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Felony drug arrest result of disturbance A disturbance call on Waldron Street led to felony drug charges for a Corinth man. Police Chief Ralph Dance said officers arrested Eddie Woods Jr., 26, of 1424 Waldron Street. Woods is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. The police department responded to a report of a man pointing a gun at a neighbor and children in the 1400 block of Waldron Street. Dance said
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Woods failed to comply with officers, and methamphetamine was found on him. A handgun was recovered near the scene. A search of Woods’ residence followed. Officers found and seized 1 pound, 13 ounces of marijuana, 10 grams of methamphetamine, and $1,405, the chief said. Bond was set at $25,000. “The night shift officers did an excellent job of patting him down and finding the dope,” said Dance. “We are glad to get him out of the neighborhood.”
Weather forecaster issues freeze alert BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The National Weather Service posted a freeze watch for the threat of a widespread frost tonight. Precautions will need to be taken for any sensitive vegetation. Alcorn and all neighboring counties are included in the watch area. NWS is forecasting a low of about 31 in Corinth tonight, and frost will be pos-
sible again Saturday night with a low of about 30. The temperature is expected to fall quickly this evening after a cool and very dry air mass settles into the Mid-South. “Clear skies and light winds will allow for strong radiational cooling Friday night as surface high pressure moves overhead,” said the NWS. “Subfreezing temperatures are expected across a large portion of West Tennessee and North
Mississippi with widespread frost. “Temperatures will warm to above freezing by mid-morning Saturday.” Sunday night will be milder with a low temperature in the lower 40s. The average first fall freeze date varies across the MidSouth — Nov. 4 in Tupelo; Oct. 28 in Jackson, Tenn.; Nov. 12 in Memphis; and Nov. 7 at the NWS office in East Memphis.
Lighthouse Classic menu shows 17 games in 2 days BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
The basketball menu is set. Hoops followers are ready to feast on 17 high school games over two days at Corinth High School. The Physicians Urgent Care Lighthouse Thanksgiving Classic tips off for a third straight year on Friday, Nov. 27 with eight games. Nine more contests are slated the following day at CHS. Admission is $10 each day for adults. Children four and younger will be admitted free
while students through high school age can enter for $5. Daily come-and-go passes Please see CLASSIC | 6A
Staff photo by Zack Steen
Robert Williams, 2014-15 Alliance CEO, congratulates Main Street Association Jack Hora Award winner Brett Garrett, Alliance Ambassador of the Year award winner Brittany Burcham and Alliance Spirit of Service award winner Charlotte Doehner.
The Alliance honors volunteers
Hughey sets busy agenda for Mayor’s Youth Council BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
A volunteer is a person who performs a service willingly -- out of the goodness of their heart. Each year The Alliance honors community volunteers who offer their time, resources and talents for the betterment of community. Held Tuesday night inside the
Crossroads Arena’s Convention Center, the 21st Annual Meeting of The Alliance was highlighted by several new award winners and one returning winner of the annual volunteer appreciation wards. This year’s Community Development Council Youth Leadership Award was presented to Corinth High School senior Emma Knight.
“This award is given to a young adult who has demonstrated leadership in scholastic and community achievements,” said presenter Wanda Rhodes. “This year’s award recipient excels both in academics and service to our community.” Ranked first in her class, she was awarded one of the first Please see ALLIANCE | 2A
Trecee Hughey is seizing another opportunity to boost Corinth’s youth. The Corinth Unit director for the Boys and Girls Club recently took on advisory duties for the Mayor’s Youth Council, which is in the process of getting reignited. Hughey said her goal for the youth leadership development program is to inspire —
a word that is framed on her living room wall as a reminder. “I think that with everything that we do, we should Hughey look to enPlease see HUGHEY | 2A
Staff photo by Kimberly Shelton
Mid-morning concert series returns Thursday BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Star-spangled sounds will echo through the halls of the First United Methodist Chapel as the Corinth Music Club presents its latest Mid-Morning Concert at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19. An American music celebration, the concert will feature patriotic tunes and other compositions by U.S. composers in honor of American Music Month.
A perfect kick-off to the holiday season, guests will enjoy duets, two-piano duos, and even some 8-hand two-piano classics performed by Music Club Members Sara Ellington, Peggy McCord, Marianne Taylor, Michelle Reiselt, Ginger Stockton, Bobbi Campbell and Cindy Mathis. Flutist Bobbi Campbell will perform a duet with her student Heath Wooten. Soloist Janet Wallace will sing “Bless this House.”
Music Club members Sara Ellington, Peggy McCord, Cindy Mathis and Marianne Taylor practice their selections for their upcoming MidMorning Concert.
“Several of our members are church pianists, organists and featured soloists so getting the opportunity to team up together and play these duos is a lot of fun,” said Music Club Member Cindy Mathis. “In addition to duos, we will also have some duets featuring the flutes and harp.” Free and open to the public, the program will close with a vocal selection. Please see CONCERT | 2A
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Bubba Suitor, Todd Morrow, Kevin Nelms, Brad Sanders, Rodney Mask, Dewayne Dunn and Shane Souther serve as officers for the Alcorn County Vo-Tech chapter of FFA.
Corinth mourns the loss of legendary political figure Howard Little. Little served two terms as Northern District Transportation Commissioner and published three books.
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