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Daily Corinthian Vol. 117, No. 104
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• Corinth, Mississippi • 22 pages • Two sections
Police accuse 4 of running meth lab BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Alcorn County narcotics officers have arrested four people accused of involvement in a meth lab operation. Narcotics officers Darrell Hopkins and Jason Willis were called to a residence at 57 County Road 326 early Monday morning by Alcorn County deputies Scott Dalton and Keith Little, who were responding to a possible disturbance at the residence
around 12:30 a.m. “When the deputies arrived they were confronted by the residents in the front yard,” said Hopkins. “It was determined that all four of the occupants were under the influence.” After speaking with the occupants, Dalton and Little determined drugs were in the house along with children. The deputies cleared the residence then proceeded to call narcotics officers.
After gaining consent to search the home, officers found a meth lab, methamphetamine, needles with drug residue inside and several items used to manufacture meth. Officers then arrested Charles Lee Schmidt, 43, Tonya Desiree Keeton, 50, both of 57 County Road 326, Corinth; along with Booneville's Kyle Hugh English, 27, and Cheryl Gaye Curtiss, 47, both of 33 County Road 7311. The quartet all been charged
with felony possession of methamphetamine, possession of two or more precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance, and two counts of child endangerment. Each remains jailed at the Alcorn County Justice Center with a bond of $25,000. Schmidt and Keeton were both on probation with the Mississippi Department of Probation. English was out on bond with the Prentiss County Sheriff's De-
partment on felony charges. A fifth individual found close to the residence, Crystal Starelett Frost, 35, of 57 County Road 326, Corinth, was arrested and charged with felony possession of two or more precursors with intent to manufacture meth. She also remains jailed with her bond set at $15,000. The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and Department of Human Services assisted officers in the case.
KCB giving away trees at market BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Alcorn County Genealogical Society Joyce Duquette (right) helps Faye Barr with some research.
Genealogical society has new home BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
The Alcorn County Genealogical Society has a new home at a busy site. An open house was held for the group’s fresh location on the ground floor of the Alcorn County Courthouse. “It has taken a while to get or-
ganized and we still rearrange things from time to time,” said the society vice president Linda Dunn of the move to the office that formerly housed the Veterans Service Center. Members of the Genealogical Society are thrilled with the move. “When people come in and
are looking for things we don’t have, we can just send them up the stairs to the circuit court office or down the road to the chancery building,” said Dunn. “We have found a home here and are more centrally located,” added member Sandra Talley. Please see SOCIETY | 2A
A local organization is “Branching Out for Wildlife.” Keep Corinth-Alcorn Beautiful is partnering with the National Wildlife Federation to teach children the value of trees for wildlife. In observance of the 75th annual National Wildlife Week, Keep Corinth-Alcorn Beautiful will give away trees at the Green Market on Saturday. “We are honored that the National Wildlife Federation chose to partner with us to help educate children about trees,” said Keep CorinthAlcorn Beautiful coordinator Andrea Rose. “We hope we can inspire them to spend more time outdoors and see the wonder in nature. The National Wildlife Federation has provided the trees for Keep Corinth-Alcorn Beautiful to give away during the May Green Market. Trees will be available for free on a firstcome, first-served basis. Volunteers from Keep Corinth-Alcorn Beautiful will be on hand with information for the children on how to plant and care for their tree and the benefits of native species of trees in the community. “This is a great opportunity
for families to help plant trees that will sustain local wildlife and enhance the environment,” said Rose. The goal is to provide trees to 500 kids at the Green Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the downtown Corinth Depot on Fillmore Street. Keep Corinth-Alcorn Beautiful is the city’s main resource for supporting and strengthening litter prevention, waste reduction and beautification. Throughout 2013 the National Wildlife Federation will focus on trees. “Branching Out for Wildlife” will educate children on the importance of tree sections from roots to leaves, the benefit of trees to ecosystems and how people and wildlife depend on trees. During National Wildlife Week and into the spring, youths will plant 75,000 trees all across the United States — creating wildlife habitat and contributing to the National Wildlife Federation’s goal of reconnecting 10 million kids with nature in the next three years. More than 100 events have already taken place across the country, including several in Please see TREES | 2A
Kiwanis pancake breakfast tradition returns Saturday before 10k run BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Before runners hit the pavement, spatulas will be hitting the grill. The Corinth Kiwanis Club is offering runners and spectators alike a chance to fuel up before the start of the 32nd Annual Corinth Coca-Cola Classic 10K Run with its annual Pancake Breakfast on race day. A hearty breakfast of pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee awaits individuals prior to the race on May 4 from 7-11 a.m. The event once again will
be held in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church. “The breakfast is one of our biggest fundraisers and we have a good time doing it every year,” said club president Jason Grisham. “It’s a good way to start race day.” Tickets to the event are $5 – children 10 and under eat free as long as they are accompanied by an adult – and can be purchased from any Kiwanis member. Tickets will also be available at the door. “I like seeing families come in together and begin the day
by eating here,” said breakfast chairman Landon Caldwell. The Kiwanis Club will be preparing for 400-500 people on that morning. “We receive donations from several great sponsors that help us in the support of our youth Please see PANCAKES | 2A Staff photo by Steve Beavers
DuJuana Thompson and Landon Caldwell will be part of a large group of Kiwanis members taking part in the annual Pancake Breakfast on May 4.
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Weather......9A Obituaries......6A Opinion......4A Sports....11A
On this day in history 150 years ago Vicksburg Campaign. The Battle of Port Gibson, Miss. In a hardfought battle 8,000 Confederates are eventually pushed back by 23,000 Northerners. Grant is able to consolidate his beachhead on the east side of the river and ferry over the remainder of his troops.
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