Inside Today:
A Salute to Veterans Saturday Nov. 11,
2017
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Daily Corinthian Vol. 121, No. 270
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• Corinth, Mississippi • 26 pages • Two sections
Events honor veterans Armed robber gets 10 years BY L.A. STORY
lastory@dailycorinthian.com
The Crossroads area citizens honored its military veterans for their service on Friday in a day marked with parades, patriotic music, marching bands ... and a couple of surprises. Honnel Lancaster, who was chosen as the 2017 grand marshal for the the Corinth Veterans Day Parade, was surprised when he was presented with a medal as the Nov. 11, 2017 Alcorn County Veterans Day Honoree. Bill Huff, with the assistance of American Legion Post 6 Chaplain Warren Jones, read a recognition letter penned by Rep. Nick Bain which stated that Bain wanted “to congratulate Honnel Lancaster on being the Alcorn County Veterans Day Honoree Nov. 11, 2017. You’re in the distinct minority of Americans who have served this country. Your heroism stands above and beyond and it is a shining example of responding to the call of duty. “The years you have spent in our service did not go unnoticed. You quickly rose to the rank of E4 and your service was exemplary. You were commended with medals touting your impressive service record. I thank you for your service to this country, your sacrifice has made the lives of our citizens better and our country safer. You’re truly an American hero. God bless you and God bless the United States of America.” There was also a special letter from the Alcorn County Board of Supervisors. The letter also designated Lancaster as the Alcorn County Veterans Day Honoree. Another surprise of the day was for U.S. Marine veteran Willie Hardy, who was presented an electric wheelchair that was donated to him by another veteran who had received a new wheelchair. The presentation was made by Jill Clement with the Veterans Service Office. Bill Huff honored Gold Star mothers Sandy Ricketts and Becky Lambert, but explained neither mother could be present as both were ill at the time
BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
A 19-year-old Corinth man will serve time after pleading guilty in a 2015 armed robbery case. Jacerious C. McIntyre entered the plea in Alcorn County Circuit Court to armed robbery and was sentenced to serve 10 years in custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections without the possibility of early release. Five years of probation will follow. He also pleaded guilty to a separate indictment for introducing a controlled substance into a correctional facility and received a three-year sentence to be served consecutive to the 10-year sentence. He was arrested following an armed robbery that occurred on Oct. 30, 2015, at the Bucks 66 gas station at 2105 Hwy. 72 W. At the time of the arrest, the Corinth Police Department reported that the suspect, carrying a pistol, approached the store clerk and told her to open
Staff photo by Mark Boehler
Six-year-old Daisy Girl Scout Rhiannon Nguyen of Troop 23804 waves her flag before the Corinth Veterans Day Parade on Friday morning in downtown Corinth. For photos from the Veterans Day program and other events, see inside today. For more photos from the parade, see the Sunday Daily Corinthian print edition. of the ceremony. A Gold Star mother is one whose child has been killed in combat. “There’s nothing else you could ever ask from any mother than to give up a child in a time of war. They have paid their dues,” said Huff. Each area high school band played the spirit song for a particular branch of military service. Biggersville High School — United States Marines; Alcorn Central High School — United States Air Force; Kossuth High School — United States Navy and Coast Guard and Corinth High School — United States Army. The Veterans Day Parade
and ceremony was dedicated to the armed forces recruiters. Huff paid tribute to all recruiters and local recruiters for the U.S. Army recruiting office briefly introduced themselves to the crowd. Vocal musical performances were provided by Shelby Pratt who sang the “National Anthem;” Aaron and Laura Canaday, who performed “God Bless the USA,” and Shelia McDaniel who performed the military version of “Hallelujah.” All veterans were invited to local American Legion Posts 6 and 207 to enjoy a luncheon of the area tradition of Brunswick stew.
the register. He left the store with about $85 in cash. McIntyre, who was 17 years old at the time of the crime, was charged as an adult. Other sentences handed down following guilty pleas in the current term of circuit court: • James Glen Meyers, 51, felony taking of a motor vehicle — Three years to serve. Meyers also pleaded guilty to other indictments of felony taking of a four-wheeler and possession of methamphetamine and received suspended sentences on both with five years of probation on the four-wheeler charge. • Roger N. Bingham, 57, receiving stolen property and grand larceny — Two years to serve followed by five years of probation and payment of restitution of $800 • Lamon West Jr., 24, felon in possession of a weapon — Two years to serve in addition to a sentence he is presently serving followed by five years of probation
Aldermen approve several variances BY JEBB JOHNSTON
jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
A planned “escape room” is among several commercial ventures gaining approval for code variances this week from the Corinth Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Rodney Coffman got the OK for a variance to operate a commercial business in a residential zone at 304 South Parkway, which has been the location of a restaurant and a daycare in the past. No opposition from the neighborhood is on the record. Coffman operates an escape room entertainment business in Olive Branch and plans to do
the same in Corinth. Hours of activity at the business are expected to be 3 to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The board also approved a rear yard set back reduction to 20 feet for Taylor McDonald, who plans an expansion of the building occupied by the Polish salon at 1812 East Shiloh Road at the intersection with North Parkway. The addition will be on the south side of the building. Aldermen also approved a variance for property on Highway 72 West between Wroten Please see VARIANCES | 2
‘Legend of Pocahontas’ hits the CT-A stage BY L.A. STORY lastory@dailycorinthian.com
A play “with a focus on friendship” is how “The Legend of Pocahontas” was summed up by director Journey McCalister. “The Legend of Pocahontas” is premiering at 2 p.m. Sunday for its only public showing. The play is CT-A’s LINK production of the season and will have one family performance on Sunday at the Corinth Coliseum Civic Center, followed by two days of
school performances on Nov. 13 and 14. Tickets for the public performance are $12 for adults and $6 for students. During a recent dress rehearsal, the play’s director said the show has a definitive message and she would characterize the play’s focus as being about friendship. She pointed out the strained relationship of the Indians who were suspicious
Staff Photos by L.A. Story
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Local veterans are honored with the annual Veterans Day parade through downtown. Shelby Pratt performs “Amazing Grace” in closing ceremonies at court square.