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Vol. 121, No. 96
• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • One section
Teen killed in early-morning crash BY MARK BOEHLER editor@dailycorinthian.com
A 19-year-old Corinth man was killed in the early morning hours on Friday in a onevehicle traffic accident in the
Corinth city limits. Corinth Police Chief Ralph Dance told the Daily Corinthian the victim was Broderick Boyd of 1117 Martin Luther King Drive.
He was killed instantly about 3:52 a.m. Friday when his vehicle left Pinecrest Street in a curve and struck a tree near Garden Lane, said the police chief.
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“This is so very tragic,” said Dance. “For a man to be taken from life at such a young age.” Speeding is believed to be a factor in the fatal wreck, said
Farmington hosts relic hunt sequel BY L.A. STORY lastory@dailycorinthian.com
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Superintendent Lee Childress (from left) speaks with civic club members Ellis Rhett, Sam Kemp and Bill Odom following a presentation at Corinth Elementary School.
Superintendent shares challenges, opportunities facing Corinth district BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
While Corinth schools continue to roll out innovative ways to prepare students for the future, the district faces the challenge of doing so with less funding. Superintendent Lee Childress
talked about the district’s funding outlook and the latest on Cambridge and other programs in a joint meeting of civic clubs this week. While the district, now in its first year with District of Innovation status, took cuts totaling about $125,000 in the current
school year, it is on track to lose $760,000 in state funding in the next school year. On top of that, federal cuts totaling $400,000 are possible, for a potential cut of almost $1.2 million out of a budget with $16 Please see EDUCATION | 2
the police chief. The victim was not wearing a seat belt. “We ask everyone to please be careful while driving in Corinth,” said Dance. “And please slow down.”
FARMINGTON — Success breeds success. At least that is what the mayor and the City of Farmington board of aldermen hope for with one more relic hunt. During the most recent meeting of the Farmington board, members approved one last relic hunt to take place on the proposed Farmington City Park property. The new — and likely last — relic hunt is set for Saturday, May 6. The parameters will be same same as with the original relic hunt with the same idea, finders keepers. Permits can be purchased for $10 beginning Monday, May 1. The permit is nontransferable, and is required by anyone entering the property, including children accompanying adults. Items found during the hunt can be kept by the hunter or donated to the city. The first relic hunt, held last month, was extremely successful with 103 permits sold. It was reported that people descended upon the municipal park property from more southern regions of Mississippi, Alabama and even as far away as Louisiana.
“I may be a just a little bit prejudiced but I think it’s the prettiest place in Alcorn County for a city park ... maybe in the whole state.” Dale Fortenberry Farmington mayor It was the success of the first hunt that spurred Farmington Alderman Johnny Potts to propose one more relic hunt to help the park “before it gets too hot and before grass is planted.” It appears it will not be long before relic hunts can no longer be conducted as the Mayor Dale Fortenberry said Phase I of the park was completed Tuesday. “The property has been cleared, all the brush and everything has been hauled off and we’re about to enter into Phase II,” said Fortenberry. The board will decide what needs to be done next as they await the results of their grant Please see HUNT | 2
Large crowd enjoys Spring Fling event BY L.A. STORY lastory@dailycorinthian.com
A long line formed early awaiting the 2017 Spring Fling Connector Event and event organizer Tom Chartres couldn’t be happier with the turnout. The annual Spring Fling took place Wednesday at the Mississippi State University Extension Center and Chartres said he had 145 attend the event geared toward providing a fun way for senior citizens to get free medical tests, information and lunch. “This whole thing is all about getting information into the senior citizen community,” said Chartres with the Community
Development Council. The event has become something many senior citizens anticipate. “I enjoy the speakers, the food, and the fellowship,” said Ruth Teague, who added that she had attended for about four or five years. One first time attendee had tried to get into the popular event before, but with no success until now. “I saw it in the paper. I tried to come last year, but it booked up fast,” said Lois Mathis. “It sounded like a lot of fun and a lot of information.” Virginia Bodiford has been coming to the Spring Fling
for years. She said, “I like the tests, the fellowship. Tom does a beautiful job getting this prepared for us to enjoy. It also gives the seniors a chance to get out ... to get out and move.” Along with information and handouts, said there was expected to be free blood pressure checks, glucose checks and free eye sight exams are offered to each senior. However, judging by the happy conversation, it seems some mostly seeing old friends as much as they enjoyed the many vendors who spent time providing information and other Please see FLING | 2
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The Spring Fling Senior Connector has several vendors available to provide senior citizens with information and free goodies.
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Corinth-Alcorn Airport officials announce plans for a new instrument landing system to be funded through federal monies.
Longtime Alcorn County Chancery Clerk Larry McCollum is remembered as a dedicated public servant with a heart for the people of the county upon his death at the age of 65.
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