Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 17, 2026: Corinth man convicted in federal case; Halloween costume tips

A federal jury in Pittsburgh has convicted Justin Lee Plunk, 39, of Corinth of conspiring to distribute and distributing child sexual abuse material for profit, according to the Daily Corinthian’s reporting summarized by Alcorn County News. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 26, 2027.

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Federal case moves toward sentencing

The case was heard in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Prosecutors said the conspiracy operated from at least 2021 through 2024 and used social media and gaming platforms to recruit minors to produce material that was sold online, according to the report. The FBI investigated through the Justice Department’s Project Safe Childhood initiative. Plunk has not yet been sentenced. Read the federal conviction report.

Corinth cosplay judge shares Halloween advice

With Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31, Corinth-area costume makers have two weeks to finish their outfits. Kerri Bland, a judge at the seventh Corinth Comic Con with 12 years of cosplay experience, recommends affordable supplies, securing loose costume pieces and keeping makeup within the wearer’s comfort level, according to the Daily Corinthian report summarized by the site. Dollar stores and thrift shops can provide materials for homemade looks, she said. Read Bland’s costume tips.

Shopping guide: warmers and heated gloves

The site also published a guide to rechargeable hand warmers and heated gloves for Alcorn County hunts, comparing pocket warmers and gloves by battery capacity, heat settings and design. The guide contains affiliate links; the publisher earns commissions from qualifying purchases.

This edition covers qualifying Alcorn County News articles originally published from 4:30 p.m. CDT Oct. 16 through 4:30 p.m. CDT Oct. 17, 2026.