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Daily Corinthian Vol. 117, No. 216

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• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • One section

Police: Woman found fatally shot BY JEFF YORK For the Daily Corinthian

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. – The body of an Enville woman was discovered Sunday after-

noon in Hardin County. She died from a gunshot to the head with the alleged shooter being her ex-boyfriend. Nancy Weeks of Enville in

Third County Fair opens September 17 BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

The third time is suppose to be the charm. Two prior Alcorn County Fairs haven’t been too shabby either. Organizers are expecting another great five-days of fun

northeastern McNairy County is believed to have been fatally shot between 10-11 p.m. on Friday, according to McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck. Her

body was found off a side road on Highway 128 in Hardin County, just north of Highway 64, according to Buck. Dale Ervin of Toone, Tenn.,

was found dead from an alleged suicide Saturday at his home in Toone (Hardeman Please see FATAL | 2A

Wreaths Across America

and entertainment when the 3rd Alcorn County Fair opens the gates Tuesday, September 17 at the Crossroads Arena. “We are looking to have another big crowd Tuesday and Saturday for sure,” said comPlease see FAIR | 3A

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Over 500 wreaths were placed during the local Wreaths Across America event last year.

Legion Post honors veterans with project BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Circuit Court releases additional sentences BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Additional sentences handed down during the August term of Alcorn County Circuit Court include the following: ■ Justin Jamal Heger, 21, aggravated assault — 15year sentence with 12 years suspended, leaving three to serve with five years of probation and a $1,000 fine.

The sentence is consecutive to a sentence in Tishomingo County. Heger was involved in a shooting in Corinth in the area of Meigg and Cemetery in December. ■ Rodney Walker, 33, aggravated assault — 20-year sentence with 17 years suspended, leaving three years Please see COURT | 2A

American Legion Post 6 will not forget. The sacrifices many have made to insure the freedom of Americans is being remembered with the annual Wreaths Across America project. A ceremony to lay wreaths at the National Ceremony is set for Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. “Many people seem to have forgotten where we came from and the sacrifices it has taken for us to remain a free nation,” said Carlean Parker with the Ladies Auxiliary. “Somehow we have to get back to the God, family and country basics America was founded on.” Last year, some 420,000 wreaths were placed on the graves of veterans at 825 locations around the country,

“Many people seem to have forgotten where we came from and the sacrifices it has taken for us to remain a free nation. Somehow we have to get back to the God, family and country basics America was founded on.” Carlean Parker Ladies Auxiliary according to the Wreaths Across America headquarters in Maine. “I was so proud of our local response,” said Parker. “It was overwhelming to see everyone come together for the ceremony.” Over 500 wreaths were placed during last year’s event. Cost is $15 per wreath with

each sponsorship tax deductible. Specific grave orders can also be placed and are not limited to the Corinth National Cemetery. Deadline to place an order is Nov. 23. “Our goal is to someday place a wreath at each grave Please see WREATHS | 2A

LINK’s Discovery Walk may enlighten children to architecture, history BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Playtime with Ivan Six-year-old Michelle Uhrmacher waits for her younger brother to play in the Alcorn County Youth Football League Saturday by playing with the family German Shepherd, Ivan, at Crossroads Regional Park.

Index Stocks......8A Classified....14A Comics......9A State......5A

Weather....10A Obituaries......6A Opinion......4A Sports....12A

Next week, hundreds of school children will descend on downtown Corinth to learn about its architecture and history. LINK’s Architectural Discovery Walk is set for Friday, Sept. 20, and this year’s event offers parents and other interested individuals an opportunity to participate, as well. LINK President Laura Gilham said those who wish to tag along should contact Tourism Director Christy Burns at the Corinth Area CVB for instructions on how to get involved with the informative event. More than 500 sixth-graders from Corinth and Alcorn County schools will learn about architectural details and historical figures at notable sites around downtown from LINK volunteers. Museum Director Brandy Steen helped share informa-

“The kids enjoy it and they learn more about the city buildings that they see every day.” Brandy Steen Museum director tion with the students last year and will again don period attire for this year’s event as she tells of sites such as the old post office and the Smith building. “The kids enjoy it and they learn more about the city buildings that they see every day,” said Steen. Other volunteers will also dress in period attire. The event kicks off LINK’s Heritage Days for the year, with one each planned for

On this day in history 150 years ago Gen. James Longstreet with 15,000 men is enroute from Virginia to reinforce Bragg’s army in Georgia. Unaware that he is about to be outnumbered, Union Gen. Rosecrans splits his army into three widely scattered wings to pursue Bragg’s army he believes is in retreat.

Please see WALK | 2A


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