Tishomingo County Tire Slashing at Fair: Man Charged
Tishomingo County tire slashing at the county fair in Iuka leads to four malicious mischief charges against a Burnsville man, the sheriff’s office says.
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Corinth Middle School Teacher Kaitlin James Profiled
Corinth Middle School teacher Kaitlin James, a sixth-grade ELA teacher and book club host, is featured in the district’s People of the Crossroads series.
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Corinth STEM Camp Draws 75 Students for Fall Science Fun
Corinth STEM camp drew more than 75 pre-K to sixth graders for ghost rockets, robots and edible spider webs. The next STEM Saturday is set for Dec. 12.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 29, 2026: Beaty named Officer of the Year; Warrior tag deadline extended
Corinth honors Detective Brad Beaty, extends the Warrior plate deadline and celebrates retired teachers in the Oct. 29 local roundup.
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Prentiss County deputies report three arrests in traffic stops and checkpoints
Prentiss County deputies said traffic stops and safety checkpoints led to arrests in Booneville and Corinth.
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Corinth Retired Teachers Keep 14-Year Lunch Tradition
Corinth retired teachers in the Old-Timers Club have met monthly for lunch for 14 years, sharing memories, support, and stories of former students.
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Corinth Police Officer of the Year: Det. Brad Beaty Honored
Detective Brad Beaty is the Corinth Police Officer of the Year, honored at a Corinth VFW event recognizing local first responders and public servants.
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Prentiss County Checkpoint Arrest: Corinth Woman Charged
Prentiss County checkpoint arrest: a Corinth woman, 35, is charged with meth possession after an Oct. 20 stop by deputies and Booneville police.
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Corinth Warrior Tag Deadline Extended to Nov. 19
The Corinth Warrior tag deadline is now Nov. 19. The CSD Foundation needs 300 pre-orders at $33 each before Mississippi will produce the specialty plate.
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Prentiss County Election Nov. 3: What’s on the Ballot
Prentiss County election guide: school board, U.S. Senate and judicial races are on the Nov. 3 ballot. In-person absentee voting ends Saturday, Oct. 31.
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Booneville Band Wins Seventh Straight State Championship
The Booneville band won its seventh straight Class 3A state marching title in Brandon with a modern Swan Lake show, the program’s 17th state crown overall.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 28, 2026: Corinth remembers Rosemary Williams; Kossuth teachers join state task force
Corinth remembers preservationist Rosemary Williams; Kossuth teachers join a state task force, and police detail rally preparations in the Oct. 28 roundup.
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Tishomingo County Sheriff Honors First Responders Day
On National First Responders Day, the Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department thanked deputies, firefighters, EMTs, dispatchers and jail staff in Iuka.
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Corinth Police Praise Agency Teamwork for Trump Visit
Corinth police had four days to prepare for President Trump’s arena rally. Chief Landon Tucker says about 40 officers and partner agencies made it work.
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Alcorn School District: Kossuth Teachers Join State Task Force
Alcorn School District board hears Kossuth Elementary teachers will help write statewide special education lessons and approves a $10,700 grant.
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Corinth Preservationist Rosemary Williams Dies at 88
Corinth preservationist Rosemary Williams, who led the Siege and Battle of Corinth Commission and championed the Civil War center, has died at 88.
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Prentiss County Drug Arrests: Two Booneville Men Charged
Prentiss County drug arrests: deputies charged two Booneville men with possession after a safety checkpoint and a Highway 4 traffic stop. Bonds: $10,000.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 27, 2026: Bean receives 40 years; Corinth parkway deadline extended
Alcorn court sentences, Corinth’s parkway extension, hospital staffing, Freedom Center construction and drought lead the Oct. 27 local roundup.
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Corinth Freedom Center Campus Adds Chapel, Cottages
The Freedom Center campus near Corinth now has a finished chapel, and three cottages are underway as the recovery ministry works toward a $750,000 goal.
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Magnolia Regional Partners With Relias on Hospitalists
Corinth’s Magnolia Regional hospitalist team gets help from Tupelo-based Relias Healthcare in a new partnership to recruit and keep doctors.
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