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McNairy County Bethel Springs woman killed in weekend crash.

Prentiss County Magnolia Gaited Horse Show set for Saturday.

Sports Pigskin Picks winner for Week 9 annnounced.

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Daily Corinthian

Tuesday Oct. 27,

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Vol. 119, No. 257

Cancer patients receive support

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Recipe for success

Storms provide needed rainfall BY ZACK STEEN

BY STEVE BEAVERS

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The constant rainfall of the last few days has been welcomed by the Magnolia State. Less than one week after a burn ban was issued in Alcorn County, a tropical storm system has pushed much needed rain into North Mississippi. The statewide burn ban was lifted late Monday afternoon. Ricky Gibens, Alcorn County Director of Emergency Services, said the rain is a big relief for the Crossroads area. “Over the past few weeks, we have had to deal with a bunch of grass fires. The ground was very dry and the weather conditions were prime for fires to start easily,” said Gibens. “The rain is an answered prayer.” A Fire Weather Watch was issued by the National Weather Service for Corinth and surrounding areas on Oct. 16. The combination of low humidity, low fuel moisture and strong north winds created the potential red flag burning conditions. North Mississippi farmers have also continued to fight drought conditions after

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Someone with whom to talk. For many individuals battling cancer or having dealt with the disease, a person to speak with is a necessity. That’s were the CorinthAlcorn County Cancer Support Group comes into play. “I have been involved with them before and know how valuable they are,” said Lanell Coln, who started the group. “A lot of people believe having someone who has been through cancer makes it easier for them to talk with about their battles.” The first meeting of the group took place last month. Meeting two is scheduled for Oct. 27 at the Corinth Library. Meetings, which are held the every fourth Tuesday of the month, begin at 6 p.m. “Those who attended the first meeting were so excited,” said Coln. “They were still in a huddle talking after the meeting.” Donna Gunn, MLT and ASCP with the West Clinic, will be the guest speaker on Oct. 27. “I want this to be their meeting,” said Coln of those Please see SUPPORT | 2

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Mike Cashion, executive director of the Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association, goes over services available to local restaurant owners with Taylor’s Escape co-owner Amanda Reeves.

Restaurant owners, tourism office meet BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Local restaurant owners want to come up with the right recipe so they can all succeed. Ten local owners met with Corinth Area and Convention Bureau Director Christy Burns on Monday. The meeting gave owners a chance to voice their opinion on how the tourism office can better serve them. “We have people in town every day and if they have a good experience at a restaurant, they are going to come back and

“We have people in town every day and if they have a good experience at a restaurant, they are going to come back and also tell other people.” Christy Burns Corinth Area and Convention Bureau director also tell other people,” said Burns. “Before the tourism office makes any goals, we want to hear from you.” Restaurant owners who at-

Photo compliments of the Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter/ Jason Cesario

Shelter announces cover photo for 2016 calendar BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

The Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter has its cover pet. A summer photo featuring Enzo, a 3-year-old Mexican hairless dog, lounging on a float in his backyard pool, will grace the cover of the shelter’s 2016 pet calendar. Enzo’s poolside photo received the most likes on Facebook during a two-week voting period, which ended earlier this month. Pet owners could enter their favorite photo in the contest for a $25 donation to the shelter. Enzo’s dad, Jason Cesario, takes the credit for helping the slick pup run away with the win.

Enzo, a 3-year-old Mexican hairless dog, lounging on a float in his backyard pool, will grace the cover of the CorinthAlcorn Animal Shelter’s 2016 pet calendar. It will be available for purchase next month.

“The employees at the hospital and my patients all know how special Enzo is to me,” said Cesario, who is a OB/GYN at Magnolia Regional Health Center. “They really made an effort to find his photo, like it and share it.” Of the 1,616 total votes cast on the 31 photos entered in the contest, Enzo received 221 to win the cover. “I’m excited and I know Enzo is, too,” Cesario laughed. Pet photos entered by Terry Payne, Treedy Taylor, Leanne Brown, Barbara Rogers, Christy Donahoe, Stacey Hazelwood, Linda Knighton, Karen Nash, Please see CALENDAR | 2

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Union Center residents continue to protest the planned closure of their community’s school. Alcorn School District Superintendent Tony Parker says the closure is due to declining enrollment.

Anna Little of Glen is selected as Miss Mississippi State University. She was chosen by members of the 16,000 student student body for one of the school’s top honors.

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