Alcorn County roundup, Sept. 30, 2026: Burn ban continues; Corinth football and market dates change
Alcorn County remains under an emergency outdoor-burning ban through Oct. 12 as dry conditions strain fire crews, while expected weekend rain has prompted changes to Corinth’s football and downtown market schedules.
The Sept. 30 roundup also includes the approaching Oct. 5 voter-registration deadline for the Nov. 3 election.
Coverage window: Sept. 29 at 4:30 p.m. through Sept. 30 at 4:30 p.m. Central. This edition summarizes qualifying stories first published by Alcorn County News during that period.
Featured image: The Mississippi Forestry Commission’s county burn ban map, updated Sept. 29, shows Alcorn County among the counties under a ban. Image: Mississippi Forestry Commission.
Emergency burn ban remains in force
The Alcorn County Fire Service issued the emergency ban Sept. 28 after several fires during prolonged hot, dry weather. It covers outdoor burning, including yard debris, leaves and brush, through Monday, Oct. 12, unless officials lift it sooner.
County fire officials told the Daily Corinthian that dry vegetation and limited firefighting resources contributed to the decision. The report lists exceptions for the Mississippi Forestry Commission, certified burn managers and agricultural burning. Residents should check with county fire officials or the Forestry Commission about whether a specific burn is permitted. Forecast rain does not automatically end the order. Read the full burn-ban report.
Corinth football moves to Thursday; alumni recognition shifts
South Pontotoc’s football game at Corinth High School has moved to Thursday, Oct. 1, ahead of storms forecast for Friday, according to South Pontotoc High School’s announcement. Its graphic listed kickoff as to be announced; fans should confirm the final start time with Corinth High School.
The alumni celebration honoring Dr. Joseph Leonard Pratt has moved to halftime of Corinth’s Oct. 16 home game, according to the Daily Corinthian. Read the football and alumni schedule report.
Green Market and Fall Festival rescheduled for Oct. 17
Organizers moved the downtown Corinth Green Market and Fall Festival from Saturday, Oct. 3, to Saturday, Oct. 17, because of forecast rain. Green Market at the Corinth Depot announced the change Tuesday night, Sept. 29.
Vendor fees paid for the Oct. 3 market transfer automatically to the new date. Admission is free; organizers advise checking the Green Market’s Facebook page for the final Oct. 17 schedule. Read the market postponement report.
Oct. 5 voter-registration deadline approaches
Residents who need to register for the Nov. 3 election must register in person or have a mailed application postmarked by Monday, Oct. 5, according to the Mississippi Secretary of State’s 2026 Voter Information Guide. Alcorn County residents can register at the circuit clerk’s office in Corinth. The Daily Corinthian reported additional registration hours there from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 3.
Voters can check their registration status through Y’all Vote. Corinth’s Oct. 13 mayoral general election is separate from the Nov. 3 ballot. Read the registration deadline and voting details.
