Corinth Forecast: Freeze Tonight, Then Dry 70s and Fire Risk
The Corinth forecast calls for a 28-degree low and frost tonight, then a dry warm-up to the 70s that will worsen drought and raise fire danger.
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Alcorn School District Names 8 Teachers of the Year
Alcorn School District Teachers of the Year for 2026-2027 include eight educators from Alcorn Central, Biggersville, Kossuth and the career center.
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Corinth Christmas Parade Set for Dec. 5; Booneville Dec. 7
The Corinth Christmas parade is set for Saturday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m. Baldwyn’s parade is Dec. 3 and Booneville’s is Dec. 7. See the local list.
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Area Football Playoffs: Corinth, Booneville, Baldwyn Fall
The area football playoffs ended Friday for Corinth, Booneville, Baldwyn and Kossuth, who all lost second-round games. Here are the final scores.
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NEMCC Basketball Falls to Ranger 87-69 in Classic Finale
NEMCC basketball lost 87-69 to Ranger College on Friday in Booneville. TJ Warren scored 20 as the Tigers fell to 4-2 before region play Monday.
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Tishomingo County Burn Ban Enters Final Week, Ends Nov. 19
The Tishomingo County burn ban runs through Nov. 19. Here is what is allowed, what is not, the fine for violations and the dry weekend forecast.
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NEMCC Football QB Xae Mayes Named NJCAA Player of the Week
NEMCC football quarterback Xae Mayes was named NJCAA Offensive Player of the Week as the Tigers swept the MACCC weekly awards after beating Holmes.
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NEMCC Basketball Falls in OT to John A. Logan, 65-62
NEMCC basketball lost for the first time this season, falling 65-62 in overtime to John A. Logan at the Bonner Arnold Classic in Booneville.
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Corinth Freeze Forecast: Frost Tonight, 28 Degrees by Weekend
The Corinth freeze forecast calls for frost late Thursday night and lows near 28 Saturday and Sunday mornings, with dry weather through next week.
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Alcorn County roundup, Nov. 12, 2026: Senate projection includes local vote totals; cannonball site studied
Alcorn’s Senate vote totals, state archaeologists’ visit to a Booneville cannonball site and a local hunting equipment guide lead Nov. 12 coverage.
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Booneville Cannonball Site Draws State Archaeologists
State archaeologists visited the Booneville cannonball site, where 200+ Civil War-era cannonballs were found, and may pursue landmark status for the land.
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Tishomingo County New Businesses: Car Lot, BBQ, Iuka Shops
Tishomingo County new businesses include Crane Cars in Tishomingo, The Rackhouse in Belmont and two shops in a restored downtown Iuka home.
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NEMCC Honors Institute Opens Spring 2027 Applications
The NEMCC Honors Institute in Booneville is accepting Spring 2027 applications. Here are the GPA, ACT and other requirements and how to apply.
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Alcorn County roundup, Nov. 11, 2026: CREATE president plans retirement; dog show opens Friday
CREATE’s Mike Clayborne plans to retire in June. Also: Corinth’s three-day dog show, September jobs figures, holiday garbage routes and Northeast basketball.
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CREATE Foundation President Mike Clayborne to Retire in June
CREATE Foundation president Mike Clayborne will retire in June after 30 years. The group backs affiliates in Alcorn, Prentiss and Tishomingo counties.
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Corinth Dog Show Brings AKC Cluster to Crossroads Arena
A three-day Corinth dog show runs Nov. 13-15 at Crossroads Arena, with three AKC all-breed shows. Admission and parking are reported to be free.
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NEMCC Basketball Sweeps ASU Mid-South; Tigers Now 4-0
NEMCC basketball swept Arkansas State Mid-South on Nov. 10. The Tigers won 91-64 to reach 4-0, and the Lady Tigers won 70-58 for a fourth straight.
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Corinth Veterans Day Guide: Parade, Closings and Forecast
Corinth Veterans Day plans for Nov. 11 include a 10 a.m. parade and a free VFW lunch. City, county and federal offices close, and garbage routes shift.
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Alcorn County Unemployment Rises to 3.2% in September
Alcorn County unemployment rose to 3.2% in September from 2.9% in August, federal data show. Tishomingo and Prentiss counties were near the same level.
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Alcorn County roundup, Nov. 10, 2026 — Extreme drought eases as severe conditions persist
Extreme drought has cleared from Alcorn County on the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map. MDOT has bridge repairs and a U.S. 72 realignment on its proposed 2027 schedule.
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