Alcorn County News

Mississippi is marking June as Great Outdoors Month with opportunities for outdoor recreation across the state, including hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing.

As hurricane season kicks off on June 1, officials encourage preparedness. A new coloring book aims to educate children on safety tips in a fun way.

A new class rotation for adult learners begins June 10, offering an opportunity to earn a high school equivalency diploma and improve future prospects.

The National Weather Service in Memphis has launched new probabilistic HeatRisk forecasts to help residents better assess summer heat dangers and plan accordingly.

A pattern of warm and wetter weather is expected to persist from Wednesday through the weekend, according to forecasts.

Students gathered at Northeast Mississippi Community College for orientation, fostering connection and school pride. A final session is scheduled for this summer.

Cadet Class 70 will graduate tomorrow, with the event available via live stream. Applications for Cadet Class 71 are now open.

Residents in Laurel can learn emergency preparedness skills and access local resources during Disaster Preparedness Day on June 6 at Lowe’s.

The office presented recommendations aimed at saving taxpayers millions through procurement reforms during a House select committee hearing.

High pressure will keep the weather mostly dry through Saturday night, with thunderstorms returning Sunday afternoon, similar to last week’s patterns.