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Prentiss County Man dies in 4-wheeler wreck

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Vol. 120, No. 174

• Corinth, Mississippi • 26 pages • Two sections

Police investigate vehicle thefts BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Take the keys out of the car and lock the doors. That’s the advice to residents from the Corinth Police Department as they investi-

gate a rash of thefts of automobiles in the area. “We are anticipating that this is a ring encompassing several counties — McNairy, Alcorn, Tishomingo and Prentiss,” said Capt. Dell

Green. All of the vehicles taken, including cars and trucks, were unlocked and had the keys in the ignition.

“We are anticipating that this is a ring encompassing several counties — McNairy, Alcorn, Tishomingo and Prentiss.”

Please see THEFTS | 2A

Capt. Dell Green Corinth Police Department

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Police arrest britches bandit

Wild pig problem

BY JEBB JOHNSTON

“He took their wallets and cell phones. And, strangely, he told them to take off their shorts.”

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A couple of armed robbery victims lost more than their wallets at the Johns Street park. Two individuals were in a vehicle at the park on June 28 when a man approached them with a handgun and told them to empty their pockets. “He took their wallets and cell phones,” said Corinth Police Department Capt. Dell Green. “And, strangely, he told them to take off their shorts.”

Capt. Dell Green Corinth Police Department The victims were able to give police a description of the man who made off with their Please see ROBBERY | 3A

Contraband bust: 3 arrested Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Mississippi State Extension Associate I Steven Tucker (right) and MSU Extension Agent IV Patrick Poindexter get a wild pig trap ready for demonstration.

Expert gives ideas on control BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Landowners have had enough of wild pigs. Mississippi State Extension

Associate I Steven Tucker offered farmers some advice on how to end the rooting days of the animal. Tucker, an expert hired in 2014 by MSU to ad-

dress the challenge of controlling the wild pig population, met with landowners to discuss Please see PIGS | 2A

Workshop assisting Northeast students BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Giving students a leg-up, Northeast Tiger Works presented a free, public workshop on Monday. Held from 9 a.m. until noon at NEMCC’s college campus, the Career Pathways Summer Enrollment Workshop provided attendees with a wealth of information. Topics covered included how to enroll in college at Northeast, how to apply for financial aid and who to see for advising, assessments and class schedules. The purpose of the workshop, according to MI-Best Outreach Specialist Clarissa Matthews, was to encourage and help the community to

BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

The Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department charged three people in connection with contraband items seized over the weekend. Sheriff Ben Caldwell said the three individuals who are each charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and conspiracy to

introduce contraband into a correctional facility are: • Corie Nanney, 23, of Rienzi • Tristan Michael, 20, of Booneville • Scotty Davis, 45, of Rienzi On Saturday about 9:24 p.m., Caldwell said a Corinth Police Department officer Please see CONTRABAND | 2A

People of the Crossroads Charles Thomas, Ripley Staff photo by Kimberly Shelton

An avid outdoorsman, Charles “Chuck” Thomas is never happier than when he is hiking, fishing, camping, swimming, or enjoying time with friends and family. Always the life of the party, the 31-year-old is regularly seen at CT-A productions, concerts, festivals, car shows and other community events in Corinth – his favorite being the annual Slugburger Festival, where he buys the delicacies by the dozen. An employee of Ashley Furniture in Ripley, Charles is the son of Glenda Mathis (Arlin) of Ripley and the brother of Renee Pepper (Billy) of Falkner, Bradley Thomas (Mallory) of Ripley, Brian Thomas (Lynn) of Ripley and the late Leona Thomas. He is the grandson of the late Catherine Swinford of Ripley. Charles is engaged to Daily Corinthian reporter Kimberly Shelton of Rienzi. His hobbies include drawing, traveling and playing video games.

get back in school. “We are here to help those wishing to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed, both in the workforce and in life,” said Matthews who is also an Americorp Vista member. “We want them to have the training to not only earn a sustainable living wage, but to also have the education they need to shoot for the stars.” Encouraging students never to settle and to keep their eyes on the prize, Career Pathways navigators and coordinators collaborated collectively to ensure an exceptional experience for all present. “We’re in the business of Please see WORKSHOP | 6A

25 years ago A total of 54 candidates qualify for county elections.

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10 years ago Twenty-three candidates qualify for the Corinth’s municipal elections with primaries set for September.

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