Alcorn County News

A memorial run in Prentiss County honored Lee County Deputy Sheriff Rick Haggard and other officers killed in the line of duty, with local law enforcement participating in the event.

The Mississippi Outdoors crew kicks off dove season with a hunt in a freshly cut cornfield in Hinds County. Watch the full episode online.

Maryland’s dove hunting season begins September 5, with hunters advised to review area-specific rules and regulations beforehand.

Jackson residents are invited to join law enforcement and community members for National Night Out on October 6 at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Four individuals have been arrested in Mississippi for allegedly submitting fraudulent unemployment claims using stolen inmate identities, as part of a crackdown on pandemic-related unemployment fraud.

Bryce Robinson, a student at Northeast, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship as a Chime Workforce Scholar, one of 200 students nationwide selected for the honor.

Nicole Bullock, a clinical instructor and realtor, shared insights on career flexibility and the importance of knowing when to make a change during this year’s Career Connections event.

The Wilkinson County Disaster Service Center is closing permanently today at 3 p.m. Residents affected by May storms can still apply for aid online or by phone.

Temperatures remain high across the Midsouth, prompting a Heat Advisory and likely additional heat alerts this week, according to the National Weather Service Memphis.

The Shelby County Health Department has issued a code orange ozone forecast for Monday, prompting health officials to warn residents.