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Daily Corinthian Vol. 118, No. 196
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Field(s) of Dreams: Park plan set BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Now past the possibility of being put to a public vote, the park financing plan got final approval from the Board of Supervisors on Monday to move forward. Monday was the deadline for the filing of a protest against
the planned bond sale of up to $5.75 million to cover the expansion cost for Crossroads Regional Park. It would have taken a petition with 1,500 signatures of voters to take the bond issue to a referendum. With no opposition filed, the board passed a “no protest” resolution to move forward.
The board did allow remarks by 2nd District resident Jon Newcomb, who requested to be on the agenda to discuss the bond plan. Based on his conversations with other residents, he said people are “really not against having this to a certain extent,” but they feel the amount of the bond is too
Jimbo returning home
much. “It ought to be left up to the people to decide,” said Newcomb. He listed other concerns, including the use of inmate labor and accountability for spending at the park, and expressed doubt that Corinth can compete with the offerings of cities like
Olive Branch and Southaven. Board President Lowell Hinton said he believes the people are behind the plan, and new Park Director Ray Holloway said this bond project will help the park serve the community. “When you build it, they’ll be Please see PARK | 2
Public hearing set on county budget BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
County supervisors received another round of budget requests on Monday and set a public hearing on the proposed budget. The fiscal year 2015 budget will go to a public hearing at 9 a.m. on Sept. 15, which is the deadline for local governments to finalize their budgets. The Board of Supervisors has prepared a proposed budget with no change to the millage levy for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. Among the requests coming
to the board Monday was the Veterans Service Office, and with that came a plea from a group of local veterans to consider a pay raise for Veterans Service Officer Pat Ray. The board took that discussion into executive session. The office is in the proposed budget at $88,775, which is unchanged except for the 15 percent reduction in health insurance costs for the coming year. Crossroads Arena General Manager Tammy Genovese Please see BUDGET | 2
Sportsplex starts Digby Scholarship for soccer BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Photo courtesy of americansongwriter.com
Corinth native Jimbo Mathus just released his hew album Dark Night of the Soul.
New album out, Mathus hitting Hog Wild thus, who now lives in Oxford. His latest production focuses squarely on his songwriting with some of the songs reflecting his soul and blues upbringing. “We are so excited to have Jimbo playing in his hometown,” said Main Street Corinth Director Taylor Coombs. “He is the local flavor we love to spotlight.”
BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
OXFORD — Jimbo Mathus is coming back home. The Corinth native, who just released his new album, “Dark Night of the Soul,” will be part of the entertainment lineup for the 24th Annual Hog Wild BBQ Festival on Oct. 4. “Dark Night of the Soul” is a road back home for Ma-
The release of Mathus’ ninth album culminates almost a year of working with Fat Possum Records’ Bruce Watson in Taylor. “I would drop by every couple of weeks and hash out song ideas,” said Mathus. “Bruce heard around 40 songs and acted as my editor.” Please see MATHUS | 2
Austin Digby never gave anything less than his best on the soccer field. The Corinth Sportsplex wants to keep the late Corinth High School soccer player’s love of the game alive through a scholarship. Executive Director Shane Casabella and Sportsplex board members have established the Austin Digby Soccer Scholarship. “The soccer community in the area would like to introduce as many youth to the game as possible and at the same time honor the life of a wonderful young man,” said Casabella. Digby, 17, would have been a junior at CHS this year. He died
from complications of a serious brain injury on Aug. 12 following a wreck on Aug. 3 in the Oakland Baptist Church parking lot. Digby “In these times, we see more than ever sports is not all there is to life. However, sports can shine a light on the character of one’s life,” said Casabella. “Our hope is young people will see Austin was a wonderful young man, teammate and Christian through soccer.” Please see SCHOLARSHIP | 2
Easom Foundation plans return of Sunday dinners BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
In celebration of an honorable past, a dedicated present and an impactful future, The Easom Outreach Foundation is reinstating its monthly fellowship dinners. “These Sunday dinners bring together members of several churches in the community to eat and fellowship beyond their church service that day,” said
Staff photo by Jebb Johnston
Promotion Day for 4-H Lisha Hopper with the Wenasoga Lucky Clovers 4-H Club helps Triston Clay get ready to plant a flower at Saturday’s 4-H Promotion Day as Zion Wimsatt watches. A big crowd attended the event at the MSU Extension Office for fun and games and to learn more about 4-H. Tammy Parker, 4-H agent, said four new clubs are getting started in Alcorn County.
EOF Chairman Samuel Crayton, Jr. The next dinner will be held from noon until 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 7 at the Easom Community Center, located at 700 S. Crater Street. Ticket prices are $10 each for adults and $5 each for children under nine (dine-in). The meals are prepared by Please see DINNERS | 2
Index Stocks........8 Classified......14 Comics........ 9 State........ 5
On this day in history 150 years ago
Weather...... 10 Obituaries........ 6 Opinion........4 Sports...... 12
Petersburg, Va. For the second day there is heavy fighting along the Weldon Railroad. The vital railroad is severed by the Union and Lee is forced to extend his line to the west to prevent the Union from entering the city.
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