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Vol. 118, No. 194
• Corinth, Mississippi • 18 pages • 1 section
Alcorn board OKs new employees BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
The Alcorn School District recently made more than dozen new staff hires for the 2014-15 school year. The new hires included:
■ Danny Mathis, Auto Service Technician, Alcorn Career and Technology Center ■ Julie Bondurant, 2nd grade teacher, Glendale Elementary School ■ Alicia Harris, teacher as-
sistant, Glendale Elementary School ■ Allie Garcia, 4th-6th grade math teacher, Glendale Elementary School ■ Jeannie Anderson, Special Education bus driver
■ Sandi Benjamin, Language/ Speech teacher, Biggersville Elementary School and Rienzi Elementary School ■ Maryanne Burdg, Language/Speech teacher, Alcorn Central Middle School, Glen-
dale Elementary School and Kendrick Headstart ■ Amber Derrick, teachers assistant, Glendale Elementary School GES Please see EMPLOYEES | 2
Event promotes 4-H clubs, activities
Theatre planning exciting season
BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
In the wake of the wildly popular musical “Hairspray,” Corinth Theatre-Arts hopes the momentum will continue and set a precedent for its 20142015 production season. “We tried to set the bar with ‘Hairspray.’ The play sold out all four nights,” said Cindi Bullard, president of the CT-A board of directors. “We had several spectators return and watch it two or three times during the four-day run. Everyone we’ve encountered who saw the musical talked about how great the experience was. “ Bullard expressed elation as she reflected on the headlining production. “There were a lot of new actors and actresses who had never been on stage or even in a playhouse before. It didn’t take long to get the bug and now that they’ve been bitten – they love it,” she said. “We hope they’ll come back.” The board president was optimistic as she pondered the new season. “I am really excited about the upcoming season and know that it will be CT-A’s best season ever,”said Bullard. “In uttering that statement I realize we have big shoes to fill, but I am confident that we can pull it out.” The shows and dates for the 2014-2015 “Year of Wonderment” are as follows:
‘Becky’s New Car’ “Becky’s New Car” by Steven Dietz (Oct. 9-12) – Feeling that her life is stuck in neutral, Becky Foster struggles to find herself during a midlife crisis. Gears shift rapidly after Walter, a grief-stricken millionaire walks into the dealership where Becky works. The true to life comedy explores the perils of middle age longing and regret. Playwright Steven Dietz invites the audience to ride shot gun as Becky finds herself at a crossroads, picks her path and gains a whole new lease on life. With serious overtones, the thoroughly original comedy is a devious and delightful romp down the road not taken. (Rated R for language, adult themes) Auditions will be held on August 18 and 19.
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Staff photo by Steve Beavers
An 18-year-old man was transported to Magnolia Regional Health Center following a twovehicle accident just before 1 p.m. Friday. See related photo on Page 2.
1 injured in Highway 45 crash BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
BIGGERSVILLE — A teenager was transported to Magnolia Regional Health Center following a two-vehicle wreck Friday. An 18-year-old man was driving a Dodge Dakota Sport mid-size pickup when he attempted to cross U.S. Highway 45 from County Road 514 to County Road 409.
A Ford F-250 pickup, traveling northbound on Highway 45, struck the rear of the Dodge after it apparently failed to yield. The driver of the F-250, which was carrying a trailer of tires, was not injured in the accident, which occurred around 1 p.m. Debris was scattered across CR 409 from the accident, which knocked off the left-
rear tire of the Dodge after impact. The Ford’s bumper and grill were both heavily damaged. The accident is being investigated by the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Biggersville Fire & Rescue, Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department, and Magnolia Regional Health Center EMS all responded to the accident.
The fun will be free today. So will the membership. 4-H Promotion Day is slated for 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. today at the Alcorn County Extension Service. Youngsters will have a chance to gain valuable information on what 4-H has to offer during the day. Hands-on activities such as pony rides, air rifle shooting, crafts, planting, inflatable jumper and games will be available. There will also be hot dogs, popcorn and cokes. Each 4-H Club will have a Please see 4-H | 2
Wine & Whiskers benefits animal shelter BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Delicious aromas will waft through the air enticing guests to enjoy a night of food, fun and fellowship while supporting a worthy cause. Attendees can “wet their whiskers” and feast with their eyes as they partake of classic Italian lasagna. Accompanied by a chopped Italian salad, homemade bread, iced tea and an Italian bread pudding, the meal is offered for a $15 donation to the Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter. The “Wine and Whiskers” event will be held at the General’s Quarters (924 North Fillmore Street) from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21. “All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the animals at the shelter,” said Chef Luke Doehner. The charity event will also include a wine tasting. Owner of JR’s Wine and Spirits Rodney Manahan will be available to discuss the wines he has donated to be paired with the food. Donated labels include a 2012 Montepulciano D’ Abruzzo, a Beringer White Zinfandel, a 2012 Beringer Pinot Grigio and a 2011 Jakob Demmer Auslese Riesling. “These are all good table wines,” said Manahan. “We chose labels that were very diversified in order to appeal to a wide-range of individual palates. I think everyone will find something they Please see BENEFIT | 2
“We chose labels that were very diversified in order to appeal to a wide-range of individual palates. ...” Rodney Manahan
Staff Photo by Kimberly Shelton
Owner of JR’s Wine and Spirits Please see CT-A | 2
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Wine enthusiast Rodney Manahan explains his wine selections for the Wine & Whiskers event.
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