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Vol. 118, No. 233
• Corinth, Mississippi • 24 pages • 2 sections
City urges caution at new stops BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Corinth residents are finding a few new stops in unfamiliar places on city streets. With several new four way stops going up in recent days, city officials are again calling residents’ attention to the changes. In the meeting of the
Board of Aldermen on Tuesday, Alderman Ben Albarracin expressed concern that residents are not yet taking heed of the changes. Police Chief David Lancaster said it is always a concern when changes are made to traffic control devices. “It may take a few days for
people to get accustomed to stopping at these intersections,” he said. “People need to be extra cautious there for a while.” Several new stops on Third Street are designed to create a traffic break between Main Street and Shiloh Road. The changes include:
■ Establishing a four-way stop at the intersection of 3rd Street and Fillmore Street; ■ Establishing a four-way stop at 3rd Street and Taylor Street; ■ Establishing a four-way stop at 3rd Street and Webster Street; ■ Removal of two stop signs
CT-A presents ‘Becky’s New Car’ BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Sound is being finetuned and lights adjusted as Corinth Theatre-Arts prepares for their second show of the 2014-2015 season. Opening on Thursday, “Becky’s New Car” gives audiences a glimpse into how easily one can succumb to temptation. “The show to me is about saying it’s okay to explore and discover things beyond your comfort. Becky goes out of her marriage and has an affair. It’s not a new life that she’s requiring. She’s just trying to rediscover who she is.” Descending down a slippery slope with seemingly innocent intentions, Becky soon finds herself in the arms of unlikely ally. “It will be relatable to audiences because Becky exemplifies middle-class women. She works hard to be a good mother and a devoted wife, but there becomes a monotony in her life. When you do the same thing over and over everyday it becomes stale,” said CT-A Guest Director Sam Lee. “What makes Becky special is she is no longer
at 2nd Street and Taylor Street, leaving a two-way stop; ■ Establishing a five-way stop at the intersection of Hickory Road and Poplar Road, where a short strip of parallel roadways results in five intersecting points. Please see CITY | 2A
Alcorn Industries’ message: ‘Expect, employ, empower’ BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
Staff photo by Zack Steen
Leslie Petty as “Becky” and Josh Steen as “Walter” lead the seven-member cast of Corinth Theatre-Arts’ latest play, “Becky’s New Car.” The production will be presented at 7:30 p.m., Thursday through Saturday. A matinée performance will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday. of those funny, zany type of characters who has his own neurosis. His wife died a year ago after falling off a mountain cliff. He’s like ...‘Oh, my God. My wife is dead. Everything reminds me of her.’”
raising children. Her child is a 26-year-old psychology student living in her basement.” Another of his favorite characters is Steve, Becky’s co-worker. “Steve’s character exists as a reminder that it could be worse. He’s one
Cast Leslie Petty – Becky Josh Steen – Walter Matt Wood – Joe James Strachan – Steve Leah Petty – Kenni Logan Barnes – Chris Linda Dixon – Ginger
Expect, employ and empower is the message Alcorn Industries is delivering across the Crossroads this month during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Held each October, the national campaign raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. The campaign kicks off today at Alcorn Industries as the North Mississippi Regional Center celebrates the special month with refreshments and a short presentation at 9 a.m., inside their office at 107 Harper Road in Corinth. “This is a very important month to us,” said Therray Taylor, director of Alcorn Industries. “We want to ensure the public is aware of us and what we do. The individuals are also looking forward to this event, because it helps the community actually see their contributions to the workforce here in Alcorn County.” District 2 State Rep. Nick Bain is scheduled to make an appearance at today’s program. “We have a lot of exciting things planned to help celebrate the month,” said Taylor. “We are hosting a poster competition for the epecial education students at Corinth High School. The posters will be judged by everyone who attends the kickoff celebration.” According to Taylor, students were able to choose from several career related topics such as “I see myself working at….” Please see MESSAGE | 6A
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Annual luncheon brings club volunteers together BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Boys Club volunteers Rita Ragan (from left), Judy Jeter and Shirley Perkins fill the order of Braddock Brawner during the 9th Annual Catfish & Khakis fall luncheon.
Index Stocks......8A Classified......4B Comics......2B State......5A
Weather....10A Obituaries......6A Opinion......4A Sports....12A
Volunteers were busy filling orders Tuesday at the Crossroads Arena. Each of them donated their time to help the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Mississippi in its effort to make a difference in the lives of young people. The 9th Annual Catfish & Khakis fall luncheon brought folks from all walks of life together to support the club’s biggest fundraiser. “The club does a wonderful job working with kids,” said volunteer Shirley Perkins. “The big reason I am here today is to help those kids.” Even though morning showers
forced the fundraiser to be moved from its normal location of Fillmore and Cruise Street, things went like clockwork. “I was concerned about the last-minute change of locations, but people found us,” said David Roberts, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Mississippi. Roberts said the decision to move was made around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. “I want to thank the Crossroads Arena for their hospitality in helping us,” said Roberts. Arena General Manager Tammy Genovese was glad to help. “When I saw it was raining this Please see LUNCHEON | 2A
On this day in history 150 years ago Shenandoah Valley — Gen. Sheridan grows irritated when he learns his cavalry commander is actingpassive before an inferior Confederate cavalry. He tells Gen. T.A. Torbert to, “start out at daylight and whip the Rebel cavalry or get whipped!”
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