Alcorn County News

The 2026 alligator hunting season begins at noon today for public and private lands in Mississippi, with specific closing dates for each season.

Starting in September, Mississippi Outdoors will air at new times on MPB Television, with episodes on Saturdays and Wednesdays.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is closing applications for Trooper Class 71 on August 29. Interested candidates are urged to apply soon.

The college celebrated the official opening of the upgraded Alumni Pavilion at Tiger Stadium, honoring Dr. William Jackson for his contributions to Northeast and the community.

President Ford highlights strategies for student achievement, campus involvement, and updates on Northeast’s athletics and academic programs in this week’s episode of TigerTalk.

Students in Mrs. Deanne Droke’s adult education class at Northeast Mississippi Community College recently engaged in a team-based survival exercise to develop key skills.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warns of hot and dry weather through the end of August and into the first week of September.

The annual sales tax holiday on firearms, ammunition, and hunting supplies runs through Aug. 30, offering tax-free shopping per state officials.

Wilkinson County residents affected by the May storms can now access aid at the local Disaster Service Center. The deadline to apply is August 31.

Mississippi emergency officials commemorated the 21st anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, honoring lives lost and those who helped with recovery efforts.