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Daily Corinthian Vol. 121, No. 104
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One arrest made after brawl BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
A Kossuth man is hospitalized in Memphis and another jailed following a weekend brawl in Kossuth. Gregory Seago was taken to a Memphis hospital with severe head injuries, said Sheriff Ben Caldwell. Chadwick John Grimes, 38, of Highway 2, Kossuth, was arrested
and charged with aggravated assault. The confrontation happened about 12:30 a.m. Saturday at the Aggie Mart at the intersection of Highway 2 and County road 512, where several individuals had met, apparently with the intention to fight. The sheriff’s department responded to a call of a fight in progress.
Eight individuals were at the scene. “We are still investigating the case,” said Caldwell. “Charges may be pending for the other individuals involved.” Bond was set at $10,000 for Grimes, who remained in jail as of noon Monday. The age and address of Seago were not immediately available.
“We are still investigating the case. Charges may be pending for the other individuals involved.” Ben Caldwell Alcorn County sheriff
Countdown begins Day of Prayer Verbal dispute 24-hour Bible Reading ends in gunfire Marathon underway BY JEBB JOHNSTON
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A Corinth man is recovering in the hospital after a verbal dispute escalated to gunfire over the weekend. Ross Spears, 54, was shot by an individual described as his girlfriend, Doris Robinson, 49. Corinth Police Department Capt. Dell Green said
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The countdown to the National Day of Prayer begins this week with a Bible Reading Marathon. This is the second year there will be a Bible Reading Marathon at the Alcorn County Courthouse on Waldron Street. The event is in association with the National Day of Prayer. Books of the Bible will be read around the clock and everyone who would like to read is encouraged to come to this marathon which serves as a prelude to the National Day of Prayer event. The reading began at 8 a.m. Monday morning with the first two readers being Corinth Mayor Tommy Irwin and Corinth Code Enforcement Officer and pastor Kim Ratliff. The marathon reading will continue until 11 a.m. on Thursday. The National Day of Prayer event will begin at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. “We are asking churches who would be willing to adopt a book of the bible, to come and read as a group,” said Bible Reading event coordinator Deeana Dildy. “We also
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Seven seeking alderman office BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
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Corinth Code Enforcement Officer and pastor Kim Ratliff was one of the first two readers to kick off the Bible Reading Marathon Monday morning. The marathon will continue until 11 a.m. Thursday. It is the prelude to the National Day of Prayer event Please see PRAYER | 2 which begins at 11:30 a.m. Thursday.
Seven candidates are in the running for the Board of Aldermen in Farmington as residents vote in a primary election today. Incumbents seeking reelection are Lowell Gann, Joel Cottrell, Jeff Patterson, and Johnny Potts. Others running are Luther Rhodes, Sidney ShadPlease see ALDERMAN | 5
Club hosts flower show BY L.A. STORY lastory@dailycorinthian.com
The Little Garden Club of Corinth celebrates the “Bunnitful” World of Beatrix Potter with a Standard Flower and Horticulture Show. The flower show will be held from 2 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday at the Historic Coliseum Civic Center located at 404 Taylor Street. Admission is $10 per person and proceeds from the show go toward the restoration of the Coliseum garden in the lot next to the Coliseum. Little Garden Club President Melanie Brose said the Beatrix Potter theme had special meaning. “It is the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter and with it also being springtime, it made it a fun time to use the Beatrix Potter theme,” said Brose. Being that the Little Garden Club is a federated club, the show will be judged by federated judges and must meet the criteria. Brose pointed out that the Little Garden Club is the only federated club in Corinth.
The flower show will take place in the Coliseum foyer and lobby and the horticulture show will take place on the stage. Phyllis Rogers, Little Garden Club publicity chairperson, said there will be flower arrangements that are inspired by the Beatrix Potter theme. She said there will be several different categories, including a wreath categoPlease see SHOW | 5
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Junior Leadership Community Day Children enjoyed food, fun and fellowship Saturday at E.S. Bishop Park during a free community fun day hosted by Junior Leadership Alcorn. The event included free pizza, bounce houses, face painting, basketball, relay races, music and more. Partnering to present the event were The Alliance, ACCO Brands, Junior Auxiliary, the Mississippi Tobacco Free Coalition and Caterpillar. See more photos inside.
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