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Daily Corinthian Vol. 117, No. 239

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Water wells drying up for some citizens BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

For several eastern Alcorn County residents, the well is literally running dry. With public water service for an area on the Alcorn and Tishomingo county line not available, the residents reached out to government officials for help. Jay Coke, who lives on County Road 260, which is just east

Senior wants to feed hungry sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

SELMER, Tenn. – A McNairy Central senior wants to do more to stop hunger around the world. The impact of being a summer camp volunteer for “Stop Hunger Now� has driven Molly George to do her part in seeing millions don’t go hungry. The 18-year-old daughter of Terrell and Linda George, is set to host a packaging event during the week

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Alumni group honors Williams with award

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

High school senior Molly George is hosting a packaging event for “Stop Hunger Now� during the week of Thanksgiving at McNairy Central High School. The 18-year-old is encouraging individuals in the area to donate and help stop hunger issues around the world. She attends Christ United Methodist Church in Corinth.

BY STEVE BEAVERS

of Glen and north of Highway 72, said his family faces decisions on a daily basis of how their limited water supply will be used. “I have to mentally think, we’re all fixing to take a bath ‌ we can’t run the dishwasher,â€? he said. Washing the car is not even an option.

BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Mr. Dependable, Best All Around and Living Legend. Harry Lee Williams Jr. has earned those titles and countless more over his career, but most people know him best as “Sandy.� Sandy Williams, a graduate of Corinth High School, is the latest Warrior to receive the school’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Williams, board chairman of Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling Works, becomes the sixth

of Thanksgiving at McNairy Central as her Senior Project. “This is just my little part,� said the active member of Christ United Methodist Church in Corinth. “We always think we do enough, but we can always do more.� The understanding of doing more begins Wednesday around the world. October 16 is World Please see HUNGRY | 3A

CHS grad to earn the honor from the alumni association. He will be honored Friday at halftime of Corinth’s Homecoming game. “His work and accomplishments through Coca-Cola, First United Methodist Church, the CREATE Foundation, our community and Northeast Mississippi made him the perfect choice,� said nomination committee chairman Kim Holloway Roberts. “Sandy is a hometown Please see WILLIAMS | 2A

Volunteers remain key to shelter’s success BY MARK BOEHLER editor@dailycorinthian.com

Car wash, yard sale and plenty of adoptions -- it’s a busy Saturday morning at the Corinth Alcorn Animal Shelter. Dogs are barking “take me,� families are sorting through excellent white eleghant sale items from toy cars to couches and inmate trustees on their day off are washing vehicles. Volunteers who love animals are giving of their time and Halie Burress is taking home a new friend -- one of nine adoptions in just two hours Saturday morning at the shelter. “They’ve had a big day today -- all the free cats are gone,� said Burress, holding a twoyear-old large male cat with golden eyes. The animal is neu-

tered, has its necessary shots and was part of the special “Savings Day� for just a $10 adoption fee. Burress, a 20-year-old nurse assistant at Magnolia Regional Health Center, said her former cat ran away and she’s been looking for a new friend. “I’ve been up here several times,� she said about the facility on Proper Street. “I am impressed. They have improved a lot.� The new cat owner wasn’t sure on a name. “I don’t know yet,� said Burress, smiling. “We haven’t got that far.� The shelter offered discounted adoption rates all day long. While dogs bark their approval, many people were ei-

ther donating to the yard sale or purchasing items. Nylee Wilbanks is a dog owner and supports the shelter. She donated $70 to the shelter last winter, then returned Saturday with her great-grandchildren to take part in the yard sale. Four-year-old Landon Joe Vanderford picked out toys while 9-year-old Brooklyn Montana Vanderford selected a book. Both were all smiles. “I just love it,� said Ms. Wilbanks. “We like to support the shelter.� Doris Walker is another shelter supporter. “I’m so glad I came out,� said Ms. Walker, retired from the Corinth School District. “It’s all for a

Staff photos by Mark Boehler

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Halie Burress of Famington adopts a cat at the animal shelter on Saturday monring during “Savings Day.�

On this day in history 150 years ago

Index Stocks......8A Classified......5B Outdoors ..... 4B State/Nation .. 5A

Weather......9A Obituaries......6A Opinion......4A Sports....10A

Corinth has not seen this many troops in town since the Battle of Corinth, over a year ago. Each day the force grows larger as troops board the trains in Memphis and arrive in town and go into camp. The railroad is repaired east to Iuka and a large scouting party is sent to ensure no Confederates are in the vicinity of Eastport. *ALL DEALS & PAYMENTS ARE PLUS TAXES, TITLE, STATE INSPECTION STICKER, & $255. DOCUMENT PROCESSING FEE. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THESE ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OR PAYMENT LISTED ALL DEALER DISCOUNTS, MANUFACTURES’ REBATES ALREADY APPLIED TO PURCHASE PRICE, UNLESS SPECIFIED. PRIOR DEALS EXCLUDED. FROM DEALER STOCK ONLY NO DEALER TRANSFERS AT THESE PRICES. ACTUAL VEHICLE MAY DIFFER FROM PICTURE. DUE TO PUBLICATION DEADLINES, VEHICLE MAY BE ALREADY BE SOLD. PAYMENTS FIGURED AT 75MO, 5.5 APR, TIER 1 CREDIT RATING, W.A.C. & T. ONLY. #INCLUDES THE NMAC CAPTIVE CASH REBATE WHICH REQUIRES YOU TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE WITH NMAC TO GET THE PRICE &/OR PAYMENT SHOWN. W.A.C. & T. ONLY. SEE SALESPERSON FOR DETAILS. ** RECENT COLLEGE GRADS SAVE ANOTHER $600 WITH THE NISSAN COLLEGE GRAD PROGRAM. CERTAIN RULES & RESTRICTIONS APPLY. SEE SALESPERSON FOR COMPLETE QUALIFYING DETAILS. ENDS 10/14/13. *

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