Alcorn County roundup, Sept. 16, 2026: Polk Street Bridge reopens; Corinth remembers Abe Whitfield
Polk Street Bridge reopens with a dedication to Conner Dabbs, and Corinth remembers Abe Whitfield ahead of his Sept. 19 memorial service.
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Corinth Says Goodbye to Abe Whitfield of Abe’s Grill
Abe Whitfield, who with his wife Terri turned a spot off Highway 72 East into one of the most beloved
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Alcorn County roundup, Sept. 11: Missing-person appeal, Friday football and student career options
The Sept. 11 Alcorn County roundup: a missing-person appeal, Friday football matchups and a National Guard career discussion with Corinth students.
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Corinth to Receive $1.4 Million in FEMA Funding for Storm Debris Removal Costs
CORINTH, Miss. — The City of Corinth is set to receive approximately $1.4 million in federal funding to help cover
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Police Seek Help Locating Missing Woman in Corinth, Mississippi
Authorities are searching for Brittany Hastings, a 29-year-old woman reported missing in Corinth. No additional details about her last known location or clothing have been provided.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College Adult Education students participate in team survival activity
Students in Mrs. Deanne Droke’s adult education class at Northeast Mississippi Community College recently engaged in a team-based survival exercise to develop key skills.
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Corinth Elks Lodge donates $4,100 to NEMCC FFA Alumni
The Corinth Elks Lodge presented a $4,100 donation during the third annual Bobby Wayne Memorial Dart Tournament, supporting youth and land stewardship initiatives.
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Corinth Police Department wins annual firefighter vs. police softball game
The Corinth Police Department claimed victory in this year’s charity softball game, bringing the community together for a good cause.
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Clayton Homes treats Corinth Police Department to donuts
Clayton Homes showed support for the Corinth Police Department by delivering donuts to staff members, expressing appreciation for their service.
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Mississippi man sentenced to life in prison for murder of 3-month-old girl
Gabriel Girner, 24, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in connection with the death of his infant daughter and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
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Former Corinth Pharmacist Rick Quinn Sentenced in Healthcare Fraud Conspiracy
CORINTH, Miss. — Former Corinth pharmacist Ricky Wayne Quinn has been sentenced to federal prison for conspiracy to commit healthcare
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Former Corinth Superintendent Lee Childress Found Not Guilty in Case Involving Explicit AI Images of Students
Former Corinth School District Superintendent Dr. Lee Childress was found not guilty Wednesday by a federal jury on a felony
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Corinth pharmacist Rick Quinn pleads guilty to healthcare fraud conspiracy charge
Former Corinth pharmacist Ricky Wayne “Rick” Quinn has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud in federal court,
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AFROMAN set for May 1 concert at Crossroads Arena in Corinth
CORINTH — Crossroads Arena has announced that AFROMAN will perform live on Friday, May 1, in Corinth. The news was
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Church in Alcorn County suffers major damage due to Sunday storm
KOSSUTH, Miss. — Pleasant Hill United Pentecostal Church near Kossuth reported significant damage to its church building after severe storms
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Corinth Police report missing local man on Sunday
Corinth Police Seeking Public’s Help in Locating Missing Man CORINTH, Miss. — The Corinth Police Department is asking for the
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Byrd Drives In Four, Norman Strikes Out 14 as Alcorn Central Defeats Ripley 10-7
he Alcorn Central Lady Bears used timely hitting and dominant pitching to secure a 10-7 win over the Ripley Lady
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Student Taken Into Custody After Handgun Found after Security Threat at Alcorn Central
GLEN, Miss. — A student was taken into custody Tuesday morning after a handgun was discovered inside a vehicle on
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Corinth doctor sentenced to 15 years in fatal Alcorn County crash of over 100 mph
CORINTH, Miss. — Michael Wayne Hawley, 46, of Corinth, was sentenced Friday to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty
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Grandfather Arrested After Altercation at Alcorn Central High School
Authorities arrested a 74-year-old man after a confrontation on the campus of Alcorn Central High School Monday morning, according to
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