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The Tishomingo County burn ban runs through Nov. 19. Here is what is allowed, what is not, the fine for violations and the dry weekend forecast.
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A three-day Corinth dog show runs Nov. 13-15 at Crossroads Arena, with three AKC all-breed shows. Admission and parking are reported to be free.
The Tishomingo County burn ban runs through Nov. 19. Here is what is allowed, what is not, the fine for violations and the dry weekend forecast.
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From a $16 instant-read thermometer to a smokeless fire pit, five well-reviewed gifts for the Alcorn County dad who lives by the grill.
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NEMCC football quarterback Xae Mayes was named NJCAA Offensive Player of the Week as the Tigers swept the MACCC weekly awards after beating Holmes.
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NEMCC basketball lost for the first time this season, falling 65-62 in overtime to John A. Logan at the Bonner Arnold Classic in Booneville.
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From mineral blocks to persimmon salt licks, these five well-reviewed deer attractants help Alcorn County hunters build better mineral sites and keep deer visiting their food plots all season.
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The Corinth freeze forecast calls for frost late Thursday night and lows near 28 Saturday and Sunday mornings, with dry weather through next week.
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Alcorn’s Senate vote totals, state archaeologists’ visit to a Booneville cannonball site and a local hunting equipment guide lead Nov. 12 coverage.
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State archaeologists visited the Booneville cannonball site, where 200+ Civil War-era cannonballs were found, and may pursue landmark status for the land.
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Tishomingo County new businesses include Crane Cars in Tishomingo, The Rackhouse in Belmont and two shops in a restored downtown Iuka home.
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The NEMCC Honors Institute in Booneville is accepting Spring 2027 applications. Here are the GPA, ACT and other requirements and how to apply.
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From a $75 rifle bipod to a $162 tripod rest, five well-reviewed ways for Alcorn County hunters to steady the shot when the buck of the season steps out.
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CREATE’s Mike Clayborne plans to retire in June. Also: Corinth’s three-day dog show, September jobs figures, holiday garbage routes and Northeast basketball.
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UPDATE: The Associated Press called the race for Colom on Wednesday evening, shortly after Mississippi News Group projected him the
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CREATE Foundation president Mike Clayborne will retire in June after 30 years. The group backs affiliates in Alcorn, Prentiss and Tishomingo counties.
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A three-day Corinth dog show runs Nov. 13-15 at Crossroads Arena, with three AKC all-breed shows. Admission and parking are reported to be free.
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NEMCC basketball swept Arkansas State Mid-South on Nov. 10. The Tigers won 91-64 to reach 4-0, and the Lady Tigers won 70-58 for a fourth straight.
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Corinth Veterans Day plans for Nov. 11 include a 10 a.m. parade and a free VFW lunch. City, county and federal offices close, and garbage routes shift.
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Alcorn County unemployment rose to 3.2% in September from 2.9% in August, federal data show. Tishomingo and Prentiss counties were near the same level.
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Extreme drought has cleared from Alcorn County on the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map. MDOT has bridge repairs and a U.S. 72 realignment on its proposed 2027 schedule.
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Cookies with Santa returns to J.P. Coleman State Park near Iuka on Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to noon, with cookie decorating and photos. Park admission is $2.
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