Veterans Day Brunswick Stew 11-11-15…read more The room began filling up, mostly older people. I was at the end table so I could watch and leave easily when ready. A gentleman with a cane sat across from me. We didn't speak at first as we both were sat at an angle facing away from the table. As the room filled we turned our chairs inward. I smiled and said hello, he didn't hear me but he did smile. Several minutes went by and a lady from the desserts table approached him. They spoke briefly and he asked her if they had sugar there, she looked confused and said no they only have sweets. He told her someone bought him a cup of coffee and a couple packs of sugar, but he didn't realize it would be a quart of coffee. I told her I would get him some and I did go get him 4 more packs. He thanked me and pointed out a man and asked if I knew who he was and I told him I didn't. He told me he was the man that bought him the coffee. I responded, "I don't know anyone in the room except you." He asked if I was from out of town and of course I had to hang my head a bit as I told him I've lived here all my life, but I didn't know anyone. He smiled. I told him my name was Tina and he told me his first name. I didn't catch it, but neither of us were really speaking very loudly. We both go silent again for several minutes. The serving of the Brunswick Stew began and that's the reason for all the folks and fellowships today, Veterans Day. I asked the gentleman if he wanted some stew and he declined. I got my bowl and returned. It was too hot to eat right off so I asked him if he was in the Army or Marines. He said he was the Commander of the entire state of Mississippi in the Army and was also in the National Guard. He also said he worked at the courthouse for 16 1/2 years, but I didn't catch the part about what the job/title was...he was definitely soft spoken! Someone brought a bowl of stew for the gentleman and left. I folded a paper towel up for him, opened the cracker sleeve and put a few on another towel for him to reach, and asked if he wanted some water. He declined, but humbly said he would drink a Coke. I was already getting out of my seat to buy him one as he was rummaging his coat pocket for money and I shook my head no. I returned with a Coke and a cup of ice, opened the can and poured it up for him and set up the straw. The stew cooled slightly and he remarked there was an excessive amount of pepper as he blotted his nostrils and laughed. It was a good batch though and something I had been craving for some time. We went silent again, as random people talked to him, and you can tell they knew him well enough to not have to repeat his name, hence the reason I still don't know his first name. Well, yes I could have asked him to repeat it, but I'm not that kind of girl. I'm watching new faces enter the building and getting their red poppy flowers pinned to their shirt. I got there too early for a poppy myself, they hadn't set it up at the time. I got a chuckle from watching a 4' tall woman trying to pin a poppy onto the chest of a massive 6'+ tall man, he saw me laughing and that made him laugh. It's the small things like that moment that make me happy. Yet, there are simple moments that can make me sad within seconds. Here I am, sitting within the hallowed walls of an American Legion, its beautiful and sturdy hardwood floors with marked, scratched and gouged boards, walls covered in framed photos of Veterans and dozens of Veterans walking the floors today, wearing their head ornaments. I have across from me, a gentleman that has lived a life I can only imagine, as I didn't ask personal questions about his service or if he saw battle himself, and then to my other side at the adjacent table, I have another Veteran; one that was pushed in a wheelchair, by a nursemaid, up to that table feet from me. I helped move chairs so they could get to the table. During the quiet lulls of the conversation between the gentleman and myself, I would look at the man in the wheelchair and watch as the nursemaid spoon fed him and wiped his mouth. Yes, I got misty-eyed. It brought back flashes and memories of me, as a teen, spoon feeding my own Grandparents. I picked up the trash from our area and discarded it. I gathered my sunglasses and iPad and walked over to the gentleman, hugged his neck and told him I was honored to meet him and wished him a beautiful day. He said the same, but added 'be careful'. Respect. For those apposed to war, respect for a Veteran is not in their DNA, but respect for that Veteran as just a fellow human being should be.

Allen Stacy Doose 6721 Ridgefield Drive…read more Cincinnati, OH 45224 American Legion, Post 6 511 S. Tate St. Corinth, MS 38834 To those who serve other: I would be amiss if I didn't take the time to write you and thank you for your willingness to host a meal after the funeral of my great uncle Sgt. Julius (Junior) McKinney. Our family is so appreciative of your hospitality and service. The day that you so generously gave to us extended beyond what you were perhaps were expecting, as some of us hadn't seen each other in years. Your patience was above and beyond the call of duty, the call of your donation of time. Thank you from my family for your gracious Southern hospitality. Your Yankee Friend, Stacy Doose

Great new music store. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Offers music lessons, instruments, rentals,…read moreand supplies. Finally a great music store nearby.

