Iuka Log Cabin’s Future Discussed; No Action Taken by Board
Iuka’s mayor and aldermen discussed the Iuka log cabin’s future Tuesday but took no action, the city says. Residents are urging the city to save the structure.
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Iuka Public Library Adds Friday Hours After County Budget Boost
Iuka Public Library is adding Friday hours after Tishomingo County supervisors approved a 12.5% budget increase. Here is the library’s new weekly schedule.
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Flood Watch Issued for Alcorn, Prentiss, Tishomingo Counties
NWS Memphis issued a Flood Watch for Alcorn County, Prentiss and Tishomingo from 1 a.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday as Isaias’s remnants bring up to 4 inches of rain.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 8, 2026: Corinth approves playhouse lease; wildfire reports highlight burn ban
Corinth approves a playhouse lease and $12,000 for the Dramatic Society; Highway 30 reopens after fires, and new coverage includes Career Day and shopping guides.
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Highway 30 Fires Out Near Paden; Road Reopens
The Highway 30 fires near Paden are out and the road has reopened, with crews checking hot spots. A dragging chain was reported as the cause.
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Paden Power Outage Planned Friday for Pole Replacement
A planned Paden power outage Friday, Oct. 9, could last up to six hours as Tishomingo County EPA replaces utility poles at the Waterway crossing.
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NEMCC Football Hosts Mississippi Delta Tonight in Booneville
NEMCC football (1-5) hosts Mississippi Delta at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at Tiger Stadium in Booneville after a 28-27 loss at East Mississippi.
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Corinth Dramatic Society Gets Playhouse Lease From City
The Corinth Dramatic Society playhouse lease is approved: aldermen gave the group a one-year lease on the Fulton Drive building plus $12,000 in city funds.
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Highway 30 Fires Burn Near Paden in Tishomingo County
Firefighters from Tishomingo and Prentiss counties and the Forestry Commission fought Highway 30 fires near Paden Wednesday night. Drivers: watch for smoke.
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NEMCC Volleyball Sweeps Coahoma to Open Fall Break Homestand
NEMCC volleyball swept Coahoma 25-10, 25-9, 25-14 in Booneville behind 10 kills from Addy Hicks and 13 team aces to improve to 4-2 in MACCC play.
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Corinth Elementary Career Day Shows Students 50+ Careers
Corinth Elementary Career Day brought 85 local professionals and 50+ career paths to more than 1,000 pre-K through 4th grade students in Corinth.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 7, 2026: Isaias rain threat grows; symphony opens Sunday
Isaias could bring heavy weekend rain and gusty winds to Corinth; the symphony opens Sunday, and a free wildflower seed harvest is set for Oct. 13.
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Free Corinth Wildflower Seeds Offered at Garden Oct. 13
Get free Corinth wildflower seeds Tuesday, Oct. 13, 5-7 p.m. at the Shackleford Memorial Garden behind Kroger. Bags and instructions provided by KCAB.
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Isaias Could Soak Northeast Mississippi With 3 Inches of Rain
Isaias Northeast Mississippi outlook: NWS says the storm’s remnants may cross the area Saturday with 1-3 inches of rain and gusty winds near Corinth.
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Corinth Symphony Opens Season 36 With Wizards & Wands
The Corinth Symphony opens its 36th season Sunday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. with Wizards and Wands, Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings music at the Coliseum.
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Baldwyn Police Warn Yard Rolling Pranks Can Bring Charges
Baldwyn police warn that rolling yards, egging cars and other fall pranks that disturb neighbors or damage property will be investigated and charged.
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NWS Memphis says Corinth stays dry through Friday before weekend rain
Corinth stays dry through Friday before tropical rain chances arrive over the weekend.
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Sen. Hyde-Smith Visits Baldwyn, Meets Manufacturers
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith visited Baldwyn on Oct. 6, meeting manufacturers and city officials about projects, grants, tax incentives and city needs.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 6, 2026: Fire danger persists; Farmington Road paving approved
Fire danger remains elevated ahead of possible weekend rain; supervisors approve Farmington Road paving, and Corinth assistance deadlines approach.
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Alcorn County Fire Danger Rises as Heat Nears 90 Before Rain
Alcorn County fire danger stays high as Corinth heads toward 89 degrees; the burn ban runs through Oct. 12 and a Gulf system may bring weekend rain.
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