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Daily Corinthian Vol. 121, No. 223

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Schools score above state ACT average ment of Education show gains for the junior class at Alcorn Central, Corinth and Kossuth high schools. The test was administrated in the spring earlier this year. Corinth 11th graders aver-

BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Student ACT scores from three local high schools finished above state average. The numbers released this week by the Mississippi Depart-

aged a score of 19.9 among 128 test takers. Alcorn Central’s 100 juniors finished with a 19.6 average score, while Kossuth juniors averaged 19.0 among 97 students. The statewide average score

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was 18, a decrease from 2016’s average of 18.3. Biggersville’s 44 juniors finished with an average score of 17.0. The ACT tests subject areas of English, math, reading and

BY ZACK STEEN

Photos courtesy of Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling Works

Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling Works executives Kenneth Williams (from left), Ken Williams, Martin Williams and Sandy Williams receive the Tiffany & Co. designed trophy in Atlanta after winning the 2017 Market Street Challenge.

Corinth Coca-Cola wins top award Works’ performance stood out above approximately 100 distributors or divisions across the United States to win the 2017 Market Street Challenge. “This is an honor. It’s based on performance in the mar-

BY L.A. STORY The Crossroads area can truly “have a Coke and a smile” as a locally based company recently received national recognition. Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling

ketplace throughout the year. It’s very competitive,” said Ken Williams, chief operating officer and vice president, Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling Works. Please see COKE | 2A

BY L.A. STORY JACKSONVILLE, Texas — Author W. Scott Bell’s new book, “The Camel Regiment: A History of the Bloody 43rd Mississippi Volunteer Infantry, CSA 1862-65” includes ties to Corinth as his own ancestor fought in the Battle of Corinth. Bell’s book, published by

The Alcorn School District has released a tentative list of proposed projects where monies from a $4.25 million bond will be spent. The five-member school board in June unanimously authorized the issuance of the amount not to exceed $4,250,000 in new limited tax notes to be used for facility and transportation upgrades. Superintendent of Education Larry B. Mitchell said he provided a list of tentative projects for consideration to board members, but the list may change as projects are completed. On the list includes needed projects at all three district campuses. At Biggersville, Mitchell proposes the construction of a new multi-purpose building, auditorium repair, as needed roof repairs/replacements, bathroom remodels, window replacements and the purchase of one new bus. At Alcorn Central, the tentative items include renovation of the band hall, construction of a new ag building, construction/remodel of four new high school classrooms, installation of a new air conditioner in the gym, as needed roof repairs/replacements, bathroom remodels, window re-

placements and the purchase of one new bus. At Kossuth, the proposed projects are construction/ remodel of a pre-K building, the addition of a metal building at the high school that will provide eight new classrooms, installation of a new air conditioner in the gym, as needed roof repairs/replacements, bathroom remodels, window replacements and the purchase of one new bus. Some of the proposed projects have already begun. The board voted to purchase three new buses earlier this week as part of the bond issue. The district will spend around $81,000 per bus, which is lower than the state contract price. The board also approved the bid advertisement for new air conditioning unit installs at Alcorn Central and Kossuth gyms. Mitchell said Biggersville’s gym will not get a new unit as part of the bond issue because, “They already have four fairly new units. The newest one was installed last spring.” The 12-year loan will have a pay early date after the fifth year. Current loan interest rate is 2.77 percent. The school district can use the borrowed money only Please see PROJECTS | 2A

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New Civil War book has ties to Corinth lastory@dailycorinthian.com

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School district has tentative project list zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

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science. “ACT scores among graduates are rising as more students take advantage of advanced coursework opportunities,”

Kim Hardwick, Jacinto BY MARK BOEHLER Kim Hardwick has had many roles at Magnolia Regional Health Center since being employed there in 1995, the first being a registered nurse in the cath lab and Ambulatory Surgery Center. Other roles include interim administrator, clinical director, orthopaedic care coordinator and director of surgical services. She is now vice president of surgical services. She is the daughter of Floyd Brown and the late Faye Brown of Glen. “At age three, I was my Dad’s ‘nurse’ while he was recovering from an accident and he still calls me ‘his nurse’ today,” she said. “Being an RN is a profession I love.” She has been married 30 years to Keith Hardwick. They have two daughters, Hillary and Hannah. She enjoys spending time with family, loving on her fur babies and running.

Pelican Publishing Company, Inc., was released this past summer and follows the stories and lives of the soldiers of the Confederate 43rd Mississippi Volunteer Infantry, known as “the Camel Regiment.” The author said it was genealogical research that began his journey toward penPlease see BOOK | 5A

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Lindsey Jade Lucas, 7, daughter of Kim and Tommy Lucas, is crowned National Little Miss Sweetheart USA.

Industrial development in the region has employers searching for qualified welders. Tishomingo County Development Foundation Executive Director Gary Matthews says demand is high for the skill.

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