Alcorn County News

With summer underway, fishing offers opportunities for family, friends, and solo anglers alike. Resources are available for beginners to get started.

The National Weather Service is now accepting applications from college students for its virtual volunteer program for the 2026-2027 school year. Applications are due by July 20.

As temperatures rise next week, the National Weather Service urges motorists to check their backseats to prevent heat-related injuries or deaths.

A heat advisory is in effect for western parts of the Mid-South, with high temperatures and humidity creating dangerous heat indices.

A formal request has been submitted to President Donald Trump for a Major Disaster Declaration.

Wildlife management areas across Mississippi see extensive activity during summer, focusing on habitat enhancement and preparation for upcoming hunting seasons.

Hunters can get ready for dove, teal, and duck seasons by practicing at Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks shooting ranges this summer.

Kamiron Harris of Baldwyn credits her college advisors and instructors at Northeast Mississippi Community College for guiding her toward a nursing career and personal growth.

The sheriff’s department is now accepting applications for a part-time weekday dispatcher position at $15 an hour, replacing the previous full-time day shift role.

Heat risk levels are rising across regions as summer temperatures resume, according to NOAA. The agency combines weather data and health factors to assess danger levels daily.