Alcorn County News

The Disaster Service Center for Tropical Storm Arthur in Stone County will move to a new location on Monday, August 31, while other centers remain unchanged.

Meteorologists forecast continued hot and dry weather across the region as August concludes and September starts.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for several regions in the South, citing increasing humidity and dangerous heat index levels.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warns residents of increasing heat and humidity over the coming days. Authorities urge caution to beat the heat.

Temperatures in the mid-90s to around 100 degrees are forecast for the next week, with increased humidity pushing heat index values above 105 in some areas.

As National Shooting Sports Month concludes, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks urges residents to visit its shooting facilities and promote firearm safety.

Meteorologists forecast a warming trend that could lead to heat advisories in the coming days.

The Wilkinson County Disaster Service Center will close its doors on Monday, August 31, at 3 p.m. The deadline for storm-affected residents to apply for aid is the same day.

A prolonged dry period is likely to lead to rapid-onset drought conditions by mid-September, threatening agriculture and ecosystems, experts warn.

Several individuals in Lee County received sentences this week for trafficking and possessing methamphetamine, according to court records.