Prentiss County Another candidate qualifies for power association election.
McNairy County Residents raise more than $7,000 for Habitat program.
Tishomingo County Deputies recover vehicle from bottom of waterway.
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Clinic seeks city, county funding BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The Living Healthy Free Medical Clinic is asking the local governments for financial support as it dispenses health care and medications to people who cannot afford it.
“With over 200 recurring patients now we’ve grown to, we can no longer just out of our pockets, as volunteers, support the clinic at the level it needs for the community,” said clinic board member Ronnie Sleeper. He told the Corinth Board of
Mayor and Aldermen on Tuesday that the organization seeks $10,000 each from the city board and the Alcorn County Board of Supervisors, as well as $10,000 each from the Magnolia Foundation and the Pierce Foundation.
“To put it in perspective, a month’s supply of insulin costs anywhere from $300 to $600,” said Dr. Thomas Sweat, who founded the clinic last year. “We can’t get that generic.” He spoke of one patient who has rheumatoid arthritis but
cannot pay the $4 a day, or $120 monthly, it would cost for an older generic drug. These are the people that he sees falling through the cracks of the system. Please see BOARD | 3A
Students have chance to gather information BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Morning accident A 19-year-old man was taken by air ambulance from a one-vehicle wreck scene on Farmington Road Tuesday morning. It appears he was heading east in a Dodge Ram truck when he left the road near the Farmington Water Department. The truck came to rest in a ditch at House 4104. A witness said it appeared the man was having a seizure.
Corinth High School juniors, seniors and their parents will gain invaluable information as they participate in the CHS’ Annual College and Career Night. An occasion to ask questions and prepare for bright futures, the informative event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the CHS cafeteria. College admissions counselors and recruiters will be on-site to sign students up for continuing education as well as to give general information and practical advice. Local businesses will also be present to answer questions about employment. “Students don’t often think about things such as retirement and 401k, but parents do and are able to help them gather information they wouldn’t think to ask about themselves. It is a great opportunity for everyone to collect reading material, ask questions about what
“Students don’t often think about things such as retirement and 401k, but parents do and are able to help them gather information they wouldn’t think to ask about themselves.” Jennifer Martindale CHS counselor local businesses require of employees and discover which college campus is right for them,” said CHS School Counselor Jennifer Martindale. “In addition to proving information, some of our local banks and colleges will hold drawings and giveaways for T-shirts and other items.” Please see CAREER | 3A
Tourism tax produces Museum contest entries due Saturday another strong month BY ZACK STEEN
zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Corinth’s sales tax result was nearly flat for the latest month while the tourism tax posted another high mark. Sales tax funds returned to the city at mid-August totaled $526,283.53, rising about $3,000, or half a percentage point, from a year earlier. Following a 1 percent drop in the prior month, the mid-August deposit gives the fiscal year a total of $5.68 million, an increase of 6.5 percent compared to the same point in the prior year. The mid-September deposit will be the last to go on the books in FY 2015. Funds returned to cities in August reflect sales activity that happened in the month of June. Across the state, diversions totaled $35.7 million, rising 4 percent from a year ago. Eight of 11 northeast Mississippi municipalities posted
gains. Corinth had gross sales for the month totaling $70.6 million. The 2 percent tourism tax on restaurants and lodging yielded $111,087.90 for the month, the highest total to date. Also reflecting June sales activity, the month’s total is up 7 percent from a year ago. For the fiscal year, the tax has generated $1.155 million, up almost 12 percent from the prior year. Other sales tax results from the region (percentages rounded): ■ Booneville — $145,962.35 (-2%) ■ Burnsville — $14,360.33 (-5%) ■ Farmington — $3,254.55 (-19%) ■ Glen — $2,071.03 (+6%) Please see TOURISM | 3A
It’s no secret Corinth resident Cheryl Meints loves photography. Also known as the “Flower Lady,” Meints and her fellow avid photographer husband Don have been documenting their travels across country through the eye of a camera lens for more than 15 years. “I use my cameras as creative tools for documenting history,” said Cheryl. “Whether it’s cemetery headstones, rose gardens or national parks, my pointand-shoots have been faithful friends assisting me on my life journey.” Since 2006, both Cheryl and Don have entered multiple entries in the Crossroads Museum’s photo contest. “It’s a way to share a part of us with our community as well as support a local organization,” Cheryl said. “As an avid traveler, we’ve visited multiple local history museums across the country. The importance of
Cheryl Meints took home a first-place ribbon for “Unfurled Passion” in the 2012 Crossroads Museum Photo Contest. Entries for this year’s 14th annual contest fundrasier are due Saturday by 4 p.m. at the museum. local support for local history for a thriving community is crucial. This is why Don and I feel the need to continue to strongly support the efforts, dedication and focus given to the muse-
um’s yearly photo contest.” With more than $400 in cash prizes up for grabs, entries for this year’s contest are due SatPlease see CONTEST | 3A
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Local Jaycees raise $3,400 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Local telethon project chairman Marty Cook praises the community for the strong support of the effort.
Wheeler Grove Baptist Church celebrates the completion of a major expansion to its sanctuary. Church pastor Bro. Kara Blackard says the expansion is in response to the growth of the congregation and offers new opportunities for service.
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