Heritage Day
The Town of Glen is celebrating its 5th Annual Heritage Day Festival on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Glen Town Hall. There will be BBQ, homemade ice cream, the Magnolia Car Club Cruise-In, an Antique Tractor Show, and fun and entertainment for the whole family. All proceeds will benefit the Glen Volunteer Fire Department. Bring your lawn chairs.

Class reunions
The KHS Class of 1988 is planning a 20-year class reunion. A meeting will be held on Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. at The Dinner Bell Restaurant. Class members are encouraged to attend. For more information, please call SandyColeman Mitchell at 284-5569, Mark Talley at 287-2461 or Tonya Frazier Settlemires at 284-9595.

Child I.D.
The Alcorn County Sheriff's Department is presenting a Child I.D. program on Saturday, May 17 at Wal-Mart in Corinth from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be DNA swabs, digital imaging and finger prints. This is a free service and completely confidential. For more information, call Lynda Clardy, 662-841-7700 or 662-213-9132.

Buford Pusser Festival
The 20th annual Sheriff Buford Pusser Festival is being held May 21-24 in Adamsville, Tenn. The carnival begins Wednesday , May 21 with rides, booths, food and fun for all. Wednesday events also include a golf tournament at the Shiloh Golf Course in Adamsville and wrestling at 7 p.m. Thursday is "Music in the Park" with hits from the 50s and 60s under the pavilion at 7 p.m. There will also be a Bop Contest and "Best Dressed." "Adamsville Idol" will be at 6 p.m. on Friday at the pavilion. Immediately following "Adamsville Idol" will be the showing of the original "Walking Tall" movie. Saturday is the big day kicking off with a 5k run at 8:30 a.m. at the Buford Pusser Home and Museum, car show, parade at 10:30 a.m., opening ceremonies under the pavilion at 11 a.m. with the announcement of the Local and National Law Enforcement Officer of the year. A variety of music begins at 1 p.m. under the pavilion featuring Will Reynolds "Teen Elvis" from Kentucky, Brady Hughes from North Carolina, Jackie Lee from Knoxville, Tenn. and "State Line Mob" from Alabama. Storytelling begins at the Buford Pusser Home and Museum featuring Steve Sweat and Jack Coffman at 5 p.m.. Music in the Park begins again at 5 p.m. featuring Bo Jack Killingworth and the Clay Wagoner Memorial Bluegrass Show at 6 p.m. at the pavilion. Wrestling begins at 7 p.m., concluding with a special fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. For additional information, please contact Reneé Moss at the Buford Pusser Home and Museum, 731-632-4080 or 731-610-9306.

Agriculture Workshops
The Alcorn County Extension Service invites the public to join them for a pair of upcoming programs designed to help people get the most out of their gardening and forestry endeavors.
-On Tuesday, May 20, the extension service will host a free Tomato Grower's Workshop at their building on Levee Road behind the Crossroads Arena. The workshop will be held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and will feature gardening tips from Mississippi State University Area Horticulture Agent Jeff Wilson, information on tomato diseases and treatments from Associate Extension/Research Professor Dr. David Ingram and a presentation on tomato insects and control by Extension Service Research Associate Thomas Horgan. Refreshments will be provided.
-On Thursday, May 22 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the extension service will host a Forest Health Field Day for private, non-industrial forest andowners at the Dilworth Tree Farm on the property of Danny Dilworth on County Road 514 in Biggersville. The program will cover pine bark beetles, how to prevent beetle attack through pine thinning, releasing pines from hardwood competition and enhancing native wildlife habitat. The program is free and lunch will be provided, but registration is required by May 19 in order to provide an accurate count for lunch. To register call the extension service at 286-7755.

Audubon Society
Anyone interested in activities involving wild birds or nature, may attend the next meeting of the Northeast Mississippi Chapter of National Audubon Society to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20 in the Corinth Library Auditorium. The guest speaker will be Charles Short of the National Wild Turkey Federation who will speak about "Wild Turkey Characteristics and Behavior."

