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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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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NEMCC Basketball Schedule Has 17 Home Games for 2026-27
The 2026-27 NEMCC basketball schedule gives Tiger fans 17 home games in Booneville, starting Oct. 30 vs. Lawson State and two home tournaments.
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NEMCC FAME Chapter Talks Bring Industry Leaders to Booneville
Industry leaders met at Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville to discuss a NEMCC FAME chapter offering paid manufacturing apprenticeships.
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Corinth Football Blanks South Pontotoc 63-0 in Division Opener
Corinth football opened division play with a 63-0 shutout of South Pontotoc Thursday, as Kossuth hosts unbeaten Booneville and Alcorn Central visits Belmont.
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Trash & Treasures Yard Sale Runs Oct. 2-3 in Tishomingo County
The Tishomingo County yard sale Trash & Treasures runs Oct. 2-3 along Highways 25 and 72, with 50-plus miles of bargains from Iuka to Burnsville.
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Corinth Shooting Near Scott, Dorsey Streets Under Investigation
Corinth shooting: police are investigating after one person was airlifted following a 3 p.m. Thursday shooting near Scott and Dorsey streets in Corinth.
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Alcorn County Drought Worsens as Storms Return Friday
The Alcorn County drought now covers the entire county at the severe level, with storms and up to 1.5 inches of rain expected starting Friday afternoon.
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Corinth TownePlace Suites Opens With Ribbon Cutting
Corinth TownePlace Suites by Marriott is now open after Delta Lodging Group’s Sept. 29 ribbon cutting, adding 89 extended-stay suites on South Parkway.
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