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Daily Corinthian Vol. 120, No. 267

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• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • One section

Grant could aid access to attractions BY BOBBY J. SMITH bsmith@dailycorinthian.com

The Corinth City Board is seeking a multi-million dollar grant to improve roads around Civil War sites in the city limits. The federal grant would affect parts of Cass, Fillmore, Meigg and Tate Streets, with

improvements from the Alcorn County Welcome Center to the Corinth National Cemetery. Estimated cost for the improvements is $5 million. The board also gave its approval for Public Works Director Clayton Mills to continue with plans to build a crosswalk

at Douglas Street and East Shiloh Road. Mills received permission to close a section of the northbound lane of Douglas Street for the road to be restriped in preparation for the crosswalk. Mills said the closing will happen in approximately one

month, after his department orders and receives the striping and takes bids on the work. The crosswalk project has been discussed for sometime because of concern about the safety of children leaving Corinth Middle School crossing the street to First Presbyterian

Church. The board is also looking into possible adjustments at two intersections — changing the Parkway and Third Street crossing from a traffic light to a four-way stop and the Taylor Please see GRANT | 2

Artist brings historic theatre back to life Event set

at restored Civil War residence

BY BOBBY J. SMITH bsmith@dailycorinthian.com

A local artist is bringing a piece of Corinth’s history back to life. Artist Tony Bullard’s most recent creation, an oil painting of a Corinth street scene featuring the Pickwick Theatre in its early 20th century glory, will be unveiled Saturday at a Christmas Open House at Baxter & Me on Cruise Street, the former location of the historic theater. “I’ve been wanting to paint the Pickwick Theatre for years,” said the 49-year-old self-taught artist. “With all the bad things happening in the world right now, I wanted to create something that makes you feel good. There’s no violence in this picture. No crystal meth. No gunshots — unless it’s from Roy Rogers on the movie screen. It’s just a good representation of our town’s past that needs to be remembered.” Bullard began work on the 22- by 28-inch oil painting in February and finished in September. The painting has already been that catalyst for several older area residents sharing their memories of the long-defunct theater. “At the Welcome Center, an elderly man who was just passing through saw the painting

BY BOBBY J. SMITH bsmith@dailycorinthian.com

BY BRANT SAPPINGTON The need is big, but God is bigger. That’s the message from the Lighthouse Foundation as registration continues for this year’s annual Toy Story Christmas toy program. Foundation Executive Director Gary Caveness said registration numbers are running about normal with two weeks left for those needing help putting gifts under the tree for their children to apply for help with the program. “It’s so so important for people to come out and register. We don’t want anyone to go without help this Christmas,”

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Staff photo by Bobby J. Smith

Baxter & Me owner Channing Baxter and local artist Tony Bullard display Bullard’s new painting of the Pickwick Theatre. and recognized it as the Pickwick Theatre. He said he was in the Pickwick Theatre when they ran in and announced that World War II was over,” said Bullard. The artist encourages anyone with memories of the old theater to come to the open house and share their stories. “I just love hearing those sto-

ries,” he said. “It really brings it back to life.” Baxter & Me owner Channing Baxter said she often gets customers who remember the Pickwick. “A lot of people come in and reminisce,” said Baxter. “They’ll point and say, ‘Right there is where I brought my girlfriend way back then.’”

Registration continues for Toy Store program bsappington@dailycorinthian.com

Baxter continues to serve free popcorn in the store on Saturdays to keep a bit of the old theater’s tradition alive. The Pickwick Theatre painting at the Christmas Open House will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Baxter & Me on Cruise Street in downtown

The public is invited to the newly restored Duncan House for an unveiling of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History sign at the historic home. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and brief speaking will commemorate the restoration of the house, one of only four homes in and around downtown Corinth known to date from the Civil War. “People have been extremely supportive during the whole process, and we’re delighted to give them a glimpse into what the house is like now,” said homeowner Kenneth Williams. The restoration has returned the home to its 1862 wartime appearance. Last year the Polk Street home was moved 28.5 feet north and 7 feet east of the spot it occupied for about 157 years.

People of the Crossroads Cathy Wood, Corinth Staff photo by Zack Steen

“We all have a story to tell,” said freelance journalist and Corinth resident Cathy Wood. “I love finding those stories and sharing them with readers. Those stories are connections that bring us together and show us we’re more alike than different.” The Daily Corinthian Crossroads Magazine contributor is an adjunct journalism instructor at the University of North Alabama and the media coordinator and grants administrator for the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area in Florence, Ala. The 59-year-old also serves as president of the Crossroads Museum in Corinth. Married to John Pitts, Wood has two grown daughters. “For fun, I hang out with my three grandsons, ages 8, almost 5 and 2 – they can be a handful, but I love them,” she said.

he said. Registration sessions continue each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon through Nov. 17 at the foundation’s building on South Johns Street. An evening registration session is also scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for those unable to get to one of the morning sessions. Those registering must bring a Social Security card and birth certificate for each child, along with proof of residency in Alcorn County such as a power bill, water bill or other document showing their physical address in the county. Please see REGISTRATION | 2

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Dr. Jack Hora, a Corinth optometrist, is honored for his continuing education efforts with the continuing optometric recognition award from the American Optometric Association.

Jean McCalla is elected president and Bobbie Anthony vicepresident as the Corinth chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy begin their new year.

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