Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 14, 2026: Dance wins second term; Corinth man convicted in federal case
CORINTH — Mayor Ralph Dance won a second term in Tuesday’s four-way election, according to unofficial results reported in Alcorn County News’ coverage. Other newly published local stories report a federal jury’s conviction of a Corinth man, approvals for 10 homes on the Washington Street corridor and a police search at a Highway 72 business.
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Dance wins mayoral election
Dance received 1,303 votes, or 60.4 percent, in the Oct. 13 election, according to Alcorn County News’ report citing WTVA. Tommy Irwin received 415 votes, Taylor Coombs Moak 351 and Nestly Gates 88. The totals remain unofficial pending certification. Read the election report.
Federal jury convicts Corinth man
Justin Lee Plunk, 39, of Corinth, was convicted Oct. 9 in Pittsburgh of conspiracy to distribute and distribution of child sexual abuse material, according to Alcorn County News’ Oct. 14 report citing the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Prosecutors said the conspiracy operated from at least 2021 through 2024 and exploited minors for profit. Sentencing is scheduled Jan. 26, 2027; each count carries a maximum of 20 years in prison. Read the federal case report.
Ten homes receive zoning approvals
Corinth aldermen approved zoning for 10 single-family houses near 1217 Washington Street, with five facing Washington Street and five facing Tishomingo Street, according to the site’s report citing the Daily Corinthian. The action came at the board’s regular meeting the previous week. Construction timing, the builder and expected prices were not included in the initial report; zoning approval does not mean construction has begun. Read the housing plans.
Police investigate smoke shop
Corinth police served a search warrant Oct. 12 at Mellow Smoke Shop, 1500 Highway 72 East, and seized items they believed to be controlled substances, according to Alcorn County News’ report citing WTVA and the Daily Corinthian. Police said public tips and investigative purchases preceded the search. As of the Tuesday report, no arrests or charges had been reported, and the type and amount of the seized items had not been released. The reports do not establish a connection to the city’s separate kratom ordinance. Read the investigation report.
Friday fire risk precedes cooler weekend
The National Weather Service Memphis outlook summarized in Wednesday’s coverage places the main rain chances along and north of Interstate 40. Friday’s fire-weather outlook calls for low humidity and wind gusts up to 30 mph. The Corinth forecast shows highs dropping from 91 degrees Thursday to 71 Friday and 66 Saturday. The weather service urges residents to avoid equipment that creates sparks and observe local burn rules. Read the weather outlook.
Music at the Yard closes its season Thursday
Hannah+Karly are scheduled to perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Trailhead Yard in downtown Corinth for the final Music at the Yard concert of 2026. Admission is free, and outside food and drinks are permitted, according to Alcorn County News’ report citing the Daily Corinthian. Read the concert details.
New hunting gear guide
The site published a comparison of five deer grunt calls for Alcorn County hunters, discussing sound range and adjustable and freeze-resistant features. The guide contains affiliate links, and the site may earn commissions from qualifying purchases. Read the grunt-call guide.
This roundup covers qualifying Alcorn County News articles originally published between 4:30 p.m. Oct. 13 and 4:30 p.m. Oct. 14, 2026, Central time.
