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Sales and tourism tax near flat results
Jun 24, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Sales tax and tourism tax results continue to hover around a flat trajectory as the fiscal year heads into the final quarter. Sales tax diversions returned to cities at mid-June trended downward st...
Community needs fundraising 'FUEL' for program
by L.A. Story
Jun 24, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
KOSSUTH — Money is the fuel needed to power FUEL. Kossuth Methodist Church will be launching the Operation Back To School in July, and the after school FUEL (Forever, Unending, Eternal Love) progra...
Alcorn man wanted for robbery arrested in Burnsville
Jun 24, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
A Glen man wanted in connection with an armed robbery and other felony charges in Lee County was arrested in Burnsville on Friday. The suspect, identified by the Lee County Sheriff’s Department as ...
Road closures coming with Five Points construction
by Jebb Johnston
Jun 23, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
The second portion of the Five Points intersection upgrade enters the major construction phase in the coming week, making detours necessary. Alcorn County is encouraging motorists to plan now for a...
Vertical Church of Corinth recently installed and stocked a “Blessing Box” the grassy area beside Pro-nails and Kentucky Fried Chicken, off U.S. Highway 72 in Corinth.The idea of the Blessing Box is “Take a blessing when you need one, leave a blessing when you can.”
Vertical Church of Corinth recently installed and stocked a “Blessing Box” the grassy area beside Pro-nails and Kentucky Fried Chicken, off U.S. Highway 72 in Corinth.The idea of the Blessing Box is “Take a blessing when you need one, leave a blessing when you can.”
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Local church reaches out with 'blessing box'
by L.A. Story
Jun 23, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
See a need — fill a need. One local church takes this philosophy on as a mission and their latest community service project exemplifies it. The Vertical Church of Corinth has installed their first ...
Staff photo by Zack Steen / The Alliance President Clayton Stanley and Economic Development Project Manager GT McCullough stand in the middle of a crowded lobby at the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new downtown location of The Alliance.
Staff photo by Zack Steen / The Alliance President Clayton Stanley and Economic Development Project Manager GT McCullough stand in the middle of a crowded lobby at the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new downtown location of The Alliance.
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Alliance opens downtown office
by Zack Steen
Jun 22, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
“This is for you,” said Clayton Stanley, as he addressed the crowd gathered in front of The Alliance’s newly renovated historic corner office building in downtown Corinth. The Alliance president an...
Board to
 consider
 zoning
 changes
by Jebb Johnston
Jun 22, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
Several requests for zoning changes will get hearings before the Corinth Board of Mayor and Aldermen next month. The board set the hearings for 5 p.m. on July 18. The items include the Alcorn Count...
Tourism board approves advance for reunion event

by L.A. Story
Jun 22, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
The Corinth Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Tourism Board approved a $2,500 advance for the upcoming NAACP Homecoming/Reunion event. The advance was requested during the board's regular meeting...
A $2,500 donation from Commerce Bank was presented to C.A.R.E. Advisory Board member Orma Smith and Corinth Alderman J.C. Hill by Commerce Bank President Frank Davis Wednesday morning to help build a new playground at E.S. Bishop Park. / Staff Photo by L.A. Story
A $2,500 donation from Commerce Bank was presented to C.A.R.E. Advisory Board member Orma Smith and Corinth Alderman J.C. Hill by Commerce Bank President Frank Davis Wednesday morning to help build a new playground at E.S. Bishop Park. / Staff Photo by L.A. Story
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'Shot of adrenaline' — Bishop Park project moves upward
by L.A. Story
Jun 21, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
A donation of $2,500 from Commerce Bank helped push the E.S. Bishop Park project a little closer to its goal. The donation from Commerce Bank was presented to C.A.R.E. Advisory Board member Orma Sm...
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Tishomingo County escapees caught in Las Vegas 

