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Tishomingo County Unemployment rate ranks 27th among the 82 counties.

McNairy County 4 stuffed and cuffed following drug bust in Bethel Springs.

Sports Winner announced for Week 2 of Pigskin Picks.

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Daily Corinthian Vol. 119, No. 215

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Alcorn County corruption probe Defendants scheduled to appear, enter pleas today in Circuit Court BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Several individuals are scheduled to enter pleas today in the state auditor’s Alcorn County corruption probe. Two defendants are set to ap-

pear in Alcorn County Circuit Court at 10 a.m. followed by others at 2 p.m. before Judge Paul Funderburk. Also, the auditor’s office said a press conference with State Auditor Stacey Pickering and

District Attorney John Weddle will be held at 11:30 a.m. to discuss the corruption case. Funderburk will also lead the oath of office this morning for the interim Second District supervisor, Ralph Coln, who was

appointed by the Alcorn County Board of Supervisors on Friday. Prior to today, only Jimmy Ray Mitchell has made a guilty plea to the auditor’s accusations. Others charged are Dal Nelms, the former Second Dis-

trict supervisor; William Paul Rhodes, the former county purchase clerk; Joseph Lin McNair Jr.; Danny Roy Peters; Sheriff Charles Rinehart; Teddy Cleveland Null; Pamela Denise Null; and Douglas Alan Essary.

Jacinto Foundation addresses concerns BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Photo by Opal Lovelace

Festival Fun

Iuka’s Heritage Festival was a good place to find some indulgent treats over the weekend. Five-year-old Grayson Rhodes enjoys a break from the bouncy toys Saturday with a funnel cake. He is the son of Jill and Jamie Rhodes of Burnsville.

Appearing before the Alcorn County Board of Supervisors, the Jacinto Foundation proposed a new appointee to its board of directors and talked about some of the issues facing the courthouse property. The discussion followed a recent meeting in which Jacinto area residents gathered to air concerns about the condition of the courthouse and grounds. Executive Director Beth Whitehurst told supervisors in Friday’s special meeting that the Jacinto Foundation Board of Directors wants the supervisors to appoint the next elected Second District supervisor to the foundation’s board. The new supervisor, who will take office in January, would fill the slot of John Ross Jr., who last week became an elected mem-

ber of the foundation’s board. “The foundation board believes that since the courthouse and park lie in the Second District of Alcorn County, this will provide not only the people of Alcorn County but also the people of the Second District a representative on the Jacinto Foundation Incorporated Board of Directors,” said Whitehurst. Alcorn County is the only government contributing funds — currently $24,578 per year — to the upkeep of the 1854 courthouse and surrounding grounds. Neighboring Tishomingo County and Prentiss County gave financial support in the past but not in recent years, and the Jacinto Foundation has sent letters to both encouraging their renewed support. Please see JACINTO | 2

Libraries set session 4-H holds annual Promotion Day on digital offerings BY STEVE BEAVERS

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BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Five branches of the Northeast Regional Library will host how-to sessions on the library’s new digital offerings in the next couple of weeks. E-books, audio books and magazines are all now on offer for compatible smartphones and tablets. “It is something people have asked for the last several years,” said Corinth Librarian Brandon Lowrey. “We are proud we are now able to offer that to the region.” The library has found the service works best on devices running the Apple iOS or Android operating systems. It is

not working well on Amazon’s Kindle. Using an app, library patrons will be able to check out and download the digital media. The selection of books ranges from new releases to classics. “There is something for everyone,” said Lowrey. “Our collection is going to add more on a monthly basis.” Downloaded items will disappear from the device at the end of the check-out period. During the information sessions, presenters will explain what is available and assist Please see LIBRARIES | 3

A chance to join the fun. Numerous youngsters ages 5-18 got a chance to see what 4-H is all about during the annual 4-H Promotion Day held recently. Children took part in handson activities such as air rifle shooting, crafts and planting. An inflatable jumper and games were also available along with hot dogs, popcorn and cokes. “There were about 150 kids here and several of them signed up for 4-H,” said Misti Crum with the Mississippi State Extension Service. Leaders with the different 4-H Clubs were on hand to talk about what each has to offer. As the youth development program of the nation’s 109 land-grant universities and the Cooperative Extension Sys-

Photo courtesy of Tammy Parker

Lisha Hopper and her Wenasoga Lucky Clovers had a display which allowed youngsters to plant a flower at 4-H Promotion Day. tem, 4-H fosters an innovative, “learn by doing” approach with proven results. More than six million 4-H youth in urban neighborhoods,

suburban schoolyards and rural farming communities stand out among their peers – building Please see 4-H | 2

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Alcorn County Supervisors approve a tax decrease to a total of 63.44 mills from 75.96 mills. Board Attorney Wendell Trapp says the decrease is made possible due to a rise in the assessed value of property in the county.

Efforts continue to support those who have fled the devastation of Hurricane Katrina as well as help those who remain on the coast. Local Red Cross Director Gwen Spain notes more than $33,000 has been donated locally for relief efforts.

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