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Daily Corinthian
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School board backs Initiative 42 the Nov. 3 general election as Initiative 42. During their October meeting, the five-person board answered a survey provided by the Mississippi School Boards Association, which included the
BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
Alcorn School District board members are supporting the full funding of the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP), which will appear on
MAEP full funding question. If Initiative 42 is passed, it will require the legislature to fund MAEP and K-12 education without raising taxes. The goal is to force the legislature over time, depending on the growth,
to fully fund MAEP. Public education in Mississippi has not been fully funded in more than six years. In June, ASD Finance Director Kimberly Woodard said the local school district had been
under funded about $1.5 million this year. Opposition says if Initiative 42 is passed, then it would shift educational decisions from the Please see INITIATIVE | 2
BBB says beware of ‘reward’ scam BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
A woman didn’t take the bait. A day after receiving a postcard in the mail notifying her of an unclaimed award, the woman wants others to not be taken in by scammers. The woman’s postcard doesn’t identify where it came from. On the card it states the woman can claim her reward by Nov. 6 if she calls 1-855-272-0169. The $100 prize is listed as being good at Walmart, Target and many other stores.
The Better Business Bureau advises to never provide personal information to claim “prizes” in contests that you never entered. Also never pay a fee to get something that is “free.” Lastly, avoid signing up for “free trials” for unfamiliar services or with unfamiliar businesses. “I didn’t respond to it because it didn’t say where it came from,” said the woman. “My daughter looked it up on the Internet and it is similar to other scams.” Please see SCAM | 2
‘Moses’ building has a new owner BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
“Old Moses” has a new owner. Justin Sumler appeared before the Corinth Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Tuesday to report on progress with cleaning up the large, fire-damaged commercial property at South Tate and U.S. Highway 72. Previous owner Leon Williams transferred ownership to Sumler, his grandson.
Photo compliments of Bill Avery
Twisted clowns harvest body parts for cold cuts at the Haunted Theatre’s butcher shop.
Scary fundraiser supports Coliseum Council presents their first ever Haunted Theatre. Making its debut to the public on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m., the spirited venue will be filled with dolls, ghosts, zom-
BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Blood-curdling shrieks will echo through the halls of the historic Coliseum Civic Center as the Corinth Area Arts
bies, witches and other ghouls. Encore presentations will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23–Saturday, Oct. 24; Please see HAUNTED | 2
Sumler told the board he wanted to get the property in his name in order to take control of the cleanup. An asbestos inspection was conducted last Thursday, and any further action hinges on the results, which Sumler had not yet received. Sumler said he has financing lined up to proceed with cleanup. The board requested he rePlease see BOARD | 6
Farmers use drones to monitor yields BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
An eye in the sky. Farmers are now turning to the method to increase crop yields. Several individuals got to hear about the effect drones can have on farming during a stop on The Alliance 2015 Agriculture & Forestry Tour on Tuesday. Will Gotcher, an Integrated Solutions Consultant with TriGreen Equipment in Leighton, Ala., showcased the Pacesetter model during the second of three stops on the tour. “We took on drones over a year ago,” said Gotcher dur-
ing the presentation at Ely and Tim Mitchell Farms. “They can benefit farmers in such ways as drainage assessments, seed stand counts, early yield estimates and weed and insect pressures.” The Mitchells have used a drone once. “It took a lot of walking steps away,” said Tim Mitchell. “The drone we used covered over 100 acres in 30 minutes.” That saves a great deal of time when you have a 4,000-acre farm such as the Mitchells. “We are thinking about purchasing one because you are always looking for an easier way
in farming,” said Mitchell. “You can’t realize the full effect a drone is going to have,” said Patrick Poindexter, County Director with the Mississippi State Extension Service. “Drones lead to a whole different level of data it can capture from fields.” Farmers are leaning toward the use of drones, according to Louis Wasson, Senior Extension Associate Geosystems Research Institute at Mississippi State University. “We know there is an interest, but what we don’t know is who Please see TOUR | 6
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Local farmer Tim Mitchell (right) talks with Will Gotcher, an Integrated Solutions Consultant with TriGreen Equipment, about the benefits of using a drone in farming.
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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.
The Alcorn County chapter of the American Red Cross marks a fundraising milestone. Executive Director Gwen Spain announces over $80,000 has been raised locally for hurricane relief efforts.
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