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Drive-by shooter sentenced BY JEBB JOHNSTON
BY JEBB JOHNSTON
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An Alabama woman drew a nine-year sentence in connection with a drive-by shooting in the city last year. Court records show that Jodi Ann Haney, 36, of Red Bay, Alabama, recently pleaded guilty to drive-by shooting in Alcorn County Circuit Court. With 11 years suspended from a 20year sentence, she is left with nine years to serve in custody
The Corinth Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Tuesday accepted the low bid for the Meigg Street upgrade with new sidewalks and upscale lighting. J.M. Duncan of Falkner won the contract with a bid of $592,872.35. The Mississippi Department of Transportation must also give approval. The project is intended to improve Meigg Street between Cass Street and South Parkway, creating a better route to the park and the national cemetery area. It includes 4,100 feet between Cass Street and South Parkway with removal and replacement of existing sidewalks and the installation of attractive pole lighting. The city received funding from the Transportation Alternative Program toward the project. Other bids were Prairie Construction, LLC, of Tupelo $609,231.75; Worsham Brothers, Inc., of Corinth - $610,000; and Colom Construction Company, Inc., of Ripley $721,304.25. In other business, the board heard budget presentations from the Corinth School District, Crossroads Museum, CorinthAlcorn Parks & Recreation, The Alliance, Main Street Corinth, and Alcorn County Soil & Water. The Corinth School District recently adopted its budget for the new fiscal year with no change to the requested millage rate. The park, which receives funding from a set millage rate, is requesting an increase for day-to-day operations. The board also reappointed Penn Majors to a seat on the Crossroads Arena Board of Directors.
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Alcorn Central Middle School Principal Chad Lindamood talks to eighth graders on Thursday.
Program will ACMS welcomes new students, principal protect kids BY ZACK STEEN
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GLEN — Kids across Alcorn County got up early Thursday and headed back to school. Among those included the 430 students at Alcorn Central Middle School where Principal Chad Lindamood and his staff welcomed their pupils to the Glen campus with open arms. “It’s a big day,” said Lindamood, as he stood inside a packed middle school gym. Much of his morning was spent talking to seventh and eighth graders about the change in scheduling and testing. Meanwhile ACMS teachers and staff members directed fifth and sixth graders in the direction of their first class. “These kids are really excited to get back to school – I can tell,” added the principal. Among the returning Alcorn Central students were those incoming children from the shuttered Glendale El-
Elks Lodge set to host 4th annual celebration BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
There is still time for a little fun. The Corinth Elks Lodge is throwing a bash for children as the summer winds down. The Annual End of Summer Kids Day is being held for a fifth straight year at the lodge. All kinds of games along with some inflatable fun houses will be available from noon to 4 p.m. “This is something fun we always do for children after school starts back,” said Elks member Rusty Stephens. “There will be plenty of food and games with prizes.” Former Alcorn County Sheriff Jimmy Taylor will be conduct-
ementary School. According to Lindamood, the number of former Glendale fifth, sixth and seventh graders now enrolled at Central middle are around 40. “It’s definitely scary for most of the new kids,” said the principal. “But that’s what we’re here for – to make them feel at home.” Lowering the level of anxiety for students starting a new school was the main goal for Lindamood. “I told my staff to be extra caring for those Glendale students. It’s all about building relationships and making sure all of our kids feel welcome here,” he said. Not only are some students new to the hallways of Alcorn Central. Lindamood himself enjoyed his first official day as new principal at the school. He had spent the last year or so in the principal position at Biggersville High School. “I started out at Alcorn Cen-
tral as assistant principal in the high school before I went to Biggersville, so it’s not all new to me,” he said. “The move is going to be a good one, and I can’t wait to get started.” He admitted when he first found out, he was a little sad to leave BHS. “I had a knot in my stomach at first, because I thought about all my Biggersville kids and I worried about them, but I soon realized they were going to be in good hands. I then started to focus on my Alcorn Central kids,” he said. “I’m excited and looking forward to getting to know each and every one of these kids.” Lindamood is planning on having a good year, and growing ACMS. “We’ve got great students, teachers and parents in this community,” he said. “We’re working on new ideas and programs that will help these students grow academically, socially and emotionally.”
The American Legion Post 6 Auxiliary wants to keep children safe. Post 6 is hosting a child identification program on Saturday. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “This is a program we do to protect children,” said Auxiliary President Carlean Parker. “It helps parents feel a little safer about their children since so much is going on these days.” Alcorn County Chief Deputy/ DARE Officer Dusty Essary will conduct the event. The program is sponsored through the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department and Fingerprint America. “It is for children of all ages,” said Parker. “I urge parents to take advantage of the event as it can come in handy for many different things.” (For more information about the event, contact Parker at 662-462-3443.)
People of the Crossroads Stephanie Eaton, Corinth
“This is what the Elks Lodge does and what we are all about.” Rusty Stephens Elks member ing fingerprinting for children. Information about drug awareness will also be shared. “Everything will be free,” said Stephens. “This is what the Elks Lodge does and what we are all about.” Please see ELKS | 2A
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From schedules to careers and colleges, Alcorn Cen tral Middle School counselor Stephanie Eaton works hard to help her students transition from dependent children to independent adults. “One thing I love about Alcorn Central is the entire staff works together as a team towards the common goal, which is to teach students to become successful adults to function in society,” said Eaton, who is in her 17th year as ACMS counselor. “Middle school is a crucial time in these kids’ lives and I love being able to influence each one of them to make good decisions.” Married to Charles for about 13 years, the couple together has three daughters, including ACMS fifth grader Hannah, Alcorn Central High School junior Presley and Corinth High School senior Laken. “My fun centers on the girls and their activities,” added Eaton.
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