James Hugh Ray Award

To recognize the efforts of community affiliates, Journal, Inc. established the James Hugh Ray Community Affiliate Award. James Hugh Ray was a community hero and made many valuable contributions to our region and to the CREATE Foundation. He was instrumental in CREATE’s establishment, serving as its legal architect and advisor. He was a loyal board member for many years.

The 2019 award went to Corinth-Alcorn Reaching for Excellence (CARE) located in Corinth, MS. Since 2003, CARE has given grants to 45 organizations in the total amount of $150,000. Grants include monies to: Crosswind Ministries, Living Free Ministries, Edward S. Bishop Memorial Park, Healthy Communities-Healthy Youth Initiative, Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo, Oasis Medical Center, Sharing Hearts Alzheimer Care, AMEN Food Pantry, Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter, Friends of Siege & Battle of Corinth, CARE/Alliance Sidewalk Program, Commission on the Future of Alcorn County, Envision Corinth 2040 Long Range Plan, Alcorn County Emergency Rescue Task Force, Alcorn County Courthouse, Corinth Symphony Orchestra, and Corinth Theatre Arts.