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Murder trial focuses on DNA evidence BY JEBB JOHNSTON
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An expert witness described DNA analysis on a key piece of evidence on Thursday before the capital murder trial recessed until Monday because of a scheduling conflict. Kathryn Rogers, a forensic DNA analyst with Scales Bio-
logical Laboratory in Brandon, was the last witness presented this week by the prosecution in Alcorn County Circuit Court as Micah Allan Bostic stands trial. Assistant District Attorney David Daniels said the prosecution will next call co-defendant Brookyln Traylor, who has pleaded guilty in the February
2016 shooting death of Kris Ledlow at the Mapco Express gas station on Highway 72 East. He will possibly be the final witness for the prosecution. Circuit Judge Paul Funderburk said Traylor’s attorney needs to be present, but he is out of state and cannot return in time for the testimony to be
given this week. The trial will resume Monday morning, and the jury was let go for the week. “I’m hopeful Monday we can complete the testimony in this case,” Funderburk told the jurors. Rogers testified about conducting testing of the blue hooded shirt allegedly worn by
Bostic against the DNA sample from the defendant. Rogers said the results from the shirt showed a mixed profile containing DNA from at least three individuals, and Bostic cannot be excluded. All of his genetic markers are present within the Please see TRIAL | 2A
Remains identified as missing man Staff reports
Lee County authorities have confirmed remains discovered in that county are those of a Corinth native missing since August. The remains have been identified as those of 33-year-old Jay Hill, Jr., son of Corinth Alderman J.C. Hill, reports Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green. The identification was
Staff photo by Zack Steen
Saturday’s Green Market at the Corinth Depot will feature more than 60 vendors.
Fall edition of Green Market to feature over 60 artisans, pet costume contest BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
Alcorn County grown pumpkins and gourds will overflow onto Fillmore Street this weekend as the fall edition of the Green Market at the Corinth Depot returns. Set for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Crossroads Museum, the market will feature more than 60 artisans and craftsmen offering a variety of handcrafted and homemade wares. Market admission is free.
Organizers said the week has been busy with last minute vendor signups. “We’re going to have a lot of new people this month offering a lot of different and unique goods,” said Janice Knighton, a Green Market committee member. Among the many goods offered by crafts people from across the southeast include jewelry, photography, soaps, wood signs, cosmetics, recycled Please see MARKET | 2A
officially made by the state crime lab. Lee County deputies responding to a report of a burned vehicle in a field near Verona in early September found the remains inside the vehicle. Hill was last seen in the Tupelo area on August 9. He was originally from Corinth but had been living in the Tupelo area.
Marching Classic takes the field this Saturday BY L.A. STORY lastory@dailycorinthian.com
Those who love the music and majesty presented during a marching band performance will be able to enjoy a day of performances Saturday. Sixteen bands are scheduled to take the to the field Saturday at Warrior Stadium II for the Fourth Annual Crossroads Marching Classic. The first performance is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. This is the fourth year of the event, and the first year without the competition’s founder, Tommy Thompson. Corinth High School Band director Bruce Dobbs will host the event along with two new directors, Ben Ratliff and Bradley Strom.
“This is our first year without Mr. Thompson, but we can thank him for beginning this competition,” said Mona Lisa Grady, Treasurer, Corinth Band Aids. While there are 16 bands competing, there were 18 Please see CLASSIC | 2A
American Legion Auxiliary kicks off Wreaths Across America fundraiser BY L.A. STORY lastory@dailycorinthian.com
It’s not too early to start some Christmas planning and what better way to celebrate the season than by teaching younger generations about the cost of freedom? The local American Legion Auxiliary has officially kicked off its annual fundraiser for Wreaths Across America. Each year the Auxiliary raises funds to put wreaths on the graves of fallen soldiers at Corinth National Cemetery as they, and the American Legion Post 6, take part in the annual National Wreaths Across America event. “It’s that time of year when we begin to think about Christmas and what gifts we are go-
ing to get for this person or that person. What greater gift can one give than love and respect? That’s just what The American Legion and Auxiliary give every year with their Wreaths Across America project. This is my fifth year as local project coordinator for the Corinth National Cemetery, and every year I am more in awe of the tremendous response we get for our veterans there and in surrounding cemeteries,” said American Legion Auxiliary President Carlean Parker. She said the kickoff for this year’s project has been strong, but there are close to 8,000 graves in the local National cemetery. The Auxiliary will be taking sponsorship donations
Photo courtesy of American Legion Auxiliary
through an absolute deadline of Nov. 20. The wreaths are $15 each and are not just limited to Corinth National Cemetery. Parker explained that a wreath can be purchased for veteran’s or loved ones in any cemetery, or someone might just want a beautiful live green wreath for their own front door. “Grave specific” and “in memory of” orders are welcome. “This is only one small way we can show families that their loved one’s service and sacrifice is not forgotten. It has always been my dream to one day see a wreath placed at the headstone of each and every grave. What a
Vietnam Army veteran JC Parker lays a U.S. Army wreath and gives a salute of honor. A wreath is placed for each branch of service in the U.S military and POW/ MIA.
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Robert Price Jr., John Hotz and Joe Lawson of the Corinth Fire Department complete courses at the state fire academy.
Northeast Mississippi Community College trustees approve phase two of Northeast at Corinth, which will add additional classrooms, a laboratory and a library.
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