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4th of July brings fun to Jacinto BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
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Crossroads Museum Director Brandy Steen shows a military uniform that was worn by Leo Norman and a hat, barometer and knife that belonged to Clifford Worsham. The items are included in the new “Honor and Courage” exhibit.
JACINTO — One of Alcorn County’s signature festivals is set to once again transform Jacinto from ghost town to boom town. The mercury will rise, the Chucalissa Indians will dance and festival food will tempt visitors as Jacinto gets its annual moment in the spotlight. This Independence Day, however, the mood will be a little more relaxed thanks to the election calendar. It is one of the “off” years with not a single race of any kind coming up at the polls later this year. “On the off political years, there is not the intensity,” said Beth Whitehurst, executive director of the Jacinto Foundation. “The crowd is more laid back.” The second-largest political speaking event in Mississippi will not be without some stumping in the shadow of the historic courthouse on a stage before a crowd seated in lawn chairs. As of Friday afternoon, those who have confirmed their plans to attend include U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee, Mississippi legislators Rep. Nick Bain and Sen.
Rita Potts Parks, and Corinth Mayor Tommy Irwin. Others are expected to join the list. Chancery Clerk Bobby Marolt will make the introductions as the speaking begins around noon. The grounds of the 1854 courthouse will be filled with the booths of artisans and craftsmen. “It ranges from handmade items to flea market finds. It’s a great variety,” said Whitehurst. The Chucalissa Indians will perform traditional dances in ceremonial costume and sell their beadwork. Food and cold drinks will be available from vendors, and the country store offers ice cream. The store also features the museum, which has recently been given more prominence with exhibits of old farm tools, medical equipment and life in the once thriving county seat. Activities for children will include inflatable bouncers. The weather forecast is calling for a relatively mild July day of 88 with a slight chance of a shower. For festival inquiries, contact Whitehurst at 286-8662 or beth8431@yahoo.com.
Crossroads Museum exhibit honors veterans
Musical Homecoming
items on loan along with photos from the genealogical society make up the exhibit. “This is an opportunity to honor our World War II veterans,” said Museum Executive
Mathus concert opens Grahams Corner Store
BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The military uniforms hang neatly in a row and the weapons that once accompanied them sit with quiet dignity. These pieces are at center stage for the Crossroads Mu-
seum’s new summer exhibit, “Honor and Courage.” The exhibit opens on Friday and the museum will host an opening reception next Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. A combination of items from the museum archives and
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BY BOBBY J SMITH bjsmith@dailycorinthian.com
Agendas set for city, county boards BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The agendas are set for the meetings of county supervisors and city aldermen coming up Monday and Tuesday. The Alcorn County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, and the Corinth Board of Aldermen will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Among items on the county agenda, the Board of Supervisors will consider giving approval to the request by election officials to split the county’s largest voting precinct, College Hill. If approved, the new north Biggersville fire station is proposed to become a new voting precinct.
Also returning to the county agenda is Tax Collector Larry Ross’ request for additional video surveillance at the courthouse. Supervisors had asked Ross to present more information. Several budget presentations are on the agenda as budget season gets rolling. Others on the agenda to address the board include Kay Matthews of the Regional Rehabilitation Center in Tupelo and Jack Griffith regarding a grant for the Chalybeate Water System. Among items on the city agenda, aldermen will consider an amendment to the city code to expand the number of mem-
bers of the park commission from five to seven. An ordinance amendment will also be considered regarding the Corinth Opportunity Redevelopment District. Aldermen will consider entering an agreement with the Northeast Mississippi Planning and Development District to commence work on redistricting of the city wards based on 2010 census numbers. Property cleanup matters include continued hearings for 101 Phillips Street and the Bowden property and scheduling hearings for 101 Noel Street, 102 Noel Street and a McMahan property.
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Corinth turned out in force to welcome home a rambling troubadour of the South. Alcorn County native Jimbo Mathus and his band The Tri-State Coalition played a sold out homecoming show at Grahams Corner Store on Friday night. It was the inaugural show for the new performance hall, located just outside Corinth on Kendrick Road. The Daily Corinthian had the opportunity to talk to Mathus minutes before the lanky psychedelic country blues picker took the stage. “Man, it feels great. I’m sitting here looking at the set list I’m doing tonight. And of course I write and compose all my own material. I always have. I’m sitting here looking at all the songs on the
set list and thinking, ‘Wow.’ This one, ‘State Line Women,’ is based up on Highway 45 where my mamaw and papaw lived. This one is called ‘Skate Land Baby.’ This is where I worked at the Skate Land and had my first romance. And I’m looking down at ‘Jimmy the Kid,’ that’s about my dad, the Mathis family, and I’m looking at how much this area has influenced me,” said Mathus. “I made a lot of my Delta roots. I got into the blues, you know. And that’s where my mom’s from. I’m from the Delta, too. But when it comes down to it, I learned the pickin’ and grinnin’ right here in Alcorn County. The Byrd family, Mathis family, these are all the people that taught me how to play. Please see MATHUS | 2A
On this day in history 150 years ago Union cavalry under Gen. John Buford has a fight with Confederate infantry near Gettysburg. Gen. John Reynolds is ordered to march to the town, which is an important road junction, to support the cavalry while the rest of the Army of the Potomac marches northward to confront Lee’s army.
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