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One hospitalized following shooting BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com
One man was hospitalized following a pre-dawn shooting in Corinth on Saturday. Corinth Police received a call about a gunshot victim at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Saturday and responded to a residence at 916 Ross Street. There they found a young
black man who had been shot once in the stomach. He was transported to Magnolia Regional Health Center. Detective Sgt. Fred Curio responded to the call and began working the case, said Corinth Police Deputy Chief Scotty Harville. The investigation continues into the shooting, Harville said.
Former ACMS principal’s school computer missing BY BOBBY J. SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com
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James Drake loads panels into the hot press to bond them together.
Timber Products Company builds on 20 years of quality, success BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Timber Products Company could be the most successful business no one has ever heard about.
Plant Manager David Mitchell is anxious to let the community in on what has kept the company thriving in Corinth for over 20 years. “It's amazing how little peo-
ple realize what we do,” said Mitchell with a smile. “We have a neat story and want to tell it to everyone in the comPlease see TIMBER | 2A
The Daily Corinthian has obtained a report filed with the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department regarding a schoolissued laptop computer that went missing while in the possession of Dan Burcham, the former principal of Alcorn Central Middle School. According to the lost property report, ACMS Assistant Principal Nellie Massengill told the Sheriff’s Department that the laptop — which had been issued to Burcham — had
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Biggersville High School senior Brittany Pruitt (right) gives Avery Crump some help with her hair prior to the BHS 2013 Graduation. Thirty-eight Biggersville students collected their diplomas on Friday night. Kossuth is the next Alcorn County school to graduate. Kossuth’s commencement is set for 7:30 p.m. Monday with Alcorn Central slated for 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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gone missing while in the former principal’s possession. Around Feb. 12, 2013, some personal issues arose at the school, the report stated, and the computer was in question. According to the Sheriff’s Department report, the administration spoke with Burcham about the computer, and Burcham said it had been missing for approximately two weeks — but he had not reported it. Burcham’s termination as principal was upheld on
A red flashing light means stop. Not speed up. Knowing that could mean the difference between life and death for motorists. Kansas City Southern and the Corinth Police Department want the public to be more aware when it come to railroad safety. The two spent over an hour training to promote safety at railroad crossings on Thursday with an Officer on a Train event. “Working with local law enforcement to raise awareness is simply the best way to a marked difference in this important public safety matter,” said KCS Public Safety Director Allen Pepper. “We just want to educate people on the right thing to do when a red flash is flashing or a gate is down.” Corinth assistant chief Scotty Harville was stationed on the engine while officers Mark Luker and Jerry Barnes observed
traffic at the crossings during the training session KCS does 25-30 times a year. “The training gives them a chance to see how traffic reacts as a train approaches a crossing,” said Pepper. “This is positive training,” added Harville as officers were prepared to stop motorists if a violation was committed. “We just want them to be more aware when a train is nearing a crossing.” Luker believes more education is always beneficial. “Any time you go through training, it makes you better,” he said. “It makes you focus on the violations and hopefully, this will help us make the public more conscious of the dangers at railroad crossings.” According to Operation Lifesaver – a non-profit rail safety education program – a person or vehicle is hit by a train every three hours. Please see SAFETY | 2A
On this day in history 150 years ago Vicksburg Campaign. In hopes of taking the city before the Confederates can prepare an adequate defense, Grant attacks Vicksburg, but is thrown back with heavy losses. Pemberton vows to defend the city to the last.
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