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Daily Corinthian Vol. 120, No. 215

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Campus shooting probe continues BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com

BOONEVILLE — The investigation into the on-campus shooting of Northeast Mississippi Community College student continues as authorities await test results on evidence collected at the scene. Two students were jogging on Jefferson Street near the college’s health sciences building on the school’s Boonev-

ille campus around 11 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25 when one of the students was shot in the leg. The injured student was taken to an area hospital where he was treated and released. College president Ricky G. Ford says the investigation remains active and confirmed that pieces of evidence collected in the area of the shooting have been sent to the state crime lab for testing.

“At this point the tests being conducted at the State Crime Lab are not complete,” said Ford in the most recent statement released by the school. “However, as the investigation remains in progress, we will have no further comment until new evidence in the case is collected and confirmed.” A person of interest in the shooting was initially arrested

shortly after the incident, but Booneville Police Chief Michael Ramey said last week the individual was released without being charged in connection with the case. Questions have been raised about the use of the college’s Tiger Alert system which is designed to alert students, faculty and staff in the event of an emergency situation on cam-

pus. The system was not used following the shooting incident. The college president said a new version of the system was in the process of being implemented at the time of the incident and was not fully operational and able to be used at the time. “Our new system wasn’t completely functional and all students were not signed on last week,” Ford said.

Books, lanterns given to students BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Staff photo by Kimberly Shelton

Organizers Rebecca Frischhertz, Bo Wroten and Dr. Sherlyn Haley show off commemorative Tshirts for the COGO 2016 reunion.

‘Old Geezers’ enjoy 1st reunion BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Mixing and mingling with former classmates, Corinth High School graduates from all years turned out for a special event on Saturday. Held at the Crossroads Arena

from 1 to 5 p.m., the inaugural Corinth Old Geezers Organization (COGO) reunion reunited CHS grads and teachers from across the nation. “The idea to have a high school-wide reunion started at last year’s class of 1975 re-

union,” said organizer Bo Wroten. “A member of our class, Debbie Turner Adams, was driving home when it occurred to her that we don’t meet nearly enough.” Please see REUNION | 2

Community meal will honor first responders BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

BURNSVILLE — Honoring community heroes, Southwest Baptist Church of Burnsville is holding a special appreciation dinner for local community first responders. Slated for Saturday, Sept. 10 between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m., an invitation to the dinner is extended to all area law enforcement, fire departments and emergency medical services. Items on the menu will include, but are not limited to spaghetti, cole slaw, bread, dessert and drinks. Delivery is available for fire

A swan born without a voice is about to make a lot of new friends. Every student in the Corinth School District took home the book, “The Trumpet of the Swan” on Friday. It’s part of Project REACH (Reading Expands A Community’s Horizon), the second year program funded by the Corinth School District Foundation who sent the book, a white lantern and a tailored reading schedule home with all K-12 students in the district. “We are embarking on another special journey this year through the pages of a wonderful new book,” said Superintendent Lee Childress. “We hope that each student’s family will read this book together during the months of September and October. I am personally asking each family to make time to participate with the community and the school district in this project.” A 1970s classic children’s novel by E.B. White, “The

Trumpet of the Swan” tells the story of Louis, a trumpeter swan born without a voice and trying to overcome it by learning the play a trumpet. Throughout the book, Louis works hard to impress a beautiful swan named Serena. Childress is encouraging families read aloud and discuss the book at home. Please see BOOKS | 2

People of the Crossroads Tishomingo County native Kortney Meeks, Glen Kortney Meeks wears many

Staff photo by Zack Steen

hats as branch team leader a t R e g i o n s i n d o w n to w n Corinth. “It’s a lot of mentoring and coaching the staff, but I also can handle loans and open new accounts,” she said. Meeks has six total years at Regions with the last four coming in Corinth. “I am a people person ... I love every day that I get to meet new people,” she said. “I also enjoy seeing the people who I have established rappor t with.” Married to Doug, the couple has one son – threeyear-old Dawson. When not working, Meeks said her family spends a lot of time at home. “We do stuff around the house and most of our weekends are spent doing whatever Dawson wants to do,” said the mother.

stations as well as those who are unable to attend the event. “This is our first ever dinner for local and area first responders,” said church member Jason Davis. “We decided it would be appropriate to do it on the weekend of 9-11 to honor not only the victims, but also our first responders.” “We wanted to show our appreciation for the job they do day in and day out,” he continued. “They don’t get near enough thanks.” Echoing his sentiments, Pastor Chuck Clement of the Glen Please see DINNER | 5

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