Alcorn County News

Dr. Kristy Church received this month’s Northeast Way Award for her dedication to supporting and inspiring her students in nursing education.

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a marginal risk for severe storms Saturday afternoon into early Sunday, mainly posing threats from damaging winds and hail.

A local office returned more than $60,000 to taxpayers in March, part of over $75 million returned over seven years, officials say.

The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce hosted a workshop to support local farmers markets, providing business tax guidance and best practices.

A cold front will move through the region Saturday, bringing showers and thunderstorms, with some storms possibly severe in parts of Arkansas and Mississippi.

A man was arrested during a check point in Prentiss County on February 24, 2026, on multiple charges including drug possession and warrants, authorities say.

Maurice Miller, 46, was detained during a March 14 checkpoint, facing charges of drug possession and a suspended license, authorities say.

A Prentiss County deputy detained a man for meth possession and an outstanding warrant, setting his bond at $5,000. The case will go before a grand jury.

The Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has released proposed hunting season dates and regulations for public review and feedback.

Participants are encouraged to share photos of their safe places to promote weather safety on April 8. The event aims to raise awareness about preparedness during extreme weather.