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Daily Corinthian Vol. 121, No. 229

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Schools will explore store concept about things like marketing, inventory and generally running a business. Superintendent Lee Childress said some schools, such as Oxford High, are finding success with school stores. Juice bars are offered by some. “We’re not wanting to infringe on booster clubs,� said Superintendent Lee Childress.

BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

The Corinth School District is exploring the possibility of launching school stores that could sell shirts, drinks and other items. The stores would have to be tied to a class and not operated for profit. It would be an opportunity for students to learn

“Most of our booster clubs that are selling things now are pretty much selling it only for the parents, but there are community people who want Warrior T-shirts. There are elementary children who want Warrior jerseys.� The high school and possibly the middle school could get a store in the future. Childress

sought informal approval from the board of trustees to develop the concept before presenting a full proposal. The trustees’ meeting on Thursday included action on personnel: • Approved for CHS: Volante Jones, homeless interventionist; Stephen McElyea, assistant track and field coach; Earnest

Harmon, assistant football coach; Lakiesha Taylor, special education assistant • Approved for CMS: Earnest “P.J.â€? Harmon, head boys’ basketball coach, and Collin Harris, assistant football coach • Approved for CES: Kayla Parker, teacher assistant; KimPlease see STORES | 2A

‘New queen of bluegrass’ City police arrest shooting suspect BY MARK BOEHLER editor@dailycorinthian.com

A 55-year-old Corinth man has been arrested for the Wednesday night shooting. Corinth Police Department Detective Heather Russell told the Daily Corinthian the suspect is Roderick Surratt of 1311 Phillips Street, the location of the 10 p.m. Wednesday shooting. He faces a felony ag-

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Bluegrass singer/musician Rhonda Vincent, dubbed the “new queen of bluegrass� by the Wall Street Journal, is scheduled to appear in Corinth on Oct. 13.

Vincent, The Rage coming to Corinth BY L.A. STORY lastory@dailycorinthian.com

She was once crowned “the new queen of bluegrass� by the Wall Street Journal and she is coming to Corinth. Rhonda Vincent is scheduled to appear at the Corinth Coliseum Civic Center located at 404 Taylor Street beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13. While bluegrass fans will certainly be excited to hear the news, so is the concert’s promoter, Billy Hancock of Billy’s

Entertainment. “I have been trying to get Rhonda here for two years. It took me that long but I finally got her to come here,� said Hancock. Vincent breaks stereotypical images of bluegrass performers, as she been known to often take the stage in designer gowns and stiletto heals. She also crosses genres, performing bluegrass, country and gospel. Vincent was quoted as saying, “We’re changing the landscape

of our music in many aspects; to show we are sophisticated, educated and hold a deep respect for the tradition of our music, keeping the roots embedded within the perimeters of our songs, to create a balance of tradition mixed with a contemporary flare, and present our own unique brand of music.� Rhonda Vincent and her band — The Rage — are the most decorated band in bluegrass with Please see VINCENT | 2A

gravated assault charge. He was released from jail Friday on a $50,000 bond. Multiple rounds from a handgun were fired after a physical altercation between the suspect and a female. The victim had injuries to her face, said the detective. There were no injuries as a result of the gunshots, but one did hit a vehicle.

Arrest made after vehicle burglaries BY MARK BOEHLER editor@dailycorinthian.com

A 42-year-old Alcorn County man faces charges for burglarizing vehicles in the Alcorn Central school parking lots. Alcorn County Sheriff Ben Caldwell identified the suspect as Jason C. Calvery of Alcorn County Road 306. He faces four felony counts of burglary of an auto. He remained jailed Friday on a $25,000 bond. Taken during the vehicle break-ins on Sept. 15 and

Sept. 20 were an amplifier, purses, wallets and cash. They happened in parking lots at both the elementary and high school. Calvery Sheriff’s office investigators Heath Thomas and Caleb Marolt began an investigation and they were able to obtain a search warrant on Calvery’s CR 306 house.

City makes new hospital trustee appointment BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

The Corinth Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted for a new appointment to the Magnolia Regional Health Center Board of Trustees on Tuesday and made appointments to four other boards and commissions. The board voted to appoint Tim Smith of Avectus Health-

care Solutions to the seat currently held by Myrna McNair, who has served multiple terms on the board. The seat is a joint appointment made by the city board and the Alcorn County Board of Supervisors. The county supervisors have not yet taken up the appointment for consideration. The current term runs

through Nov. 15, and it is the only seat up for appointment this year. “We want to thank Myrna McNair for the great work that she has done on behalf of the hospital,� said Mayor Tommy Irwin. The seven-member board consists of three city appointees, three county appointees

and one joint appointee. Terms are five years. Other appointments made Tuesday include: • Pauline Sorrell and Billy Taylor reappointed to the tourism board for terms beginning in October • Lee Thurner reappointed to the Corinth Board of Adjustment and Planning Commis-

sion for a term beginning in October • Clair Droke Windsor and Robert Gray reappointed to the Corinth Historic Preservation Commission for terms beginning in November • Kim Ratliff reappointed to the board of the Corinth Housing Authority for a term beginning in October

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Work nears completion on a half-mile road connecting Kendrick Road and Minor Road.

Null Appliance Service prepares to close at the end of October after more than 30 years in business.

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