Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 28, 2026: Corinth remembers Rosemary Williams; Kossuth teachers join state task force

CORINTH, Miss. — Funeral services are set for Thursday for Rosemary Williams, the Corinth preservationist whose work helped protect Civil War sites and secure funding for the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center. Williams died Oct. 25 at her Corinth home at age 88, according to Alcorn County News’ account of Daily Corinthian reporting.

Other coverage published Wednesday includes statewide recognition for two Kossuth teachers, the police department’s preparations for Monday’s presidential visit and a neighboring sheriff’s tribute to first responders.

Featured image: The Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center, which Rosemary Williams helped secure funding for as chair of the Siege and Battle of Corinth Commission. (Photo: National Park Service)

Williams remembered for preservation and community service

Williams chaired the Siege and Battle of Corinth Commission and helped preserve the Corinth Contraband Camp and other landmarks. She also helped found the Corinth Symphony Orchestra and served two decades on the Mississippi Department of Archives and History’s Board of Trustees. Services will begin at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at First Methodist Church in Corinth, with visitation beginning at noon.

Kossuth teachers to help write statewide lessons

Special education teachers Kelly Hart and Erin Eaton of Kossuth Elementary have been invited to a Mississippi Department of Education task force developing lessons based on the Mississippi Alternate Academic Achievement Standards. Alcorn County News’ report on the school board’s October meeting, citing the Daily Corinthian, says the lessons will support instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

Trustees also approved a $10,700 equipment grant for the Alcorn Career and Technical Center’s health science program. The district is preparing for the MPOWER College and Career Expo on Thursday, Oct. 29, at Crossroads Arena. The board’s next meeting is Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the district administrative office.

Police chief credits partnerships for rally preparations

Police Chief Landon Tucker said Corinth officers had four days to prepare for President Donald Trump’s Oct. 26 rally at Crossroads Arena. About 40 city officers worked the event alongside the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Highway Patrol and U.S. Secret Service, while regular police calls continued, according to Alcorn County News’ summary of Daily Corinthian reporting. Emergency medical crews treated some attendees for heat exhaustion, and workers distributed water.

In a related observance, the Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department marked National First Responders Day on Oct. 28 by thanking law enforcement, firefighters, medical crews, dispatchers and correctional officers. The report also noted the agencies’ work at the Corinth rally earlier in the week.

Shopping guide: tree-stand harnesses and lifelines

A new Alcorn County deer-hunting shopping guide compares five harness and lifeline options, outlining equipment types and features. The source contains Amazon affiliate links and discloses that the publisher earns from qualifying purchases.

This roundup covers qualifying Alcorn County News articles originally published from 4:30 p.m. Oct. 27 through 4:30 p.m. Oct. 28, 2026, Central time.