Alcorn County and Corinth, MS News
Akevious A. Tucker, 30, of Tupelo was charged Oct. 8 with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon after a bicycle stop near Ida B. Wells Street. Bond was set at $10,000 with an MDOC hold.
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Kirsten J. Johnson, 22, of Crawford was arrested Oct. 7 on a felony shoplifting charge stemming from an August theft at the Walmart on North Gloster Street in Tupelo. Bond was set at $2,500.
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Find the right climbing stand for Alcorn County bow season: five top-rated Summit climbers, from the 18-pound Mini Viper SD to the bowhunter-built Dual Threat PRO SD.
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Corinth’s kratom ban took effect immediately after aldermen adopted an emergency ordinance Friday at the request of Police Chief Landon Tucker.
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Brantley Gilbert Corinth concert: the Real American Tour hits Crossroads Arena Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. with John Morgan and Atlus. Ticket tips and arena schedule.
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An ACE Power crew left Corinth Sunday for Brewton, Alabama, to help Southern Pine Electric restore power after Hurricane Isaias, a day after local outages.
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Corinth prepares for Tuesday’s mayoral vote as scant Isaias rain gives way to heat; Saturday outages, a business honor and new local shopping guides round out the news.
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The Carriage House, a Corinth vacation rental owned by Tammi Frazier, is named the Corinth Beautiful Business of the Month for October by The Alliance.
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NEMCC volleyball sweep: the Tigers served 14 aces to beat Freed-Hardeman JV 3-0 in Booneville, moving to 12-15 before a trip to Pearl River on Wednesday.
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Stay warm through the coldest sits of Alcorn County deer season with these five top-rated insulated coveralls and bibs, from rugged Carhartt duck to quiet Realtree camo.
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Isaias rain in Corinth totaled just 0.42 inch, short of the 1-2.5 inches forecast. Near-record highs in the low 90s are expected this week amid severe drought.
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The Corinth mayor election is Tuesday, Oct. 13. All city voters cast ballots 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at City Hall, 300 Childs St. Four candidates are on the ballot.
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From budget porch picks to a full-night haze machine, these five well-reviewed fog machines on Amazon will turn any Alcorn County yard into a proper haunted house this Halloween.
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The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary at the Supervisor District Shed on County Road 8311, where a suspect took vehicle batteries and fled in a white 2007 Ford F-150 work truck.
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NWS Memphis says Isaias has made landfall near Destin and is spreading clouds, rain and gusty winds across the Mid-South.
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Prentiss County burglary: a man stole batteries and a white 2007 Ford F-150 work truck from a supervisor district shed on CR 8311 early Saturday.
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Isaias power outages hit Glen and Corinth Saturday as wind gusts downed lines. ACE Power reported 498 outages; TCEPA fixed a wire down on Highway 25.
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Alcorn remains in severe drought as Isaias rain arrives; the Corinth 5K goes virtual, local football teams win, and a special prosecutor takes over a regional case.
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Severe drought now covers all of Tishomingo and Alcorn counties and most of Prentiss as Isaias rain arrives. Alcorn’s burn ban expires Monday.
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Area high school football scores: Corinth beats North Pontotoc 52-7, Booneville moves to 6-0, and Alcorn Central and Tishomingo County win district games.
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