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Vol. 117, No. 160

• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • 1 section

Joey Chestnut: From hot dogs to slugburgers World record holder to try a new cuisine at the 26th Annual Slugburger Festival BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Joey “Jaws” Chestnut holds Major League Eating records in 25 different divisions. The six-time defending Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest champion is coming to the table to see if he can add a slugburger title to his hefty collection. Chestnut won his seventh title in the 98th edition on Thursday, scarfing down a world record 69 franks. Chestnut, MLE’s top ranked eater, is joining Matt “Megatoad” Stonie, ranked third and the defending World Slugburger Eating Champion, in the eating contest at the 26th Annual Slugburger Festival on July 13. The contest, slated for 4:30 p.m., is open to the public. Those interested can go to www.ifoce.com for more information. Contestants must be age 18 and over. The winner of the contest is set to

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Joey Chestnut, MLE’s top ranked competitor, will be in the eating contest at the 26th Annual Slugburger Festival on July 13.

receive $1,500 of the $3,000 total purse. Last year, Stonie bested a group of eaters, including MLE’s 17th ranked competitor Kevin “The LA Beast” Strahle, to claim his first world championship. Stonie downed 30 slugburgers in 10 minutes to walk away with the crown. Having the world’s top eater coming to town has prompted Main Street Corinth Director Taylor Coombs to throw her hat in the ring. “Never in my life have I dreamed about being in a eating contest,” said Coombs. “But how many opportunities will there be to compete against the number one eater in the world? … I am really excited and looking forward to it.” Chestnut, known for legendary appetite, burst upon the MLE scene after being named Rookie of the Year on 2005. Two years later, he defeated the great Kobayashi in 2007 for his first Mustard Belt. Eating records held by the 27-year-

old from San Jose, Ca. include: • Asparagus – 9 pounds 5.2 ounces of deep fried asparagus spears in 10 minutes at Stockton Asparagus Fest on April 16, 2011. • Chicken Wings – 7.61 pounds of Buffalo Chicken Wings in 12 minutes on Sept. 2, 2012. • Chicken Wings long form – 182 chicken wings in 30 minutes. • Chili – 2 gallons Ben’s Chili Bowl Beef Chili in six minutes at Taste of D.C. on October 9, 2011. • Corned Beef Sandwiches – 20 8-oz sandwiches in 10 minutes at TooJay’s World Class Corned Beef Eating Championship on March 17, 2012. • Funnel Cake – 5.9 pounds in 10 minutes at Kings Dominion on May 23, 2009. • Grilled Cheese Sandwiches – 47 grilled cheese sandwiches in 10 minutes on June 10, 2006. • Gyoza – 266 Day-Lee gyoza in 10 minutes at Los Angeles Nisei Week on August 18, 2012. • Gyros – 22.25 8-ounce Gyros in 10 minutes at Niko Niko’s Gyros on May 19, 2013. • Hamburgers – 103 Krystal BurgPlease see CHESTNUT | 2

Police, firemen prep for Battle of the Badges BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Corinth police and firemen are turning up their friendly rivalry for the annual Battle of the Badges. A lively competition each year, the 12th annual drive is set for July 25 from 2 to 8 p.m. in the convention center of Crossroads Arena. “I know this is going to be one of the most successful

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Diane Whitaker adds more clothes to the rack in getting ready for the second year of Closet of Hope.

Closet of Hope BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Thousands of clothes hang in the former bingo hall at Harper Square Mall. The clothing items along with

tables upon tables of shoes is the tool being used to help families going through tough times. Oakland Baptist Church is set to give away all of the items at no cost in its attempt to let peo-

ple know someone cares. “People are hurting in a lot of areas,” said Oakland pastor Dr. Randy Bostick. “What we are Please see CLOSET | 2

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Alcorn County School Board approves budget BY DONICA PHIFER dphifer@dailycorinthian.com

Items in former bingo hall help families with hardships

blood drives we have all year,” said Toni Gough, United Blood Services representative. “I encourage everyone to ‘find the hero in you’ by showing support for our local heroes and saving lives.” The beneficiaries of the effort will be patients at Magnolia Regional Health Center and others throughout north-

The Alcorn County School Board approved the operating budget for the 2013-2014 school year in their July meeting. More cuts in personnel and funding have the school district operating at a $1,149,801.98 deficit. “We have not wanted to increase the cost of meals or taxes to increase the burden on the community so therefore

we have adjusted and tried to absorbed as much as we can by cutting back,” Superintendent Gina Rogers Smith said during the meeting. Despite the loss in funds, the district approved an operating budget of $3 million in the district’s maintenance accounts. Increases in the cost of retirement funds for employees and reduction of funding for the district resulted in the dif-

Board tackles improvements, sets hearing date for property cleanup BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

The Corinth Board of Aldermen approved some improvements for part of Webster Street after recent utility work. As part of the cleanup following emergency sewer repairs, the board this week accepted 3D Construction’s bid of $12,860 for 275 feet of curb and gutter in the area between Bunch Street and Linden Street, as well as a couple of driveway aprons and a number of sidewalk ramps for

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Staff photo by Jebb Johnston

Reunion & Homecoming

Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. In other business: • The board scheduled new public hearings on cleanup for three properties —101 Noel Street, 102 Noel Street and another neighboring Noel Street property with no number available. All three properties contain structures, and the goal will be demolition for the structure on the unnumbered lot, said Code Enforcement Offi-

Showing his dance moves in the style of Michael Jackson, Cherron Windom was a big hit with the large crowd at the Easom Community Center Friday afternoon. Performing to Jackson’s classic “Billie Jean,” Windom was one of the participants in the youth and talent show organized by the Easom Outreach Foundation as part of a busy weekend of activities.

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Index Stocks........8 Classified......14 Comics........ 7 State........ 5

Weather........9 Obituaries........ 6 Opinion........4 Sports...... 12

On this day in history 150 years ago The battered Army of Northern Virginia is halted in Maryland due to the flooded Potomac River. The army pauses to build earthworks and a floating pontoon bridge. The Union Army of the Potomac is in no hurry to chase the Confederates.


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