Great little place to visit. Informative, neat displays with friendly greeters. No admission fee…read morebut donations are excepted. Also nice little gift shop in as well.

Amazing car museum in a very small rural town. Great exhibit and collection that shows very well.read more

We enjoyed the museum which presented a review of the local community. Not very expensive. Takes…read moreabout an hour to go through the displays. Interesting local history.

Last I was there was 5-6 months ago. Idk what to say, it's a liquor store. Nobody was rude, cashier…read morewasn't in the corner speaking in tongues, and better yet no DUI this time Only situation to make it a 5 review is if Amy Lee walked up and kiss me on the cheek, lol IYKYK!

I wanted to cook a beef stew with a good red wine. Years ago I used some 'cooking wine' from the…read moregrocery store and it pretty much ruined anything I tried to cook with. I walked into Corinth Wine & Spirits and the lady (owner?) working at the time was busy taking in a truck load. She walked up with a friendly disposition and big smile as she asked me how she could help. I explained what I was looking for and she immediately reached for a bottle and told me she wouldn't recommend anything else personally. The bottle was only $5.00 and change. She said she does not want anyone to pay for more expensive wines when this one is just as good. We had a friendly short banter about cooking as I was paying. I made a beef stew today using my wonderful stew pot from http://www.yelp.com/biz/berghoff-international-inc-odessa?hrid=cBcc4hqHbEfy1mebaomgOg#src:self and posted a photo of the finished dish. The only liquid I added to the stew was the bottle of wine. It cooked down and created the most intense beefy gravy. The flavor permeated the potatoes and carrots. I will return to stockpile a few bottles so they will be on hand for any dishes calling for a robust flavoring. I also want to see if they have one or both of the recommendations for sipping wine from Michelle C (Banfi Chianti or a Montepulciano).

great friendly staff willing to help you find what you are looking for to buy or orderread more

I have been wanting to come here for a long time. First of all, they have no soap in the bathrooms…read moreto wash your hands. Nor, did they have paper towels to dry your hands off. The concession stand was small with a long line. You couldn't hardly see to read the menu as it was in front being blocked by race fans. Their prices seemed reasonable though. Admission was only $10 which is great but they had so many cautions during the races that you couldn't enjoy the races. Plus, it was cold here too. They had a long intermission that lasted about an hour that included bicycle races. During this time, I just went and sat in my truck until it was over. The banking of the actual dirt track was weird. I think it caused a lot of cautions. I saw no one pass anyone for the lead. Just a bunch of wrecks. The grandstands were light too. Not many race fans in the grandstands. Furthermore, I couldn't see the whole race from the main grandstands. The wall is so high that you can't see the race cars along side it. Anyway, it was nice visiting this racetrack for the first time. But, I don't think I will be coming back because it is so far. Not enough hotels in the area either. However, I did like the self parking,

Amazing history from the Webb family & the Corinth community! Such a powerful landmark and so glad…read moreto have a central place to house this rich history & knowledge!

In a small unassuming 6 room house on Meigg Street, Adrienne Combs Webb gave birth to six children…read morein the front bedroom. In 1990, after the death of their mother, the Webb Family donated the home to the city of Corinth to be used as a shelter for families in crisis. In 2003 a group of citizens had an idea to turn the home into a museum. Volunteers refurbished the house, landscaped the grounds and collected and displayed artifacts that reflect the local African-American heritage. The goal of the museum is to tell the story of the black experience in Corinth and the surrounding community through artifacts. This is not a grand scale museum but it packs a punch. One room of the six-room house is dedicated to school artifacts and memorabilia, another to churches and one to heroes and service. One bedroom, with period furniture, contains the old birthing bag, tools and equipment used by midwife, Mrs. Mittie Patterson. Old deacon chairs, with names of prominent members of St. Mark Baptist Church and an old podium from City Road CME Church and photos of black churches and pastors are displayed in the church room. There are numerous depictions of the Easom High School's team mascot, the Yellow Jacket, in the School Room, along with artifacts from Scale Street and Corinth Colored High School. The Service Room has a photo of Ruby Elzy, one of the first inductees in the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame. Born in Pontotoc, Elzy's parents later moved to Corinth. She graduated from Rust High School and College where she was discovered as a soprano singer. The museum is only open Thur and Fri 11:00-4:00 and is free to the public, although donations are appreciated.