Tishomingo County Vietnam Veteran Returns to Battle Site
A Tishomingo County Vietnam veteran, Bruce Lemont, returned to the spot where he was wounded in 1968 on a trip with 10 veterans that brought him peace.
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Kossuth Elementary Tailgate Teaches Character Lessons
The Kossuth Elementary tailgate used cornhole, hopscotch and an Aggie challenge to teach students responsibility, courage and self-direction in Alcorn County.
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Corinth High Alumnus of the Year: Dr. Joseph Pratt
Dr. Joseph Pratt, a Corinth physician and 1986 graduate, is the Corinth High alumnus of the year and will be honored at halftime of the Oct. 2 home game.
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Alcorn County Absentee Voting Opens for Nov. 3 Election
Alcorn County absentee voting is open for the Nov. 3 election. See key dates, who qualifies, the Oct. 5 registration deadline and the new ballot scan rule.
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Corinth Property Cleanup Targets Old Lusk Funeral Home
Corinth property cleanup moves ahead as aldermen clear the way to demolish the old Lusk Funeral Home and clean up overgrown railroad land in the city.
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Alcorn County roundup, Sept. 22, 2026: Free storm-spotter class Thursday; Corinth cooldown continues
A free virtual SKYWARN class is set for Thursday evening, while Corinth’s forecast stays milder through the weekend before warming next week.
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Alcorn County roundup, Sept. 21, 2026: Storm risk precedes cooler weather in Corinth
A marginal storm risk brings a damaging-wind concern Monday, while Corinth’s forecast turns cooler through midweek.
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Alcorn County roundup, Sept. 20, 2026: Corinth cooldown ahead; slight storm chance Monday night
Corinth’s heat is forecast to ease by midweek, with a 20% to 30% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms Monday night.
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Corinth heat eases by midweek as NWS adds small Monday night storm chance
Corinth should stay hot into Monday, but the National Weather Service in Memphis says temperatures will ease by midweek.
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Alcorn County roundup, Sept. 19, 2026: Corinth heat persists; storm-spotter class set
Corinth heat continues before a midweek cooldown; NWS plans a free storm-spotter class, and NEMCC highlights a Corinth pharmacy technician.
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NWS Memphis offers SKYWARN class amid Corinth heat and cooldown
NWS Memphis has a free virtual SKYWARN class on Sept. 24 and says Corinth stays hot before cooler air arrives.
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NEMCC Adult Education profiles Shiloh’s route to pharmacy work
NEMCC Adult Education says Shiloh turned training and support into pharmacy work in Corinth.
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NEMCC paramedic students face mock courtroom questioning
Northeast Mississippi Community College said paramedic students completed a patient simulation and then a mock cross-examination on the Northeast campus to practice explaining their care, decisions and documentation.
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Alcorn County roundup, Sept. 18, 2026: Kossuth honors Mason Mills, extends win streak
Kossuth remembered Mason Mills with 54 seconds of silence before sweeping Alcorn Central for its 14th straight volleyball win.
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Kossuth Volleyball honors Mason Mills with 54 seconds of silence, then sweeps Alcorn Central
Kossuth’s gym went quiet for 54 seconds Thursday night — one second for each number on Mason Mills’ jersey — before the Lady Aggies swept Alcorn Central 3-0 in district volleyball.
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Two Booneville residents charged after East Church Street stop
The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department says two Booneville residents were arrested after a welfare check on East Church Street turned up a .22-caliber revolver.
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Presley McMillan’s NEMCC path leads from HSE to daycare work
NEMCC Adult Education says Presley McMillan began classes in Tishomingo in 2022, joined Gateway Youth Program in 2023 and earned her HSE on Oct. 1, 2025.
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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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Jessica Anderson’s NEMCC Adult Education path leads to college
Northeast Mississippi Community College Adult Education highlighted Jessica Anderson, who earned her HSE diploma, completed workforce training and is now studying medical lab technology.
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NEMCC graduate Jaxson Laster lands quality-engineer role after apprenticeship and international exchange
Northeast Mississippi Community College says one of the first graduates of its Logistics Management Technology program, Jaxson Laster, completed an
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