Constance Bean Hill is awaiting the results of DNA testing to see if remains found in a burned car in […]
Jay Hill was reported missing in Tupelo and Horn Lake. (Submitted Photos)
By William Moore
For Corinth Today
TUPELO – Law enforcement officials […]
By Josh Mitchell Corinth Today News Editor The mother of a man who went missing over a month ago said her son called her every day. Constance Bean Hill, the mother of Jay Hill, 33, said the last day she saw and talked to her son was Aug. 8. On Friday, about 36 days later, […]
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By William Moore For Corinth Today TUPELO – Law enforcement officials are trying to verify the identity of a body found inside a burnt car in rural Lee County late last week. The remains could belong to Jay C. Hill, 33, the son of a Corinth alderman who was last seen in the Tupelo area […]
Read More..Staff reports TUPELO – Law enforcement is trying to verify the identity of a body found inside a burnt car in rural Lee County late last week. According to Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson, a farmer looking for a lost cow in a rural area on the Lee-Pontotoc county line discovered a burned out car […]
Read More..All people listed on the county jail docket are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Donald Lee Dunn, 58, Farmington Police, (warrant) failure to appear; Justin Harrington Darrell, 37, Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office, (warrant) no driver’s license, possession of meth; Thafer Al-Shomari, 21, Corinth Police, (warrant) failure to appear; Gary Lee […]
Read More..By Josh Mitchell/Corinth Today Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green said human remains were found Thursday in Verona. DNA testing is being conducted to confirm the identity, Green added. She did not release further information.
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By Josh Mitchell/Corinth Today A female was discovered deceased at a residence on County Road 182 on Sunday afternoon. The circumstances surrounding the case appear “suspicious,” but officials are awaiting the results of an autopsy to be conducted at the State Crime Lab in Pearl, Alcorn County Sheriff Ben Caldwell said. Melvania Brumfield, 44, was […]
Read More..By Josh Mitchell/Corinth Today Corinth Police responded to an incident early Sunday in which a man was shot in the leg, Detective Heather Russell said. The incident occurred in the parking lot at Corinth Inn & Suites on Highway 72, said Russell. The man who was shot was transported by ambulance to Magnolia Regional Health […]
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Staff reports A 37-year-old Corinth man was arrested last week on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The methamphetamine charge against the suspect, Justin H. Darrell, of County Road 105, was also enhanced since he was allegedly in possession of a firearm in his pocket. The serial […]
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By Josh Mitchell Corinth Today News Editor Officials responded to a one-vehicle rollover crash at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday in the Rienzi area. A man and woman were transported to Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth with what appeared to be minor injuries, said Biggersville Fire & Rescue Deputy Chief Kerry Cummings. The wreck happened […]
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Take a look a these photos from the Alcorn County Fair Pet Show on Saturday at the Crossroads Arena. The contest was sponsored by Alcorn County Circuit Clerk Joe Caldwell and Tanya Watson with Pampered Pet Care. The categories were Prettiest Pet, Best Personality, Best Dressed and Cutest Canine.
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By Josh Mitchell Corinth Today News Editor An Angus heifer called Bella and a Hereford bull named Southern Style took Supreme champion honors at the Alcorn County Fair Cattle Show on Saturday. There were about 195 head of cattle in this year’s show, and it was the largest to date for the Alcorn County Fair. […]
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Staff reports The Biggersville Lions football team crushed Rossville (Tenn.) Christian Academy 59-6 Friday night. It was Biggersville’s homecoming game, and it brought the Lions to 4-0 for the first time since 2010. In the first quarter, Quamon Davis scored on a 20-yard touchdown run, and Quinton Knight was good on the point after. Later […]
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By Brad Locke For Corinth Today KOSSUTH – The Matthew Bobo triple threat was in full effect Friday night. And really, so was everything else for Kossuth. Bobo, a junior quarterback and defensive back, accounted for three touchdowns as Kossuth steamrolled New Albany 45-7. Bobo rushed for a touchdown, threw for another, and returned an […]
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Take a look at these photos from the Kossuth High School homecoming parade on Friday.
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