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Vol. 119, No. 156

• Corinth, Mississippi • 18 pages • One section

Thunderstorms won’t stop politicking rector Beth Whitehurst. Since the festival’s beginning, “We have never had it rain out the entire festival,” she said. Despite a grim forecast of likely thunderstorms, all plans are moving forward. If rain becomes a problem, the political speaking portion of the festival

BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Whatever the weather has in store today, the traditions of Jacinto will go on. “This may be one of those years that I tell the Indians they can’t do a rain dance,” said Jacinto Foundation Executive Di-

will move into the school house. “The VFD will still have breakfast, and a lot of my crafters have tents they can get under,” said Whitehurst. The turnout of state candidates might be a bit less than

“This may be one of those years that I tell the Indians they can’t do a rain dance.” Beth Whitehurst Jacinto Foundation executive director

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PICKWICK DAM, Tenn. — Crossroads area residents will have two firework show options when the sun sets tonight. Pickwick Lake will act as the ultimate backdrop for one of the biggest Fourth of July firework shows in several states as Pickwick Landing State Park plays host to its annual show. Another huge crowd is expected this year when the show begins sometime between 8:30 and 9 p.m., depending on the darkness. Park officials say the best place to view the display is from a boat on the water or at the state park both at the inn Tan #6348

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