Mississippi Fire Prevention Week Urges Safe Charging
Fire Prevention Week 2026 stresses safe charging of lithium-ion devices. Mississippi sees over 6,000 house fires a year, officials say.
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Alcorn County ACE Power Nears Substation Upgrades
ACE Power says its Corinth industrial substation should wrap up by year-end, with the downtown substation targeted for mid-to-late 2027.
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Corinth Students Try Careers With VR Headsets
Corinth and Alcorn County students are testing careers with VR headsets through Big Ideas USA, backed by a $17,500 grant and TVA partnership.
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Alcorn County Farmers Hit by Drought, Fuel Costs
Alcorn County farmers say a dry fall and high diesel prices are straining crops, pastures and livestock feed budgets, the Daily Corinthian reports.
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Jeremy Hudson Named Assistant District Attorney
Corinth’s Jeremy Hudson has been appointed an assistant district attorney in Mississippi’s First Circuit Court District, effective Nov. 1.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 14, 2026: Dance wins second term; Corinth man convicted in federal case
Ralph Dance wins Corinth’s mayoral election in unofficial returns; a federal conviction, housing approvals, police search and fall events round out local coverage.
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Corinth OKs 10 New Washington Street Homes
Ten new Washington Street homes are coming to Corinth after aldermen approved zoning near 1217 Washington St., expanding the area’s redevelopment push.
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Corinth Music at the Yard Ends Season Thursday
Corinth Music at the Yard wraps its fall season Thursday, Oct. 15, with Tupelo duo Hannah+Karly at Trailhead Yard, 6-8 p.m. Free; outside food is welcome.
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Corinth Mayor Ralph Dance Wins Second Term
Corinth Mayor Ralph Dance won a second term Tuesday with about 60 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results in a four-way race.
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State Auditor announces arrests in Guntown fraud case
State auditors say former Guntown officials were arrested in Jackson over alleged fraud tied to city billing.
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Corinth Police Search Highway 72 Smoke Shop
Corinth police served a search warrant at Mellow Smoke Shop on Highway 72 and seized suspected controlled substances. No arrests yet.
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Alcorn County Burn Ban Ends, but Fire Danger Lingers
The Alcorn County burn ban expired Oct. 12 without an extension, but drought, 90-degree heat and gusty Friday winds keep fire danger high in Corinth.
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Alcorn County EMA Seeks Technical Rescue Volunteers
Alcorn County technical rescue team: the county EMA is asking residents trained in rope, trench, swiftwater or confined space rescue to volunteer.
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Kossuth Volleyball Heads to First-Ever 3A State Final
Kossuth volleyball state championship bound: the Lady Aggies swept Belmont for the 3A North Half title and face Our Lady Academy Friday in Clinton.
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NEMCC, Delta State nursing students present projects at Destin conference
NEMCC said nursing presenters shared scholarly projects on education and practice at a conference in Destin, Florida.
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Brooks Grocery in Iuka Sold to Houchens Food Group
Brooks Grocery in Iuka has been acquired by Kentucky-based, employee-owned Houchens Food Group, but the store’s name, staff and leadership will stay put.
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Tishomingo County Fair Opens Tuesday in Iuka
The 2026 Tishomingo County Fair runs Oct. 13-17 in Iuka with free admission Tuesday and Wednesday, carnival nights, gospel music, a rodeo and pageants.
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Corinth Homecoming Week: Parade Thursday, Game Friday
Corinth homecoming week runs Oct. 12-16 with spirit days, a 5:30 p.m. parade Thursday and Friday’s 7 p.m. game vs. Tishomingo County at home.
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Alcorn County Burn Ban Set to Expire Tonight Amid Drought
The Alcorn County burn ban expires at midnight Oct. 12 with no extension posted, as severe drought and near-record heat persist in northeast Mississippi.
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Corinth Kratom Ban Takes Effect Immediately
Corinth’s kratom ban took effect immediately after aldermen adopted an emergency ordinance Friday at the request of Police Chief Landon Tucker.
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