Alcorn County News

Northeast Mississippi Community College held a summer social for employees, featuring homemade muffins and coffee, to foster community before the new school year.

A man was arrested in Prentiss County after a traffic stop led to the discovery of cocaine and a firearm, authorities said.

Kevin Wayne Davis, 42, was taken into custody July 29 on a warrant for possession of methamphetamine and evidence tampering, with bond set at $10,000.

Temperatures are expected to stay above normal until a cold front arrives Sunday, bringing relief with cooler weather.

A heat advisory is in effect for eastern Arkansas and northwest Mississippi, with potential for severe thunderstorms and damaging winds.

The National Weather Service warns of a slight risk of severe storms west of the Mississippi River and a heat advisory for the Mid-South tomorrow.

The Lamar County Disaster Service Center will close this Saturday, August 1, as residents affected by recent storms are advised to visit other centers or apply online.

Mississippi wildlife officials recommend keeping detailed records to improve deer management and highlight the state’s Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) as a valuable tool.

Mississippi’s Office of the State Auditor participated in a federal-state roundtable aimed at fighting fraud, according to officials.