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Man gets 10 years for drug trafficking methamphetamine and felony fleeing and a second indictment for trafficking methamphetamine, according to court records. Judge Jim Pounds imposed a sentence that requires Wilburn to serve 10 years day-for-day in custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections fol-

BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

An Alcorn County man faces a 10-year sentence without early release on drug trafficking charges. James Nicholas Wilburn, 41, pleaded guilty in Alcorn County Circuit Court on a two-count indictment for trafficking

lowed by five years of probation. He imposed a concurrent five-year sentence on the felony fleeing charge. Wilburn was one of two people charged following a pursuit and standoff situation on Dec. 30, 2016. According to the sheriff’s department’s report on the arrest at the time, the

situation began with pursuit of a Ford Mustang on County Road 533 south of Kossuth. The pursuit was terminated, and the Mustang was later found wrecked. Information led deputies to a residence on County Road 547, where a four-hour standoff occurred. Wilburn was subse-

quently charged with trafficking a controlled substance and felony fleeing. He was also arrested by the Corinth Police Department in June 2016 during the investigation of drug sales out of a Corinth hotel room. The plea was entered last Thursday, Nov. 2.

Cookin’ Brunswick stew Program needs

new local leaders BY ZACK STEEN

zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

American Legion Post 6 member Michael Blome (left) and American Legion Post 6 Commander Tommy Watson stir two of the four massive cooking pots as vegetables and meat are added.

Legion posts prepare for commemorative events area and this year will be no different as both American Legion posts are making preparations for serving area veterans a free bowl of stew after the Veteran’s Day Parade and ceremonies on Friday. Corinth’s 16th Annual Veterans Day Parade will take place at 10 a.m. Friday.

BY L.A. STORY lastory@dailycorinthian.com

When one thinks of Veterans Day, one thinks of the savory scent of Brunswick stew cooking ... at least that is what veterans in the Corinth area may associate with the commemorative events. Brunswick stew has been a tradition for many years in the

The parade will follow the same route as the Christmas Parade. Beginning at First Baptist Church, it will follow the streets of Fillmore and Cruise before ending at the Alcorn County Courthouse. American Legion member and parade organizer Please see STEW | 2

Developing leaders and advocates is the goal of Leadership Alcorn. Registration is open for the 2018 edition of The Alliance program designed for adults who wish to enhance their leadership skills and make a difference in the community. “Leadership Alcorn 2018 is going to be a revamped leadership program running from January to May,” said Virginia-Boyd James, the community development director at The Alliance. “We have hired leadership professionals to train the participants and help them gain valuable leadership skills and learn how to best implement them within their business.” Leadership Alcorn dates include Jan. 31, Feb. 28, March 28 and April 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Tuition for the program is $200 for Alliance members and $350 for non-members. The tuition covers meals, programs, materials and transportation. “Leadership Alcorn consists of daylong seminars, group exercises, site visits and personal, professional development,” she said. “The program ad-

dresses issues in Corinth and Alcorn County while creating a forum to exchange ideas and discuss areas of interest. Participants will also be involved in community service to enhance growth though service.” Program focus areas will include innovation, community, local history and industry. Featured speakers are Ascendant Consulting, Inc. Director David Stewart, Design Leader of Envision Corinth 2040 Bob Barber, Educational Consultant and Living Historian Dr. Curt Fields as General Grant, Avectus Healthcare Solutions CEO Tim Smith, The Alliance President Clayton Stanley, Please see LEADERS | 2

Shiloh Military Park to host Veterans Day hike with similar or disparate circumstances from the Great War. Special attention will be focused on American involvement in the conflict,” stated information provided by Shiloh National Military Park. “The influence of the War Between the States on United States’ military practices and commanders that went ‘over there’ was profound, and the similarities between what the armies went through in adapting to the exigencies of modern, total warfare are often striking,” said Dr. Gentsch. The Veterans Day hike will meet at Tour Stop #6 (Rhea Field) at 9 a.m. and last until 5 p.m. The distance of the hike will be 12 miles and the terrain covered will range from easy to

BY L.A. STORY lastory@dailycorinthian.com

SHILOH, Tenn. — Shiloh National Military Park has specials plans to exercise both the mind and body for Veterans Day. Shiloh volunteer Dr. Jeff Gentsch, history professor for the University of West Alabama, will lead an all-day hike on the battlefield on Veterans Day on Saturday. The hike will include an in-depth presentation comparing the Civil War to World War I. “To commemorate the 155th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh and the Centennial of the entry of the United States into the First World War, Dr. Gentsch will guide a hike comparing and contrasting various strategic, operational, tactical and geographic aspects of Shiloh and other Civil War battles

Please see HIKE | 2

Photo Courtesy of Shiloh National Military Park

Shiloh volunteer Dr. Jeff Gentsch, history professor with the University of West Alabama, will lead an all-day hike on the battlefield on Veterans Day on Saturday. The hike will include an in-depth presentation comparing the Civil War to World War I.

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