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Daily Corinthian Vol. 121, No. 269

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• Corinth, Mississippi • 20 pages • 2 sections

TAP reveals results of in-depth study BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com

A newly completed study shows strong positives and opportunities for growth and improvement for the region’s workforce. The TAP Alliance, a regional development group made up of officials from Tippah, Alcorn and Prentiss counties, unveiled the results of an in-depth study of the area’s workforce during a meeting Thurs-

day at Northeast Mississippi Community College. “The workforce is the number one issue for economic development,� said TAP Alliance President and Tishomingo County Supervisor Brandon Grissom. The study, conducted by Site Selection Group of Dallas and funded through an $80,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission and a $20,000 match from

TAP, used surveys, interviews with industry leaders and data research to take a detailed look at the area’s workforce and the challenges facing economic development efforts in the region. Grissom said the industrial landscape has changed but those changes have also opened the door for residents to find quality careers.

“The workforce is the number one issue for economic development.� Brandon Grissom TAP Alliance President and Tishomingo County Supervisor

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Tribute to history

Kossuth events ring in holiday season BY ZACK STEEN

“Folks can start or finish their Christmas shopping at the bazaar, which is shaping up to be our best and biggest ever. Shoppers will find something handcrafted or something special from a home-based business for everyone on their list.�

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Staff photo by Zack Steen

Crossroads Museum Director Brandy Steen and local historian Brock Thompson show off a few of his items featured in the museum’s veterans exhibit launching on Saturday. The exhibit includes items from both war worlds.

Crossroads Museum features living history, exhibits Many of the items on display include personal World War I items that belonged to U.S. Army Private Benjamin Bosben, who served in Company G of the 53rd Infantry Regiment. The veterans exhibit launches Saturday at the Crossroads Museum.

BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Items such as trench art and a soldier’s uniform from World War I are part of the Crossroads Museum’s tribute to veterans. Activities on Saturday will include a living history outside the museum and exhibits inside featuring items from both world wars. “The museum is looking to do more living history programs like this,� said Director Brandy Steen. “We think it’s Please see MUSEUM | 2A

KOSSUTH — Christmastime is here again, and Kossuthians know how to celebrate. Two upcoming events will give Crossroads residents an excuse to get into the holiday mood. The fifth annual Jingle Bell Bazaar and fourth annual Kossuth Christmas Parade are set for Saturday, Dec. 9. The bazaar kicks off one day early on Friday, Dec. 8 at the L.C. Follin Christian Life Center. “Folks can start or finish their Christmas shopping at the bazaar, which is shaping up to be our best and biggest ever,� said Jan Haley, event organizer. “Shoppers will find something handcrafted or something special from a home-based business for everyone on their list.� Haley said the best part of the event is all proceeds from vendor fees and lunch items sold will benefit the F.U.E.L. program. As Kossuth United Methodist Church’s children’s program, F.U.E.L ministers children after school by providing Kossuth students with food, fun and fellowship. According to Haley, vendor signup has been brisk. “We will have returning vendors and new vendors offering everything from clothing, handcrafted jewelry, pottery, Scentsy, Young Living Essential Oils, Lipsense/Senegence, wood work, jams and jellies and many other crafts,� she added. Lunch will include home-

Jan Haley Event Organizer made soups and vegetable plates along with homemade desserts provided by church members. Inflatables will be available for children and Santa Claus will make an appearance at 11 a.m. Vendor space is still available for the two-day event. Friday’s shopping hours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., while Saturday hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Following the bazaar, the annual Christmas parade will Please see EVENTS | 2A

Kossuth High Marching Band brings home Bronze Medal BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Judges responded well to a local high school band at state championship last week. The Kossuth High School Marching Band picked up five trophies, including a Bronze Medal as the third best band in the state in class 3A competition. “The kids were so excited

to be there representing our school and community,� said KHS Band Director Brandon Harvell. “Their goal is to ultimately win the championship and are certainly disappointed to come in third, but we seem to get a little closer every year.� After receiving all superior ratings at the regional competiPlease see BAND | 2A

The Kossuth High School Marching Band won five trophies, including a bronze medal as the third best band in the state in class 3A competition recently.

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Kenny Sparks, Tiffany Hatcher, Dee Northcutt and Elizabeth Perry are among the stars of Corinth High School’s performance of “Why Do We Laugh?�.

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A massive fire shuts down Highway 72 as Corinth Color Center, McEwen’s Glass and Overhead Door Company others in the 301 Highway East building suffers damage.

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