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Daily Corinthian Vol. 117, No. 254
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• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • 1 section
Grant to fund water agency expansion time to prepare a budget with uncertainties related to the Affordable Care Act. “We have budgeted to make a little money next year. Not a lot,” he said. The quarterly report includes numbers through Aug. 31, or 11 months of the fiscal year. Humes said patient volumes have improved. Income for the 11 months is $3.07 million, exceeding the budgeted $941,000 and improving on the $1.216 million at the same point a year earlier. Outpatient emergency room visits total 28,465, up from 28,017 a year ago, and inpatient admissions via the ER numbered 3,181, up from 3,032 a year ago. Rural health clinic visits totaled 5,508, up from 4,863 a year ago. The home health visits total of 18,172 is down from 20,227 in the year-toyear comparison. Inpatient and outpatient surgical cases totaled 9,585, down slightly from 9,758 a
BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Staff photo by Joseph Miller
Myra Byrnes of Corinth (left) goes over her lines as Daisy Werthan while Benny Southward of Iuka practices his lines as Hoke Colburn at dress rehearsal of “Driving Miss Daisy.”
CT-A presents ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ BY JOSEPH MILLER jmiller@dailycorinthian.com
Crossroads residents who are looking for some good, clean fun entertainment should make their way to Corinth TheatreArts (CT-A) for tonight’s “Driv-
ing Miss Daisy” show. The CT-A will present “Driving Miss Daisy” as part of their continuing season theme of “Starting Fresh: Tales from the American South.” “Driving Miss Daisy” is set to begin at
7:30 p.m. tonight and performer Myra Byrnes of Corinth said it’s not to be missed. “I was in the first musical that was ever staged here back Please see CT-A | 2
A Community Development Block Grant of $530,000 will help a rural water association serve some new customers in Alcorn County. The Alcorn County Board of Supervisors this week approved the agreement for the grant on behalf of the Chalybeate Water System. While located in Tippah County, the association sought Alcorn County as the grant agent because the planned expansion will benefit Alcorn residents. The association already serves some customers in western Alcorn County, and the expansion will add another 12 to 15 homes while also improving water pressure for about 100 homes. Chalybeate is not an incorporated town and needed a local government to serve as a grant agent. In other business: • New hospital chief Ronny Humes presented the quarterly report and introduced new administrative officials. Humes said it’s a difficult
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Lighthouse Foundation prepares for Toy Store Flu shots BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com
Christmas is just around the corner and as children begin dreaming of presents under the tree the Lighthouse Foundation is again gearing up to help local families struggling to afford holiday cheer. Since 1995 the Lighthouse Foundation Toy Store has provided help for those families through one of the region’s largest Christmas gift programs. Registration begins in November for this year’s edition of the program. “We’re expecting the biggest need we’ve ever had,” said Lighthouse Foundation Execu-
tive Director Gary Caveness. The Toy Store allows families to choose gifts for their children during the annual shopping day, this year set for Dec. 12. Each recipient will also have the opportunity to visit with Lighthouse volunteers and pray with them. The program begins each year with the registration process which opens Nov. 4 and runs each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon from then through Tuesday, Dec. 2 at the foundation’s center on South Johns Street in Corinth. There will also be a pair of night sessions on Nov. 21 and Dec. 2, both at 6 p.m., for those
who are unable to register during the day. Applicants should bring photo identification for themselves, proof of residency in Alcorn County (such as a utility bill or rent receipt) and Social Security cards and birth certificates for each child. Caveness said with a great need and limited resources, it’s vital all those who want help from the program register. “We’ve got to get these people in to sign up. There’s so many hurting people out there,” he said. The foundation depends on the community to help it meet the massive need and donations are always needed
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to support the program. Caveness said they’re blessed to live in a community that takes care of its own and he knows there’s no way they could provide they help they do without the enormous outpouring of support they receive each year. “This can’t just be done by the Lighthouse Foundation. It has to be a community thing. It’s a wonderful experience to see everyone come together,” he said. For more information on the Lighthouse Foundation and the Toy Store, call them at 662-286-0091. Donations may also be mailed to Lighthouse Foundation Toy Store, P.O. Box 2121, Corinth, MS 38835.
BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
and $5 for two chances. It will be held on October 30 and all of the winners must collect their prize by the end of that day. The World Hunger Relief Foundation is a non-profit charity. They are an organization fighting to end world hunger and they run completely on donations from the public. World Hunger Relief Foundation has teamed up with Pizza Hut and The Boys and Girls Club, both of which are sponsoring this event. Although all profits will be directly donated to the World Hunger Relief Foundation, anyone who does not wish to attend the carnival may con-
County health departments are armed for the fight against the runny noses and fatigue of the flu. Seasonal flu shots are now available at all Mississippi State Department of Health county clinics. The shot is recommended for everyone older than six months. Several different shots are available to adults this year: ■ The standard seasonal flu vaccine or nasal mist for $30; ■ The quadrivalent flu vaccination, which includes four strains rather than three, for $30; ■ High-dose flu vaccination for those ages 65 and older for $55; and ■ Pneumonia vaccination for $83. Children eligible for the Vaccines for Children program or the Children’s Health Insurance Program can get the flu shot for $10; otherwise, the cost is also $30 for those under 18. Flu activity usually peaks in January through March. “The flu shot is absolutely your best protection against the flu,” said Dr. Mary Currier, state health officer. “Mississippians should take the flu seriously and get a yearly flu shot.” It is especially recommended for those particularly at risk for complications, including young children, adults 50 and older, pregnant women and people who have chronic illnesses.
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Carnival supports efforts to end world hunger BY HEATHER SMITH hsmith@dailycorinthian.com
As the summer is coming to an end the World Hunger Relief Foundation has found a way to throw one last party for kids while supporting an important and life-sustaining cause. World Hunger Relief Foundation will be hosting “One Last Blast,” a carnival whose profits will all be donated to the charity. This event will be held on Saturday Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The goal is to raise a total of $1,000 to go towards the charity. It will be held at the Boys and Girls Club at 511 Clark Street in Corinth, behind the City Park baseball field. In the event of rain all events will be
moved indoors. The carnival will have both indoor and outdoor activities and games for children. Tickets for the games will cost $1 a piece and each game costs one ticket. Prizes can be won from all of the games. This event will also have bouncy houses for the children. Tickets and wristbands can be purchased in a booth at the entrance to the carnival, said Jessica Brooks with Pizza Hut. There will be a few large bouncy houses which will be located inside. All children who wish to play in the bouncy houses must purchase a wristband for $2. All children who attend must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the carnival.
There will be a live band along with plenty of food available throughout the day. All food will be based around the tickets that must be purchased in order to participate in the activities as well as the Cake Walk. Pizza Hut is a sponsor of the World Hunger Relief Foundation and they are supporting this event. Pizza Hut will be holding a raffle that will donate all of its earnings to the World Hunger Relief Foundation. This weekly raffle will be for one free, large one-topping pizza is held every Monday for $1 per chance. A one-time raffle held on Oct. 30 will offer winners the chance for 10 large one-topping pizzes and chances will cost $3 for one chance
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On this day in history 150 years ago Gen. Sherman takes command of the Army of the Tennessee in place of the recently promoted Gen. Grant. Sherman and his men are still slowly advancing toward Chattanooga, repairing the railroad as they go.
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