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City Approves STAR Bond Amendment - Garden City Telegram

Corinth, Mississippi · Corinth

City Approves STAR Bond Amendment - Garden City Telegram

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BY MEGHAN FLYNN Garden City Telegram The Garden City Commission approved an ordinance amending the STAR Bond Project Plan for the Sports of the World… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close See the Story

Red Cross aims to increase local presence

Red Cross · Corinth

Red Cross aims to increase local presence

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The North Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking to extend more of its services to Alcorn County.See the Story

Readers invited to share photos in Corinthian Travels

Corinth, Mississippi · Corinth

Readers invited to share photos in Corinthian Travels

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It’s time to hit the road for summer travel and the Daily Corinthian wants to tag along.Read Article

Former superintendent indicted on federal charge

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Former Corinth Superintendent Dr. Lee Childress has been indicted on a federal charge alleging he attempted to cover up the actions of former teacher Wilson Jones, who is accused of using artificial intelligence to create illicit depictions of students.Corinth, Mississippi · Corinth Read Article

Law enforcement warns about card skimmers

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Card skimmers were discovered on registers at Piggly Wiggly stores in Savannah and Adamsville, Tenn. in late May.Corinth, Mississippi · Corinth Read Article

Fire Department seeks to fill position

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The Iuka Fire Department is looking for a new team member.Corinth, Mississippi · Corinth Read Article

Receipts mean cash for animal shelter

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The Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter is reminding Roger’s shoppers that saving and turning in their receipts can help earn the shelter a bigger donation each month.Corinth, Mississippi · Corinth Read Article

Dovie Ruth Heavener Bennett Jeans, 91

Visit Funeral Home Website Dovie Ruth Heavener Bennett Jeans, 91 October 20, 1933 – May 31, 2025 Dovie Ruth Heavener Bennett Jeans, age 91, fought the good fight, finished the race, and claimed the eternal victory as she peacefully entered her Heavenly Home on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth, Mississippi. Funeral services honoring her beautifully lived life will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in the Heritage C…Corinth, Mississippi · Corinth Read Article

Etta Elvie Barber Gates, 90

Visit Funeral Home Website Etta Elvie Barber Gates, 90 January 9, 1935 – June 1, 2025 After a full and fruitful 90 years marked by resilience, love, and a steadfast faith in the Lord, Mrs. Etta Elvie Gates—affectionately known to all as “Elvie”—peacefully laid her well-worn hands to rest and entered her eternal home on Sunday afternoon, June 1, 2025, at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth, Mississippi. Funeral services honoring the life and legacy of M…Corinth, Mississippi · Corinth Read Article

Case remains unsolved for missing man in Alcorn Co.

ALCORN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Thursday, May 29, marks six years since Steven Oster disappeared in Corinth. Oster was last seen on May 29, 2019, at 11 County Road 709 in Corinth, Mississippi. At the time, he was seen talking to an unknown male in a red truck. He has not been seen or heard from since that day. His family said it is unlike him not to make contact with them for more than a couple of days, and they fear foul play is involved. Oster’s…Corinth, Mississippi · Corinth Read Article

Caltrans to Resume Nighttime Paving Operations on Highway 65 Near Wheatland

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Caltrans says the project aims to rehabilitate pavement and drainage systems, add bike lanes, improve crosswalk visibility, upgrade ADA curb ramps, and install a new traffic signal at McDevitt Drive.Corinth, Mississippi · Corinth See the Story

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