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Daily Corinthian Vol. 118, No. 249

• Corinth, Mississippi •

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City hears four-way stop concerns BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Concerns about the new fourway stop at Fillmore Street and Third Street came before the latest meeting of the Board of Aldermen. Motorists have regularly been

failing to stop at the intersection. “I have three small children, and we’ve got to slow it down on Fillmore Street coming into town,” said concerned resident Russell Smith. “I know it’s a thoroughfare to get down-

town from Shiloh Road, but if we don’t slow it down through there, people are going to die. We’ve got to do something.” Lack of visibility of the signs was partly blamed for the problem. The street department

planned to do some tree trimming and also to relocate some of the signs which were found to be either too close to the sidewalk or too far from the street according to regulations. “The trees that are between the sidewalk and the street

throughout our downtown add a great deal of charm to Corinth,” said Street Commissioner Philip Verdung, “but it also makes seeing signs difficult at times, and it makes it difficult Please see CONCERNS | 2A

Man uncovers layers of history Drive underway for coats, food, toys BY JEBB JOHNSTON

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Like a detective probing forensic clues, Matthew J. Mosca spent the past week examining peeling paint and bits of plaster to uncover the original colors and wood finishes of the Verandah-Curlee House interior. His observations, combined with laboratory analysis, will be compiled in a report to be submitted to the Siege and Battle of Corinth Commission in February to guide the interior restoration of the home. A historic paint finishes consultant with more than 30 years of experience, Mosca did paint investigations for Mt. Vernon, Carnton Plantation near Franklin, Tenn., and Carter House. During the summer, he investigated the original colors for the U.S. ambassador’s home in Paris. In the parlor of the Verandah-Curlee House, which he described as “the most elaborate and interesting room” with its intricate plasterwork, he found the predominant colors to be white and pale gray with some possible wallpapering of recessed panels. Different types of paints were used through the years. The oldest is water soluble, Please see HISTORY | 6A

BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Spreading the true message of the holiday season, Cash Express is once again taking up donations for those in need. “You can help us bless needy families in our community by donating canned foods, new toys and new or used coats during our 10th annual Toy and Coat Drive this Christmas season,” said Amy Smith of Corinth Cash Express. “We ask that all donations be re-

ceived by Dec.15 in order to have them delivered in time for Christmas.” Used coats will be cleaned by Corinth Dry Cleaners. Items can be dropped off at Cash Express (1113 Highway 72 East), Roger’s Supermarket, Sonic Drive-In, Pathway Christian Academy, Casabella’s Clearance Center, Direct General, Rock 100, Tractor Supply, The Whole Dozen, Glendale or Alcorn Central Please see DRIVE | 2A

Keenum named to SEC panel Associated Press

Staff photo by Jebb Johnston

Historic paint finish consultant Matthew J. Mosca obtains a paint sample from a surface in the Verandah-Curlee House. His findings will help guide the interior restoration.

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University President Mark Keenum has been named to a committee that will search for a new commissioner of the Southeastern Conference. Commissioner Mike Slive announced last week he will retire from the post next July, after 13 years in that position. Keenum is a Corinth native. Others on the search com-

mittee are David Gearhart, chancellor of the University of Arkansas; Judith Bonner, president of the University of Alabama; Eli Capilouto, president of the University of Kentucky; and R. Bowen Loftin, chancellor of the University of Missouri. The committee will work with athletic directors, faculty representatives, senior women administrators and student athletes in the search.

Luncheon brings awareness to breast cancer BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

The Magnolia Foundation wants women to know. In effort to educate the community on a healthy lifestyle, the Foundation hosted its 8th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon on Friday at the Crossroads Arena. “We want women to leave there today knowing why it is important to live healthy and not smoke,” said Tracy Moore, Executive Assistant to CEO/ Magnolia Foundation Executive Director. “It’s all about knowing.” During the annual luncheon, 150 attendees got a chance to meet event speaker Dr. Micah Monaghan and learn about the

“Everyone needs to know the information out there and to keep a check on things. I didn’t pay attention to the information before because I didn’t think it would happen to me.” Brenda Michael signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Booneville’s Brenda Michael, a breast cancer survivor, attended her first awareness luncheon on Friday. “Everyone needs to know the information out there and to keep a check on things,” said Michael. “I didn’t pay attention to the information before

because I didn’t think it would happen to me.” Michael was diagnosed with breast cancer in March of 2011. She has been cancer free for three years and seven months. “All because of the good Lord,” she said. The Prentiss County woman Please see AWARENESS | 2A

Index Stocks......8A Classified......5B Comics Inside State......5A

Weather......9A Obituaries......6A Opinion......4A Sports....10A

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Executive Assistant to CEO/Magnolia Foundation Executive Director Tracy Moore presents Meagan Rorie a gift bag during the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon.

On this day in history 150 years ago Gen. Hood’s army passes Decatur, Alabama, and continues the trek west. Confederate raider/outlaw William “Bloody Bill” Anderson is killed in a Union ambush near Richmond, Missouri.

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