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Daily Corinthian Vol. 121, No. 211 •
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Churches make relief donations easier BY L.A. STORY
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Wheeler Grove Baptist Church has set up a disaster relief account at a local bank to make financial donations easier for Crossroads area residents. Wheeler Grove Baptist Church Missions Director Ed Settle said an account has been set up at Renasant Bank. Those interested in providing financial donations can make those donations at any branch with the designation: Wheeler Grove Baptist Church/Disaster Relief (Harvey). Originally, when efforts were first organized this week, it was stated monetary dona-
“Anyone who wants to go by there, can make donations directly to the bank for the hurricane victims.” Ed Settle
Wheeler Grove Baptist Church Missions Director tions could be made to Wheeler Grove Baptist Church, but the disaster relief bank account should prove to be more convenient for those who wish to help. “Anyone who wants to go by there, can make donations directly to the bank for the hurricane victims,” said Settle.
Wheeler Grove Baptist Church is serving as the coordinator for local efforts by the Alcorn County Baptist Association. Previously, Wheeler Grove Pastor Kara Blackard stressed that, while they are coordinating the efforts, it is multi-denominational and all churches are invited to help.
After a year in Corinth, pastor’s goals have now become clear BY L.A. STORY lastory@dailycorinthian.com
After a year to settle in, Waldron Street Christian Church Minister Chuck Hassell said his goals are more defined and one of those is to get people back to church. Waldron Street Christian Church, located at 806 East Waldron Street in Corinth will take part in a national movement called “Back to Church Sunday” on Sunday, Sept. 17, beginning at 10:45 a.m. Hassell, who has worked in Christian ministry for 37 years, began as pastor at Waldron Street Christian Church on Sept. 1, 2016. He said his goals when he was originally installed as minister have changed slightly from Please see PASTOR | 2A
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Waldron Street Christian Church Pastor Chuck Hassell just celebrated his first anniversary as minister at Waldron Street. After a year, he said his goals for the congregation are more focused.
National Parks Service hosts free Gospel concert Thursday BY L.A. STORY lastory@dailycorinthian.com
With the goal of strengthening the bonds of community fellowship through the blending of voices, the National Park Service will host a free Gospel music concert on the lawn of the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center. The community is invited to the free concert, which promises to be an uplifting event as evidenced by the featured performers. The concert will take place on the lawn of the Civil War Interpretive Center, located at 501 West Linden Street in Corinth, beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with selections sung by the Corinth High School Choir. This will be their first performance under the direction of Allen Woodhouse. At 6:30 p.m., the Terry
The Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief, which is already in contact and working with Texas Baptist Men, the Disaster Relief team from Southern Baptists of Texas convention, and Louisiana Baptist Convention Disaster Relief in meeting physical needs of people affected by Hurricane Harvey. The teams are organized and trained, Settle said. They already have budgeted funds and have specialized teams trained for services such as putting tarps on houses, feeding thousands with their food kitchens, teams with chainsaws who help clear roads and debris and teams who are trained
Tax collections remain flat BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Sales and tourism tax collections in the city continued on a flat trajectory as the fiscal year nears its end. Both taxes posted gains of less than 1 percent compared to a year ago. The city’s sales tax diversion of $535,740.68 rose 0.7 percent from a year ago. The August diversion reflects sales activity in local stores during the month of June. The year-to-date tally of $5.719 million is 1.5 percent behind the same point a year ago. The city’s result for the month was on par with the statewide increase of 0.5 percent. Elsewhere in Alcorn County, the town of Glen nearly doubled its year-ago figure with an August diversion of $3,639.51. Over the past three months, the town’s sales tax diversion is up 39 percent,
Autry Davis, Guys, Tenn. By Mark Boehler Actor, storyteller and “The Poetry Man” are the titles which apply to the life of 69-year-old Autry Davis. “Performance poetry” is what he calls his poetry readings in schools and the community. During the past school year, he has read poetry to 5,868 students and teachers. He is a founding member of the Crossroads Poetry Project, which is celebrating its 10th season. Davis honed his acting skills in New York City and over the years had many paying jobs as actor or manager of theatres. He also loves storytelling. “Skills as an actor I apply as a storyteller,” said Davis, who will be the guest storyteller on Oct. 14 at Ames Plantation Heritage Festival. As for his many acting roles performed for Corinth Theatre-Arts? “Too many to count,” he said, smiling.
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Corinth Junior High and Kossuth High School cheerleaders win a cheer off competition hosted by Belk.
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Lone Oak Baptist Church dedicates a new building two years after its previous building was destroyed by fire.
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likely boosted by the Dollar General store that opened last fall. The tourism tax in Corinth generated $117,157.22, up 0.9 percent from a year ago. For the year to date, the tax has generated $1.23 million, rising 0.2 percent. One more diversion will go on the books in the current fiscal year. Other sales tax results from the region: • Booneville — $161,764.09 (+5%) • Burnsville — $15,263.02 (+1%) • Farmington — $2,551.40 (-14%) • Iuka — $73,842.34 (+6%) • Kossuth — $3,691.43 (+8%) • Rienzi — $4,943.25 (-2%) • Ripley — $121,696.92 (+15%) • Tupelo — $1.71 million (-1%) • Walnut — $20,974.05 (+7%)
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Street Church of Christ Men’s Choir from Ripley will take the stage. Singing together for over eight years, Terry Street will perform several gospel selections under the direction of Taj Colom. At 7 p.m., the evening’s featured ensemble, the Brown Missionary Baptist Church Chorale, will perform. The Brown Missionary Baptist Church Chorale is composed of approximately 50 voices with the ability to sing up to 10 vocal parts. The Chorale has been singing together for almost three years and has performed for events such as the 2016 Memphis Mayoral Inauguration, Bellevue Loves Memphis, A Soulful Christmas, and numerous other church sponsored events. Led by their director, Anthony Kirkendhall,
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in the procedures to go into a home and get the mud out after a flood. Money donated in the Crossroads area currently will come along behind and fill in the gaps where families have specific needs, Settle explained. In addition, Settle said all local Baptist churches are encouraged to set aside Sunday, Sept. 10, to take up a special offering for the victims of the catastrophic flooding caused by the hurricane. “That will be our focus day for the churches, but we’re accepting donations all the way through the month of September,” said Settle.
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