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• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • 1 section
Fondling plea brings jail time BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
An Alcorn County man was recently sentenced to serve three years in prison on a fondling charge. Jeremiah Dodson, 34, pleaded guilty before Judge Paul
Funderburk, who imposed a sentence of 15 years in custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with 12 years suspended, leaving three years to serve, and five years of probation, according to court records. The sentence is consecutive
with a sentence presently being served. He was ordered to have no contact with the victim or immediate family and to register as a sex offender. The sentence was handed down during the Oct. 30-31
plea and revocation days preceding the November term. Other recent pleas: ■ Stephanie Tidwell, 39, two indictments for sale of pseudoephedrine — Suspended 10Please see COURT | 2
BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The city of Corinth will have funds in hand for street paving and other infrastructure projects in two weeks. The city opened bids on Tuesday for its general obligation bonds, and the Board of Aldermen accepted First Tennessee Financial Capital Markets’ financing bid of 3.0708 percent. Duncan-Williams, Inc., submitted a bid of 3.943931. Financial adviser Demery Grubbs told the board the documents will be signed on Dec. 16 and the city will receive the funds on Dec. 19. The $1.6 million will include $100,000 per alderman and the mayor to spend on street paving projects. In other business: ■ Following the planning commission’s recommendation, the board approved the subdivision plat for the Cracker Barrel property at 1900 U.S. Highway 72 West. A 2.6-acre parcel will be split off the 10acre site for the restaurant. Work is expected to begin at the site on Monday, Dec. 16. Please see CITY | 2
2013 Christmas Basket Fund “A Community Tradition”
Dealership hosts art competition BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
The colors of Christmas will soon cover the windows of Long-Lewis. Local high school art classes are using brushes to get the community into the spirit of the holiday thanks to the art competition of the car dealership. Alcorn Central, Biggersville, Corinth and Kossuth are all taking part in the contest sponsored by Long-Lewis. Each school can use up to four windows at the company with the winning school receiving $500 for its art department. “Once the murals are complete, pictures will be taken and posted on our business Facebook,” said Long-Lewis Internet Manager Jeremy Hartnell. “The school with the most likes will be declared the winner.” On Tuesday, seven art students from Corinth High Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Corinth High School art student Elizabeth Whitehurst touches up a snow globe mural. The globe is part of the school’s design in the Long-Lewis art competition.
Kids Kutz offering free trims for the holidays BY JOSEPH MILLER jmiller@dailycorinthian.com
Basket fund rises to $4,020 The spirit of giving is alive and well in the Crossroads area as donations are beginning to arrive for the 18th Annual Corinth Rotary Club / Daily Corinthian 2013 Christmas Basket Fund. The civic club and newspaper have set a $25,000 community fundraising goal this year so 1,000 food baskets can be given away to local families at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Crossroads Arena. If the number of applications are any indication, the need this year will be an all-time high for folks who need help with a good holiday meal. The total remains at $4,020 after the most recent donations arrived. They are $35 from Amy C. Robertson in memory of S/ Sgt. James D. Counce; $100 from Horton Bros.; $100 anonymous donation in memory of Bobby E. Martin; $100 from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and $50 from Arnold Pittman and Family in memory of Ruth Pittman. Please see BASKET | 2
Financial hardships don’t discriminate. Anyone, at anytime, could wake up to the reality of their money just not going far enough. Especially this time of the year. With the pressure of holiday spending, some folks are feeling the added stress of not having money for extras. For some, this reality is just a part of their everyday life. It may be temporary or permanent, however, it is reality. Nevertheless, local barbers and beauticians have made up their mind they would like to help those who are crunching pennies. One local stylist, in particular, is putting her thoughts into action. It may not seem like much, but with the average price of a basic haircut averaging $12, every penny saved definitely adds up. Therefore, project “Kids Kutz” was started by Ginger Sanders, a stylist at Moon Mullins’ Barber Shop. Sanders said she was at home last
BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Although Santa Claus is used to reindeer power, he is getting revved up to help a motorcycle awareness group. St. Nick will be at Sears on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for photo opportunities. Proceeds collected will go to
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weekend and this idea just popped up in her head, and she thought it would be a great way for her to help in only the way she could. “I was just wondering what in the world I could do to help people in our community who may be struggling this holiday season, and what wouldn’t take much money to do it,” said Sanders. “Using my talents to cut hair for free was an idea that I liked. So, I got on the phone and called a few folks and they were all on board, and excited about the idea of the first Kids Kutz project.” The project will be for kids who want to get a free haircut. The hours being offered by Sanders at Mullins’ Barber Shop will be between 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. Door prizes will be given away while supplies last. The gifts will be donated by Lisa Burleson Cadiere, who is from Corinth but lives in Florida, according to Sanders. “Along with many others, Lisa has been so kind and giving for this Please see HAIRCUTS | 3
Staff photo by Joseph Miller
Ginger Sanders cuts Anderson McPheters hair as she gets ready for her Kids Kutz project kick-off this Sunday.
Photos with Santa Claus will support cycle safety BAGGERS (Bikers Awareness Group Giving Every Road Safety) and Rider Down. “This is something we promote year round,” said BAGGERS member Lisa Lambert. “We hope the program makes drivers more aware of motorcycles on the road.” Children, pets or the whole
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family can have their photograph taken with Santa. Cost is $5 for a 5x7. “Individuals will receive photos by mail next week,” said Lambert. The scene being used for the pictures will consist of a Christmas tree and Santa with a motorcycle.
BAGGERS was formed around six months ago, according to Lambert. “Motorcycles are everywhere these days,” said Lambert. “We just want to draw attention to that fact.” Rider Down is a group which helps families who have been in a motorcycle accident.
On this day in history 150 years ago In the hopes of reviving Confederate fortunes in the Western Theater, President Jefferson Davis asks Gen. Robert E. Lee if he would be able to leave Virginia to assist in the reorganization of the Army of Tennessee in Dalton, Ga.
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