Alcorn County News

As National Shooting Sports Month concludes, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks urges residents to visit its shooting facilities and promote firearm safety.

Meteorologists forecast a warming trend that could lead to heat advisories in the coming days.

The Wilkinson County Disaster Service Center will close its doors on Monday, August 31, at 3 p.m. The deadline for storm-affected residents to apply for aid is the same day.

A prolonged dry period is likely to lead to rapid-onset drought conditions by mid-September, threatening agriculture and ecosystems, experts warn.

Several individuals in Lee County received sentences this week for trafficking and possessing methamphetamine, according to court records.

The 2026 alligator hunting season begins at noon today for public and private lands in Mississippi, with specific closing dates for each season.

Starting in September, Mississippi Outdoors will air at new times on MPB Television, with episodes on Saturdays and Wednesdays.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is closing applications for Trooper Class 71 on August 29. Interested candidates are urged to apply soon.

The college celebrated the official opening of the upgraded Alumni Pavilion at Tiger Stadium, honoring Dr. William Jackson for his contributions to Northeast and the community.

President Ford highlights strategies for student achievement, campus involvement, and updates on Northeast’s athletics and academic programs in this week’s episode of TigerTalk.