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Daily Corinthian Vol. 120, No. 257

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Northeast hosts ‘civil’ presidential debate For the Daily Corinthian

BOONEVILLE — Less than a week after the top two Presidential candidates have their say in the third Presidential debate of the 2016 election cycle, Northeast Mississippi Community College will host its own Presidential debate on Tuesday. Set for the Claude Wright Room of the Haney Union, “No Mudslinging Here: A Civil Debate on 2016 Election Issues,”

is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. between Democrat James Hull and Republican Ed Holliday. They are both Tupelo residents. Northeast’s Presidential debate is free, open to the public and set exactly two weeks from the election on Tuesday, Nov. 8. “This is the first time for many Northeast students to vote in a presidential election. Considering the contentious nature of this campaign, we feel

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factual information,” explained Northeast Division Head of Social, Behavioral & Applied Sciences Carla Falkner. “Since Dr. Holliday and Mr. Hull have debated at Northeast before, we felt confident that we could trust them to honor the spirit of this debate. “ Sponsored in part by the college’s Division of Social, Behavioral and Applied Sciences and the college’s Cultural Arts Com-

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it is important to model that controversial issues can be discussed in a civil manner using

mittee, Northeast’s Presidential debate is a straight-forward look at the issues concerning the 2016 election without the negativity that is seen on the national level. “We invite not only all Northeast faculty, staff and students out to the debate but the public as well to hear each side of the issues for the campaigns,” said Please see DEBATE | 2

Solar panels yet to be approved by city BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Corinth’s proposed ordinance on solar panels went to a public hearing before the city board last week but did not move any closer to adoption. Mike Stewart, the owner of a solar panel business in the city, was the only person to address the board on the matter. “We plan on following every guideline that you can think of,” he said. “We’ve said that from the very beginning.” If the ordinance is eventually adopted, it is believed Corinth would be the first Mississippi city to enact regulations for solar systems. “The board is receptive of solar panels,” said Ward 3 Alderman Chip Wood. “Their concern obviously is we always worry about our next door neighbor. … It’s not being preventive. We certainly want to encourage business development.” The proposed ordinance sets forth restrictions on placement of the structures. In residential districts, it says no portion of a solar energy system may be located within or above the front yard. On residential lots of an acre or less, it would limit the systems to back yard roof installations,

Staff photo by Bobby J. Smith

Legion Riders Director Mike Hurst serves up some dinner to Mississippi Highway Patrol Officer A.C. Morgan at the American Legion Post 6 on Tate Street.

American Legion groups host police appreciation dinner BY BOBBY J. SMITH bsmith@dailycorinthian.com

In a year of a nationwide controversy surrounding law enforcement tactics, some Corinth groups are continuing an effort to show appreciation for those who serve in blue. One such effort was the American Legion Post 6 law enforcement appreciation dinner, held

recently at the Post 6 building on Tate Street. The event was organized by the American Legion Freedom Riders with assistance from the Legion Auxiliary and Sons of American Legion. “This is a way the Legion Riders can show our appreciation for law enforcement,” said Legion Riders Director Mike Hurst. “We started it last year.

With all the negative things going on with police, we thought we’d do a dinner to show our appreciation for them.” More than 60 officers from the Corinth Police Department, the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office and the Mississippi Highway Patrol showed up for the

Alcorn Central students present ‘Jungle Book’

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Mike Stewart Solar panel business owner lying flat on the roof and not extending beyond the edge. On residential properties of an acre or more, the systems would be allowed on the front and back of roofs, lying flat. Ground-mounted and polemounted systems would also be allowed but must be positioned so that any glare is directed away from adjoining property. In commercial zones, a solar system would be required to meet the usual setback requirements. In the downtown business district, solar systems would not be allowed to be visible from the street. A building permit and electrical permit would be required. Stewart talked about TVA’s interest in solar. “TVA is already on top of this stuff, guys,” he said. “They’re pushing it.” Following the discussion, the board did not put the ordinance to a vote.

People of the Crossroads Glen native Buddy Kemp loves getting out on the water. “I love fishing and boating,” said Kemp, who turns 56 next week. “We’ve got a house boat at Pickwick, and me and my wife love it.” When he doesn’t have a fishing pole in his hand, Kemp can be found at Corinth City Hall, where he has served as security guard for almost five years, or at Magnolia Funeral Home, where he has worked part-time for the last 16 years. Kemp said he finds joy in opportunities to serve others. “At City Hall, I enjoy meeting people and helping them,” he said. “With the funeral home, it really makes a person feel good when a family calls you and wants you to take care of a family member.” Kemp and Lil, his wife of 31 years, have two children.

BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Inspiring visions of maneating tigers, coconut-tossing monkeys and hidden treasure, patrons will find themselves immersed in the lush foliage of India as the Alcorn Central Stage presents its latest production. Based on the book by Vera Morris and adapted from the “Mowgli” stories of Rudyard

“We plan on following every guideline that you can think of.”

Kipling with music by Gerald V. Castle and lyrics by Michael C. Vigilant, “The Jungle Book: The Musical” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Please see ALCORN | 2

Staff photo by Bobby J. Smith

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George Ayer is honored with the annual John Vaughan Memorial Award during the annual Alcorn County Agriculture Tour and Banquet.

Farmington aldermen approve requesting an early update to the census to get a count of their population since their annexation of an additional two square miles. Officials say an updated population number will help in applying for grant funds.

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