Alcorn County officials are targeting the end of 2026 to complete the courthouse renovation in downtown Corinth after delays in the century-old building. The update leads Monday’s local coverage, alongside enrollment declines in both public school districts, the reopening of Abe’s Grill and a $20,000 gift for pediatric care.
This edition covers articles originally published from 4:30 p.m. Central on Oct. 4 through 4:30 p.m. Central on Oct. 5, 2026.
Featured photo: The Alcorn County Courthouse in downtown Corinth (file photo, 2013). Photo: Skye Marthaler / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).
Courthouse work has a new completion target
Chief Administrative Officer Bobby Burns gave the year-end estimate during a recent courthouse walk-through, according to the Daily Corinthian, as reported by Alcorn County News. Construction began in May 2024 under a 365-day contract. The project has restored courtroom features hidden by earlier remodeling and will expand the Circuit Clerk’s office into space formerly used by the Tax Collector’s Office. The schedule remains dependent on conditions crews encounter in the historic building. Read the courthouse renovation report.
Enrollment falls in Corinth and Alcorn schools
Enrollment is down 4 percent in the Corinth School District and 3.8 percent in the Alcorn School District from last school year, according to the Daily Corinthian figures cited in Alcorn County News. The report notes that a transition provision protecting districts from funding losses expires in July 2027, making student counts a concern for future budgets. Read the school enrollment report.
Abe’s Grill reopens; Kiwanis supports children’s care
Abe’s Grill on Highway 72 in Corinth has reopened after closing following founder Abe Whitfield’s death on Sept. 12. The family is welcoming customers back to the longtime restaurant. Read the reopening story.
The Corinth Kiwanis Club has donated $20,000 to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital to support pediatric care at the Memphis hospital and its Tupelo Outpatient Center. The services reach North Mississippi families, including those in Alcorn County. Read the Kiwanis donation story.
Police release September felony arrest list
Corinth police released a monthly list Monday identifying three people arrested on felony charges in September: Paul Michael Owen, charged with burglary of a commercial building; Bradley Alex Davis, charged with firearms trafficking; and Karen Marie Kirkland, charged with felony taking of a motor vehicle. The department’s release did not provide bond information or case circumstances. These are allegations, and all three are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Read the police arrest report.
Cool mornings forecast through Friday
The National Weather Service in Memphis forecast cool Corinth mornings through Friday, Oct. 9, in its Sunday, Oct. 4, outlook. The graphic lists a Corinth low of 52 degrees Tuesday, Oct. 6, followed by mid-50s lows through Friday. Afternoon highs were expected in the upper 70s to lower 80s early in the week, warming into the 80s later. Read the dated weather outlook.
Jacinto and Booneville announce fall festivals
The Jacinto Foundation’s festival runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Historic Jacinto Courthouse in southeastern Alcorn County. Plans include trunk-or-treat, a costume contest, music, games and $5 hayrides. A single murder mystery dinner theater performance is scheduled for 6 p.m.; tickets are $35, with reservations by text at 662-415-2815. Organizers are seeking trunk hosts, vendors and cake-walk donations. Read the Jacinto festival details.
Booneville’s festival is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the downtown Triangle, with two music stages, food, artisans and children’s activities. Booneville Main Street Association warns vendors to verify organizer contacts and avoid payment requests through messaging or payment apps. Read the Booneville festival preview.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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