'All My Sons'
Corinth Theatre-Arts presents the Arthur Miller drama, "All My Sons," at the Crossroads Playhouse on Fulton Dr., Corinth, Fridays and Saturdays, May 30-31 and June 6-7 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday afternoon, June 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. For information and reservations, call 287-2995.

Educational series
"Fields of Wonder VI" commemorating the works of Rita Dove is having its second educational series on African American writers, Sunday, May 25 at 2:30 p.m. at the Alcorn County Human Resource Agency, Inc. (E.S. Bishop Center), 1300 Washington St., Corinth. The talents of Allen Bean, Autry Davis, Donna Luster, James Walker and Becky Williams will be featured. Free to the public.

Spring trip
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has a three-day trip going to Renfro Valley, Ky., May 16-18. The trip includes round trip charter bus, two nights lodging, deluxe continental breakfast, a tribute to the Legends Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum, The Sounds of Bluegrass, Mountain Gospel Jubilee, two boarding house dinners, Barn Dance show, Jamboree show and Renfro Valley Gatherin'. Please call Bettye Miller at 731-632-0304 for information and brochure.

Employees meet
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Jacinto Chapter No. 1879, will hold it's monthly meeting on Thursday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Ryan's Restaurant on Harper Road in Corinth. Tippah County is in charge of the program. Membership is open to civilians in any government agency who are under a federal retirement system, including retirees, former retirees, employees, spouses, former spouses and surviving spouses.

Seminar held
On Thursdays, May 15, June 12 and June 26, "First Steps-Booneville," a Small Business Development Center seminar is being held at Northeast Mississippi Community College, Holliday Hall, 3rd Floor Conference Room from 2-3:30 p.m. Topics will include: What Must Be Done To Get Started, Financial Projections, Financial Needs, Collateral, Personal Financial Statements, Business Loan Application Procedures, Business Plan Outlines and Frequently Asked Questions. Speaker is Katie Drewry, business counselor. Pre-registration is required to ensure adequate supplies are available for all participants. For more information please contact: MSBDC @ University of Mississippi. Contact Person: Jo Ann Harris, 662-915-1291 or umsbdc@olemiss.edu.

Freedom Fund Banquet
The Freedom Fund Banquet is being held Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. at the Weaver Center, 101 West Linden Street, Corinth. The guest speaker is the Honorable Phillip C. West, mayor of Natchez. Tickets for the banquet are $25 for adults and $15 for youth, age 18 years and below. Contact J.C. Hill, 662-293-0290 or 662-287-8878; William Dilworth, 662-284-0864 or Annie Windom, 662-287-8212, for assistance.

South Corinth awards
The third Annual South Corinth Neighborhood Project Recognition and Awards Night is scheduled for 6 p.m., Thursday, May 15, at the Crossroads Regional Park pavilion. The staff and volunteers of the Boys and Girls Club, Project Attention, the Lighthouse Foundation and the Business Incubator are being recognized. These four agencies, designated as "Safe Havens", will be recognized for their outstanding contributions and their commitment to community. In addition there will be special performances by Safe Haven youth and special remarks by Nakeitra Hill, 2006 MSU graduate and daughter of Steve Hill and Linda Woodard. The South Corinth Neighborhood Project is a federally funded effort with the goal of improving the quality of life for residents of the South Corinth Neighborhood, thereby enhancing the prosperity of the whole community. A combination of law enforcement, neighborhood revitalization, and educational strategies are employed to accomplish the goal.

TRIAD meeting
The Alcorn County TRIAD and Alcorn County Sheriff's Department invites senior citizens to attend this month's meeting, Monday, May 12, 2 p.m. at the Alcorn County Sheriff's office. These meetings are for the safety and well-being of senior citizens. Refreshments will be served.

Awards night
Kossuth Middle School Awards will be Thursday, May 15 at 1 p.m. in the old gym.

