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Daily Corinthian Vol. 121, No. 265

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Family and friends gather outside La Jarochita Mexican Store at Harper Square following the death of store owner Silviano Beristain.

Store owner found dead by customer BY ZACK STEEN

“There is no reason for us to believe that any foul play happened.”

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Before and after photos show an example of the almost 10 miles of roadway repairs completed this year in Alcorn County’s second district. Supervisor James Voyles has saved the district money on the road improvements by using district crew members and purchasing used equipment.

District using own crew to repair county roads BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

“We decided we could do this ourselves, buy used equipment and save money.”

Alcorn County’s second district is doing something new – it’s saving money. Second year Supervisor James Voyles has made changes in his district that have resulted in big savings in the road maintenance department. By Voyles utilizing district

crew members and purchasing used equipment, Voyles has trimmed a costly job into a cost effective one. “It was overwhelming how bad the roads in this district was when I first took office last January,” said Voyles. “Almost 100 miles of rural roads needed immediate attention – one road

alone had 300 pot holes over one mile.” Four months into office, Voyles spent $20,000 in district two funds on patching pot holes on 21 miles of roadway. “Problem was the roads were so Please see ROADS | 2A

Alliance to host special, free seminar BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Social Media can be overwhelming for some businesses and The Alliance wants to help. The Community Development Council will host a special

seminar next week for all local businesses and entrepreneurs in Corinth and Alcorn County. The free seminar called “Social Media 101” is set for Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at Pizza Grocery. A free lunch will be provided.

“The Community Development Council has historically had four business seminars a year covering topics of interest,” said Virginia-Boyd James, the

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State senator Travis Little and representatives Harvey Moss, Harvey Benderman, John White and Bill Wheeler are reelected.

A Corinth business owner was found dead inside his store by a customer on Saturday morning. Police Chief Ralph Dance said officers responded to the La Jarochita Mexican Store at Harper Square around 11:15 a.m. after receiving a distress call. They found a man unresponsive and laying on the floor behind the store’s front counter. Alcorn County Coroner Jay Jones identified the man as 53-year-old Silviano Beristain of Belmont. Jones said it appeared Beristain died of natural causes. “There is no reason for us to believe that any foul play

Living history exhibit set for Veterans Day BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Corinth’s museum is doing their part to honor veterans on the upcoming holiday. The Crossroads Museum at the Corinth Depot will host a special outdoor living history event on Saturday, Nov. 11. An exhibit will also launch inside the museum on Veterans Day. Local father-son reenactors Dee and Devyn Cook will setup a period World War II encampment on the grounds of the depot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The two historians will offer a glimpse of life during the 1940s Second World War. The Please see EXHIBIT | 2A

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The Corinth Lady Warriors and the Kossuth Aggies win state cross country championships.

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happened,” Jones told the Daily Corinthian. Beristain had arrived at his store around 10:30 a.m. prior to the 11 a.m. advertised opening time said Jones. Police found him around 45 minutes later. Jones said its unclear when exactly Beristain died. Police remained at the store throughout Saturday as family members and friends arrived.

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