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Daily Corinthian Vol. 119, No. 252
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• Corinth, Mississippi • 22 pages • Two sections
Cases continued in auditor’s probe Trial had been set for the October-November circuit court term for four individuals who have been charged in the auditor’s investigation. The trial of Teddy Cleveland Null and Pamela Denise Null,
BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Several pending cases stemming from the state auditor’s investigation in Alcorn County have been continued to a future court term.
both of Norman Road, Corinth, originally set for Nov. 17, has been continued until further order of the court, according to an order filed last week by Judge James Roberts Jr. They each face five counts of
conspiracy to defraud the state and five counts of defrauding the state by fraudulent representations. Sheriff Charles Rinehart’s case, originally set for Nov. 17, is continued to the next court
term in 2016. Rinehart faces five counts of fraudulently obtaining public funds and five counts of false representation to defraud government. His and Please see PROBE | 2A
County inmate died by hanging Staff reports
An inmate hung himself in Alcorn County Jail on Sunday. Stevie James, 50, of Glen was pronounced dead at 6:43 p.m. at Magnolia Regional Health Center after being transported from the county jail. Deputies had found James unresponsive at the jail. An autopsy was performed
Tuesday, and according to Alcorn County Coroner Jay Jones, the cause of death was self-inflicted by hanging. James was being held without bond for failure to pay fines and other charges. His intake date was Sept. 5. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation assisted in the investigation.
County will make board appointments Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Legacy Hospice’s Rebekah Foster (from left) and TriVista Rehab’s April Mallette and Lanell Coln get things ready for a blood drive, bake sale and silent auction to benefit breast cancer on Saturday.
Groups hosting blood drive a community blood drive on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “It has always been very important to me to give blood,” said TriVista’s Lanell Coln. “I believe in it and it’s life saving.” Coln knows first hand the importance of giving. She is a pan-
BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
TriVista Rehab and Legacy Hospice are combining to battle breast cancer. The two agencies are partnering to raise funds for breast cancer awareness and also have
creatic cancer survivor. “The best way to honor a loved one who is battling cancer is to give blood,” said Coln. A bake sale and silent auction are also slated during the day. Please see AGENCIES | 2A
BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The Alcorn County Board of Supervisors is getting ready to appoint citizens to five boards, including the hospital and tourism, that have seats up for consideration. The board on Monday reviewed what seats are due for action and will likely vote on eight seats in the next meeting. Expiring in November is a seat on the Magnolia Regional Health Center Board of Trustees currently held by Lex Mitchell. Expiring this month
is a seat on the Corinth Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors now held by Sandy Mitchell. Four appointments are due for The Alliance Board of Directors for seats held by Robert Wolfe, Michael McCalla, Shannon Ross and Danny Turner. Others to consider are the Alcorn County Human Resource Agency for a seat held by J.C. Hill and the Tuscumbia Water Management District for a seat held by Please see COUNTY | 6A
Staff photo by Kimberly Shelton
Club gives back, makes plans BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Members, organizers and supporters of the Magnolia Antique Car Club are revving up for their next big event. The Crossroads Arena parking lot will be filled with classic and antique cars from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, as the club holds a special Halloween show. Presented by E-X-P-L-I-CI-T Concepts, Arby’s and the car club, the show is open to all makes and models. Owners are welcome and encouraged to bring their cars, trucks and
Magnolia Antique Car Club President Rick Kelley; Vice President, Reggie Rickman; Public Relations Consultant Bill Gatlin; Past President Joe Doty and Arby’s General Manager Linda Pace present West Clinic Director Martha King with a $2,840 check and a 50-inch TV.
bikes. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. with breakfast provided by Arby’s, while supplies last. The gates will open at 9 a.m. Top 50, Specialty and other awards will presented at 4 p.m. “We will have food, drinks and various vendors on site,” said the club’s President Rick Kelley. “We encourage everyone to get in on the biggest auto show in the Crossroads area.” The cost to register is $30 or $5 off with five canned goods. Spectators may participate for Please see SHOW | 2A
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Kossuth Elementary School students take advantage of hightech new learning tools as the school unveils a new computer lab. Principal Charles Allen says the lab includes 24 new IBM computers used for a variety of classes.
Alcorn Central school celebrates completion of its new weight room. Principal Rivers Stroup invites alumni and the community to join in an upcoming day of celebration and fellowship.
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