Corinth Angel Tree Applications Due Friday at Salvation Army
Corinth Angel Tree applications are due Friday, Oct. 9, at 3 p.m. at the Salvation Army office on Lackey Drive. Here’s what families need to know.
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Farmington Road Paving Contract Approved in Alcorn County
Alcorn County supervisors awarded a $406,406 State Aid contract for Farmington Road paving, about a mile of work in the Second District, under estimate.
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Iuka Ribbon Cutting Opens J-MAC Flowers and Gifts
An Iuka ribbon cutting Oct. 2 opened J-MAC Flowers, Gifts, and Merchandise at 601 Battleground Drive, a Booneville favorite expanding to Tishomingo County.
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Iuka Public Library Hours Cut in Half; Supervisors Weigh In
Iuka Public Library hours were cut roughly in half Oct. 1 over county budget constraints, and Tishomingo County supervisors took up the issue Monday.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 5, 2026: Courthouse targets year-end finish; school enrollment declines
Courthouse work targets a year-end finish, school enrollment declines, Abe’s Grill reopens, and local coverage includes police, donations, weather and festivals.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 4, 2026: United Way golf fundraiser tops $30,000; scholarship tournament ahead
United Way reports more than $30,000 raised for local agencies; an MSU scholarship golf tournament, fall events and a free storm-spotter class lead the delayed Oct. 4 edition.
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Prentiss County Sheriff Warns of Utility Bill Scam Calls
Prentiss County deputies warn of a utility bill scam where callers posing as cable, internet and TV providers demand payment to avoid a shutoff.
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Corinth Police Felony Arrests: September 2026 List Released
Corinth police felony arrests for September 2026 include charges of commercial burglary, firearms trafficking and felony taking of a motor vehicle.
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Corinth, Alcorn School Enrollment Dips About 4 Percent
Corinth and Alcorn school districts report a school enrollment decline of about 4 percent this fall, mirroring a statewide trend in Mississippi.
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Jacinto Fall Festival Oct. 10 Brings Trunk or Treat, Hayrides
The Jacinto Fall Festival is Saturday, Oct. 10, 5-8 p.m. at the Historic Jacinto Courthouse with trunk or treat, hayrides, games and a murder mystery.
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Alcorn County Courthouse Renovation Nears Year-End Finish
The Alcorn County Courthouse renovation in Corinth is now on track to finish at the end of 2026 after delays tied to the 100-year-old building.
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Booneville Fall Festival Set for Oct. 17 Downtown
The Booneville Fall Festival returns Oct. 17 with live music on two stages, food, artisans, and kids’ activities at the Triangle in historic downtown Booneville.
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Corinth Golf Tournament Oct. 9 Raises MSU Scholarships
The 4th annual Swinging for Scholarships Corinth golf tournament is Oct. 9 at Shiloh Ridge, raising money for Alcorn County students attending MSU.
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United Way Golf Tournament Raises $30K for Alcorn County
The United Way golf tournament raised more than $30,000 Saturday to support partner agencies in Corinth and Alcorn County, with help from Kimberly-Clark.
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Corinth Events Calendar: Fall Lineup Runs Through December
Corinth events fill the calendar through December, from a chili cookoff and ComicCon to a Brantley Gilbert concert and the Christmas parade.
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NEMCC Women’s Basketball Schedule Has 14 Home Games
The NEMCC women’s basketball schedule for 2026-27 has 14 home games in Booneville and four reigning region champions, starting Oct. 30 at Walters State.
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NEMCC Football Loses 28-27 Thriller at East Mississippi
NEMCC football fell 28-27 at East Mississippi on Saturday after leading 14-0 early. A 40-yard field goal try went wide left with 1:06 left in Scooba.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 3, 2026: Arrest in Corinth shooting; anniversary concert canceled
Police announce an arrest in the Corinth shooting; the anniversary concert is canceled, Alcorn Central wins, and sentencing and scam warnings make local news.
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Iuka Walmart Celebrates Grand Reopening After Remodel
The Iuka Walmart grand reopening on Oct. 2 celebrated the remodeled Store #274 with food trucks, giveaways and school groups, cheered by local leaders.
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Battle of Corinth Concert Canceled Due to Weather
The Battle of Corinth concert set for Oct. 3 at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center is canceled because of the weather forecast; no make-up date set.
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