by L.A. Story
Jun 21, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
IUKA — After a week on the run, two Tishomingo County escaped inmates were caught Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nev., after a traffic stop. Tishomingo County Sheriff John Daugherty said the two Missi...
Gregory Curry of Dagwood Interiors recently put the finishing touches on the new The Alliance officies on the corner of Wick and Fillmore streets. A grand opening event is set for Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. / Staff Photo by Zack Steen
Gregory Curry of Dagwood Interiors recently put the finishing touches on the new The Alliance officies on the corner of Wick and Fillmore streets. A grand opening event is set for Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. / Staff Photo by Zack Steen
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The Alliance 
gets new look
by Zack Steen
Jun 20, 2017 | 2 2 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
The Alliance is getting a new look. The economic and industrial development arm of the county will move this week from their longtime Cass Street office closer into the heart of downtown Corinth. A...
Cooking and serving team volunteers Sonya Devers, Steve Wilbanks, Sandy Mitchell and Allie Jones help out at the annual Rooster Run, where well over 40 pounds of pulled BBQ was sold. / Photos compliments of Bill Avery
Cooking and serving team volunteers Sonya Devers, Steve Wilbanks, Sandy Mitchell and Allie Jones help out at the annual Rooster Run, where well over 40 pounds of pulled BBQ was sold. / Photos compliments of Bill Avery
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Event raises over $31K for worthy cause

by L.A. Story
Jun 20, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
GIFT — It seems the “Big Chicken” down in the community known as Gift Bottom, brings out the best in folks. At least, that is what event organizer Sandy Childs believes. There is evidence to sugges...
Man sentenced for child exploitation
Jun 20, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
BOONEVILLE – Attorney General Jim Hood announced on Tuesday the sentencing of 46-year-old Brian Michael Kemp for child exploitation and tampering with evidence. Kemp, of Booneville, pled guilty Fri...
Nathan and Michelle Dixon of Corinth were involved in a crash Monday morning, June 12, which immediately claimed the life of Michelle Dixon. Nathan Dixon, who was seriously injured in the wreck, died from his injuries on Father’s Day. The couple had five children.
Nathan and Michelle Dixon of Corinth were involved in a crash Monday morning, June 12, which immediately claimed the life of Michelle Dixon. Nathan Dixon, who was seriously injured in the wreck, died from his injuries on Father’s Day. The couple had five children.
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Traffic accident claims second victim
by L.A. Story
Jun 19, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
A community already grieving one death received another blow on Sunday morning as last week’s wreck claimed the life of a second victim. Nathaniel (“Nathan”) D. Dixon, 36, of Corinth, died at Regio...
Boys and Girls Club hosts day of fun
by L.A. Story
Jun 19, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
A traditional open house for the Boys and Girls Club of Corinth has now expanded into a “Fun Day” thanks to some inspiration. The Boys and Girls Club of Corinth will host an Open House and Fun Day ...
Jacinto readies annual festival
by Jebb Johnston
Jun 19, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
With no elections coming up this year, the delights of an old-fashioned Southern festival will be in the spotlight at Jacinto on Independence Day. The Jacinto Foundation is rounding up makers of ar...
Living Free sets goals
by Zack Steen
Jun 17, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
Living Free Ministries has three summer goals and they need help to reach them. After a successful 13th year so far, the Corinth non-residential faith-based addiction recovery program has several s...
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125 graduate CHS
Jun 17, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
Photo by Michael H. Miller Corinth graduate Christian Peterson patiently waits during roll call prior to the Corinth High School Academic and Performing Arts Center graduation on Friday at the Cros...
U.S. 45 to get Rockabilly Way designation
by Zack Steen
Jun 17, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
A music style rooted deep in northeast Mississippi history will soon have it's own road. Gov. Phil Bryant recently signed House Bill 907 designating a section of U.S. Highway 45 in Alcorn, Prentiss...
Craig Johnson with his wife, Polly, and their two 9-year-old daughters, Olivia and Sarah.
Craig Johnson with his wife, Polly, and their two 9-year-old daughters, Olivia and Sarah.
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Road to becoming father was bumpy
by Jeff York
Jun 17, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
"They call me Daddy." It was a emotional response from Craig Johnson when asked what Father's Day meant to him. Johnson's road to becoming a father was a bumpy path as he battled drug issues that b...