Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 4, 2026: United Way golf fundraiser tops $30,000; scholarship tournament ahead
The United Way of Corinth and Alcorn County says its Saturday, Oct. 3, golf tournament raised more than $30,000 to support 18 local partner agencies. Another charity tournament is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9, to fund scholarships for Alcorn County students attending Mississippi State University.
Delayed edition: This Oct. 4 roundup is being published Oct. 5 after a WordPress login interruption. It covers stories originally published from Oct. 3 at 4:30 p.m. through Oct. 4 at 4:30 p.m. Central. The weather section describes the outlook reported early Oct. 4.
Featured photo: Golfers at the United Way of Corinth and Alcorn County tournament on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (Photo: United Way of Corinth and Alcorn County)
United Way reports support for local agencies
The nonprofit credited Kimberly-Clark’s Corinth team, event sponsors and participating golfers for the fundraiser. United Way said the proceeds will support agencies serving children, families in crisis and residents needing emergency assistance. Its broader 2026 Giving Campaign is also underway. Read the United Way tournament report.
Scholarship golf tournament set for Oct. 9
The Alcorn County Chapter of the MSU Alumni Association will hold its fourth annual Swinging for Scholarships tournament at Shiloh Ridge Golf and Fitness Club in Corinth. The four-person scramble has flights at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.; entry costs $100 per player or $400 per team.
According to the alumni association’s event listing, proceeds benefit the chapter’s scholarship fund for entering MSU freshmen from Alcorn County. Golfers and sponsors can contact chapter president Heath Barnett at 662-284-8644. Read tournament and registration details.
Corinth’s fall calendar extends through December
Visit Corinth’s newly posted schedule includes the Oct. 17 chili cookoff, Oct. 20 Trail of Treats and Oct. 31 ComicCon. November dates include a Brantley Gilbert concert at Crossroads Arena on Nov. 7, while the Corinth Christmas Parade is listed for Dec. 5.
The report cautions that early-October entries on the tourism graphic have changed, including the canceled Oct. 3 anniversary concert and the rescheduled Green Market. Most listings omit times and prices, so readers should confirm arrangements with organizers. Read the complete fall calendar and scheduling cautions.
Storm-spotter class set for Oct. 5; Sunday forecast outlined warming trend
The National Weather Service in Memphis announced a free virtual SKYWARN class for Monday, Oct. 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The source report includes registration information.
In the forecast reported early Sunday, Oct. 4, the agency expected light showers to end by that afternoon, followed by cooler, drier air Sunday night. That outlook projected Corinth’s highs rising from the low 80s early in the week to 87 degrees Thursday, Oct. 8, and 88 Friday, Oct. 9. These were forecast temperatures, not observed conditions. Read the Oct. 4 weather outlook and SKYWARN details.
