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County residents seek animal control BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Alcorn County supervisors heard a request Monday for animal control in the county. Concerned citizen Barbara Rider, who lives in the northeast part of the county, said she
is fed up with unwanted animals being left in her area. She said it has always been a problem but lately “has reached an astronomical stage.” “In the last eight weeks, we have had 24 dogs brought, 18 of which are puppies,” she said.
“I cannot deal with this. I am a senior citizen. I’m 72 years old. This is not an animal problem. It’s a people problem.” She hopes to see the return of a low-cost spay and neuter program. “It made a difference when
we had that here” in the past, she said. Rider lives in a rural area where it is easy for people to drop animals without being seen. “People say, ‘Why don’t you take a gun and shoot them,’”
said Rider. “I cant do that. That’s not in me, and I shouldn’t have to make that decision. We need an animal control officer in the county.” The municipalities of Corinth Please see SUPERVISORS | 2
Property cleanup, Halloween highlight city board’s agenda BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
ACYFL Ade John Orman takes a break from a contest in the Alcorn Youth Football League played at Crossroads Regional Park. The 5-year-old is part of the 5-6 year-old Saints squad.
The Corinth Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet at 5 p.m. today with an agenda that includes property cleanup, five board and commission appointments and consideration of the Halloween observance date. Halloween falls on a Wednesday this year, and it is on the agenda to consider an alternate date. Although the question comes up just about every year, the city rarely deviates from the actual Halloween date — only twice since the late 1990s has the city recommended a different observance date. The board will consider a resolution of support for the Citizens for Economic Development Act which the Mississippi Municipal League is pushing for consideration in the next legislative session. The act would allow cities to pursue an optional local sales tax of up to 1 percent for specific projects. Voters must approve it with at least 60 percent in favor. Board and commission appointments to be considered include one seat on the board of the Corinth Housing Authority and one seat on the Corinth Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment. Also, the board of directors of the Corinth Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has three seats up for consideration. The meeting will include public hearings for 10 proper-
ties where the city is requesting cleanup: ■ 1301 E. Waldron St. (Moss) ■ Rhodes property on Highway 72 ■ 815 6th St. (Warren) ■ 1712 Foote Street (Nunley) ■ 411 Martin Luther King Drive ■ Tom Collins estate — Lot 18, Block 665, Anderson Addition, corner of Crater and White Streets ■ 509 Tyson St. (Lasley) ■ Lots 4-5, Block 610, Anderson Addition ■ 1515 Meigg St. (Chambers) ■ 1216 Proper St. (Brawner) The board will also consider reentry for cleanup of the Horton property on Robertson Drive and adjudicate the cost for cleanup on Wick Street and for a lot at the corner of Ross and Hawkins. Other business to come before the board: ■ Report on the Alcorn County Fair by Sandy Mitchell and Danny Turner ■ Alex Al-Quawwas regarding Hookah Lounge ■ Consider MDOT match grant for FAA 2012 grant ■ Application for municipal tax exemption for Corinth Opportunity Redevelopment District ■ Reports of the department heads ■ Recommendations from the board of adjustment / planning commission on variance requests from Russell Smith and Terry Payne ■ Appointment of mayor pro-tem
Benefit set for Adamsville student battling pancreatitis BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
The past eight months have been like a dream to Mike Scott. One he wouldn’t wish on anyone. Scott’s son, Lucas, has been hospitalized at Methodist Uni-
versity Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., since February. The Adamsville High School freshman had been bedridden from complications after suffering severe pancreatitis. Over the last couple of weeks, he has progressed in his rehabilitation and been
able to walk a few steps. “Medically, he is doing good and in rehab to regain his mobility,” said his father. “It will take a long time to get back to the way he was before because he wasn’t able to move for two months, but there is a reward in
this.” A concerned group of McNairy Countians has answered the call of helping the Scott family. A benefit spaghetti supper, cake walk and silent auction will be held October 12 at Adamsville High School. The
event is set for 4:30 p.m. Cost of the supper will be $5. “His dad hasn’t been able to work in eight months so there are repairs that need to be done around the house before they Please see SCOTT | 2
Angel Tree registration dates announced Green Market to unveil BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
The Salvation Army is getting ready to make Christmas brighter for needy families. The agency’s annual Angel Tree program will begin registration with a pair of sign up dates. The first registration dates will be Oct. 15-17 with another period scheduled for Oct. 22-24. “This is the time of year we love,” said director Michelle Miles. “We get a chance to interact with children and their family.” Those that register for the program will need to provide
information such as all household income whether it be employment, unemployment, SSI, disability, food stamps or other. Proof must also be provided. “Those receiving food stamps, must have a letter from the food stamp office showing the monthly amount,” said Miles Household expenses — rent, mortgage, utilities, car payments, insurance and phones — are also included in the registration. A photo I.D. and social security cards for all members of the household are needed along with proof of residence in the form of a utility bill or 911 reg-
istration. Miles said clothing and shoe sizes should also be brought when registering. “We want them to have a list of two toys that the child is asking for Christmas,” said the director. There will be no PlayStations, Xboxs or any other high-dollar items requested on the Angel Tree. Last year the Salvation Army provided Christmas for 128 kids. “We work together with other agencies to make sure no one
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Weather........5 Obituaries........ 3 Opinion........4 Sports........8
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fall theme on Saturday BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com
Organizers of the Green Market at the Corinth Depot say the fall-themed October event will be the biggest yet for 2012. “We’re trying to set the spirit for fall this week,” said Program Director Karen Beth Martin. “It should be really nice weather, and we’ve already had lots of sellers sign up.” The October Green Market, to be held from 8 a.m. to
2 p.m. Saturday, will feature the return of the perennially popular Pet Costume Contest. Participants must sign the list to register their costumed pet by 12:30 p.m. No entry fee will be charged. Winning pets will receive a Green Market prize pack. “In the past we’ve had a bunny and a goat,” Martin recalled. “We’re going to judge everybody equally, with no special categories.” Please see MARKET | 2
On this day in history 150 years ago Gen. Van Dorn’s Army of West Tennessee marches from camps along the Hatchie River to Chewalla. To speed his march, he leaves 500 wagons and 1,000 men on the east bank of the Hatchie. The army spends the night at Chewalla.