Blood drives
-A community blood drive is being held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 at Lowe's in Corinth. Donors will also be able to check their total cholesterol level for free. Donors can check their confidential results at www.UnitedBloodServices.org the week after their donation. All donors will receive a t-shirt and Pizza Hut coupon. Additionally all donors will be entered into a drawing for a BBQ grill and accessories valued at $500. People who wish to donate at the blood drive may schedule an appointment by calling Linda Earnest at 287 9000 or by logging on to www.UnitedBloodServices.org using sponsor code corinthlowes.
-To honor active members and veterans of the U.S. military in McNairy County, Acton Church of Christ, located at 9389 Hwy. 22 South in Michie, Tenn. is having a blood drive, Tuesday, May 20, noon to 6 p.m. "Give the Gift of Life this Memorial Day." For more information or to schedule a blood donation appointment, call 1-800-448-3543.

Safety meeting
The Town of Tishomingo is holding a safety meeting on natural gas at its city hall on Wednesday, May 14 at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend, especially anyone who works with the gas lines, contractors and first responders. A representative of Mississippi One Call will be present to give a presentation of the dangers of digging into a natural gas line.

Club meets
The Kossuth Community Club will meet at Kossuth Baptist Church on Monday, May 12 at 10 a.m. Bring a dish. Katie Mitchell will be the guest speaker.

Society meets
The Alcorn County Genealogical Society will meet at the N.E. Business Incubator Building, 1828 Proper St. in Corinth, on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. The featured speaker will be Yvonne Crumpler, recently retired from the Birmingham Public Library. Her position there was in the Southern History Room and she will be sharing what is available for research there -- they cover all states of the South which is a rich resource for Southern research. She also discusses researching with maps. The public is invited to attend and there is no fee for attending.

Tourism week
The Alcorn County Welcome Center, 2028 S. Tate St., Corinth, will observe National Tourism Week from May 10 - 18 with the main day being Wednesday, May 14. On Tuesday, May 13, representatives from Pray Pottery & Inspirational Gifts by Lauren & Rhonda Nunley will display their hand thrown and hand sculpted works. Light refreshments served. On Wednesday, May 14 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. there will be entertainment by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Club. Local and surrounding area restaurants will provide specialty dishes from 12-3 p.m. Door prizes will include selected Mississippi specialty items. There will be business displays and a meet and greet. By observing National Tourism Week, it helps locals and traveling tourists recognize what we have to offer in the local and surrounding areas.

Class registration
Registration for intersession classes at Northeast Mississippi Community College will continue until Monday, May 12. Classes begin May 12 and end Thursday, May 29 with exams scheduled for Friday, May 30. Registration for the first term of summer school, including evening and virtual (on-line) classes is Wednesday and Thursday, May 28-29 with the first day of class being Monday, June 2. The last day to register is Wednesday, June 4. The final exam is set for Friday, June 27. A complete listing of Northeast's intersession and summer classes can be found of the college's web site at www.nemcc.edu. For more information callthe Office of Admissions at 662-720-7239, 1-800-555-2154 or visit the Northeast web site at www.nemcc.edu.

Activity center
The Bishop Activity Center will have the following activities this week: Next week's activities include: Monday, May 12 -- health program; Tuesday, May 13 -- Sportsplex, exercise; Wednesday, May 14 -- Bible study with Robert Ross of New Covenant Baptist Church; Thursday, May 15 -- Grocery shopping at Roger's supermarket; and Friday, May 16 -- Jacinto Day. Daily activities also include crafts, jigsaw puzzles, quilting, table games (dominoes and rook). Bingo prizes are needed and appreciated.

Steak sale
The Corinth Civitan Club will be selling ribeye steak dinners Saturday, May 17 on Lowe's parking lot from 10:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. The meal will consist of an eight-ounce ribeye steak, baked beans, slaw and bread for $8. Tickets for the steak dinner can be purchased in advanced from any Civitan member or Tina Bugg at Trustmark Bank, Tim Wood at Roger's Super Market, Linda Garrett at Regions Bank, Don Greene or Joe Garrett at Farm Bureau Insurance and Rick Miller at Miller Insurance. Steak dinners will be served in take-out containers and can be purchased on the day of the sale without a ticket. All proceeds will go towards Civitan projects.

