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Daily Corinthian Vol. 116, No. 162
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• Corinth, Mississippi • 20 pages • 2 sections
Board to consider zoning change near school BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The Board of Aldermen this week set a public hearing regarding the proposed zoning change for residential property near the new Corinth Elemen-
tary School. The proposal includes property on Droke Road between Clark Street and South Parkway. The hearing will coincide with the regular board meeting scheduled for 5 p.m. Aug. 7.
The Board of Aldermen’s action follows a narrow 2-1 recommendation of the change by the planning commission/ board of adjustment. City officials say residents of the area want to protect the
integrity of the neighborhood in light of the Droke Road improvements and the location of the new school. The city says residents do not want apartments to be built in the area. The property is currently
zoned as an R-2 medium-density residential district, which allows two-family residential units. If the change is approved, it will become zoned as R-1A, a Please see ZONING | 2A
Honoring the Fallen
Staff photos by Steve Beavers Marine Corps League Commandant Billy Henderson puts Bob Catlett, a member of the Marine Corps League, makes an adjustment to a photo on the Missis- together the Battlefield Cross to go along with the Mississippi Fallen Heroes Wall. sippi Fallen Heroes Wall.
Heroes wall pays tribute to those who gave all BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
FARMINGTON — A wall of photos spoke loudly on Independence Day. The photographs told stories of brave men and women who gave their lives to protect the freedoms America enjoys today. Central Pentecostal Church hosted the Mississippi Fallen Heroes Wall during its July 4th celebration on Wednesday. The
wall — 102 photos with information of Mississippians who lost their lives in conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq — is a project of the Marine Corps League. “A lot of people working together helped bring this about,” said Marine Corps League Commandant Billy Henderson. Corinth Marine Corp League’s Ralph Gilliam saw the wall last year and wanted to bring it to the area, according to
Henderson. “We are honored that the Marine Corps League would bring it here,” said Central Pentecostal Church pastor Terry Harmon. “To be able to honor the fallen has been a blessing for us.” Pontotoc’s Kelly and Donna Bagwell, whose son Marc L. Tucker was part of the display of photos, were impressed the church hosted the wall. “This is an awesome tribute,”
said Donna. “We appreciate everything this community does to remember those men and women.” “I really respect anyone that goes to the trouble to keep the memories alive,” Kelly added. “So many people today do not think about what Independence Day is all about.” The aim of the church is to bring more attention to July 4th. “Two years ago, we had some-
Highway 72 projects attract attention BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The City of Corinth recently issued a building permit for a pawn and retail establishment on U.S. Highway 72 East. Construction is in progress on Big Boys Pawn, Gun & Gold Inc. at the former Shoney’s property. The $650,000 project includes 4,939 square feet of retail space and show room. Worsham Bros. is the contractor on the project. After many years in Corinth, the Shoney’s restaurant closed last year, and the restaurant building was recently demolished. A Realtor has previously described the new business as an upscale pawn and retail establishment. The Shoney’s property was
thing at the church and this year we decided to do it big,” said Harmon. There were living history exhibits detailing the stories of past conflicts of America along with a car show, games for kids and free food. A big firework show culminated the day’s activities. “Farmington has never had a big July 4th celebration, so this is our way of giving back to the community,” said Harmon.
Pickwick show planned huge fireball BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
ies, including Bonanza and the Green Onion Grill. Building
PICKWICK, Tenn. — The huge fireball was all planned. Talk of a big fire at the annual July 4th fireworks at Pickwick Landing State Park was actually part of the conclusion of the display. “At the end of the show a gasoline bomb is set off and it puts up a big flame,” said Hardin County Fire Chief Melvin Martin. “Everyone thinks something blew up, but it was planned.” The fire department did re-
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Please see PICKWICK | 2A
Staff photo by Brant Sappington
A new pawn and retail establishment is under construction at the former Shoney’s restaurant location on Highway 72. on a single lot with Captain D’s, and the owner purchased the Shoney’s portion. Another project attracting
attention on the highway is the demolition of the restaurant building that through the years housed numerous eater-
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On this day in history 150 years ago President Abraham Lincoln sends a telegram to General Halleck in Corinth hinting he would like to have him transfer to the east. It is no secret the president is disillusioned with General McClellan after the disastrous Seven Days campaign.
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