Alcorn County News

Randy Barrett Kelly received a 30-year sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in Mississippi. He will serve the sentence without parole.

Will Orlando Hadley received a 12-year sentence for trafficking methamphetamine in Lee County, with no eligibility for parole or early release, according to court records.

David Jerome Peek, 45, received a 30-year sentence, with half suspended, after pleading guilty to identity theft charges in Tishomingo County.

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a marginal risk for severe weather in parts of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee on Wednesday.

Officials warn of poor air quality conditions expected to persist through sunset Tuesday across the metro area.

Sky-watchers in the Mid-South can view a deep partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28, with peak coverage expected around 11:13 p.m. CDT.

Officers from multiple agencies participated in a two-day Pistol Optics Fundamentals & Proficiency Course hosted by Booneville Police, despite hot weather conditions.

MDWFP Alligator Program Coordinator Andrew Arnett and a local trapper address a nuisance alligator at a Mississippi lake, prioritizing safety for people and wildlife.

Nyesha Davis, a 2026 graduate of Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Logistics program, has accepted a position with Waldom Electronics.

The National Weather Service has issued a forecast for potential severe weather in Mississippi starting Monday noon, with threats of storms and damaging winds.