Church benefit
There will be a yard sale and car wash on Saturday, May 17 at The Church of God of the Union Assembly, 347 Hwy. 2, next to B & J's Formals. Car washes will be for donations. Grilled hot dogs and soft drinks will also be sold.

Support group
The Corinth Crossroads Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will have its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 21 at 11:30 p.m. at the Mississippi State University Extension Service, 2200 Levee Rd., Corinth ( located behind the Crossroads Arena). For more information, call Joy at 662-462-7325 or e-mail joycforsyth@frontiernet.net.

Comedy show
A Memorial Day weekend "Comedy Jam" is being held on May 24 at 7 p.m. at Corinth Theater Arts. Tickets are on sale at CB&S Bank on N. Harper Rd. and all Subway locations in Corinth. Ticket cost is $20 in advance and $25 day of the show. This will be an adult show for ages 21 and up.

Lifeguard classes
Lifeguard certification classes are set for May 27-31 at Northeast Mississippi Community College's Gaye Roden Carr Aquatic Center. Classes held Monday through Friday are from 4-8 p.m. The Saturday class is from 9 a.m. until complete. Cost is $150 per person and space is limited. For more information, contact Angie Langley, dean of continuing education at 1-800-555-2154, ext. 7249 or locally at 662-720 7249 or by e-mail at adlangley@nemcc.edu. Visit Northeast on the Internet at www.nemcc.edu.

Family history
"Unlock the secrets of your past," by attending Tishomingo County's 2nd Annual Family History Fair, Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Tishomingo County High School, U.S. Hwy. 72 West, Iuka. The fair is being hosted by the Tishomingo County Archives & History Museum Division of the Tishomingo County Historical & Genealogical Society. Tables will be available at no charge, but please call 662-423 3500 or e-mail tcarchives@nadata.net to reserve a free table by May 24. A registration form may also be downloaded from http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mstchgs/. The Society needs to prepare placards for the surnames that will be on display. A $2 entrance fee is necessary to cover expenses for facility. Food will be sold on the premises by local vendors.

Food drive
CitiFinancial's Corinth office is celebrating its recent move to the Corinth Commons Shopping Center on Virginia Lane, Wednesday, May 21 at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. CitiFinancial is also hosting a food drive to collect canned goods to benefit The Amen Food Pantry.

Registration held
Students wishing to enroll in kindergarten at Biggersville Elementary may register May 19-21 during regular school hours. Required documentation includes birth certificate, immunization form 121, social security card, and two proofs of 911 address.

July 4th band
The AiM Community Band made its debut last December in a joint concert with the Holiday Singers. Now the group sets it's sites on the 4th of July. Organized under the direction of AiM board member Ronnie Brooks, the community band accepts musicians of all age and skill levels. While beginners and those who might be a little (or a lot!) rusty with their instruments are welcomed, they must be able to read simple music and have some basic mastery of their chosen instrument. Through May and June, the band will be organizing and rehearsing for an Independence Day concert in the Selmer City Park. A children's choir will perform and the community band will play several patriotic medleys, marches and a salute to the armed forces. Anyone interested in being part of the community band is encouraged to attend the rehearsals at Selmer Middle School's band hall, 635 Poplar Ave. in Selmer, Tenn. Enter the band hall directly at the rear of the building since the main entrance is locked after hours. All rehearsals are at 7 p.m. The Spring Community Band Schedule: Rehearsals -- Monday, May 19; Monday, June 2; Monday, June 16; Monday, June 30 and Tuesday, July 1. Thursday, July 3 will be a tentative joint rehearsal, 7 p.m. at Selmer City Park. The Friday, July 4th performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Selmer City Park.

PAC awards
The Minority Volunteers Organization, Inc. presents the People Choice PAC Awards on June 20, 7 p.m., at the Corinth Coliseum-Civic Center in downtown Corinth. This will be a red carpet gala event staged to kickoff this year's Juneteenth Celebration with Stan Alan of 92 JAM and Julie Brown of WTVA as featured guests. The theme will be "Stepping Up and Stepping Out."