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• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • One section
Crafters paradise Rutledge
Myers
Man faces murder charges
Shooting suspect sought
BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com
Capital murder charges have been filed against a Booneville man in the brutal murder of his estranged wife whose bound, beaten and stabbed body was discovered in a wooded area of the city late last Thursday evening. Mike Brian Rutledge, 22, was arrested earlier in the day and helped lead police to the body of his wife, 35-year-old Laura Ann Rutledge, after confessing to the crime, said Booneville Police Chief Michael Ramey. He has been charged with capital murder and is being held without bond in the Prentiss County Jail. “I believe he knew exactly what he did and I don’t think he showed any remorse,” said the police chief. The body of Laura Ann Rutledge was discovered by patrol Please see MURDER | 2
BY JEBB JOHNSTON Staff photo by Jebb Johnston
We’re very delighted to have them be a part of the Corinth community.” Vince Parker, a corporate representative of Hobby Lobby, said Corinth is an attractive market for the chain, which specializes in products
The Corinth Police Department has identified a suspect being sought in connection with the Saturday shooting of two individuals. Capt. Dell Green said the suspect is James Myers, 51, of Box Road, Corinth. One of the victims was able to identify the man. The police department is seeking tips from the public about his whereabouts. Myers is described as a white male standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds. Two warrants have been issued for his arrest for aggravated assault. The shooting was reported at 12:52 a.m. Saturday at 907 West Third Street. The victims — Dawn Kiddy, 38, and Ryan
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Eager shoppers gather outside Hobby Lobby waiting for the doors to open for Monday’s grand opening.
Corinth welcomes Hobby Lobby BY JEBB JOHNSTON
“I have waited for Hobby Lobby to come for so many years.”
jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Crafters and home decor fans flocked to Hobby Lobby in the last few days as the retailer opened at Harper Square. Mary Ann Collins of Corinth said she spent hours browsing the aisles on Friday and is impressed with the store. “I am a ‘beader,’ a crafter — I do a little bit of everything,” she said. “This store is like paradise. It has everything I would need.” As a crowd gathered waiting for the doors to open for Mon-
Phyllis Keith-Young day morning’s grand opening, local officials cut the ceremonial ribbon to welcome the national chain to Corinth. “It’s a great way to start Monday off,” said Mayor Tommy Irwin. “We’ve got a lot of great businesses in Corinth, and Hobby Lobby is just another addition to that.
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Blood drive set for community BY L.A. STORY lastory@dailycorinthian.com
The need for blood never takes a holiday. According to Mississippi Blood Services, there is traditionally a drop in blood donations during the summer months and the Christmas holidays. “Since blood must be available to patients when they need it, (very few can get on a waiting list), we do our best to keep blood available to hospitals. One accident can use upwards to 50 or more units of blood and platelets. That can be devastating to a hospital. While the need for blood never takes a va-
cation or holiday, people do. And donating blood is rarely top of mind for most of us until someone we know needs it,” said Susan Ates, Public Relations Specialist for Mississippi Blood Services. To help keep life-saving blood stores up, Mississippi Blood Services will hold a community blood drive in Corinth on Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The MBS Donor Coach will be at Walmart on Harper Road. Donors will receive a Tshirt and a gift card, (while supplies last), and can now
Michael McCreary
Rick Jones
CHS back to school The Corinth School District officially kicked off its 2017-18 school year on Monday. Corinth High School’s senior class celebrated the start of their final year with a group photo and a series of all-night events including a pool party and the traditional spray painting of the Madison Street railroad underpass. Alcorn County schools will resume on Thursday.
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25 years ago
10 years ago
Area residents Leigh Carol Jackson of Booneville and Jennifer Jo Gay of Tippah County compete in the annual Mississippi Miss Hospitality pageant.
Jennie Whitfield Hibbard of Corinth begins serving as a Rotary International District Governor for 2007-08.
10 Year Anniversary! Doug Jumper
Photo by Randy J. Williams
Neil Paul
Marea Wilson
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John & Brenda Hayes
Alexis Rudd
Roger Clark
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