By Josh Mitchell/Corinth Today The Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center remains closed due to the partial shutdown of the federal government. A notice posted on the door of the interpretive center says the facility is closed due to a “lapse in federal appropriations . . .” The shutdown is in…
Did you see the full moon coming into view Saturday night in Corinth? This picture was taken in Kossuth around 5:15 p.m. It is being coined the “Christmas Moon” since it will be the first full moon on Christmas since 1977. The “rare event” won’t occur again until 2034, according…
Watch this video of the fire truck procession after the funeral for longtime Union Center-Theo Fire Chief H.C. Bates on Saturday on U.S. Highway 72 in Corinth.
By Josh Mitchell/Corinth Today It is unclear if Kimberly-Clark’s decision to save jobs in Wisconsin will impact the Corinth plant as the company goes through a global restructuring program. The company in January announced that it was “proposing to exit approximately 10 manufacturing facilities over the next three years across our…
Calls for states to repeal, scale-back laws to drive down costs There are several areas where state and federal rules limit choice and competition in healthcare, according to a government report released this month. “Choice and competition” are key when it comes to Americans receiving high quality healthcare at affordable…
Take a look at these photos from Corinth Head Start on Thursday when children sang Christmas carols to their family members. (Photos by Josh Mitchell/Corinth Today)
No Action Taken to Advertise Region IV Director Job By Josh Mitchell Corinth Today News Editor The Region IV Mental Health Board met in closed session to discuss the interim director position on Thursday afternoon. After the meeting, the next steps the agency would take to obtain permanent leadership remained…
By Josh Mitchell/Corinth Today The Region IV Mental Health Board meets today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at the administrative offices in Corinth, 303 N. Madison St. Board Chairman Greg Collier said last week that the board may discuss whether to advertise the vacant executive director position with the five-county agency.…
By Josh Mitchell Corinth Today News Editor There is “no reason” Corinth cannot have a splash pad if so many surrounding communities have one, an official said Wednesday. Corinth-Alcorn Parks & Recreation Director Robin Baker is optimistic that some grant funding can be secured in 2019 to go toward building…
By Josh Mitchell Corinth Today News Editor Grant funding to build a dog park in Corinth will be applied for early next year, an official said. Corinth-Alcorn Parks Director Robin Baker said up to $25,000 in funding will be sought from PetSafe to create a dog park. PetSafe, based in…
By Josh Mitchell Corinth Today News Editor State Sen. J.P. Wilemon Jr., D-Belmont, will not seek re-election next year. Wilemon has served in the state Senate for 15 years, and he will complete his fourth term at the end of 2019. “We get older,” Wilemon said, explaining his reason for…
A Corinth man was arrested on an embezzlement warrant this month, according to police. The suspect, Joshua Gibens, 40, allegedly test drove a vehicle from a local auto sales business and did not return it, according to Corinth Police Detective Capt. Dell Green. The auto dealer reported the case to…
Sad to see Tupelo museum close, Dream Riderz official says By Josh Mitchell Corinth Today News Editor While the Tupelo Automobile Museum is set to close, Alcorn County is getting ready to see one open. Dream Riderz, which is currently under construction on U.S. Highway 45 in Biggersville, is expected…
Well-respected chief served community for many years By Josh Mitchell Corinth Today News Editor Longtime Union Center-Theo Fire Chief H.C. Bates passed away Monday after an illness, county fire officials said. Bates was well respected throughout the Alcorn County fire department community, said Ricky Gibens, the county’s fire services coordinator.…
Teens in the United States have reported a dramatic increase in their use of vaping devices in just one year, reaching record numbers, according to the National Institutes of Health. High school seniors reporting that they have done “any vaping” in the past 12 months increased to 37.3 percent from…
A 29-year-old Corinth man has been charged with sexual battery for allegedly having illegal intimate contact with a female child under 14 years old, according to the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect, Justin Huffman, of County Road 100, remains in Alcorn County Jail with a $10,000 bond, according to…
Here are dozens of photos from the Kossuth Christmas Parade on Sunday. Prior to the parade, proclamations were presented in honor of the Kossuth High School boys and girls cross country teams for winning the state championships. Special needs children served as grand marshal. (Photos by Josh Mitchell/Corinth Today)
Take a look at these photos and video from St. James Catholic Church in Corinth on Saturday during the Fiesta of Our Lady Guadalupe. The bishop from Jackson, Tenn. led the service.
MS Care Center of Alcorn County hosted a free Breakfast With Santa event for the public on Saturday. Families enjoyed food, Christmas crafts and lined up to take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. (Photos by Josh Mitchell/Corinth Today)
Taxpayer-Funded Agency May Appoint Director Without Advertising Position By Josh Mitchell Corinth Today News Editor The job to oversee a five-county mental health agency has not been advertised and may not be, an official said Friday. Corinth-based Region IV Mental Health Services has been without a permanent executive director for…
The public is invited to Breakfast with Santa at MS Care Center of Alcorn County in Corinth on Saturday from 8-10 a.m. People are encouraged to bring their family and friends and have their pictures taken with Santa. MS Care Center of Alcorn County is located at 3701 JoAnne Drive…
The hallways at Whitfield Nursing Home in Corinth are full of Christmas cheer since residents decorated their doors. See photos of the doors below including the ones judged most beautiful and most creative. Winners received gift certificates. The most creative door went to an impressive Grinch-inspired design with 3-D elements,…
Board Chairman Said He Will Discuss Issue Friday By Josh Mitchell Corinth Today News Editor A Corinth-based mental health agency must seek a waiver of a state standard if the current interim director is to be permanently appointed, a state official said. Jason Ramey is the interim executive director of…
By Josh Mitchell/Corinth Today Smiles came to the faces of numerous children on Wednesday thanks to the Corinth Civitan Club, which also got a little help from Santa Claus. Each year, the Corinth Civitan Club sets aside a day to help local children have a special Christmas. As the youth…
Take a look at these photos and videos from the Kossuth Elementary Christmas program on Thursday directed by music teacher Nancy Harvell. (Photos and Videos by Josh Mitchell/Corinth Today)
