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Daily Corinthian Vol. 121, No. 36
“We are dedicated to helping people with life controlling issues find freedom, healing and deliverance in Jesus Christ. We have the meetings and meals where anyone is welcome to attend, whether they need help or want to help.”
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Gospel music lovers are in for a treat as Billy’s Entertainment presents their third benefit concert on Friday, Feb. 17. Held at the historic Coliseum Civic Center in downtown Corinth, the doors will open promptly at 5:15 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. Featuring beloved singers like Nashville, Tenn. gospel artist Ivan Parker and his son, guitarist Josh Parker, also of Nashville, a portion of the concert’s proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital of Memphis. The Parker’s will headline the event with J.C. Johnson (Bass), Steve Parrish (Baritone), Casey Johnson (Lead) and Jacky Feazell (Tenor) of the Iuka Southern gospel group “Unity 4”.
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Oasis Executive Director Martha Jobe (left) explains to Marketing/Events/Volunteer Coordinator Kelly Rinehart that car seat safety is part of the curriculum covered during the “Preparing for Baby” class.
Free classes begin for first-time moms BY L.A. STORY lastory@dailycorinthian.com
Free classes are underway for first-time moms-to-be who want the opportunity to get a head start on becoming great parents. The “Preparing for Baby” classes began this week and are being held at the Oasis Medical Center. The classes, which cover everything from pregnancy, labor and delivery, to complete newborn care are open to first time mothers-to-be. Class times are from 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon at the Oasis facility on Proper Street on Tuesdays. Other class dates include Feb. 14, 21, and 28, and March 7 and 14. There is no charge for the classes, but seating is limited. Moms-to-be can be accompa-
“Mothers earn Baby Bucks for the store with good attendance of the classes and in doing the homework that is assigned.”
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delivery procedures. Another guest will be local pediatrician Dr. Branson Bolden who will discuss newborn care. Jobe also said there would be a presentation by Stacy Brooks who would discuss the benefits of not smoking while pregnant and not being around others who are smoking. The executive director said questions are encouraged and participants will find “a lot of
The Corinth School District will continue its modified calendar in the next school year. The board of trustees on Thursday adopted the calendar for 2017-2018, which will see students return to the classroom on Monday, July 31, and complete the school year with exams on June 12-14, 2018. Graduation will be 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2018. One notable change is the return to a full week off during the week of Thanksgiving. In this year’s calendar, the district held classes on Monday and Tuesday prior to Thanksgiving, and attendance plummeted on Tues-
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Oasis executive director nied by the baby’s father or by another support person. Oasis Executive Director Martha Jobe said aspects of the program show women how to begin taking good care of themselves while they are pregnant. Jobe described a wellrounded class that included special guests depending on the subject matter. One guest to be included is a Magnolia Regional Health Center Labor and Delivery representative to come and discuss labor and
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“I think there has been good acceptance of the calendar. We’ve seen some good results with our remediation. I don’t think we’ll know everyone’s full reaction to the calendar until we’ve gone through a full year.”
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Living Free Ministries is expanding their love ... again. The faith-based addiction recovery program has added a third community group meeting in the Crossroads area. Beginning next week, Living Free will host a weekly group meeting on Wednesdays at the County Line Baptist Church located at 8 County Road 602 in Walnut. “We are so blessed to be able to work with County Line to provide a place for those people close to Walnut who need help,” said Living Free founder Tommy Wilson. “The meetings aren’t really meetings at all, but a gathering where we learn new approaches to life using the Word of God, the Spirit of God
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Other performers 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 will perform two to three songs,” said promoter Billy Hancock. “I recommend that those purchasing regular tickets show up early to ensure they get a good seat.” The cost of regular admission is $12 per person or $15 per person at the door. VIP tickets are also available for $20 per person which is well worth the extra money, according Hancock. Advance tickets can be purchased at the following ticket outlets: Mattress Gallery of Corinth, The Pitstop of Corinth, Kim’s Auto Repair & Towing Please see CONCERT | 2
Lee Ann Story, Glen The Daily Corinthian’s Lee Ann Story — aka L.A. Story — is back for a third tour of duty as a reporter. She first joined the newspaper in 1998 as an ad composer and eventually switched to the editorial side. During her most recent absence, she worked for Avectus Healthcare Solutions for several years and then ACCO Brands in Booneville. She enjoys the opportunity to get out in the community that comes with the news job. She has penned a couple of novels and has a third on the way. “I tell people I am the literary version of a garage band,” she said. Story is a past president of the Corinth Symphony Orchestra board and is active with the Crossroads Poetry Project. She is married to Keith Sikora and has four children and four grandchildren. Staff photo by Jebb Johnston
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