Thursday Oct. 16,
2014
50 cents
Daily Corinthian Vol. 118, No. 240
BY JEBB JOHNSTON Signs are pointing to increased enforcement of regulation on advertising banners and other forms of outdoor advertising in the city. A first wave of letters regarding banners and other signs of a non-permanent nature is going out to business owners this week, and more will follow. “With the end of the year coming,” said Code Enforcement Officer Kim Ratliff, “and recognizing that a lot of retailers and restaurants will
be doing year-end promotions and there will be a desire for signage, and considering that signage has gotten out of control, we need to put some controls back on sign enforcement so everyone will be on an even footing heading into the holiday season.” The main concerns are banners and the type of stick-pin signs commonly used by candidates for public office. The initial enforcement emphasis will be on the major retail areas of Highway 72, Cass Street and South Harper. Ratliff encourages anyone us-
ing a banner to get properly permitted. A week after the letter goes out, the city may remove non-compliant signs. The sign ordinance allows banners and similar types of signs by permit in 14 day increments, four times per calendar year, for $25. “We do allow new businesses some latitude in their grand opening and in the few weeks after they open a new business,” said Ratliff. For yard sales, signs need to be confined to the proximity of the sale and not posted in the right of way several blocks
Please see LINEMAN | 2
Corinth schools approve new hires The Corinth School District Board of Trustees approved a number of staff recommendations this week. At Corinth High School, Maggie Vondenstein, the assistant fast pitch softball coach, is moving to the head coach position. Lanny Jones will be the assistant fast pitch coach. Others approved at CHS are LouAnn Butler, interventionist; Michael Nance, custodian; and Terina Dexter, annual staff sponsor. For the CHS extended day program, the board approved Ashley Parvin, Gennella Graham,
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Dr. Scott Bauer, a member of the Magnolia Regional Health Center Foundation Board of Directors, checks out the artist rendering of the new Magnolia Specialty Clinic scheduled to be complete in June.
MRHC breaks ground on new clinic “The space was not enough on Harper Road after we added two internal doctors,” said Humes. “We are going to have five good doctors who will provide good service when the clinic is complete.” The Magnolia Foundation purchased the land where the Women’s Center and Specialty Clinic is located. “When the land was bought, Please see CLINIC | 2
Kelly Hendrix, Starr Tucker and Darla Nash. Approved at Corinth Elementary School are Deborah Yeates, interventionist, and Brenda Mitchell and Suzanne Davis, supply teachers. Approved for the CES 21st Century Extended Day Program are Amy Chandler, Angie Carpenter, Rebecca Digby and Veronica Neisler. The board approved request for leave for teacher Lindsey Hodges at CES. Approved as bus drivers are Donny Raymond Helton and Herbert Allen Johnson. For Corinth Middle School, Please see SCHOOLS | 2
Tourism wanting to improve signs BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Magnolia Regional Health Center is committed to providing the finest medical care. The goal took another step Wednesday as MRHC broke ground on the Magnolia Specialty Clinic. Magnolia’s newest clinic, which will be located next to the Women’s Center on U.S. Highway 72 West, will be completed in June of 2015.
48
Staff reports
BY JEBB JOHNSTON
“This is another indication of the growth of Magnolia Regional Health Center,” said MRHC CEO Ronny Humes as numerous individuals associated with the hospital attended the ceremony. The Magnolia Specialty Clinic will be the new home to five physicians. Doctors in the fields of pulmonary, neurology and urology along with two internal medicine physicians will make up the staff.
71
0% chance of rain
An ACE Power lineman was electrocuted while working in western Alcorn County on Wednesday. Alcorn 911 received a report of an electrocution about 11:30 a.m. on County Road 654 a short distance from Tippah County. The worker was in a bucket truck when electrocuted, and live lines remained present as officials re-
jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
BY STEVE BEAVERS
Tonight
ACE worker electrocuted in accident
away, he said. Some latitude may be give for nonprofit events such as a fundraiser for a charitable organization. “If it is something that is for profit, it needs to be properly permitted,” said Ratliff. Regarding the green space in the middle of the roundabout on South Harper Road, the rule is simple: “There shouldn’t be any signs in that roundabout,” he said. “Those will be removed without prior notice.” The complete sign ordinance is available through the city’s website at cityofcorinthms.com.
Health care progress
sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Today
• Corinth, Mississippi • 18 pages • 1 section
City tightens sign rules jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Warmer
Corinth has plenty to offer. What the city needs is better directions to find the abundance of things to do. The Corinth Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board is taking the challenge of getting tourists to those places by looking into improving signage during its monthly meeting Wednesday. “It’s a problem when tourists get here and can’t find things,” said tourism director
Christy Burns. “Location wise we have a ton of people who come through Corinth.” Burns knows it will take some time to get the right signs to help those touring the city. “It’s a long process, but we need to start the process,” she said. “I am making it a top goal of mine this year.” Board members would like to see more signs directing tourists to downtown. Please see TOURISM | 2
Blues artist to celebrate 81st birthday at arena BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
The Crossroads Arena is planning a birthday bash. Folk-funk creator Bobby Rush will celebrate his 81st birthday two days early during the Fall Blues Festival on Nov. 8 at the facility. Rush and guests are slated to perform at an 8 p.m. show. Rush, born Emmit Ellis, Jr. in Homer, Louisiana, appeared on the West Side blues circuit in the 1960s. His folk-funk style, a singular sound he dubbed him-
self, made Rush one of the the most colorful characters on the contemporary chitlin circuit. “Bobby is a colorful character whose unique style brought together a cracked lyrical bent with elements of blues, soul and funk,” said Crossroads Arena General Manager Tammy Genovese. Sir Charles Jones was originally scheduled to appear with Rush, but a scheduling conflict canceled his appearance. Southern Blues recording artist and songwriter Terry Wright
– aka “The Anytime Man” – and Offici8l will be appearing. Lyric, featuring Byrd, is also scheduled to perform. Rush notched his first hit in 1971 with his single “Chicken Heads.” Among his songs are “Dangerous,” “Hen Pecked,” “I Got 3 Problems,” One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show,” and What’s Good for the Goose is Good for the Gander.” Rush chose to forgo the blues route in favor of targeting the chitlin circuit. The circuit is the name given to the performance
Index Stocks........8 Classified......14 Comics........ 9 State........ 5
Blue Ice Vodka $ 99
28
1.75L 1.75 1.7
Ezra Brooks $ 99
19
1.75L 1.7 1 .75
Please see RUSH | 2
Blues artist Bobby Rush
On this day in history 150 years ago
Weather...... 10 Obituaries........ 6 Opinion........4 Sports...... 12
New Amsterdam 2/$ All Pints
2015 Hwy 72 E. Corinth, MS. 38834 • 662-594-1877
venues throughout the eastern, southern, and upper midwest areas of the United States which were safe and acceptable for African American musicians, comedians, and other entertainers to perform in during the age of racial segregation in the United States. Floor seats are $42 and $32. Stage left and right risers are $30 with other riser seating being $23. VIP tables – floor stage left/
10
Shenandoah Valley — Gen. Sheridan leaves his army at Cedar Creek and travels to Winchester for a meeting with Sec. of War Stanton and Chief of Staff Gen. Halleck. In Missouri, Gen. Price continues to capture small towns as he moves westward.
Evan Williams Black $ 99 11.75L .75L
21
Evan Williams White $ 99 750ml 7 750m 50ml
10
Southern Comfort $ 99
10
750ml 750
Mon. - Sat. 10 A.M.- 9 P.M. • www.JRwinespirit.com