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Daily Corinthian Vol. 121, No. 19

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Municipal races are taking shape BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Qualifying for municipal elections continues in most cities and towns across Mississippi. In Alcorn County, it’s an election year for Farmington, Rienzi, Kossuth and Glen, with mayors and aldermen posts to be filled. In Kossuth, four-term incumbent Mayor Donald R. Pace is seeking reelection to another term. He was first elected in 2001 while serving as an alderman for the town. Five individuals have turned in papers to run for alderman in Kossuth — incumbents Steve Jones, Jerry Strickland, Dusty Essary and James Allen, along with Paul Rollison, a former alderman. Municipal Clerk Randy Holt said Ken Rainey, a longtime alderman for the town, has indicated he will not run for another term on the board. Farmington has two more joining the race for alderman

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One person was transported to the hospital following a head-on collision at Suitors Crossing on Saturday afternoon.

Head-on crash injures 1 BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

One person was transported to the hospital following a early Saturday afternoon head-on collision at Suitors Crossing in

western Alcorn County. Multiple sheriff’s deputies were among a hand full of law enforcement agencies who responded to the two vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 72 and

County Road 604 around 1:15 p.m. The accident happened when a Tishomingo County female Please see CRASH | 5A

in the past week — Lowell Gann and Joel Cottrell, both incumbents running as Republicans. Others in the hunt for alderman are incumbents Jeff Patterson and Johnny Potts and a newcomer, Luther Rhodes, all on the Republican ticket. Mayor Dale Fortenberry is seeking a fourth term. In Rienzi, Mayor Walter Williams is seeking a third term. Running for alderman are David Massey and Dale Leonard, incumbents, and Melissa Morgan, a former alderwoman. Municipal clerk Jessica Pollard said several interested individuals have picked up qualifying papers but have not yet submitted them. The town of Glen does not yet have any on the qualifying slate. The qualifying period ends March 3. A petition signed by at least 15 qualified electors is required in Rienzi, Kossuth and Glen.

Legislature focuses on statewide law enforcement BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Earlier this week, during Republican Gov. Phill Bryant’s State of the State address, he emphasized the importance of Blue Lives. In Mississippi, Blue Lives matter, he said. “Across our nation, law enforcement is under attack,” Bryant told Legislatures. “Here in Mississippi, most of our citizens continue to sup-

port and respect the men and women who wear the badge and protect and serve.”

Bryant said the state is “in desperate need of a new trooper school.” The Mississippi Highway Patrol currently has only 161 active troopers, less than is statutorily allowed. Bryant urged members of the House and Senate to “back the badge and put more Troopers on the road.” Lawmakers, both Demo-

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Concert will benefit children’s hospital BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Taking advantage of the historic Corinth Coliseum Civic Center’s stunning acoustics, Billy’s Entertainment will present their third benefit concert this February. The fundraising concert is slated for 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, with the doors opening promptly at 5:15 p.m. Nashville, Tenn., Gospel Artist Ivan Parker and his son Guitarist Josh Parker, also of

Corinth Police Department Sgt. Fred Gooch is a strong local supporter of more statewide Blue Lives Matter laws. Additional law enforcement laws are a focus of lawmakers during the current Legislative session.

People of the Crossroads Charles Rushing, Corinth

Nashville, Tenn. will headline the event with J.C. Johnson (Bass), Steve Parrish (Baritone), Casey Johnson (Lead) and Jacky Feazell (Tenor) of Iuka Southern gospel group Unity 4 as the headliners. Other singers will include Booneville High School Student Kadyn Knight of Prentiss County and Dale Fulks, a cook at The Pitstop of Corinth. Each entertainer or group

Offering patrons a sip of the past, Old Time Soda Company Owner Charles Rushing enjoys locating vintage sodas and novelty candies from all over the world. A former school principal with 20 years in the Booneville City School System, the Corinth resident also loves to see the reactions of others, especially children who venture into his shop. “I love to meet new people and see the looks on their faces as they sample our ranch dressing, grass, dirt and other uniquely flavored sodas,” he said. A graduate of Freed-Hardeman University, the 53-year-old Kossuth “Aggie” is member of Greater Life United Pentecostal Church in Corinth. Photo by Mark Boehler

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Heather Wilbanks is selected as Most Beautiful at Kossuth High School.

Kossuth Middle Schooler Dylan Rider creates the winning new slogan “Kossuth: Come Share the Tradition” for the town of Kossuth.

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