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Charges filed in Northeast shooting BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com

Charges are expected to be filed today against the alleged shooter involved in the shooting of a Northeast Mississippi

Community College student on the school’s Booneville campus last month. Booneville Police Chief Michael Ramey said Wednesday afternoon an individual be-

lieved to be the shooter in the case has been arrested and is being held in the Prentiss County Jail. He said investigators are currently finalizing paperwork in

the case and formal charges will be filed this afternoon. The name of the suspect and charges filed will be released at that time. Two students were jogging on Jefferson Street near the col-

lege’s health sciences building on the school’s Booneville campus around 11 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25 when one of the Please see CHARGES | 6

Veteran firefighters

Test drives will raise Warrior Band funds BY BOBBY J. SMITH

‘Bingo Cow Patty’ event raises ACHS Band funds

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The Corinth Band Aides are partnering with a local car dealership to raise money for the Warrior band. The Drive 4 UR School fundraiser will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Long Lewis Ford Lincoln of Corinth. “We really need the community to come support the band to fund our upcoming four-year trip,” said 2016 Band Aides President Therray Taylor, mother of CHS Band drum major Kh’ierrea Taylor. “This is one good way to work toward a goal and to continue a tradition.” The fundraiser is a partnership between Ford Motor Company and Long Lewis, said Amber Luther, internet coordinator for Long Lewis. The CHS band will have a chance to raise up to $8,000 in a single day. The band will raise up to $6,000 for standard test-drives if participants take up to 300 test-drives, and an additional $2,000 for second

BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

“This department has steadily gotten better, from training to equipment to knowledge,” said Whirley. “I’m anxious with Todd and

“And Bingo was his name-o”. “Udder” insanity will unfold as spectators gather for a unique form of entertainment known as “Cow Patty Bingo”. Presented by the Alcorn Central High School Band Boosters, the inaugural fundraiser will be held at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17 in the cattle barn field of the Crossroads Arena. Here’s how it works: A bingo grid will be drawn in the field and each ticket purchased will be randomly assigned to a numbered square. Once the

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Jerry Whirley (left), James Bryant (center) and Todd Welch have recently taken on new leadership roles with the Corinth Fire Department.

Fire department leaders take on new roles BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Three veterans of the Corinth Fire Department plan to keep their team moving up the ladder. With a combined 59 years

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of service with the department, Chief Todd Welch, Assistant Chief James Bryant and Training Officer Jerry Whirley have taken on new titles and new challenges this year.

Theatre students relive Beloved writer coming to Corinth collection of 9/11 stories BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Eternally altering their views of 9/11, a group of high school students will use their research to capture one of the most devastating days in American history. On September 11, 2001, the lives of Americans changed forever. A day which had dawned so bright and clear soon became darkened with terror and panic, as thousands lost their lives in the twin towers of New York City, at the Pentagon, and in a field in Stonycreek Township near Shanksville, Penn. “These tragedies not only left their marks on the lives of those who witnessed these terrible events, but on future generations as well,” said Al-

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“These tragedies not only left their marks on the lives of those who witnessed these terrible events, but on future generations as well.” Twila Bridges Alcorn Central High School Fine Arts Instructor corn Central High School Fine Arts Instructor Twila Bridges. “It is with this in mind that the Alcorn Central Stage will Please see 9/11 | 6

“The sky was the color of ‘Mammi’ Speicher’s Blue Willow plates and just as sparkling, too. No matter the weather or my circumstances, though, the divine peace of the Lord’s Day reminded me to count my blessings. ‘Dawdi’ Benuel, my father’s father, had urged me to do the same.” – The Wish Best-selling author Beverly Lewis is coming to Corinth for a special book signing. Held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 at New Life Christian Supply, the beloved writer will be autographing copies of her books, including her latest work titled, “The Wish”. A compelling story of friendship, the 336-page tome tells the story of Leona Speicher who finally got the “sister” she always dreamed of the day Glo-

Beverly Lewis ria Gingerich and her family moved to Lancaster County. The Arkansas newcomers seem to be the answer to Leona’s prayers – until Gloria’s father is expelled from their Old Order Amish church for reasons no one will discuss. Much to Leona’s dismay, the Gingeri-

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A proposed new city budget includes a 2.5 percent pay raise for city employees according to City Clerk Jim Billingsley.

Alcorn supervisors approve a new extension center building. The 10,000-square-foot structure will be located behind the Crossroads Arena.

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