Prentiss County Fugitive discovered during traffic arrest
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Teacher admitted to killing girlfriend needed to get over to their house. Lamb made a point to say his “sweet dog” was there alive and probably upset, and said the dead woman’s family contacts could be found on her phone. Inside the home, officers
BY JEFF AMY AND KEVIN MCGILL Associated Press
GAUTIER, Miss. — In a 911 call, his voice only slightly shaky, college professor Shannon Lamb told police he had shot his girlfriend and officers
found Amy Prentiss’ body and a hand-written note scribbled on a white legal pad: “I am so very sorry I wish I could take it back I loved Amy and she is the only woman who ever loved me,” read the letter authorities say was signed by Lamb.
There was no indication that Lamb, who was teaching two online classes for Delta State University in Cleveland had already traveled 300 miles to the school’s campus, where police believe he shot and killed a well-liked history professor,
Ethan Schmidt, in the doorway to his office. Delta State University police chief Lynn Buford said university officials heard about the shooting at 10:18 a.m. Monday. He said Lamb made Please see SHOOTING | 2A
Principal wants security cameras
‘Something different’
BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
Kossuth High School Principal Travis Smith wants security cameras on his campus. “With everything going on these days, we need cameras. We have the most open campus in the district with more than 20 entrances,” he said. “My priority is keeping my kids safe and having a camera system is necessary to do so.” Smith said due to lack of finances in the district, his school has held countless
fundraisers and have raised the money needed to install a campus wide security camera system. “We have raised the money. We have worked with the middle school to make sure we get the most bang for our buck,” he said. “I’ve gotten everything together and I’m ready ... I refuse to have to wait any longer.” The vote was halted as discussion of the Alcorn School Please see CAMERAS | 3A
Photo courtesy of Bryan Drake
Christian illusionist Bryan Drake will be performing tonight at the Crossroads Arena. Related photo on Page 2A.
Illusionist brings act to Alcorn fair ist, tours the world entertaining audiences and sharing a Christcentered message. He not only entertains, but presents a clear message on the Truth. “Bryan is a cool guy,” said March. “Kids will have a blast if they come to the show.” Drake, described as a mentalist, magician and messenger, uses illusions, manipulation, levitation and modern mentalism to get inside the heads of audience members. Admission to tonight’s slate of fair activities is free. Carnival armbands will be $10 from noon to 4 p.m. and from 5 p.m. until the carnival closes Saturday.
BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Something different. Organizers of the 5th Annual Alcorn County Fair will have just that tonight. Bryan Drake, an illusionist with Reach Your City, will be performing tonight from 6:308 p.m. at Crossroads Arena. “We try to look for something different every year,” said Jonathan Marsh with Modern Woodmen. “This guy travels all over the world doing ridiculous stuff.” Modern Woodmen is sponsoring tonight’s illusionist event. Drake, a Christian illusion-
Reach Your City serves churches in effort to people with the gospel of Jesus through creative outreach events.
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Corinth aldermen adopt new budget BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Monster Truck, 5-9 p.m. Arts, Quilts & Photo display, 5-10 p.m. ■ Canned goods display, 5-10 p.m. ■ Sonshine Amusements, 5-10 p.m. ■ Reach Your City Illusionist, 6 p.m. ■ Petting Zoo, 5-10 p.m. ■ Thomas the Train, 5-10 p.m. Admission is free ■ ■
The Corinth Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted the fiscal 2016 budget Tuesday, holding property taxes at the current level and giving raises to city employees. The tax rate, including school taxes, will continue at 95 mills. The school district shifted 1 mill from debt service to general maintenance. City Clerk Vickie Roach
said the approximately $10.9 million FY 2016 budget is helped by a 5 percent health insurance rate reduction by Blue Cross Blue Shield and the general downward trend in gasoline prices. One of the challenges the city faces in the coming year is meeting a number of grant match obligations, she said. With one exception, outPlease see BUDGET | 2A
CT-A costume mistress retires after 25 years BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Dressing the shining stars of Corinth Theatre-Arts for over two decades, renowned Costume Mistress June Doyle formally announced her retirement during the 2015 Annual Magnolia Awards Gala held on Saturday, July 25. The silence echoed throughout the crowded auditorium of the Crossroads Playhouse as her CT-A family, friends and numerous spectators awaited the announcement that would change everything. “25 years is a long time. Not many would have lasted as long as I have, working as hard as I do,” said an emotional Doyle as she approached the podium. “I have loved every moment of being with you, but my husband Glenn’s cancer has come back and it must now
take priority. I am going to miss you all very much.” Smiling despite the tears, the 78-yearold seamstress received thunderous applause and a standing ovation as all expressed their love and support. “CT-A was blessed when this spunky lady came into the theatre asking if we were in need of a costume mistress,” said an equally emotional Jan Soltz. “Over the years, she’s created a costume closet most community theaters would drool over. She’s fed us, clothed us, occasionally scolded us, but most of all, loved us.” “Her costume closet will never close as long as there is a CT-A,” she added. An actress, singer and dancer, the Selmer, Tenn. resident is no stranger to the spotlight having been in showbusiness for most of her life.
“My mother, Dorothy Houck Collier, was from Atlantic City, New Jersey and was a former Miss America contestant,” said Doyle as she reflected upon her upbringing. “My father, Michael Tex Collier, was what you would call a ‘wing-walker’ for Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey. He would stand on the wings and walk around when they flew for the circus.” Named the “costume goddess” by friend and former CT-A Director Andrew Strickland, Doyle experienced her 15 minutes of fame while on a father/ daughter trip to the winter quarters of the circus in Sarasota, Florida. “My father took me on the trip as a way of talking me out of marrying Glenn,” said an animated Doyle as she
Staff photo by Kimberly Shelton
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June Doyle announces her retirement at the Magnolia Awards.
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Students from Janice Wamsley’s sixth and eighth grade classes at Alcorn Central Middle School show their support for local servicemembers. The students wrote more than 150 letters to those serving in the Persian Gulf.
Alcorn County Supervisors approve a new county budget with no tax increase. Chancery Clerk Larry McCollum says actual revenues for the county will rise despite the lack of a millage rate increase due to a rise in the assessed value of property in the county.
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