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Agencies present budget requests BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Budget requests from various agencies dominated the latest regular meeting of the Corinth Board of Mayor and Aldermen as the current budget year nears its end.
■ Tourism Director Christy Burns presented the proposed budget of the Corinth Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, which is funded through the 2 percent tourism tax. The CVB is requesting an increase in its monthly draw from $45,000 to
$49,000. The CVB is also requesting to receive all but $10,000 from the surplus account. Burns said $20,000 of that money will be used to help fund requests the CVB received for the VerandahCurlee House and from the
Corinth Area Arts Council for the Coliseum Civic Center. Bringing back the Grand Illumination event is one of the CVB’s goals for the coming year, said Burns. ■ The Alcorn County Soil Conservation District requests
level funding of $5,850 for its education and outreach programs. District Clerk Sandy Mitchell said the funding helps to continue programs such as the annual tree giveaway, prePlease see BUDGET | 2
History museum seeks upgrade help The Black History Museum of Corinth wants the city’s support for some facility upgrades and a possible expansion. Robert Smith recently presented several requests on behalf of the museum to the Corinth Board of Mayor and Aldermen. “For the longest time, the Black History Museum has sat in the shadow of this community,” he said. “But as you move forward on this mission to revitalize the city and our community, we would like the opportunity to represent our past, the present and to impact the future.” After a dozen years in the house at 1109 Meigg Street, the museum is feeling the need for more space to better tell the stories represented by its collection. “We are starting to get crowded. It’s becoming more of an archives than a museum,” said Smith, who submitted a proposed floor plan for expansion. The museum wants to pursue grant funds along with donations to fund the project.
Before expansion, Smith said the house needs some work on issues like water leaks and accessibility. While there is a ramp at the front of the building, the front security door does not open wide enough to easily accommodate wheelchairs. Inside the building, he listed poor lighting and narrow doorways as concerns. Outside, “We have a couple of trees that are starting to overtake the building, and it’s starting to deteriorate the roof,” said Smith. “We would like to have those trees cut back, if possible. We would also like to get on the city’s maintenance schedule to have the grass cut regularly as well as the hedges trimmed so we can have some curb appeal.” The board took no formal action on the requests. City Attorney Wendell Trapp said he needs to look into it, and Smith was asked to prepare a detailed list of needs with cost estimates. The museum is located in the former residence of William Dakota and Adrienne Combs Webb. The house was donated to the city in 1990, and the museum opened there in 2003.
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Cafeteria manager Rita Downs (right) and Kristie Dalton get fruit ready to feed to students at Glendale Elementary School.
Students receive fresh produce BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Students at Glendale Elementary School have a healthy option. The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) allows
students to receive fresh produce four times a week. “We are excited to provide healthy options for students,” said Peggie Bundy, Food Service Director for the Alcorn County School District. “The
FFVP opportunity will allow students to eat healthier as well as experience foods they have previously never eaten.” FFVP is a federal grant dePlease see PRODUCE | 2
Alumni Association to honor two BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Praised for their excellent instruction on the field and in the classroom, two former Corinth High School faculty members will be honored by the CHS Alumni Association as the 2015 Distinguished Faculty/Staff of the year. Held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church, attendees will have the oppor-
tunity to mingle and enjoy light refreshments as they take part in recognizing Esther Timmons and the late James A. Horton, who will be honored posthumously. “Following the awards ceremony, former students and others will share their stories and fond memories of the two,” said Callie Emmons. “We encourage guests to drop by as they are able during the two hours.” Chosen from a list of many
others, committee members made the designations based on the following criteria: ■ Past, deceased or current faculty staff at Corinth High School ■ Commitment to excellence in their chosen area of specialty ■ Making a difference in the lives of students helping them to reach for their goals ■ Passion regarding educaPlease see ALUMNI | 6
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Workers at National Apparel plants in Corinth and surrounding areas are busy supplying chemical protective suits for troops stationed in the Persian Gulf. Owner June Collins says orders for the suits are up from 40,000 to 60,000 per month and workers are working overtime to meet the demand.
Mississippi Speaker of the House Billy McCoy calls for answers as gas prices continue to rise. McCoy says the increasing prices are impacting business and agriculture throughout the state.
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