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Daily Corinthian Vol. 120, No. 294
Alcorn: 4 holiday parades in 4 days BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
KOSSUTH — The holiday season will officially kickoff this weekend in Kossuth. On tap for Saturday includes the third annual Kossuth Christmas Parade at 4 p.m. “A Red, White and Blue Christmas” is the theme of the parade, which will honor veterans, law enforcement and firefighters. Parade organizer Anthia Follin-King is most excited about the parade’s grand marshal. “Ethan Mitchell, the nineyear-old Kossuth boy who was badly injured in a automobile accident, will be our grand marshall,” she said. “He is a miracle and we are very happy to honor him in this way.” Ethan is the son of Julie and Reed Mitchell. Prior to the parade, a ceremony will honor the Kossuth school state championship teams in baseball, cross country and power lifting. “We will present team members with a resolution from the town and state honoring them,” added Follin-King. After the parade, veterans, law enforcement and firemen are invited inside the LC Follin Christian Life Center (blue building) for a free meal of soups, chillies and homemade desserts. With 85 entries already scheduled to take part, FollinKing said Saturday’s parade may be the biggest ever. “Since we are counting all 20 horses as one entry, 13 antique cars as one entry and 13 Please see PARADES | 5A
BY ZACK STEEN KOSSUTH — A popular local Christmas market will return this weekend. Organizers are in the final stages of planning for the fourth annual Jingle Bell Bazaar, a arts and crafts show to benefit the Kossuth non-profit F.U.E.L. Set for Saturday, the holiday gift buying event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the LC Follin Christian Life Center (blue building) in front of the Kossuth school campus. “Folks can finish their Christmas shopping at the bazaar. Shoppers will find something handcrafted or something special from a home-based business for everyone on their list,” said
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Wreck leaves one critical BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
One person was critically injured in a Highway 45 crash Monday evening, while another crash about the same time
resulted in several charges against a driver. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, Briana Bryan, 19, of Walnut, was critically injured and taken to Regional
One in Memphis. The other driver, Stanley Bramer, 29, of Eureka, Mo., was not injured in the crash at about 6 p.m. Driving a 2013 Kenworth semi tractor-trailer,
he was leaving the 45 Truck Stop south of Corinth and attempted to cross the highway. MHP said it appeared the drivPlease see WRECK | 5A
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BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Realizing her childhood dream, Turning Pointe Dance Academy’s Tinley Wharton will leap into the lead role of Clara Stahlbaum as the Corinth Ballet presents “The Nutcracker.” Complete with elaborate sets, angels and animated wooden toys, the 2016 presentation will be performed at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10. A special matinee will also be presented at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11. Featuring approximately 60 dancers, all performances will be held at the Coliseum Civic Center in downtown Corinth. Returning to the historic stage, Assistant Director Madeleine Gardecki (last year’s Clara) will portray the Sugar Plum Fairy. The Northeast Mississippi Community College student is also choreographing three pieces for the “The Nutcracker” ballet. Making his highly anticipated return as Herr Drosselmeyer, Corinth’s own John Orman will delight spectators as he waltzes into his performance as Clara’s mysterious Godfather. “He has really gotten into the role and has been diligently practicing his dance steps and lifts,” said Director Crystal Sweeney. “He was a huge hit with our audience members last year and we are so excited to have him back.” “This year’s presentations
BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Now 13 years old, dancer Tinley Wharton has participated in every production of “The Nutcracker” since she was 8 and will be performing en pointe the entire time.
County and city law enforcement teamed with other agencies to serve a number of felony warrants late last week. With the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and the Mississippi Department of Corrections, officers made the arrests stemming from recent grand jury indictments. “Some of these investigations have been ongoing for over a year,” said Sheriff Ben Caldwell. “We anticipate other arrests to come.” Those arrested are: • Danny Thomas Gray, 56, of County Road 257, Glen — Possession of a controlled substance and sale of a controlled substance • Sherry Lynn Day White, 52, of County Road 271, Glen — Grand larceny and exploitation of a vulnerable adult • Kansas Monique Baldwin, 28, of Horton Street, Corinth — Two indictments for sale of cocaine • Tanya Nicole Batie, 31, of North Parkway, Corinth — Taking a controlled substance to a correctional facility
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Photo compliments of SB Photography of Corinth’s Sabrina Bordenkircher
With the poise and grace of a beautiful swan, ballerina Tinley Wharton, 13, will realize her childhood dream as she leaps into the role of Clara Stahlbaum in the Corinth Ballet’s 2016 production of “The Nutcracker.” will feature a much younger cast,” she continued. “For many, this will be their first time having lead roles. Corinth has watched most of them dance before, but they have really blossomed over the years.”
Bazaar benefits F.U.E.L. zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
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event co-organizer Traci Underwood. “The best part of the event is all proceeds from vendor fees, silent auction items and lunch items sold will benefit the F.U.E.L. program, which is a wonderful ministry for our local children.” More than 25 vendors have signed up for the event including Hinkle Creek Pottery, Traci & Mom Treats, Joann Walker, Valli Stone, Steve and Donnie Jones, Lora Ann Huff, Pauline Nash, Taylor Beth Nash, Natasha Foppiano, Holly Brazil, Stephanie Brock, Hazel and East, Penny Webb, Lisha Hopper, The Hole Dozen, Wanda Birchfield, Glenda Taylor, Pat Traimun, Bella Treasures, Tania Morgan,
People of the Crossroads Will Dillinger, Corinth Staff photo by Bobby J. Smith
Will Dillinger enjoys his job. The 30-year-old Corinth native started working at the Marathon station on Shiloh Road five months ago. “It’s different every day,” said Dillinger. “I get to talk to all kinds of folks.” He performs a variety of duties to keep the store up and running, from stocking the coolers to manning the cash register and singing along with Al Green on a portable boombox. The 2005 Corinth grad said he prefers a quiet life. “I work and go home,” he said. “I hang out with friends sometimes, go fishing sometimes.” He also enjoys watching Mississippi State and other SEC football. But recently, Dillinger has been keeping his nose to the grindstone. “All I’ve been doing is paying bills lately,” he said.
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Corinth receives the Accessibility Recognition Award from the Allied Enterprises advisory council for efforts to improve handicapped accessibility downtown.
Biggersville High School basketball coach Jack Rowsey gets his 500th win as both squads defeat Falkner.
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