Alcorn County and Corinth, MS News
MDWFP says black bears enter hyperphagia in the fall, may eat up to 20,000 calories a day and can gain as much as 30% of their body weight before winter.
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Gardner’s, Roger’s Supermarkets and the Daily Corinthian are again hosting a Halloween costume contest; email entries by 5 p.m. Nov. 2 for gift cards.
MDWFP says black bears enter hyperphagia in the fall, may eat up to 20,000 calories a day and can gain as much as 30% of their body weight before winter.
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MEMA says 47 Mississippi counties are under active burn bans and warns that red counties allow no outdoor burning of any kind. The agency says more counties can be added at any time.
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Booneville School District earned a B in the state’s revised accountability ratings, with Booneville High School receiving an A.
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Booneville aldermen lowered the speed limit on East and West Wheeler Drive to 20 mph after residents complained about speeding near children.
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Gardner’s, Roger’s Supermarkets and the Daily Corinthian are again hosting a Halloween costume contest; email entries by 5 p.m. Nov. 2 for gift cards.
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Corinth Mayor Ralph Dance and Police Chief Landon Tucker took the oath of office Monday; aldermen will be sworn in Nov. 3 at 4:30 p.m.
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Cold feet end hunts — five well-reviewed insulated hunting boots, from budget 800g to premium 1000g leather, built for Alcorn County late-season stands and muddy walk-ins.
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Booneville’s Daniel Sherman averaged 47.3 yards per punt and made all five extra points to earn MACCC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis says Corinth will stay dry this week as temperatures slowly warm, with highs in the mid-70s and lows rising toward 50.
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MDWFP says rabbit season opened October 17 with an 8-rabbit daily limit, while MEMA and NWS Memphis warn about burn bans and dry weather.
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Booneville aldermen voted unanimously to rename Sunflower Community Park for longtime coach and educator Willie T. Jackson, a 44-year career veteran.
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The third annual MPOWER College and Career Expo is Oct. 29 at Crossroads Arena in Corinth, open to students in four Northeast Mississippi counties.
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Corinth’s sales tax payment rose 4.1 percent in the state’s September report, while Booneville and Iuka dipped. See figures for 11 area towns.
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From Corinth to the state line, five well-reviewed LED headlamps with the red-light modes Alcorn County deer hunters need for dark walks to the stand.
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A Corinth sentencing sends Bacarra Hill, 39, to prison for 25 years after guilty pleas to meth trafficking and attempted murder, with no parole eligibility.
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Corinth schools chronic absenteeism fell to 28.1 percent from 37.8 percent, per state data, with Corinth High showing the biggest improvement.
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Key Tronic signed a letter of intent with TP-Link to assemble Wi-Fi networking products in Corinth, with production possible as early as next year.
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Bernita Barnett was sworn in July 2026 as American Legion Department of Mississippi commander, the first Black woman and second woman in the role.
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Corinth police chief Landon Tucker urges teens to keep yard-rolling safe and legal before Halloween and explains when a prank becomes a crime.
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From Corinth to the state line, five top-rated laser rangefinders with the angle compensation Alcorn County bowhunters need for treestand season.
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