Cookies with Santa Returns to J.P. Coleman State Park Dec. 12
Cookies with Santa returns to J.P. Coleman State Park near Iuka on Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to noon, with cookie decorating and photos. Park admission is $2.
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Tishomingo County Schools Earn B Rating Under New State Scale
Tishomingo County schools earned a B under Mississippi’s tougher grading scale, ranking 36th of 148 districts. The high school kept its A rating.
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Alcorn County Drought Eases; Extreme Category Removed
The Alcorn County drought has eased: extreme drought is gone from the county, and Tishomingo and Prentiss counties dropped from severe to moderate.
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MDOT Seeks Bids on $15M-$20M US 72 Repair Near Iuka
MDOT opens bids Nov. 24 on a US 72 repair contract in Tishomingo County: 5.9 miles from Highway 25 to the Alabama line, estimated at $15M-$20M.
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Booneville Man Charged in Prentiss County Shop Burglary
A Booneville man, 58, is charged with commercial burglary and grand larceny in a Prentiss County shop burglary; the county truck turned up in Arkansas.
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Corinth Freeze Likely Friday Night After Veterans Day Showers
A Corinth freeze is likely Friday night with a low near 28, NWS Memphis says, after a cold front brings light Veterans Day showers to Northeast Mississippi.
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NEMCC Lady Tigers Win Third Straight, Beat Chattanooga State
The NEMCC Lady Tigers beat Chattanooga State 56-48 in Booneville for a third straight win as Lauren Norwood scored 22 points. Northeast is now 3-1.
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Alcorn County roundup, Nov. 8, 2026: Frost forecast for Corinth; Nutcracker Trail lists 47 stops
National Weather Service Memphis forecast graphic for Corinth shows lows in the 30s Sunday and Monday, then another cooldown late
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Baldwyn Christmas Open House Set for Nov. 12 on Main Street
The Baldwyn Christmas Open House is Nov. 12, 4-7 p.m., with carriage rides, pictures with Santa, hot cocoa, an ice rink and late shopping on Main Street.
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NEMCC Bonner Arnold Classic: 3-0 Tigers Host Nov. 12-13
The NEMCC Bonner Arnold Classic is Nov. 12-13 in Booneville, where the 3-0 Tigers face John Logan and Ranger at Bonner Arnold Coliseum on campus.
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Tishomingo Christmas Bazaar Set for Nov. 28 at Cedar Creek
The Tishomingo Christmas bazaar at Cedar Creek Ridge Farms runs Nov. 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with handmade crafts, gift baskets and unique gifts for shoppers.
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Farmington Christmas Parade Set for Dec. 7, Entries Open
The Farmington Christmas parade is set for Dec. 7 with Light the Park. Floats, bands, walkers and vehicles can now register on the city website.
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Corinth Nutcracker Trail Lists 47 Stops Across Town
The Corinth Nutcracker Trail has 47 stops downtown and around town. Vote for a favorite display for a chance at a local restaurant gift card.
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Corinth, Kossuth, Baldwyn, Booneville Win Playoff Openers
Corinth, Kossuth, Baldwyn and Booneville win Mississippi high school football playoffs openers on Nov. 6. See every area score and next week’s games.
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Corinth Elementary Teacher Carley Matthews Profiled
Corinth Elementary teacher Carley Matthews, a 28-year educator, shares how her grandfather inspired her and why fourth grade is a key transition year.
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Tishomingo County Christmas Parades Set for Dec. 4-7
Tishomingo County Christmas parades roll in Iuka, Tishomingo, Belmont and Burnsville Dec. 4-7, plus Burnsville’s first Christmas on Ice next to City Hall.
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Magnolia Regional Heart Care Noted in U.S. News Edition
Magnolia Regional heart care earns a spot in U.S. News’ 2027 Best Hospitals edition for ACC registry work and Chest Pain Center accreditation in Corinth.
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Tishomingo State Park Hosts Take A Hike Day Nov. 17
Tishomingo State Park Take A Hike Day is Tuesday, Nov. 17, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with about 13 miles of trails, the Swinging Bridge, and a $2 entry fee.
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Corinth-area notices cover dance performances, testing aid and a new prosecutor
Corinth-area notices cover a NEMCC dance performance, adult education testing fees and Jeremy Hudson’s swearing-in as assistant district attorney.
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Corinth Frost Possible This Weekend as Lows Drop Into 30s
Corinth frost is possible this weekend as NWS Memphis forecasts lows of 33 Sunday and 34 Monday across Alcorn, Tishomingo and Prentiss counties.
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