s progress BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Good things are going on in Mississippi. Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves shared the news during the Corinth Ci-

vitan Club meeting on Wednesday at Taylor’s Steak and Fish. Reeves was the featured speaker during the meeting which also included Sen. Rita Potts Parks, Rep. Nick Bain,

Rep. Lester “Bubba” Carpenter along with members of the Kiwanis and Rotary clubs. “Our past four years have Please see REEVES | 3A

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Alcorn County Sheriff Bill Gant seeks more funding from supervisors for the Northeast Mississippi Narcotics Task Force. Gant says the funds would be used to provide a fulltime narcotics officer for the county.

Bids are set to be opened for the construction of Northeast at Corinth. Located in the former Garan Manufacturing building on Harper Road, the center is Northeast Mississippi Community College’s first full-service off campus center.

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