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Diabetes program Improvements shares hope, advice set for Jacinto betics as well as non-diabetics from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at the MSU Extension Center in Corinth. Free and open to the public, the principle focus of the program will be prevention since a large number of sufferers are
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Educating others on the symptoms, diagnosis and prevention of type 2 diabetes (T2D), a Certified Diabetic Expert will conduct an informational program for type 2 dia-
unaware the have pre-diabetes. “This will be included in the program as well as demonstrations regarding the advice on food selection, purchase and preparation,” said retired phyPlease see DIABETES | 2A
Courthouse BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History gave approval for the Jacinto Foundation to move forward with three requested projects on the courthouse property. The foundation received notification of the approval on Monday. A window, floors, plaster and a tree will be the focus of the work. “Between the three projects,
it will cost somewhere around $13,000,” said Executive Director Beth Whitehurst. “That will pretty much deplete our reserves.” The foundation has to pay for the work initially, and a grant willl reimburse the expenditures later. MDAH gave approval to repair a failed window lintel (horizontal support) in the Please see JACINTO | 2A
Light Beam Rider music group members are (from left) Thomas Sweat, Brad Savage, Jesse Sutton and Avery Dillworth.
Staff photos by Kimberly Shelton
Tadd Feazell, owner of t.feazell, t.feazell Manager Lee Ann Nuckolls, Mrs. Mississippi America 2015 Chelsey Crum and co-executive directors Delayna Bridges and Caitlin Jadofsky stand for pictures during Crum’s sendoff party to the Mrs. America competition.
Mrs. Mississippi set for national event BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
It was a fabulous night filled with laughter and suspense as family, friends and well wishers gathered at t. feazell at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday for a special send-off Party.
The reigning Mrs. Mississippi America, Chelsey Crum was all smiles as she posed for pictures and signed autographs, pausing to greet guests and accept hugs all the while. As they shopped the latest fashions available at the retail
store, customers sipped beverages and enjoyed canapés catered by t. feazell. While the refreshments were a hit, a white rosette cupcake dress cake created by Mrs. MisPlease see MRS. | 2A
Light Beam Rider continues Corinth musical tradition (Editor’s Note: The following story was written by Jacob Threadgill of the Clarion-Ledger, where it first appeared. It is being reprinted with permission.) Outside of the culinary oddity that is the slugburger, the Mississippi city of Corinth is perhaps best known for its relationship on the border with Tennessee.
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“I hear the sound of a mighty rushing wind, and it’s closer now than it’s ever been. I can almost hear the trumpet as Gabriel sounds the call; at the midnight cry, we’ll be going home!” — Greg and Chuck Day Bringing a variety of musical experiences to the community, the Corinth Music
Club will hold its first MidMorning Concert of the year at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24 in the chapel of First United Methodist Church. Attendees are in for a real treat as the First Baptist Church Men’s Quartet will bring its unique stylings and sounds for their listening pleasure. Members Colon McGee (tenor), Sammy Allred
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Photo Compliments of Bill Avery
Music club to open concert series BY KIMBERLY SHELTON
Its railroad junction was the original target for Union Gen. Henry Halleck for what ended up becoming the Battle of Shiloh, the bloodiest battle of the Civil War until Gettysburg. Famous Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser’s tussle with the State Line Mob spilled into Alcorn County in the 1960s.
The First Baptist Church Men’s Quartet includes (from left) Randy Richey (baritone), Phil Mathis (bass), Colon McGee (tenor) and Sammy Allred (lead).
(lead), Randy Richey (baritone) and Phil Mathis (bass) will sing an assortment of musical styles ranging from contemporary Christian arrangements to old Southern Gospel favorites. The quartet sings regularly at First Baptist Church as well as area churches and also performs for variPlease see CONCERT | 2A
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Alcorn Central High School celebrates its annual homecoming festivities. Amy Huff is selected as the 1990 homecoming queen.
Ruth Ann Cooper and Kaitlin Gilham of Corinth are among the freshman class at the University of Mississippi’s elite McDonnell-Barksdale Honors College for the new 2005-2006 school year.
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