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Daily Corinthian Vol. 118, No. 195

• Corinth, Mississippi •

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Dealership development Guilty pleas, sentences entered in circuit court BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

A number of defendants entered guilty pleas during the recently completed term of Alcorn County Circuit Court. Sentences handed down on guilty pleas include the following: ■Eugene Brian Beckman, two indictments for burglary and larceny of a dwelling — Concurrent sentences of 25 years in custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with 23 years suspended, leaving two years to serve followed by five years of probation and a $1,000 fine.

Beckman must pay restitution of $2,000 in one indictment and $4,000 in the other jointly with a co-defendant. ■Juanita Gingery, sale of hydrocodone — Eight-year sentence with four years suspended, leaving four years to serve; four years probation; $1,000 fine ■Angelo Copeland, two counts of sale of cocaine — Suspended eight-year sentence with five years probation ■Charles Schmidt, 44, manufacture of methamPlease see COURT | 2A

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Brose Autoplex President Grant Brose (left) goes over redesign plans of the dealership with Hoyt Hayes Construction’s Ross Shook.

Brose announces major renovation, expansion BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Brose Autoplex believes in Corinth. The dealership, part of the community since 1987, is undergoing a major renovation to its business at South Parkway and U.S. Highway 72. “It’s long overdue,� said dealership president Grant Brose. “The good thing is we are getting the latest design manufacturers have to offer.� The new dual design calls for the dealership to have both a

Nissan and Chrysler side under one roof. “We are the only dealership in our district with the dual design layout,� said Brose. Brose’s district encompasses 11 other dealerships from Memphis, Tenn., to west Alabama and west Tennessee. The showroom will be the same just separated into Nissan and Chrysler vehicles. Hoyt Hayes Construction of Jackson Tenn. is in charge of the project which is to be completed in around 6-8 months.

“They have done several of the Nissan and Chrysler buildings,� added Brose. Several new things are planned for the restructuring of the dealership, according to Brose. Plans call for a new: ■Showroom that will be extended 10 feet. “A lot of dealerships don’t have the showroom space we do,� said Brose. “Most have space for only one or two vehicles inside, where we will have Please see BROSE | 2A

Schools seek more funds, no tax hike BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

The Corinth School District Board of Trustees approved the district’s 2014-15 budget this week. Even though the budget does not include a request to increase ad valorem taxes, the district will be requesting an increase in the dollar amount they receive from the city. “We drafted a resolution

that spells out exactly where the money we are requesting will go to,� said Superintendent Lee Childress. “The total figure is a little over $100,000 more than what we requested last year.� The district is requesting $3,861,051 from the City of Corinth to support the district maintenance account. The Please see SCHOOLS | 2A

Black History Museum preserves city’s past BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Knowing your history will energize your soul. Since 2003, the Black History Museum has been the guardian of timeless secrets, wellpreserved artifacts and cultural identity. Housed in the former residence of William Dakota and Adrienne Combs–Webb, the museum has drawn visitors from as far away as England. Guests are set at ease as they are greeted at the front door by Museum Volunteer Frieda Miller. Her warm smile, infectious laughter and hometown hospitality make for a delightful visit. Fond of telling stories and reliving history, Frieda eagerly shares her passion for AfricanAmerican history and the roots

it holds in Corinth. “The museum once served as a halfway house,� said Miller. “It was eventually repossessed by the city and then turned into a museum.� With modest beginnings, The Black History Museum began when a few elderly men and women got together a collection of historical artifacts from their homes. The items included newspaper articles, story quilts, old photographs, artwork and other memorabilia. “Once I started helping, it was hard to stop. Now you can’t drag me out of here,� said Miller who enjoys meeting and visiting with patrons. As she flipped through the guestbook, the excited volunteer recounted some of her most memorable guests.

Out of all the visitors she’s had it was a young Boy Scout who truly captured her heart. Puzzling over why schools were segregated and African Americans referred to as “colored,� the young boy failed to process the information. “It just blew his mind. He just kept asking why,� said Miller as she pondered the scout’s innocent and inquisitive nature. “That boy just made my life.� Proudly sporting a museum T-shirt, she said she hoped everyone would purchase one to further the cause and help keep the building open. “We decided to sell them as part of our summer fund-raiser since money has been tight,� she said. “Whether its for your-

Staff photo by Kimberly Shelton

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Museum Volunteer Frieda Miller models the museum’s new Tshirt design.

Index Stocks......8A Classified......4B Comics Inside State......5A

On this day in history 150 years ago

Weather......9A Obituaries......6A Opinion......4A Sports....10A

President Lincoln approves of Gen. Grant’s siege against Petersburg, Va. Grant lengthens his line, forcing an outmanned Gen. Lee to stretch his line as well. Lincoln writes, “Hold on with a bull-dog grip, and chew & choke, as much as possible.�

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