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Homeowner stops home invasion, holds suspect at gunpoint

1 week ago | dailycorinthian.com | Brant Sappington

A Prentiss County homeowner put a stop to a burglary attempt by holding the suspect at gunpoint until law enforcement could arrive. Sheriff Randy Tolar said James O’Neal Nabors, 39, of West Point is now charged with home invasion as well as possession of a controlled substance following the break-in of the home on Highway 366. kAm%@=2C D2:5 E96 D96C:77’D 56A2CE>6?E H2D 42==65 E@ E96 9@>6 @? yF?6 `a 2?5 FA@?
Man sentenced in fatal crash on Natchez Trace

1 week ago | dailycorinthian.com | Brant Sappington

A Tennessee man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in connection with a fatal crash on the Natchez Trace in Prentiss County. Connor Milhorn, 20, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., previously pled guilty before US District Judge Sharion Aycock to Aggravated DUI for causing death to another and to Aggravated DUI for causing serious bodily injury to a minor child.
Missing teen found safe

1 week ago | dailycorinthian.com | Brant Sappington

A Prentiss County teen reported missing Sunday evening has been found safe. Prentiss County Sheriff Randy Tolar said Tristyn Skylar Shouse, 17, was last seen around 10:15 pm Sunday at his residence on Highway 366 near Marietta. Authorities said the missing teen has autism. kAm%@=2C D2:5 $9@FD6 H2D 7@F?5 2C@F?5 hi`e A> |@?52J H96? 96 H6?E FA E@ 2 ?62C3J 9@FD6 D6G6C2= >:=6D 7C@> H96C6 =2H 6?7@C46>6?E H2D D62C49:?8 @77 @7 w:89H2J bee]k^AmkAm$62C496CD H@C<65 E9C@F89@FE E96 52J 2?5 :?E@ E96 ?:89E @?
Jumpertown, Thrasher, Hills Chapel get new principals

1 week ago | dailycorinthian.com | Brant Sappington

Prentiss County students will see some familiar faces in new places as the school board has filled open principal positions at a trio of schools. Hills Chapel Assistant Principal Bryan Hargett will move into the role of principal at the school this fall. He will fill the post vacated with the resignation of Paul Lyles. kAm%96 3@2C5 2=D@ 2AAC@G65 >@G:?8 %9C2D96C pDD:DE2?E !C:?4:A2= r2?5:46 y@9?D@?
City names new tourism director

1 week ago | dailycorinthian.com | Brant Sappington

Booneville aldermen selected a new tourism director and heard an update on the long-awaited Safe Haven Baby Box as the board held their final regular meeting of the current term. Tuesday’s meeting marked the last meeting for Mayor Chris Lindley who did not seek reelection to a third term. kAm{:?5=6J D2:5 D6CG:?8 2D >2J@C 92D 366? 2? 6?@C>@FD 9@?@C]k^AmkAm“pD x D:E 96C6 E@?:89E :? >J 7:?2= >66E:?8 2D >2J@C[ x ;FDE H2?E E@ E2<6 2 >@>6?E E@ D2J E92?< J@F] xE 92D ECF=J 366?
Missing teen found safe

1 week ago | dailycorinthian.com | Brant Sappington

A Prentiss County teen reported missing Sunday evening has been found safe. Prentiss County Sheriff Randy Tolar said Tristyn Skylar Shouse, 17, was last seen around 10:15 pm Sunday at his residence on Highway 366 near Marietta. Shouse was last seen wearing a black shirt with a video game print on the front, green and black Under Armour shorts and gray Under Armour shoes. He is 4-feet tall and weighs 80 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Authorities said the missing teen has autism.
Authorities search for missing teen

1 week ago | dailycorinthian.com | Brant Sappington

Law enforcement agencies, first responders and volunteers from throughout the area were searching Monday afternoon for a teen with autism missing since Monday evening in Prentiss County. Prentiss County Sheriff Randy Tolar said Tristyn Skylar Shouse, 17, was last seen around 10:15 pm Monday at his residence on Highway 366 near Marietta. kAm$9@FD6 H2D =2DE D66? H62C:?8 2 3=24< D9:CE H:E9 2 G:56@ 82>6 AC:?E @? E96 7C@?E[ 8C66?
Man sentenced in fatal crash on Natchez Trace

1 week ago | dailycorinthian.com | Brant Sappington

A Tennessee man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in connection with a fatal crash on the Natchez Trace in Prentiss County. Connor Milhorn, 20, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., previously pled guilty before US District Judge Sharion Aycock to Aggravated DUI for causing death to another and to Aggravated DUI for causing serious bodily injury to a minor child.
Shelter seeks to reconnect owners with lost dogs

2 weeks ago | dailycorinthian.com | Brant Sappington

Those who are looking for a lost furry friend are encouraged to check with the Corinth-Alcorn County Animal Shelter. Shelter officials say they’ve had several smaller dogs brought in recently, they believe may belong to someone who is looking for them and doesn’t know they are at the shelter. kAm$2C29 %9@>2D[ D@4:2= >65:2 4@@C5:?2E@C 7@C E96 D96=E6C[ D2:5 E96D6 D>2==[ @=56C 5@8D 3692G6 2D :7 E96J’G6 366?
Sheriff warns of text scam

2 weeks ago | dailycorinthian.com | Brant Sappington

Law enforcement officials are warning of the latest text scam making the rounds. Prentiss County Sheriff Randy Tolar said many residents have received texts claiming to be from the Mississippi Department of Vehicles and indicating they owe fines which must be paid immediately. kAm“%9:D :D 2 D42>] !=62D6 56=6E6 :>>65:2E6=J[” D2:5 %@=2C]k^AmkAmw6 6?4@FC286D C6D:56?ED E@ D:>A=J :8?@C6 DF49 E6IED 2?5 6>A92D:K6D E92E @?46 2?J >@?6J @C :?7@C>2E:@? :D D6?E E@ DF49 4@?

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