Corinth Mayoral Race: Absentee Voting Steady Before Oct. 13
The Corinth mayoral race heads to the Oct. 13 general election with four candidates, and absentee voting at City Hall has been steady ahead of election day.
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Yellow Creek Port Expansion Underway in Tishomingo County
The nearly $13 million Yellow Creek Port expansion near Iuka is underway, adding a longer dock, mooring cells, rail upgrades and a 700-ton crane.
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Corinth Weather: Near-90 Heat, Then Rain Chances by Friday
Corinth weather turns hotter this week, with highs near 90 by Thursday before rain chances return Friday and Saturday as drought covers the entire area.
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Sorrell-Howard Hall of Fame Honor for Booneville Native
Sorrell-Howard Hall of Fame honor: Booneville native and Northeast basketball great enters Mississippi State’s M-Club Hall of Fame class of 2026.
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Alcorn County roundup, Sept. 26, 2026: Severe drought spreads; Corinth events fill calendar
The Sept. 26 roundup covers severe drought, Crossroads Arena plans, a Corinth High literary trip and the Sept. 29 hotel ribbon cutting.
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Alcorn Central Band Takes 2nd at Crossroads Marching Classic
Alcorn Central’s band took 2nd in Class 3A with best drum major and percussion at the Crossroads Marching Classic in Corinth; New Albany was champion.
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Corinth Police Officers Mentor ACTC Law Students
Corinth police officers Maj. Ben Moore, Eli Buse and Shyanne Middleton told ACTC Law and Public Safety students what it takes to become a Mississippi officer.
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Area Football Scores: Kossuth, Booneville, Alcorn Central Win
Area football scores for Sept. 25: Kossuth, Booneville and Alcorn Central won, Belmont fell in overtime, and Corinth was idle before hosting South Pontotoc.
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NEMCC Football Falls 20-10 to No. 11 Northwest at Homecoming
NEMCC football fell 20-10 to No. 11 Northwest on homecoming night in Booneville. Xae Mayes had 224 total yards as the Tigers dropped to 1-4 on the season.
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Alcorn County Drought Turns Severe as Burn Bans Ring Area
The Alcorn County drought is now severe on the U.S. Drought Monitor, and nearby Tippah, Itawamba and Lee counties are under burn bans. Here’s what to know.
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Corinth High Mississippi Writers Class Visits Rowan Oak
The Corinth High Rowan Oak trip took 38 Mississippi Writers students to Faulkner’s Oxford home and Ole Miss, with support from the district foundation.
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Crossroads Arena Hosts Mark Chesnutt, Pam Tillis Tonight
The Crossroads Arena concert with Mark Chesnutt and Pam Tillis is tonight at 7 in Corinth, kicking off a fall lineup with Comic Con and Brantley Gilbert.
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Corinth TownePlace Suites Ribbon Cutting Set for Sept. 29
The Alliance and Delta Lodging Group host a Corinth TownePlace Suites ribbon cutting Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. for the new 89-suite hotel on South Parkway.
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Charlotte’s Web Opens at Corinth Coliseum This Weekend
The Corinth Dramatic Society stages Charlotte’s Web at Corinth Coliseum Sept. 25-27, its first youth show. Showtimes, ticket prices and details inside.
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Crossroads Marching Classic Returns to Corinth Saturday
The Crossroads Marching Classic returns to Corinth High’s Warrior Stadium Saturday at 3 p.m., with North Mississippi bands and an NEMCC exhibition show.
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Burnsville Waterway Festival and Rodeo Set This Weekend
The Burnsville Waterway Festival and Buckin’ on the ‘Bigbee Rodeo run Sept. 25-26 with live music, food vendors, a car show, bingo and two rodeo nights.
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Alcorn County Supervisors Draw on $20M Storm Loan
Alcorn County supervisors made the first draw on a $20 million note to cover Ice Storm Fern costs, heard MRHC’s budget and set Farmington Road bids.
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Northeast Mississippi Disaster Recovery Council Launches
CREATE and TVA launch the Northeast Mississippi Disaster Recovery Council, a $200,000 effort to link local leaders with recovery help after Ice Storm Fern.
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Magnolia Pediatric Clinic in Corinth Adds Nurse Practitioner
Magnolia Pediatric Clinic in Corinth welcomes Holly Byrd, a Corinth native and pediatric nurse practitioner, returning home to care for local children.
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NEMCC Hall of Fame Honors Six Inductees at Homecoming
Northeast Mississippi Community College inducted six into the NEMCC Hall of Fame at homecoming, including NFL vet Mario Addison and NBA pick Qyntel Woods.
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