Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 9, 2026: Flood watch ahead of weekend rain; Corinth sales-tax payment rises
Alcorn County is under a flood watch from 1 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, through 7 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias threaten heavy rain across Corinth and surrounding communities. The National Weather Service in Memphis issued the watch Thursday, warning that creeks, streams and low-lying roads could flood.
This Oct. 9 edition covers stories originally published from Oct. 8 at 4:30 p.m. through Oct. 9 at 4:30 p.m. Central.
Featured graphic: The Flood Watch covers most of North Mississippi and West Tennessee, including Corinth. (Graphic: National Weather Service Memphis)
Flood watch brings weekend preparations
The Thursday outlook called for 1 to 3 inches of rain, with locally higher totals up to 4 inches, and Saturday wind gusts as high as 40 mph. Those are forecast conditions; a watch means flooding is possible, rather than already occurring. Rainfall amounts remain subject to changes in the storm’s track.
The Alcorn County Electric Power Association said Thursday it was preparing for the weather and urged members to prepare as well. Residents are advised to charge phones, secure loose outdoor items, clear gutters and storm drains, and have several ways to receive warnings. Drivers should avoid roads covered by water. The report also notes that Alcorn County’s burn ban is set to expire Oct. 12. Read the flood-watch report and preparation guidance.
Corinth’s latest monthly sales-tax payment increases
Corinth received $686,581.32 in its mid-September sales-tax payment, an increase of $47,916.26, or about 7.5 percent, over the comparable payment a year earlier. The figures come from the Mississippi Department of Revenue’s August 2026 diversion report, cited alongside reporting by the Daily Corinthian.
The payment was the last booked in the city’s fiscal year ending Sept. 30. The 7.5 percent comparison applies to that monthly payment. Separately, state fiscal-year-to-date diversions since July 1 totaled $1,405,672.89, up about 6.2 percent. Read the sales-tax figures and area comparisons.
Farm to Fork ticket deadline is Friday
The Crossroads Museum lists Friday, Oct. 9, as the final day to buy tickets for its Farm to Fork fundraiser. The colonial-themed dinner begins Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. at Franklin Courtyard, 201 Franklin St., in Corinth. Tickets cost $75 per person, and proceeds support the museum.
The program includes catering by Datan’s Pie Shoppe & Catering and a screening of the film “1776.” The museum has not advertised tickets at the door; readers should contact it about remaining availability. Read the dinner and ticket details.
Park festival set for Oct. 17
The Corinth/Alcorn County Parks & Recreation Department plans its first Alcorn Park fall festival for Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 309 S. Parkway St. Admission is $6, with children ages 5 and younger admitted free.
The announced lineup includes barbecue and chili competitions, an 11 a.m. cornhole tournament, inflatables, touch-a-truck and recreational games. Competitors and vendors must register by 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. The park office can be reached at 662-286-3067. Read festival admission, entry fees and registration details.
New shopping guides cover costumes and seed spreaders
Alcorn County News also published an adult Halloween costume guide, covering outfit types and sizing considerations, and a food-plot seed spreader guide, comparing hand-crank, ATV-mounted and tow-behind equipment. Both contain Amazon affiliate links and disclose that the publication earns from qualifying purchases.
