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Timber Products builds on 20 years of quality, success
by Steve Beavers
Timber Products Company could be the most successful business no one has ever heard about. Plant Manager David Mitchell is anxious to let the community in on what has kept the company thriving in Corinth for over 20 years. "It's amazing how little people realize what we do," said Mitchell with a smile. "We have a neat story and want to tell it to everyone in the community." Timber Products h...
Sheriff's report states former ACMS principal's computer missing
by Bobby J. Smith
The Daily Corinthian has obtained a report filed with the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department regarding a school-issued laptop computer that went missing while in the possession of Dan Burcham, the former principal of Alcorn Central Middle School. According to the lost property report, ACMS Assistant Principal Nellie Massengill told the Sheriff’s Department that the laptop — which had been issu...
Railroads urge train safety aw...
A red flashing light means stop. Not speed up. Knowing that could mean the difference between l...
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One hospitalized following sho...
One man was hospitalized following a pre-dawn shooting in Corinth on Saturday. Corinth Police re...
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Tish voters go to the polls ov...
For the first time since the 1960s, Tishomingo County residents will cast votes for dry or wet on...
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Regions Bank Branch Team Leader Kortney Meeks and Branch Manager Paula Smith chip in for the bank’s AMEN Food Pantry food drive. “If anybody wants to bring something and add it to the pile, we know the food pantry can use it,” said Smith.
AMEN food drive continues at R...
The drive to help AMEN Food Pantry “Share the Good” continues at Regions Bank. Through the first...
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Artist guild gallery returns y...
Summer art camp is back. The Corinth Artist Guild Gallery will again offer a chance to engage ch...
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Sports
Aggies drop Game 1 in Nor...
by Donica Phifer
Three to win. That's what the Kossuth Aggies need to make their second consecutive trip to Jackson in Class 3A Baseball following a 2-0 loss to Independence High School on...
Grizzlies rest, prepare f...
by The Associated Press
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Grizzlies are enjoying a day off after wrapping up the franchise's first berth in the Western Conference finals. Good thing, too, because they can use ...
TCHS files protest over G...
by Donica Phifer
Tishomingo County High School has filed a protest with the Mississippi High School Activities Association regarding several calls made in the sixth and seventh inning of th...
Corinth Track finishes just short of state title
by Donica Phifer
A difference of four points. That was all that separated the Corinth Girls Track team from a Class 4A State Title on Monday. The t...
James, Heat beat Bulls 88-65 for 3-1 series lead
by The Associated Press
CHICAGO — LeBron James and the Miami Heat didn't even give the Chicago Bulls room to breathe, practically squeezing the playoff life...
County athletes place in track finals
by Donica Phifer
While none of the Alcorn County track teams took home the big prize during Saturday's 1A, 3A and 5A track and field finals - several...
Corinth's Lady Warriors fall to Houston's Game 3 rally
by Donica Phifer
It ended with tears. The Corinth fast-pitch team needed to win two after dropping their North Half opener to Houston, and an 12-7 G...
Lady Aggies fall in extra innings
by Donica Phifer
A combined eight hits marked the second game of the Class 3A softball quarterfinals. After a week of delays, Mooreville and Kossuth...
Opinion
Protecting 2nd Amendment ...
by Nick Bain
Going into the 2013 session, I was among those members who were determined to make sure that our constitutional right to bear arms would be protected. To many Mississippia...
Dr. Kermit Gosnell's 'cli...
by Cal Thomas
It was the pictures and riveting testimony that convinced a Philadelphia jury that abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell was guilty of murdering three infants born alive following...
What in the world happene...
by Bill O'Reilly
It hasn't been a great week for the Obama folks, as the scandal du jour tour has firmly taken hold. Every day it seems another federal agency is exposed as having intimidat...
Need to rethink what qualifies as 'historical'
by Vicki Burress Roach
This is regarding the recent articles in the newspaper about the horrid eyesore of a former gas station on Fillmore Street. I am so ...
What cause should Americans die for?
by Patrick Buchanan
"The American people are weary. They don't want boots on the ground. I don't want boots on the ground. The worst thing the United St...
Obama is losing control over events
by Dick Morris/Eileen McGann
"A statesman's duty is to bridge the gap between his vision and his nation's experience. If his vision gets too far out ahead of its...
Miss. municipalities are beachheads of opportunity
by Dr. Marty Wiseman
On a recent Tuesday the streets of many of our municipalities were lined with fellow citizens and supporters of mayoral, aldermanic,...
Lies about Libya meant to deceive Americans
by Thomas Sowell
There can be honest differences of opinion on many subjects. But there can also be dishonest differences. The recent testimony under...
Crossroads
The Back Porch: Children...
by Lora Ann Huff
Listening to part of a message by Dr. Charles Stanley last weekend brought back memories I cherish from my childhood and growing-up years -- things I can be so thankful for...
Avengers activate abilit...
by Terry Burns
Avengers activate abilities to save the world The Avengers, PG-13, ****, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, T...
The Back Porch: Mothers ...
by Lora Ann Huff
Well known author and Bible teacher, Beth Moore, said recently if you think you are one who “has it all together,” just have children and you will learn quickly such is not...
The Back Porch: Confessing some burdens only to God
by Lora Ann Huff
Everybody’s writing a book these days. Seems every time I turn the TV on, someone is being interviewed because their new book is hit...
History of family tree in a nutshell
by Ryland Bruhwiler
When I headed up to Selmer for my appointment at a local hair salon last week, I got more than a new “do.” I got a lesson in local h...
Blooming blackberries signal winter's last hurrah
by Ryland Bruhwiler
Blackberry winter. Sure love the way that sounds. Knew it had to be one of those old weather things, like an Indian summer. But what...
The Back Porch: Learning the art of making pottery
by Lora Ann Huff
For years I’ve been fascinated by the creations that a potter’s hands can produce. I’ve watched demonstrations on the potter’s wheel...
The power of self-discovery and forgiveness
by Terry Burns
October Baby, PG-13, ****1/2, Rachel Hendrix, Jason Burkey, John Schneider, Jennifer Price, Shari Rigby, Chris Sigh; Samuel Goldwyn ...
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Young runners Abagail Ashe (left) and Paige Morris head for the finish line during Saturday’s 10K in downtown Corinth.
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