Daily Corinthian
Saturday Nov. 29,
2014
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Vol. 118, No. 278
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• Corinth, Mississippi • 18 pages • 1 section
Sentences handed down as court term ends BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Alcorn County Circuit Court recently completed its latest term. Sentences handed down on guilty pleas during the final
week of the term included: ■Darnell Durr, 40, fondling — Suspended 15-year sentence followed by five years of probation and a fine of $1,000. He must maintain sex offender registration.
■Mitchell Kimbrough, burglary of a dwelling — Twenty years in custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with 17 years suspended, leaving three years to serve, followed by five years of pro-
bation. He was fined $1,000 and, jointly with a codefendant, must pay restitution to various parties totaling $4,347.84. The judge imposed a suspended 20-year sentence on a second indictment for burglary of a
dwelling. ■Lanny Holt, 53, sale of cocaine — Suspended eight-year sentence followed by five years of unsupervised probation. The Please see SENTENCES | 2
Black Friday draws large crowds Shoppers flock to stores for deals BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Staff photo by Zack Steen
Televisions were the hot ticket item this Black Friday according to Kmart Store Manager Scott Harris.
Businesses see good start to holiday shopping season BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
With each passing Thanksgiving, the fine line between holiday and holiday shopping creeps closer together. Black Friday has become Black Thursday, moving over turkey and dressing goodness for good deals on 50� flat screens. Around 8 a.m. Thursday morning, as many tuned in to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade others lined up outside Radio Shack where the first 50 customers received a free pair
of touchscreen gloves. Doors were also just opening at Walgreens where shoppers carried in a 50 percent off coupon on the purchase of an in-stock toy. Sales started even earlier at Dollar General and Kmart, where on Friday Store Manager Scott Harris said traffic had so far been a little better than last year. “This is the one time each year when we stay open for such a long period,� he said referencing their 42-hour, 2-day sale. “We opened at 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning and had
a few people lined up outside in the cold. They didn’t care much about the weather -- they were only interested in taking advantage of the door busters.� Harris said TVs were the hot ticket item this year, as well as anything “Frozen� in the toy department. “We’ve had a lot of good prices this year and a lot of good customers as well,� Harris said. “Layaway sales has been strong and our online business is good. Lots of people have ordered Please see BUSINESSES | 2
Christmas parades ready to roll BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Alcorn County will be the site of four Christmas parades this year as the Crossroads area prepares to deck the halls and celebrate the season. Hundreds of spectators will flock to downtown Corinth as the whole town turns out for the Corinth Christmas parade at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. The annual event will feature more than 100 entries, including marching bands, floats and a special guest appearance by Santa Claus. Those wishing to learn specific details about the parade can call 662-287-15550 for more information. The third annual Farmington Christmas Parade will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. “The route and line-up will be
same as last year, beginning at the intersection of County Road 215 and County Road 200,� said Farmington Mayor Dale Fortenberry. “We ask those planning to enter the parade to line up starting at 5 p.m. Our entry fee will be two cans of non-perishable food items to be distributed in the community.� Participants as asked to bring their items to Farmington City Hall during regular business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to register for the parade. “If you need more information, just give us a call at Farmington City Hall,� said Fortenberry. “The number is 662-665-9647.� Inquiries may also be made to Jan Haley at jhaley112@hotmail.com or Traci Underwood at tjunder@comcast.net.
Beginning a new tradition, Kossuth will hold their first ever Christmas parade at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. The inaugural parade will follow the same route as the Kossuth High School Homecoming parade. The annual Rienzi Christmas parade will kick off at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14. Other area Christmas parades include: ■Burnsville — 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1 ■Booneville — 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1 ■Savannah, Tenn. — Monday, Dec. 1 ■Adamsville, Tenn. — 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4 ■Iuka — 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 ■Tishomingo — 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6
Index Stocks........8 Classified......14 Comics........ 7 State........ 5
Weather........9 Obituaries........ 6 Opinion........4 Sports...... 12
It was pandemonium at the Southgate Shopping Center as customers poured in early on Black Friday morning in search of good deals and gifts for loved ones. Walking up and down the isles to locate the items on his list, Mike Odle of Rienzi did his best not to linger in the chaos. “My wife and I are out looking for bargains and Christmas gifts,� he said. “We are trying to avoid the most congested areas in order to get in and get out as soon as possible.� Having been at JCPenney since 7 a.m., the 68-year-old said it was time to move to different location. “We came here to stock up on towels, kitchen items, clothing, shoes and electronics,� said Odle as he gestured toward his purchases. “We managed to find most of what we were looking for and are now heading to Lowe’s to pick out a live Christmas tree.� Waiting patiently in the check-out line at Kmart, Tracey Huggins of Corinth said it was the first time in a long time that she’s braved the crowds. “My best friend and I were willing to tough it out because
the low prices allowed us to purchase more,â€? she said. “I picked up some clothing and shoes for my five-year-old son. I’m also looking for a wide-screen television for his room.â€? Shopping for household items, 21-year-old Brittany Evans of Newsite said her main goal at Kmart was to locate items for her future home. “My fiancĂŠ Kevin Huddleston and I are getting an apartment together soon and are trying to find things to go in it,â€? she said. Sporting good stores were also a popular option during the holiday. “I’m looking for anything and everything at Hibbett Sports,â€? said Victoria Beavers, a 19-year-old Booneville resident. “I go Black Friday shopping every year. Today I am shopping for Ole Miss, Costa, Guy Harvey and other labels with my boyfriend Steven Lentz.â€? Arms loaded, Renee Pepper of Ripley had a game plan when it came to snagging the items on her wish list. Dividing and conquering, the busy mom enlisted the help of her husband and other family members. Please see SHOPPERS | 2
Small Business Saturday encourages local shopping BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday. The one day where local small businesses use national and social media advertising campaigns as leverage to help lure more foot traffic into their doors. In downtown Corinth, stores are sweeping away the success of another Black Friday to make way for Small Business Saturday. Andie Grace owner Grace Daniel introduced a new twist to her Black Friday shopping experience this year. “We sold advance $10 tickets for a special VIP only sale for 6 to 8 a.m. Friday morning,� said Daniel. “That was a supper good idea. We sold 25, and are planning on starting a new tradition.� Daniel said her past Small
Business Saturdays have always had heavy traffic. Started by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday is aimed at getting more people to shop at local small businesses versus the big box stores. Sales have continued to climb nationally, last year at $5.7 billion for the day up from $5.5 billion in 2012, according to American Express. “It’s top of mind awareness with everyone because of the national advertising,� Daniel said. “Everyone comes out and not only supports us, but all the downtown businesses. It’s really great for little guys like us.� Daniel said her $10 and $20 racks have been hugely popular the last few days. “People are always looking for a good deal,� she said. “They want a sale, so that’s what we give them.�
On this day in history 150 years ago Columbia, Tenn. — The noose tightens around Schofield’s trapped army. As night falls he slips through the Confederate fingers at Spring Hill and withdraws to Franklin where reinforcements await him. Hood is furious and orders a pursuit.
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