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Region Tippah, Tishomingo, Prentiss and Alcorn students earn honors.
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Grant funds interpretive center corridor BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Corinth’s proposed road and bridge improvements for a primary corridor to the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center has been slated for funding. Mayor Tommy Irwin received
notification on Friday that the project has been recommended for funding through the Eastern Federal Lands Access Program for a grant that would total about $3.2 million on an approximately $4 million project. The city would provide match-
ing funds of around $790,000. “This is a huge project,” said an excited Irwin. “It’s the continuation of the work of fixing infrastructure in Corinth.” The project, which will likely be scheduled in phases, will include replacement of the bridge
near Henry Cemetery on North Polk Street and some additional street improvements on Polk Street. Parts of Linden Street, Shiloh Road and Fulton Drive will also get upgrades. “Part of that will include some additional sidewalks that help
to link the downtown with the interpretive center,” said Dave Huwe, director of community development and planning. Scheduled for funding during the years of fiscal 2016 to Please see GRANT | 2A
Heat safety urged by officials
Glen school partners for healthy food
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num. Trainum, who penned the book under her maiden name of Patricia Bradley, is slated to have a book signing from 1-4 p.m. on July 25 at BooksA-Million. Her latest production is the third of four in the romance/suspense series. “Shadows of the Past” – a 2008 Maggie winner in the
Glendale Elementary students will be feed even more fruits and vegetables in the upcoming year. The Alcorn School District’s Food Service Director Peggie Bundy told the school board this week the Glen campus would participate in the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program via a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. The Program has been successful in introducing school children to a variety of produce that they otherwise might not have the opportunity to sample. GES will receive between $50 to $75 per student for the school year. The state agency decides the per-student funding amount for the selected schools based on total funds allocated to the state and the enrollment of applicant schools. With these funds, Glendale will purchase additional fresh fruits and vegetables to serve free to students during the school day. In other school board news: ■ The board voted 4-1 on 13 students transfers. Six students will leave Alcorn School District to enter the Booneville School District,
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Sauna-like weather is causing the area to sweat it out. Scorching temperatures have forced individuals to be more cautious in trying to avoid heatrelated sickness. “People need to remember to get out of the sun and not work during the heat of the day,” said Magnolia Regional Health Center Trauma Program Manager Christie Bradley. “We have seen patients this week with heatrelated illnesses due to rising temperatures.” The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Alcorn County through tonight. The combination of hot temperatures and heat indices in excess of 105 degrees were forecast through the weekend. NWS cautioned individuals that hot temps and high humidity will create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. “Even short periods of high temperatures can cause serious health problems,” said Bradley. People are urged to: ■ Stay indoors as much as possible in the middle of the day. ■ Drink water regularly, especially when you are outdoors. ■ Wear a hat wide enough to Please see HEAT | 6A
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Author Pat Trainum signs a copy of her latest book, “Gone Without a Trace,” for Nathan Bain.
Author keeps readers on edge with new book BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
On the edge. Local author Pat Trainum likes keeping her readers right there. Trainum’s latest book – “Gone Without a Trace” – has plenty of suspense to go along with an inspirational message for readers. “It is an interesting story – my favorite so far,” said Trai-
Andrew Sanders, 20, sits in front of the 109 bags of shoes (25 pair in each bag) collected in Athens, Ala. The load is set to be picked up Monday to make room for more.
Shoe drive supports muscular dystrophy patient BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Rallying their efforts for a worthy cause, local businesses and merchants are collecting shoes now through Friday, Sept. 11 in support of Andrew Sanders, a 20-year-old suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Coined by his grandfather, Rick Knoll, the “Shoe Me the Love” fund-raiser will raise money for the purchase of a new van.
“Andrew’s old van has become unreliable. The heat and air in the part where he sits doesn’t work, the lift drains the battery, the lights don’t work half the time, and repairs constantly being made,” said Kelly Knoll Williams, Andrew’s Aunt. “Andrew has MDA Clinic visits every six months in Birmingham, Ala. (over 100 miles from his house) at Children’s South and cardiology appointments once a year,
also in Birmingham. Additionally, there are dentist visits, therapy visits, and regular doctor checkups to drive to.” “Since his mother, Robin Henderson cares for him 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it has been hard on them as a one income family to be able to afford a handicapped accessible van. They aren’t able to get out and do things as a family much anymore because with over 200,000
miles, their once trusty old van isn’t so trustworthy anymore,” she added. “We know how giving our communities are to help those in need and we are asking, pleading for their help since we need 75,000 pairs of shoes to sell to an organization called Funds2orgs. com. Once they recieve them, they will in turn ship the shoes to an underprivileged nation to be given to Please see SHOES | 2A
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Corinth School District’s board of trustees considers bids for expanded physical education facilities at East and West Corinth Elementary Schools. Superintendent Dr. O.Wayne Gann says the facilities will improve health and learning.
Northeast Mississippi Community College officially forms its own police department, headed by chief Chris Reich. The department takes over and extends the role previously performed by the school’s security force.
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