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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Brantley Gilbert Corinth Concert Set for Nov. 7
Brantley Gilbert Corinth concert: the Real American Tour hits Crossroads Arena Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. with John Morgan and Atlus. Ticket tips and arena schedule.
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ACE Power Crew Heads to Alabama to Help After Isaias
An ACE Power crew left Corinth Sunday for Brewton, Alabama, to help Southern Pine Electric restore power after Hurricane Isaias, a day after local outages.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 11, 2026: Corinth mayoral vote Tuesday; heat returns after scant rain
Corinth prepares for Tuesday’s mayoral vote as scant Isaias rain gives way to heat; Saturday outages, a business honor and new local shopping guides round out the news.
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Corinth Beautiful Business of the Month: The Carriage House
The Carriage House, a Corinth vacation rental owned by Tammi Frazier, is named the Corinth Beautiful Business of the Month for October by The Alliance.
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NEMCC Volleyball Sweep Caps Fall Break Homestand
NEMCC volleyball sweep: the Tigers served 14 aces to beat Freed-Hardeman JV 3-0 in Booneville, moving to 12-15 before a trip to Pearl River on Wednesday.
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Isaias Rain Falls Short in Corinth as Record Heat Returns
Isaias rain in Corinth totaled just 0.42 inch, short of the 1-2.5 inches forecast. Near-record highs in the low 90s are expected this week amid severe drought.
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Corinth Mayor Election Tuesday: Where and When to Vote
The Corinth mayor election is Tuesday, Oct. 13. All city voters cast ballots 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at City Hall, 300 Childs St. Four candidates are on the ballot.
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Prentiss County Burglary: County Work Truck Stolen From Shed
Prentiss County burglary: a man stole batteries and a white 2007 Ford F-150 work truck from a supervisor district shed on CR 8311 early Saturday.
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Isaias Power Outages Hit Glen, Corinth as Winds Gust
Isaias power outages hit Glen and Corinth Saturday as wind gusts downed lines. ACE Power reported 498 outages; TCEPA fixed a wire down on Highway 25.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 10, 2026: Severe drought persists as Isaias rain arrives; Corinth 5K goes virtual
Alcorn remains in severe drought as Isaias rain arrives; the Corinth 5K goes virtual, local football teams win, and a special prosecutor takes over a regional case.
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Severe Drought Covers Tishomingo, Alcorn as Isaias Rain Arrives
Severe drought now covers all of Tishomingo and Alcorn counties and most of Prentiss as Isaias rain arrives. Alcorn’s burn ban expires Monday.
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Area High School Football Scores: Corinth, Booneville Win
Area high school football scores: Corinth beats North Pontotoc 52-7, Booneville moves to 6-0, and Alcorn Central and Tishomingo County win district games.
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Special Prosecutor Named in Prentiss County Murder Case
A special prosecutor, former DA Dee Bates, takes over the Prentiss County murder prosecution of Jayce West after DA Jason Herring’s office recused.
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Cat Reman Challenge 5K in Corinth Goes Virtual for Isaias
The Cat Reman Challenge 5K in Corinth goes virtual due to Hurricane Isaias. Runners can still sign up to benefit United Way of Corinth and Alcorn County.
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Wind Advisory for Alcorn County as Isaias Moves In
A Wind Advisory for Alcorn County, Prentiss and Tishomingo runs 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, with gusts to 45 mph as Isaias brings 1-3 inches of rain.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 9, 2026: Flood watch ahead of weekend rain; Corinth sales-tax payment rises
Alcorn faces a weekend flood watch; Corinth’s monthly sales-tax payment rises, Farm to Fork tickets reach their deadline, and park festival registration is open.
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Corinth/Alcorn Park Fall Festival Set for Oct. 17
The first Corinth/Alcorn Park fall festival is Oct. 17 at 309 S. Parkway St. in Corinth, with BBQ and chili contests. Competitor sign-ups close Oct. 14.
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