Gustav evacuees await life back home after fleeing hurricane
By L.A. Story Hudson
Staff Writer
The kindness of friends has been a saving grace for several evacuees escaping Houma, La., during the threat of Hurricane Gustav but a lack of information, and uncertainty about the future, still haunts them.
Making the best of a bad situation, many evacuees of Hurricane Gustav have found a safe harbor with friends in the crossroads area. Several residents of Houma, La. -- among the hardest hit -- came to stay with friends and family in Michie, Tenn., Iuka and Glen.
For some evacuees, Gustav's wrath has merely been a hassle -- an interruption in their daily lives -- that they have to deal with. However, others have been left with deep concerns about how they will survive until life returns to normal. Read more

Main Street prepares for
2008 edition of Hog Wild
By Brant Sappington
Staff Writer
As Main Street Corinth prepares to go Hog Wild next month organizers of the annual barbecue festival are putting the finishing touches on preparations and inviting the community to join in sponsoring the event. Main Street Corinth Manager Shirley McClamroch said they are looking forward to one of the biggest and best Hog Wilds ever with an exciting lineup of music and other activities. This year's festival is set for Oct. 2 through 4 in downtown Corinth. McClamroch said sponsorships are still available for the event and she encourages anyone who has ever thought about getting involved to join in this year by sponsoring the festival. Information on sponsorships is available by calling the Main Street Corinth office at 287-1550.
The musical lineup for Hog Wild is now in place with an eclectic mix of music sure to provide something for everyone. On Thursday, Oct. 2, the festival will kick off with a night of bluegrass featuring Ernie Welch along with several well-known Nashville-based acts he will bring in for the concert. Friday night brings Primal Fear, along with Kings of the Delta featuring Corinth's own Brett Broadway.
On Saturday evening, audiences can enjoy the sounds of young Savannah musician Littlefield, along with well-known independent recording artists Cowboy Mouth.
This year's festival will also feature the first ever people's choice barbecue contest, which will allow people to purchase a $3 ticket and sample barbecue from competing teams and then vote for their favorite. As always, Hog Wild will include lots of food and vendors, a carnival and much more.

Man charged with selling
someone else's vehicle
Staff report
Prentiss County law enforcement has made another theft arrest -- at least the second theft arrest over the past week.
According to officials with the Prentiss County Sheriff's Office, Michael Lowery, 22, of Cemetery Stret in Baldwin has been arrested and charged with grand larceny.
Lowery was arrested September 2 after police spoiled his alleged attempt to sell a vehicle that was not his.
Officials charge in a released statement that Lowery "schemed to sell vehicles to a local scrap yard when in fact he didn't own the vehicles." The suspect allegedly called the scrap yard to have a wrecker come and pick a vehicle up. He would collect payment for the vehicle. Prentiss County Sheriff
Randy Tolar said this is just the latest in a line of complaints from citizens about this type of criminal activity. He suspects one reason for the thefts is the price being paid for scrap metal.
"Luckily the scheme was found out before the vehicle was crushed," Tolar said regarding the latest incident.
"We have had numerous reports of similar activity all across this county and north Mississippi. The high prices being paid for scrap and junk cars has fed this problem. Hopefully this arrest and other recent arrests will be a deterrent."

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Evacuees in the Crossroads
Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Evacuees Kiersten Van Leuven (right)
helps Sharon Cole get things ready
for supper with other evacuees staying
at a home in Michie, Tenn.

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FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

Alcorn Central 14, Walnut 33 West Lowndes 38, Biggersville 14 Corinth 28, New Albany 22 Center Hill 20, Kossuth 14

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Assisted Living Week set
On Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. at Country Cottage, 3002 North Polk St., Corinth, Mayor Jerry Latch will read a proclamation declaring the week of Sept. 7-13 National Assisted Living Week. Residents and staff at Country Cottage will celebrate the week the purpose of to highlight the special role assisted living communities play in society and show how these communities aid in helping older citizens maintain a positive quality of life. Country Cottage is opening its doors to the community during the week to thank everyone for their support. There will be fun-filled activities for the residents during the week. For more information about National Assisted Living Week, please contact April Davis at 662-287-7811.

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