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Animal shelter expands spay program ty. Beginning Friday, applicants will be accepted from any where in the county. The first seven approved applicants from the test period will get appointments next week. “We are excited about it,” said Charlotte Doehner, shelter director. “In communities where they have a low cost spay/neu-

BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Earlier than first planned, the animal shelter’s new spay program is opening up to dogs countywide. Initially limited to the Rienzi area, the Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter’s ACSpay program launched with a big response from residents across the coun-

ter program, it has really reduced the number of animals being brought to the shelter.” It is currently limited to dogs and spays, and the shelter would like to do 150 in a year. At a cost of $25 to the animal owner, the dog will get the procedure and a rabies vaccinaPlease see SPAY | 5

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“We are excited about it. In communities where they have a low cost spay/neuter program, it has really reduced the number of animals being brought to the shelter.” Charlotte Doehner

Animal shelter director

Tishomingo voters reject tourism tax Low turnout results in big rejection BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

IUKA — Tishomingo County voters on Tuesday soundly rejected a proposed tourism tax to be collected countywide on restaurant sales. Complete election returns show “for” votes totaling 672 (33.8 percent) and against votes totaling 1,316 (66.2 percent). The referendum needed 60 percent in favor to pass.

The Lawn Mower Pull, set for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Crossroads Arena fairgrounds, will feature multiple classes of all ages and more than 100 entries.

Alcorn County Fair gets underway BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Kids as young as five will take to the track this weekend at the Alcorn County Fair. “Some will be so small, there daddy will have to walk beside to help them reach the pedals,” said Kossuth promoter Lee Roy Marlar. “It’s definitely going to be a fun event for folks to come see.” Marlar is excited about the

return of the Lawn Mower Pull to the Crossroads Arena fairgrounds on Saturday night. Set for 4 p.m., the event will feature multiple classes of all ages and

more than 100 entries. Similar to a tractor pull where lawn mower drivers compete to see who can pull a weighted sled the farthest in a dirt field, Marlar said it’s a growing sport. “Everyone seems to want to give it a try,” he said. “I think that’s why we have some many more racers this year.” The hot-rodded lawn mowPlease see FAIR | 2

Turnout was 1,988, just 16 percent of the county’s active voters. It was a gray, rainy day as residents headed to the polls, and Circuit Clerk Donna Dill noted that just one item on the ballot tends to draw a low turnout. The 2 percent tax, which would have supported tourism promotion and projects for development of parks and recreation, would have been collected in addition to the 7 percent sales tax. A similar effort failed five years ago. Supporters of the tax felt there hadn’t been enough effort made to proPlease see TAX | 2

Woman dies after found unresponsive in jail cell Associated Press

A 29-year-old woman who was being held on shoplifting charge died after she was found unresponsive in the Alcorn County Jail. Media outlets reported that Alcorn County Jail employees did CPR on Bridget Marlar after she was found in her cell Aug. 27. She died Sept. 6 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Sheriff Ben Caldwell told The Associated Press on

Wednesday that Marlar had not been convicted. She was jailed about three days before being found unresponsive. An autopsy shows Marlar died of cardiopulmonary arrest, and Alcorn County Coroner Jay Jones said there was no evidence of foul play. He said results of toxicology tests could take several weeks. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is examining the case, which is standard practice for jail deaths.

Artist work: ‘South by Southwest’ BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

As she ponders the things that have moved her to paint, Ann Waller declares “South by Southwest” a fitting title for her work. Influenced by her native South and visits to the Southwest, recent works by the Booneville native and former Booneville art instructor are currently featured at the Corinth Artist Guild Gallery. Waller will visit Corinth for an opening reception at the gallery on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. along with her husband Jeff, who will sign copies of his books. The ex-

hibit runs through Oct. 21. “Her paintings have a great deal of charm and character,” said Guild President Sonny Boatman. “There is a great variety in the subject matter because she and her husband have traveled widely.” The Wallers moved from Booneville a couple of years ago to Gulf Shores, Ala., after she wrapped up 33 years as an art instructor. She began her teaching career at Booneville. Please see EXHIBIT | 2

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A small fire in the kitchen area of the concession stand damages Glendale School.

Civil War historian and author James Lee McDonough visits the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center to sign copies of his latest book.

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Paintings by former Booneville resident and retired art instructor Ann Waller are currently featured at the Corinth Artist Guild Gallery. Her husband, Jeff, will sign copies of his books at the opening reception on Friday.

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