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Daily Corinthian Vol. 116, No. 278

Toy store eyes huge need BY BRANT SAPPINGTON

• Corinth, Mississippi •

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Hostess outlet closes doors

Man robs bank

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Staff reports

The Lighthouse Foundation has seen an overwhelming need for help this Christmas during the first two weeks of registration for their annual Toy Store Christmas Toy project. Registration began the first week of November and foundation Executive Director Gary Caveness said they response has been enormous. “The need seems to be greater each year,” said Caveness. “We’ve got a huge need in this community.” The foundation relies on donations from the community to help them provide gifts to children in struggling families who might otherwise not have anything under the tree on Christmas morning. Caveness said each year the need has grown and each year the community has stepped up and provided them with the resources they need to make it happen. He said they’re counting on the community to help them again this year. Financial donations are needed which will then be used by the foundation to purchase gifts to be given away. Donations may be mailed to The Lighthouse Foundation, P.O. Box 2121, Corinth, Miss. 38835. Volunteers are also needed to aid in the effort. Anyone interested in volunteering should call the foundation at 662-286-0091. The foundation will be closed this week for the Thanksgiving holiday and no registration sessions will be held. They will reopen on Monday, Nov. 26 for the final week of registration with sessions on the Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon at the foundation headquarters on Johns Street. There will also

BOONEVILLE — A man remains at large after robbing a downtown bank in Prentiss County. According to Booneville Police Chief Michael Ramey, a teller at Renasant Bank was robbed by a male just before 5 p.m. Friday. No one was injured in the robbery and no weapon was shown as the man robbed the bank on West Market Street. The Daily Corinthian contacted Ramey Saturday afternoon and the police chief wasn't able to provide any more details in the robbery as the investigation continues.

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Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Robert Stewart and wife Janette were part of a steady line of customers during the final day of the Hostess outlet store on Cass Street.

Customers line up for last Twinkies BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Joyce Alred didn't just like her job. The Hostess Cakes store manager loved it. A job she did for almost three years was set to end at 4 p.m. Saturday as the popular outlet store at 414 South Cass was closing its doors for good. “It has been unreal knowing we will lock the doors forever,” said Alred. “An icon is going to be gone.” Alred shared hugs and tears with customers as she checked them out Saturday morning. “I'm going to miss the customers,” she said. “I just love people.” Folks arrived early and filled their buggies and arms with Wonder Bread and other snacks. “I don't know what I am go-

ing to do,” said Sandra Yancey. “This is the cheapest place to get bread and cakes … we are losing everything we need.” Yancey showed a sense of humor during the difficult time. “Do you think if I chain myself to the door, they won't close?” she said to another customer. Concern for store employees was on the mind of Kristall Prather. “I am sad for all the workers losing their jobs before the holidays,” she said while in line with daughter, Hali. “I have already gave them a hug once and will probably do it again before I leave.” True to her word, Prather shared one last hug with employees as the exited the store for a final time. Robert Stewart and wife Janette had no luck in finding

Woman pleads guilty to fraud BY JEFF YORK For the Daily Corinthian

Twinkies during a visit to the store. “It's our anniversary cake,” he said. “Can't find them anywhere.” Stewart grew up on Hostess products. “There wasn't any other bread store when I grew up,” he shared with another customer in line. “Gradually things are starting to disappear … what is going to be next?” Steve Henson was also one of the over 20 something people in a steady line. “I can remember coming here when I was barely old enough to have a memory,” he said. “It's not going to be the same without the classic white Wonder Bread.” Henson said he will miss the Hostess Ding Dongs, which

JACKSON, Tenn. — Tess Gurley Rouse, 41, of Corinth, pleaded guilty this week to one count of defrauding Medicare of more than $368,000 in a scheme involving her company that was based in Hardin County, Tenn., announced U.S. Attorney Edward L. Stanton III. Using her company, Eagle Eye Durable Medical Equipment in Counce, Tenn., Rouse falsified claims electronically for Power Mobility Devices for Medicare beneficiaries in West Tennessee, North Mississippi and elsewhere, Stanton said in a news release. Many of the recipients would not have qualified for these devices under the criteria established by Medicare. To further her scheme, Rouse supplied false docu-

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Food basket fund has $20,000 goal Tour features Williams home, historic chapel BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com

Applications for the Corinth Rotary Club/Daily Corinthian Christmas Basket Drive are now being accepted at the newspaper’s office on Harper Road. Organizers of the effort will provide 1,000 Christmas baskets of food to needy families in Corinth and Alcorn County. Cost for the food drive is approximately $20,000, the goal for this year's drive. “This will be the first year in quite some time that we will be raising the money without any corporate match,” said Rotary member and Daily Corinthian

Publisher Reece Terry. “However, we are confident through the generosity of individuals and clubs and organizations we will meet our goal and provide help to our community’s needy.” Applications for the Christmas baskets will be printed in the newspaper for the next two weeks and will be available at the Daily Corinthian office. They can be submitted inside the front entrance of the Daily Corinthian office during the weekdays from Monday, Nov. 19, to 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30. The office will be closed for

This year’s Corinth Home & Garden Tour features two downtown gems decked in their holiday finest. Shifting from the spring to the fall, the fundraiser for the Verandah-Curlee House is set for Friday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the home of Bailey and Gloria Williams at 1302 Taylor Street and the Fillmore Street Chapel. “We wanted to try something different and take advantage of Corinth’s wonderful holiday

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BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

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Staff photo by Jebb Johnston

The dining room of Bailey and Gloria Williams on Taylor Street, as well as the rest of the house, will be decorated for the holiday season during the Corinth Home & Garden Tour on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

On this day in history 150 years ago The British blockade-runners Ariel and Ann Maria attempt to break through the Union naval blockade near Shallotte Inlet, N.C. Both ships are forced aground and the vessels are burned to the waterline. It is becoming increasingly difficult for foreign ships to enter Southern ports.

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