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• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • One section

Building brings focus on preservation BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

More than two weeks after the city halted a building demolition in the Downtown Corinth Historic District, talks continue with the owner to determine what’s next for the structure. The old gas station at the corner of Fillmore and Foote Streets, which most recently had been home to the Downtown Carwash, lost a large section of its rear wall on the morning of April 13. A city employee learned of the demolition in progress and went to the scene, ordering the contractor to stop. The property is owned by John Dodd, who has renovated the neighboring former printery and church building for the Dodd Eye Clinic. Because of the building’s status in the historic district, the owner needed to have a certificate of appropriateness in hand

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The city halted the demolition shortly after it began on the morning of April 13 at 600 Fillmore St., an old gas station in the Downtown Corinth Historic District. before making any changes to the building. “The Historic Preservation

Commission, however, was not given the opportunity to consider any request pertaining

to demolition,” said attorney Bill Davis, who is representing the city on the matter. “No

certificate of appropriateness was obtained from the Historic Preservation Commission indicating that the demolition of the building was consistent with our historical preservation guidelines.” On April 16, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen met with several members of the Corinth Preservation Commission to discuss the matter. Citing “potential litigation,” the board took the talks into executive session. Aldermen voted 4-2 to pursue an injunction to bar further demolition, to order repairs to the building’s former state and to obtain an attorney to represent the city, because City Attorney Wendell Trapp recused himself. City leaders and the members of the preservation commission are concerned that failure to enforce the rules when Please see STATION | 2

Films on Fillmore adds teen bonus Man charged with assault BY STEVE BEAVERS

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Main Street Corinth is bringing the theatre and film together. The popular Films on Fillmore returns for the first time this year at the CARE Garden in downtown while a different idea prior to the film also is slated to debut. Corinth High School's drama club will be on hand to entertain the crowd with a free theatre camp on Friday night. “There will be a slight twist to what the event has been in the past,” said Main Street Director Taylor Coombs. “It involves people of all ages and something that makes a huge impact on the community.” The theatre camp is scheduled to begin at 6:45 p.m. with the showing of “Cars” slated for 8 p.m. “The camp will be something fun to get the kids interacting with other kids,” said Coombs. Friday's camp is also beneficial to the drama club. “We want to reach the younger audience,” said CHS drama club teacher Kelly Treadway. “Friday is a time to plant a seed for those interested in theatre … my students have been so excited and jump at any opportunity to show their love for theatre.” Stations will be set up to encourage youngsters to give theatre a try. Some of the activities set to take place include teaching improvisation, how to make your home a theatre, stage make up and pantomime.

BY ANGELA STOREY astorey@dailycorinthian.com

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Corinth High School drama club instructor Kelly Treadway (left) and Main Street Director Taylor Coombs will be combining theatre and film during the year’s first Films on Fillmore at the CARE Garden. “The camp gives kids a head start on what they think they might be interested in,” said CHS sophomore Heather Kocurek. “What is presented Friday, kids will be able to use in every day life.” The popular Disney/Pixar's feature “Cars” will get partici-

pants charged up and ready to go for the following day's 32nd Annual Corinth Coca-Cola Classic 10K and Green Market. “This is always an exciting weekend and I am more than excited about Main Street having the opportunity to kick things off Friday evening,” said

Coombs. “We want everyone to come out for the free movie … it doesn't matter how old you are, “Cars” is a film for all ages.” Coke products along with popcorn and candy will be Please see FILMS | 2

Rienzi hosts Civil War battle re-enactment, festival BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

RIENZI — A big weekend is set in Rienzi with the town’s third annual Civil War battle re-enactment and spring festival. Activities are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday as the spring festival is combined with the re-enactment for the first time. “We decided to put the two together to bring in even more

people,” said Mayor Walter Williams. Friday is school day, when students will visit the re-enactment site. Re-enactment activities are set for 2 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, while festival activities will go throughout the weekend. Vendors will fill booths for the festival, and re-enactment activities are located across the railroad tracks on Highway 356. The event experienced

growth last year with more than 50 participating re-enactors, and Williams looks for 80 to 90 this year. “We are getting calls from Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina,” he said. “People are traveling a long way. These guys really get into this.” Many of the re-enactors seem to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the small-scale event as opposed to some of the big

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Marker honors war soldier BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com

Local descendants of a Revolutionary War soldier recently honored their ancestor with the ceremonial unveiling of a historical marker in Iuka. The William Gray Chapter of the Mississippi Society of Sons of the American Revolution held the marker unveiling and dedication for Please see GRAY | 3

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battle events, the mayor said. The re-enactment is under the direction of the 3rd Tennessee Cavalry & 48th Tennessee Infantry, and all re-enactors are welcome to get involved. “It is good for the town and gives the people something to do,” said Williams. The re-enactor fee is $5, and the vendor/sutler fee is $10. Interested sutlers and vendors may contact Williams at 808-0917.

A Corinth man has been arrested after being accused of stabbing a Booneville resident in the back. Demarkquez L. Williams, 18, of 1203-A Wick St., Corinth, was charged with one count aggravated assault, said Booneville Police Chief Michael Ramey. Williams’ arrest stems from another male being stabbed one time in the back at Collegeview Apartments April 22, he said. “One thing led to another and they got into a physical altercation,” he said. The stabbing victim was taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville where he was later released. Williams remains in the Prentiss County jail.

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