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Tishomingo Co. 18-year-olds arrested for burglary, grand larceny

McNairy Co. Corinth man in critical condition after wreck

Sports SEC college football returns

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Man facing felony charges after standoff located at 177 County Road 127 in Tishomingo County. A report from the TCSD stated that McVay barricaded himself inside the residence, McVay resulting in a standoff situation in which the Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation were called to assist.

BY L.A. STORY lastory@dailycorinthian.com

IUKA — An Iuka man who barricaded himself inside a Tishomingo County residence in a standoff against law enforcement is now in custody facing felony charges. Thirty-four-year-old William Lee McVay refused to cooperate when Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department deputies and the Mississippi Department of Corrections attempted to serve him with a felony arrest warrant at a residence

The report stated that Tishomingo County Sheriff John Daugherty requested the assistance from the other agencies, which brought special operations trained officers, negotiators and emergency medical response. Daugherty said McVay had been arrested by the Iuka Police Department on separate charges — possibly drug related — last week, with the assistance of the TCSD. The sheriff said he was unsure of the details regarding McVay’s release, but

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believed he was under probation with the MDOC. Tuesday morning events preceding the standoff began when the suspect put a gun to a family member’s head, said Daugherty. The family member was eventually able to get out of the residence and contact law enforcement. The victim filed aggravated assault charges. The sheriff said this made two warrants they needed to serve on McVay. The first was for

Photo courtesy of Jerry Whirley

About 40 Corinth Fire Department firefighters will receive hands-on training this week.

Corinth firefighters get safety training this week. They received handson training on using hydraulic rescue tools to free victims from a vehicle accident. “We have a lot of young Firefighters in the department. It is a huge benefit for them and our veteran guys to be able to

Training is paramount when it comes to saving lives. Corinth Fire Department Firefighters began a three-day safety training session at the James Young Training Center

get hands-on training like this,” said Corinth Fire Department Training Officer Jerry Whirley. The training involved an actual wreck scene with several salvage vehicles provided by

Senior citizens ask community to help BY L.A. STORY lastory@dailycorinthian.com

A group of senior citizens known as the “Arby’s Bingo Bunch” is putting together items to ship to overseas military personnel. The Arby’s Bingo Bunch is asking the community to aid its efforts to help out America’s military serving overseas. It is working with Mississippi’s Project Package, and Arby’s has agreed to be the collection point. For those who would like to assist them

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The Mississippi Highway Patrol is preparing to increase visibility for the long holiday weekend. The holiday enforcement effort will run from 6 p.m. Friday through midnight on Monday. “Due to anticipation of heavy traffic and inclement weather associated with Tropical Storm Harvey, state troopers will place emphasis on saturation patrols to combat speeding and reckless driving,” said Capt. Johnny Poulos. “Motorists planning to travel during the holiday weekend are urged to drive at lower speeds when weather conditions are encountered.” MHP urges people planning to travel to check wiper blades and tires before hitting the roads. The weekend enforcement will include safety checkpoints focused on seat belt usage and removing impaired drivers from the roadways. “We’re hoping all motorists and families will enjoy the last holiday weekend of the sum-

“We’re hoping all motorists and families will enjoy the last holiday weekend of the summer and arrive at their destinations safely.” Capt. Johnny Poulos

Mississippi Highway Patrol mer and arrive at their destinations safely,” said Poulos. The 2016 holiday weekend saw 170 crashes and one fatality on the state highways. Motorists can expect an uptick in gas prices heading into the holiday. Average prices in Mississippi rose 3.3 cents per gallon last week with complications from Hurricane Harvey, according to the tracking service GasBuddy, and the effects of Harvey could impact gas prices for several weeks or longer.

People of the Crossroads Kasey Atkins, Corinth Kasey Spencer Atkins is a busy woman. The 38-year-old mother of three is the Admin Training Manager for Avectus and is now a full-time Ole Miss student taking both online and campus courses, majoring in business with a minor in legal studies. “We both want our children to understand the importance of education. It is also something I want for myself,” said the 1997 CHS and Northeast graduate. The daughter of John Spencer and the late Carole Spencer, she has been married to Eric almost 14 years. Their children are Anderson, 9; John Morrow, 4; and Carole Gray, who just turned 15 months. They attend First United Methodist Church. She will celebrate four years at Avectus in February. Her hobbies include DIY projects and “catching a really good nap!” she said.

in this effort, they will be accepting donations at a dropbox at Arby’s, in Corinth, until Tuesday, Sept. 5. The following items are needed: Funds for postage, beef jerky/Slim Jims, ChapStick, razors (men and women), drink mix (single serving), batteries (any size), ready-toeat meals (microwave), toothpaste/toothbrush (single), toilet tissue (small rolls), suntan lotion, bug spray, baby wipes Please see SENIOR | 2

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MHP turns focus to impaired drivers, seat belts on holiday BY JEBB JOHNSTON

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