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Police accuse students of drug sales BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com
Five Northeast Mississippi Community College students have been arrested on warrants for drug sales. Booneville Police Chief Michael Ramey said the arrests are part of ongoing efforts by his department to ensure college students and the commu-
nity have a safe environment to live, attend school and work. “The police department is committed to doing whatever needs to be done to better the community and help the Northeast Community College police,” he said. He noted all of those arrested were from outside of Prentiss County. He said in addition to
the arrests, officers seized two vehicles, cash and a .45 caliber pistol that was in the possession of one of the suspects in a dorm room. Those arrested in the effort last Wednesday were all charged in separate, unrelated cases. Arrested were: • Justin Charles Gunn, 20, of West Point, charged with
two counts of sale of a controlled substance (marijuana) enhanced by being on a school campus and one count of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Bond was set at $75,000. • Quavon Dmar Hugey, 20, of Corinth, charged with two counts of sale of a controlled substance (marijuana) en-
hanced by being on a school campus and one count of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Bond was set at $75,000. • Bennie Lee Jones, 20, of West Point, charged with two counts sale of a controlled substance (marijuana) enhanced Please see ARREST | 2A
“We’ve been having some items taken out of the backs of vehicles and trucks and also from within unlocked cars in some parking — Walmart and Lowe’s, for example. Through surveillance video, we developed a suspect.” Capt. Dell Green Corinth Police Department
Police arrest vehicle burglar BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com Staff photo by Jebb Johnston
With instructor Lorie Sisk, students in Corinth Elementary School’s Second Grade Challenge Class get in some practice on their tunes for Tuesday’s community Christmas concert at the Coliseum Civic Center.
Holiday concert tradition continues BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
It’s one of the most anticipated gifts of the year. The Corinth Area Arts Council’s 10th annual presentation of its Christmas variety show, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Coliseum Civic Center. “This concert has become a tradition in Corinth, bringing in the Christmas season following Thanksgiving,” said Cindy Mathis, co-chair with Chad Dickerson.
“We have been thrilled with the crowds we have had in our first nine years. Bringing local talent to the stage for our city to enjoy is so rewarding. Each show is unique due to the varied talent each year.” It is a fundraiser to help with upkeep of the historic and beloved theater built by B.F. Liddon in 1924. Funds from past shows have helped with projects such as improved stage lighting and new carpet and furnishings in the inner lobby to keep the theater in top form for events such as weddings,
receptions, recitals and meetings. “Hosting this concert is definitely a highlight of the year for me,” said Dickerson. “It’s been a lot of work and a lot of fun to bring new talent to this stage each Christmas.” With a mix of traditional and contemporary Christmas tunes, the show brings together school choirs, young people and adult soloists, instrumental groups and dancers. Please see CONCERT | 2A
Corinth police arrested an alleged car burglar who targeted vehicles in local parking lots. Kevin Lambert, 28, of Foote Street, Corinth, was arrested last Wednesday and charged on Thursday with burglary of a vehicle and several misdemeanor petty larceny charges. Other charges are expected. Bond was set at $20,000. “We’ve been having some items taken out of the backs of vehicles and trucks and also from within unlocked cars in some parking — Walmart and Lowe’s, for example,” said Capt. Dell Green.
“Through surveillance video, we developed a suspect.” Police recovered several stolen items during a search of the suspect’s residence. The police department continues to encourage residents to lock their vehicles because of an increase in auto burglaries. A previously arrested individual was targeting vehicles in residential areas. In another case, the police department charged a juvenile in the armed robbery of a pawn shop. Sylvester Fernando Jr., 15, of Penn Street, Corinth, was charged as an adult with armed robPlease see POLICE | 2A
Knights of Columbus help to make holidays brighter BY BOBBY J. SMITH bsmith@dailycorinthian.com
The Knights of Columbus are partnering with Region IV Mental Health Services to improve the lives of their fellow human beings. On Tuesday the Knights of Columbus presented two checks to Region IV — one to help give a better Christmas to some local kids in need and the other to help purchase a new van for Region IV. The Knights presented a $750 check to Region IV to help with the organization’s program to provide a better Christmas for 50 local children dur-
ing an event on Dec. 20 at Saint James Catholic Church. “The way it works is we get the teachers from the city and county to pick the most needy kids they have in their classes,” explained Charlie Spearman, executive director of Region IV Mental Health Services. “The Knights of Columbus gave us $750, and our Region IV case managers buy $15 worth of presents for each kid.” The presents are wrapped for the church Christmas party. Knights of Columbus members provide the SanPlease see KNIGHTS | 6A
Staff photo by Bobby J. Smith
Knights of Columbus member Ray Ball presents a check to Region IV Board Chairman Greg Collier. Also pictured are Region IV board members and members of the Knights of Columbus.
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