Jacinto Fall Festival Oct. 10 Brings Trunk or Treat, Hayrides
The Jacinto Fall Festival is Saturday, Oct. 10, 5-8 p.m. at the Historic Jacinto Courthouse with trunk or treat, hayrides, games and a murder mystery.
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Alcorn County News
Alcorn County and Corinth, MS News
Author: Jon R Myers
Alcorn County Courthouse Renovation Nears Year-End Finish
The Alcorn County Courthouse renovation in Corinth is now on track to finish at the end of 2026 after delays tied to the 100-year-old building.
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The 5 Best Cast Iron Dutch Ovens for Alcorn County Campfire Cooking
Fall campfire season is here in Alcorn County. These five well-reviewed cast iron Dutch ovens — from a big 9-quart Lodge to a pocket-size Bayou Classic — are built for coals, chili, and cobbler.
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The 5 Best Trail Cameras for North Mississippi Deer Season
Archery season is open in Alcorn County. Here are five of the best trail cameras on Amazon for scouting whitetails — from budget no-glow models to cellular cameras that text you the pictures.
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NWS Memphis says Corinth will keep cool autumn mornings through Friday
The National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee says Corinth will stay cool through Friday, with Tuesday morning the coldest stretch and highs warming later in the week.
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Booneville Fall Festival Set for Oct. 17 Downtown
The Booneville Fall Festival returns Oct. 17 with live music on two stages, food, artisans, and kids’ activities at the Triangle in historic downtown Booneville.
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Corinth Golf Tournament Oct. 9 Raises MSU Scholarships
The 4th annual Swinging for Scholarships Corinth golf tournament is Oct. 9 at Shiloh Ridge, raising money for Alcorn County students attending MSU.
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United Way Golf Tournament Raises $30K for Alcorn County
The United Way golf tournament raised more than $30,000 Saturday to support partner agencies in Corinth and Alcorn County, with help from Kimberly-Clark.
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Corinth Events Calendar: Fall Lineup Runs Through December
Corinth events fill the calendar through December, from a chili cookoff and ComicCon to a Brantley Gilbert concert and the Christmas parade.
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NWS Memphis says Corinth showers fade Sunday and SKYWARN training is Oct. 5
NWS Memphis says Corinth showers should end Sunday, and the office is hosting a free virtual SKYWARN class on Oct. 5.
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NEMCC Women’s Basketball Schedule Has 14 Home Games
The NEMCC women’s basketball schedule for 2026-27 has 14 home games in Booneville and four reigning region champions, starting Oct. 30 at Walters State.
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NEMCC Football Loses 28-27 Thriller at East Mississippi
NEMCC football fell 28-27 at East Mississippi on Saturday after leading 14-0 early. A 40-yard field goal try went wide left with 1:06 left in Scooba.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 3, 2026: Arrest in Corinth shooting; anniversary concert canceled
Police announce an arrest in the Corinth shooting; the anniversary concert is canceled, Alcorn Central wins, and sentencing and scam warnings make local news.
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Iuka Walmart Celebrates Grand Reopening After Remodel
The Iuka Walmart grand reopening on Oct. 2 celebrated the remodeled Store #274 with food trucks, giveaways and school groups, cheered by local leaders.
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Battle of Corinth Concert Canceled Due to Weather
The Battle of Corinth concert set for Oct. 3 at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center is canceled because of the weather forecast; no make-up date set.
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Area Football Scores: Booneville Stays Unbeaten, Bears Win
Area football scores: Booneville beat Kossuth 44-22 to stay unbeaten, Alcorn Central won 36-20 at Belmont, and Baldwyn blanked Biggersville 47-0 Friday.
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Corinth Shooting Arrest: Man Charged With Kidnapping
Corinth shooting arrest: Bacarra Lamar Hill, 39, is charged with kidnapping and attempted murder in Thursday’s Scott Street shooting, Corinth police say.
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Prentiss County Sheriff Warns of Jury Duty Phone Scam
The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department warns of a jury duty scam in which callers posing as federal agents demand payment for missed jury service.
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Booneville Man Gets 15 Years for Meth Trafficking
Zane Miller, 32, got 15 years with no parole in a Booneville meth trafficking case in Prentiss County Circuit Court, the First Circuit DA’s office said.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 2, 2026: Corinth Theatre-Arts closes; shooting investigation continues
Corinth Theatre-Arts closes permanently, police investigate a shooting, and today’s roundup covers football, weekend weather and regional news.
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