First West Nile Virus Death of 2025 Reported in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the state’s first death from a human case of
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Chronic Wasting Disease Spreads Closer to Alcorn County — Hunters Urged to Take Action
CORINTH, Miss. – Chronic wasting disease (CWD) continues to spread in Mississippi’s deer herd, and wildlife officials are urging Alcorn
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Child Injured in Brewer Street Shooting, Investigation Ongoing
BOONEVILLE, Miss. — Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a child injured on the night of August 4. Booneville
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Update: Suspicious Device Proven Harmless But Prompts Evacuations in Downtown Booneville
Suspicious Device Prompts Evacuations in Downtown Booneville A bomb scare near a homeschool co-op in downtown Booneville prompted a multi-agency
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Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter Seeks Emergency Help for Injured Kitten Thrown from Moving Vehicle
Corinth, Miss. – August 2025 – The Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter is calling on the community for urgent help after a
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NEMCC’s MIBEST Program Offers GED and Healthcare Career Training for Single Parents
Booneville, Miss. – August 2025 – Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC) is now accepting applications for its MIBEST Program, offering
Read MoreTupelo Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Sexual Battery of a Minor
Tupelo, Miss. – August 4, 2025 – A Tupelo man has been sentenced to serve 13 years in prison without
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Alcorn County Hosts Countywide School Bus Driver Safety Training
CORINTH, Miss. — School bus drivers across Alcorn County recently participated in a countywide safety training event aimed at enhancing
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Lee County Authorities Searching for Church Burglary Suspect
Lee County Authorities Searching for Church Burglary Suspect GUNTOWN, Miss. – The Lee County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the
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Corinth Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Carjacking, Faces 15 Years in Federal Prison
Corinth Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Carjacking, Faces 15 Years in Federal Prison CORINTH, MISS. — A Corinth man has
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One Killed, One Airlifted After Crash in Alcorn County
One Killed, One Airlifted After Crash in Alcorn County An 18-year-old was killed and another seriously injured in a two-vehicle
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Alcorn County Woman Reported Missing
Alcorn County Woman Reported Missing The Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating 62-year-old Cynthia “Cindy”
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Alcorn County Authorities Seize Illegal Substances in Truck Stop Raid, Owner Charged
Alcorn County Authorities Seize Illegal Substances in Truck Stop Raid, Owner Charged The Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office has charged the
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Corinth School District Superintendent Fired after Discovery of AI-Generated Child Pornography
Lee Childress, the superintendent of Corinth School District, has been fired in the wake of an AI-generated child pornography discovery.
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Former Corinth School District Employee Charged with Using AI to Create Explicit Student Content
A former employee with the Corinth School District has been charged with using artificial intelligence, or AI, to create sexually
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Alcorn County Officials Issue Burn Ban
A burn ban has been issued for Alcorn County. According to the Mississippi Forestry Commission, the ban was initially issued
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Suspect in Corinth Capital Murder Captured in Florida
Law enforcement officals have captured the suspect in a Corinth capital murder case in Florida. According to WTVA, Corinth Police
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Corinth Man Wanted for Capital Murder
Corinth Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi are working to find a man wanted for capital murder. According
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Philadelphia Feud Between Families Results in Shooting, 4-Year-Old Hit by Golf Club
Officers with Philadelphia Police Department are currently investigating a shooting that took place in the evening on January 14th, near
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Corinth Woman Charged with Selling Meth
A woman from Corinth has been charged in connection with the sale of methamphetamine. According to WCBI, Brittany Corkern, age
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