Alcorn County News

The National Weather Service warns of potential severe storms and intense heat across parts of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee today and tonight.

Multiple rounds of severe weather are forecast for parts of the Midwest and South, with damaging wind gusts being the main threat, according to weather officials.

Multiple rounds of severe weather are forecast in eastern Arkansas, the Missouri Bootheel, and western Tennessee, with damaging winds as the primary threat.

Prentiss County deputies participated in a firearms training session focused on shooting while moving, according to the sheriff’s department.

A flash flood warning is in effect for Friars Point, Mississippi; Marvell, Arkansas; and North Tunica, Mississippi, until 7:15 p.m. CDT, as radar estimates show 2 to 4 inches of rain in recent hours.

Radar estimates indicate significant rainfall in Phillips County, prompting flash flood warnings for parts of Arkansas and Mississippi.

Heavy rains led to flash flooding in Paris, Memphis, Lexa, and DeSoto County. The storms have moved out, but some areas may still have standing water.

The Starkville Driver Service Bureau will be closed for a week as it moves to a new location. The office will reopen June 22.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications now for Cadet Class 71 and begin physical preparations. More updates will be announced soon.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks encourages everyone to enjoy fishing and outdoor activities, emphasizing shared experiences and family time.