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Daily Corinthian Vol. 118, No. 162
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• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • 1 section
Project Attention faces early closure BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
With all of its funding spent, Project Attention is set to shut down two weeks ahead of the scheduled end of its summer enrichment program for youth. “We had enough to get
through two days this week,” said Shirley Rolland, activities facilitator. “The staff volunteered for the other three days so we can complete the week.” The staff notified parents so they can make other arrangements for their children after
this week. Although funds have run short before, it will be the first time Project Attention has closed its doors early. In the past, the organization has seen community members come forward with volunteers or fund-
ing to keep the summer program going. The Corinth Board of Aldermen discussed the situation in a Wednesday morning special meeting that was called for other business. Alderman J.C. Hill had previously asked the city
attorney to research whether the city can make a one-time contribution to the program as a match to funds raised by Project Attention. “The board would have to find Please see PROJECT | 2
‘Plane’ and simple: Airports are key to small cities BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
When it comes to economic development in a small community, the airport must be part of the plan. That’s the message delivered to locals by Mike Hainsey, executive director of the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, in a talk at the Corinth-Alcorn County Airport on Wednesday. “You need a viable airport to grow,” said Hainsey, a retired Air Force pilot. “You’re competing against people for businesses who have viable airports.” While the aviation sector is challenging financially, it is particularly so for smaller airports, he said, and the chal-
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Hainsey lenges are amplified in the current economy. “The large concentrations of people and things are getting the money,” said Hainsey. “We have to fight harder Please see AIRPORTS | 2
Bryce Kyle (left) and Ryan Davis learn how to properly measure things during the Cloverbud Life Skills Fun Camp at the Alcorn County Extension Service.
4-H holds Cloverbud Life Skills Fun Day for kids BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
4-H is fun. It didn’t take long for 13 children to discover the many entertaining things the club has to offer. Youngsters, age 5-7, spent Tuesday getting acquainted with 4-H activities during the Cloverbud Life Skills Fun Day. “Everything the kids learn can be used when they get older,” said 4-H agent Tammy Parker. “We coordinate easy and differ-
ent things to get them moving.” One thing most of the children were anxious to learn was cooking. “They all want to cook,” added Parker. Before the kids got their chance in the kitchen at the Alcorn County Extension Service, they were introduced to the “Cool Tools of Cooking” by extension associate Evonne Grove. After getting the lesson on tools used in the kitchen, the
Full state of entertainment on Slugburger Fest menu BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
group took part in a hands-on activity on how to properly use measuring cups. “The day was limited to 15 kids,” said Parker. “We had no problem filling up in our effort to promote 4-H.” The day was filled with such activities as basic table setting, fitness, hardening, firearm safety and cyber bullying. Parker also covered things taught through 4-H including,
The 27th Annual Slugburger Festival promises to be more than a mouthful of fun. Things get started tonight for the annual event held at the corner of Fillmore and Cruise in downtown Corinth. Friday and Saturday are also jammed pack with things to do during the Brose Autoplex sponsored festival. The Head to Head radio show of Richard Cross and Matt Wyatt kickoff slugburger
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Tiger Stadium hosting video shoot BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com
Up and coming country artist Mitch Rossell will bring a big dose of “God, Girls and Football” to Booneville on Thursday and Friday night as he films the video for his latest single. “We’re there to have a good time and we hope everyone will come out and join us,” said the singer/ songwriter whose latest album “I Got Dressed Up for This” debuted at No. 27 on the iTunes Top 100 country albums chart. The video will be shot over two days at Tiger Stadium, home of the Northeast Tigers and Booneville Blue Devils. Filming of football scenes begins
at 8:30 p.m. Thursday and producers are asking for a crowd to fill the stands to create an authentic football experience. Friday night Rossell will rock the stadium with a free concert and filming of the performance footage for the video. The gates will open at 7 p.m. with concert beginning at 8 p.m. and filming continuing from 9:30 p.m. to around midnight. He’ll then be around to sign autographs and visit with fans until about 1:30 a.m. Nashville videographer Trevor George, a Prentiss County native, is producing the video and helped bring the artist he describes as his best friend to his hometown for the production. George said he believes Rossell’s
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star is on the rise in Nashville and this will be a unique opportunity for local residents to be the part of the start of something big. “Imagine if Garth Brooks filmed a video in Booneville right before he became huge,” said George. “He’s the real deal and it’s a matter of time before he explodes.” Booneville Superintendent Todd English said the production is a great opportunity showcase both the school district and Northeast Mississippi Community College. He said he’s grateful for the partnership between the school district and the college on the project and emphasized it couldn’t happen without the college’s support. Please see VIDEO | 3
Country artist Mitch Rossell’s latest album is “I Got Dressed Up for This.”
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