Alcorn County News

NEMCC Adult Education begins a new rotation on September 8, offering both day and night classes to help students advance their education and careers.

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is probing a shooting incident involving the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office that left one deputy dead and a bystander injured.

The first SKYWARN class of the fall will be held next week at Henderson City Hall in Tennessee.

NEMCC Adult Education is offering new day and night classes starting September 8, providing more opportunities for students to advance their education and careers.

Mississippi residents are encouraged to enjoy the long weekend outdoors by visiting MDWFP shooting facilities before fall arrives.

A heat advisory has been issued for parts of the Mid-South on Tuesday, with plans to expand it on Wednesday.

The Mississippi Department of Revenue is closed today in observance of Labor Day. Offices will reopen on September 8.

Mississippi Department of Public Safety offices will be closed on September 7 in observance of Labor Day, with staff returning on September 8.

A weak front has lowered dewpoints and temperatures, leading to reduced heat indices for Labor Day, though it remains hot overall.

The office will be closed on Labor Day, September 7, 2026. People can purchase licenses online or by phone and report violations through specific contact points.

Most of Mississippi faces a marginal risk of severe weather on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Residents are advised to stay weather aware.

Forecasters warn of isolated strong to severe storms this evening, with damaging winds and potential minor flooding due to dry soils.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warns residents to stay safe amid ongoing heat and dryness through the holiday weekend.

Proper seed planting depth is crucial for successful food plots, according to Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Experts emphasize that seed size and mixture impact planting practices.

A SKYWARN weather spotter training session will be offered Sept. 14 at Henderson City Hall. The class is open to the public and lasts about two hours.

Temperatures remain dangerously high across the Mid-South, prompting a Heat Advisory through Sunday evening. Residents are urged to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities.

Officials warn residents to stay safe amid ongoing high temperatures, emphasizing hydration and heat safety measures.

Recent hot and dry weather has significantly reduced soil moisture levels across eastern Arkansas and parts of West Tennessee, according to the National Weather Service.

Hunters in Mississippi are urged to finish their Harvest Information Program survey before the season begins.

The Mississippi Department of Revenue will close on Labor Day and reopen Tuesday, September 8.