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Daily Corinthian Vol. 116, No. 302
2012 Christmas Basket Fund “A Community Tradition”
Basket fund nears $10,000 The spirit of giving is alive and well in the Crossroads area as donations continue to arrive daily for the 17th annual Corinth Rotary Club/Daily Corinthian 2012 Christmas Basket Fund. The civic club and newspaper have set a $20,000 community fundraising goal this year so 1,000 food baskets can be given away to local families at today at the Crossroads Arena. The total now stands at $9,830, meaning $10,170 still needs to be raised from the community as there will be no corporate match this year. Food was distributed this morning on faith the goal will be reached by Christmas. Recent donations include $125 from Bobby Voyles, Michael Voyles, Peggy Wilbanks and Johnny B. Voyles in memory of Mary Kathryn Voyles, G.B. Voyles, Shirley Voyles and Scotty Ray Voyles; $100 from Ambassador Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church of Corinth; $50 from Waldron Street Christian Church Christian Crusaders Sunday School Class; $100 from Alene Newcomb in memory of Cecil Newcomb; $100 from Mr. and Mrs. James E. Newcomb; and $50 from Jerry Caldwell in memory of Joyce Caldwell. Donations can be the perfect time to make a holiday tribute to a special person. Contributions can be made “In honor of” someone living or “in memory of” someone who has passed. They can be family or friends, co-workers, employees, bosses or even groups who have made an impact on a person’s life. All tributes will be published in the Daily Corinthian until Christmas Day. Donations can be brought to the newspaper office at 1607 Harper Road or mailed to Daily Corinthian, Attn: Christmas Basket Fund. P.O. Box 1800, Corinth, Miss. 38835.
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Local woman dies in wreck BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
An elderly woman was killed when she was ejected from her vehicle Friday near Kossuth. The woman was apparently traveling east when her Nissan Versa left the road and overturned on County Road 510 less than a mile off Highway 2. According to witnesses at the scene, the 82 year-old Alcorn County woman was pinned under the vehicle that came to stop in the yard of house 90 on CR 510. Dorothy Colston — the lone individual in the car — was pronounced dead at the scene by Alcorn County Coroner Jay Jones. Witnesses were able to move the car off of the victim. E-911 dispatchers received the call on the one-vehicle accident at 2:11 p.m.
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An elderly woman was killed Friday afternoon in an accident on County Road 510. In addition to the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department,
Biggersville Fire and Rescue responded to the call.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete at presstime.
Arena names new general manager Former Country Music Association CEO returns home BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Tammy Genovese is coming home. The former Country Music Association CEO was announced as the new Crossroads Arena General Manager in a special called meeting Friday. The announcement ends an almost one-year period the facility has been without a manager. Former GM Kathryn Dilworth resigned on Dec. 27 of last year. “She brings a lot of things to the table that we haven’t had
before,” said board chairman Dr. Hardwick Kay. “I am confident she will do a good job.” “Tammy is the perfect fit for what we were looking for in a manager,” added board member Jane Clark Summers. Genovese, a 1979 Kossuth High graduate, has spent her entire career working to promote and build country music’s brand. The Trevecca Nazarene University grad spent 24 years at CMA before becoming president of The Country Network (TCN). She recently launched the marketing agency, Music City Sports and Entertainment Group. “My career in Nashville has prepared me to come in and do the job,” she said. “I was blown
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New Crossroads Arena General Manager Tammy Genovese goes over plans with board chairman Dr. Hardwick Kay.
Bread of Life ministry planning luncheon Bread of Life Director Tim Alvis counsels Shirley Johnson during a Thursday service at Tate Baptist.
BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Tim Alvis has been there. He knows what it is like to be hungry. The Michie, Tenn., resident also is acquainted with a life without Jesus. The Bread of Life Food Ministry Director is using those experiences to help feed people both physically and spiritually. “I have been in their shoes,” said Alvis. “I remember crying when I was five years old because I was hungry.” When Alvis became saved in his 20s, he set out to help those who were in the same situation he once was as a child. “God laid this ministry on my heart,” he said. “I knew I would Please see LUNCHEON | 2
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Education grant brings new Corinth School District staff BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The Corinth School District Board of Trustees acted Thursday on a number of staffing recommendations. The hires include numerous fill-in teachers and new
staff associated with the Carol M. White Physical Education Grant, which is being used to establish fitness centers and to bring more fitness activities to students at the elementary and middle schools. Among those joining the dis-
trict through the grant are Jonathan Beard, physical education teacher; Karen Jones, data manager/clerical support; and Brandon Robbins, youth development specialist. More hires for the new program are expected in January.
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Corinth is one of 56 districts awarded the grant by the U.S. Department of Education and the only Mississippi district among the grantees. The district will receive $898,000 and must implement programs that help students make progress
toward meeting the state’s standards for physical education and must offer instruction in healthy eating habits and good nutrition. For Corinth Middle School, Please see GRANT | 2
On this day in history 150 years ago Gen. Forrest begins the crossing of the Tennessee River at Clifton. His men have constructed boats for the float across the waters. Once on the opposite bank, they sink the boats in a spot where they can be raised for the return crossing.