Alcorn County roundup, Sept. 11: Missing-person appeal, Friday football and student career options
The Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office has asked residents to help locate Michael Dillon Johnson, while local football teams prepare for Friday night games and Corinth students explore military career opportunities.
Here is a roundup of Alcorn County News coverage published during the 24 hours ending at 4:30 p.m. Central on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.
Sheriff’s Office seeks information on missing man
In a report published Thursday evening, the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office requested help finding Michael Dillon Johnson, who was last seen near Waukomis Lake Road. The notice said he left his residence around 2:48 p.m.
Johnson was described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 175 to 180 pounds, with strawberry blond hair. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt with a silver design on the side and blue jeans, according to the notice.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 662-286-5521. Read the missing-person report and description.
Kossuth stays home as three teams travel Friday
All four Alcorn County football teams are scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. Friday. Kossuth hosts unbeaten Tishomingo County at Larry B. Mitchell Stadium, while Corinth travels to Houston, Alcorn Central visits North Pontotoc in Ecru and Biggersville heads to East Webster in Maben.
Kossuth is seeking its first victory after an 0-2 start. Corinth, Alcorn Central and Biggersville each enter at 1-1. Central is coming off a 41-0 win over Falkner, while Biggersville faces the defending Class 2A state champion.
Read the full Friday football guide for locations and matchup details.
National Guard sergeant discusses careers with Corinth students
Staff Sgt. Kevin Bollig of the U.S. Army National Guard visited Corinth Smart Start and Adult Education to discuss military career options with students, according to a report published Thursday.
Bollig shared information about training, education benefits and potential pathways through military service. Organizers said the visit helped students explore options as they consider their next steps.
Read more about Bollig’s visit and the career discussion.
