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Man sentenced in kidnapping, burglary, armed robbery
A Booneville man has been sentenced to a total of 12 years in prison for his role in the 2009 kidnapping and robbery of an elderly Prentiss County man and his daughter. Anthony Branch, 43, pleaded...
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Corinth man dies in crash Tuesday
A Corinth man died Tuesday after a vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 45 south of Corinth. Willie “Buddy” Morrow, 76, died at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, where he had been taken by air ...
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Michigan couple on a 'Journey for Jesus'
Mark and Deb Harris are on a “Journey for Jesus.” That’s the title of the Harris’ blog, which tells the tale of their journey to spread the Word and find a new home as they travel the land in thei...
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Construction begins on Corinth High School athletic facilities
Construction has begun on an expansion and reconfiguration project at Corinth High School as the district strives to provide for its growing athletic programs. Crews from Corinth’s Worsham Brother...
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Abentee voting, voter registration on tap for primary
With a primary election six weeks away, preparations are being made for absentee voting, and a voter registration deadline is coming up in a couple of weeks. Circuit Clerk Joe Caldwell said his of...
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Two charged in meth bust
The Alcorn Narcotics Unit charged two after an investigation of alleged cooking of methamphetamine. Phillip Dewayne Hobgood, 40, of 44 County Road 342, Corinth, and Tiffany Michelle Stacks, 28, of...
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Grant helps add boat slips at Coleman park
IUKA — J.P. Coleman State Park hopes to attract larger boats to its marina with new boat slips to be constructed partly with federal grant dollars. The U.S. Department of the Interior announced a ...
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Corinth plans to clear Wurlitzer property for development
The city of Corinth is planning to revitalize a prime spot in the industrial park with hope of bringing new jobs to the city. The city-owned Wurlitzer property is the focus of the plan, which woul...
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Portion of Corinth Machinery demolished for safety
With the hope of preservation now past, a portion of the Corinth Machinery building was taken down for safety reasons Saturday morning. Its profile, visible for many years from various points down...
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IRS pushes low-income credit
by Jebb Johnston
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Don’t leave money on the table that could go in the bank. The Internal Revenue Service is offering that bit of advice to encourage people to take a look at the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) as t...
Juveniles charged in thefts
by Jebb Johnston
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The Corinth Police Department arrested two juveniles in connection with the theft of truck tailgates. The juveniles were charged in youth court with grand larceny and released to their parents, sa...
Booneville driver's license office temporarily closed
by Brant Sappington
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Booneville’s driver’s license office is currently closed, but unlike offices in several area communities Booneville’s situation is expected to only be temporary. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is ...
Mayor speaks to meeting of Rotary Club
by Bobby J. Smith
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Corinth Mayor Tommy Irwin discussed some of the biggest issues the city will face in the upcoming year at a meeting of the Corinth Rotary Club on Thursday. The main topic of Irwin’s talk was Corin...
Unemployment rates steady in December
by Jebb Johnston
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December unemployment rates showed little change at the state and local level. Alcorn County registered at 10.9 percent for the month, nearly unmoved from last month’s 11 percent and down slightly...
Man comes from Tanzania for heart surgery
by Jebb Johnston
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Many people don’t mind traveling a few extra miles for good health care, but Bishop Peter Kitula of Tanzania traveled thousands of miles for a heart procedure in Corinth. Released from Magnolia Re...
Green Market and Chili Cook-Off to return in April
by Bobby J. Smith
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Two popular local events will return this April. Scheduled for Saturday, April 21, the 2012 Green Market season’s kick-off event will be held in conjunction with the 5th Annual Crossroads Chili Co...
Local legislators get committee assignments
by Jebb Johnston
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Local legislators have their committee assignments as the Mississippi House of Representatives and Senate continue to get organized for a new year of business. The local delegation has two vice ch...
Corinth unscathed after Sunday storm scare
by Jebb Johnston
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Sunday night’s severe weather scare left Corinth and Alcorn County mostly unscathed apart from a few fallen trees. Storm sirens wailed across Corinth for a tornado warning affecting the northeast ...
Old Corinth Machinery likely faces grim future
by Jebb Johnston
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Dealt a major blow by a weekend storm, the old Corinth Machinery building likely faces a grim future. On Monday morning, co-owner Trey Albright was attempting to get in touch with officials at the...