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Daily Corinthian Vol. 118, No. 166
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• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • 1 section
City gets street, drainage upgrades BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
(Editor’s note: This is the first of a series taking a look at the”state of the city.”) With Corinth’s elected leadership heading into the final few months of the current term, the city government has seen a number of projects completed during the last few years and
others still coming to fruition. Dave Huwe, director of community development and planning, recently completed a “state of the city” overview of items completed and items still on the burner.
Street department With much of Corinth’s 175
miles of roadway under the care of the street division of the street department, the city recently added several pieces of equipment to allow the street workers to do in-house repairs. A mini excavator, asphalt roller, road sweeper and asphalt zipper were purchased for about $150,000. Milling and paving projects
have been in progress with funds from a $1.6 million general obligation bond issue. Other street related projects completed or upcoming include: ■ Replacement of the Oakland School Road bridge — $229,920 ■ Fillmore Street improvements from Childs to Main —
$205,700 ($134,577 MDOT grant) ■ Proper Street improvements from Cruise to Young — $279,100 ($223,280 MDOT grant) ■ Sidewalks around Corinth National Cemetery perimeter — $100,500 grant from ComPlease see UPGRADES | 6
Teacher glorifies God through book about challenges BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Michaela Roberts helps paint a classroom during the community service project “Tate Baptist Church Cares.”
Church begins week-long effort BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Tate Baptist Church Cares. Because He Cares. Members of the church congregation began a week-long ministry in the community Monday. Dressed in their lime green shirts with “Because He Cares” on the back, volunteers
with “Tate Baptist Cares” went to work early at a pair of Alcorn County Schools and other places around Corinth. “We have people who have taken a week of vacation to be part of this,” said church pastor Bro. Mickey Trammel. Twelve teams were comprised as the church took on projects
throughout the community. Each team leader was asked to come up with their own projects to be done this week. “Tate Baptist Cares” started over the weekend. Some 25 volunteers with the church did some mowing, weed eating Please see TATE | 2
Jennifer Marshall has been through the fire without getting burned. The Corinth Elementary School first grade teacher has used a painful experience to glorify God and help others in her book “Out Came The Son.” “God has done a lot in me over the last seven years to be able to write the book,” said Marshall. “I couldn’t have written it any other time until two years ago.” “Out Came The Son” – published by BorderStone Press – deals with the death of Jennifer and Jason Marshall’s son, Pruitt, nine years ago. “We found out 20 weeks into the pregnancy Pruitt had a genetic condition not compatible with life,” said the first-time author. “Our world fell apart when we found out.” Pruitt was born three weeks early and was able to spend five days with his parents before passing away. “Out Came The Son” is an honest look at the struggle for faith during suffering,” said John Nix, President of Vertical
Purpose Ministries. “There are so many people who mistakenly think one must go through life without questions or doubts … Jennifer shows us through her own personal journey that doubts and faith are not mutually exclusive.” Each of the 17 chapters of the book are titled as board games such as Chutes and Ladders, Connect Four, Duck, Duck, Goose and so on. Around 30 Bible verses are also found throughout the publication. “My hope is to share my story and praise God through the pain,” said Marshall. “The ultimate goal is to glorify Him.” “It is important for every Christian to learn they are not exempt from disappointments, tragedy and grief,” added Jerry Rankin, President Emeritus of International Mission Board, SBC. “Not everyone goes through the loss of a child as Jennifer, but her testimony is applicable to all … “Out Came The Son” is a powerful testimony of discovering God’s glory through the most painful experiences.” Jason, youth director of Please see BOOK | 2
Buddy Bench Judge sides for elementary schools by donating to friendship movement For the Daily Corinthian
McNairy County Elementary Schools received an unexpected blessing recently as Judge Van McMahan made a special donation to benefit the children. He announced his intention to donate a “Buddy Bench” to every elementary school in McNairy County. Having three children of his own in the McNairy School system, he realized their was a need and wished to fill it. After learning of the “Buddy Bench” movement, the judge decided to take action and help foster friendships on playgrounds across the county. The movement began in 2013 after a second grader saw a picture of a “Buddy Bench” on the playground of a German School. His dream was to one day have
such a bench at his own school, Roundtown Elementary in York, Penn. The importance of the bench would be taught to students and teachers alike. When a child was feeling left out, he or she could go sit on the bench and other children would come talk and play with them. Once a “Buddy Bench” was installed at his school, the local newspaper ran an article about it. The article captured media attention and the movement quickly spread across the United States. It was even featured on the Today Show. Now, Buddy Benches are being installed on school playgrounds across the nation. Through his generous bench donations, Judge McMahan is helping spread the message of kindness and inclusion.
Photos by Emily Crabb/Ramer School Campus Reporter
Audrey Hawkins, Landen Robertson, Grant McMahan, Jhiannos Damron, Kylin Wynn, John Prince, Kameron Atkins, Van McMahan and Grace McMahan test one of the new “Buddy Benches.” See related photo on Page 2.
Index Stocks........8 Classified......14 Comics........ 9 State........ 5
Weather...... 10 Obituaries........ 6 Opinion........4 Sports...... 12
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