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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NWS Memphis says Corinth will keep cool autumn mornings through Friday
The National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee says Corinth will stay cool through Friday, with Tuesday morning the coldest stretch and highs warming later in the week.
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NWS Memphis says Corinth showers fade Sunday and SKYWARN training is Oct. 5
NWS Memphis says Corinth showers should end Sunday, and the office is hosting a free virtual SKYWARN class on Oct. 5.
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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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Prentiss County Sheriff Warns of Jury Duty Phone Scam
The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department warns of a jury duty scam in which callers posing as federal agents demand payment for missed jury service.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 2, 2026: Corinth Theatre-Arts closes; shooting investigation continues
Corinth Theatre-Arts closes permanently, police investigate a shooting, and today’s roundup covers football, weekend weather and regional news.
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Rain chances return to Corinth with cooler weekend ahead
NWS Memphis says a cold front will bring rain chances back late tonight and Friday, with Corinth cooling into the weekend.
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NWS Memphis shares Corinth forecast, Tupelo SKYWARN class, drought outlook
NWS Memphis says Corinth turns cooler next week, Tupelo hosts free SKYWARN training, and rain chances rise across the Mid-South.
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Alcorn County roundup, Sept. 30, 2026: Burn ban continues; Corinth football and market dates change
Alcorn’s burn ban continues through Oct. 12, Corinth football and market dates change, and the Oct. 5 voter-registration deadline approaches.
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Crime Stoppers asks for tips on stolen Polaris Ranger in Prentiss County
Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department are asking for help locating a stolen 2019 Polaris Ranger, green in color, taken from property on County Road 1421.
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Oct. 5 Voter Registration Deadline Nears in Alcorn County
The voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 election is Monday, Oct. 5. Here’s how Alcorn, Prentiss and Tishomingo residents can register in time.
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Alcorn County Emergency Burn Ban in Effect Through Oct. 12
An emergency Alcorn County burn ban issued Sept. 28 bans outdoor burning through Oct. 12 amid drought and fires. Here’s what is allowed and what’s next.
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Booneville Water Shutoff Set for Veterans Street Wednesday
Booneville water shutoff: the city will cut water on Veterans Street from North College East to Plumrose at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, for line work.
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Alcorn County roundup, Sept. 29, 2026: Shelter adoption discounts end Wednesday; unemployment at 2.9%
Corinth shelter adoption discounts run through Sept. 30, while August unemployment stood at 2.9% and regional news included school trades training.
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Alcorn County roundup, Sept. 28, 2026: Corinth mayoral voting continues; student earns national honor
Corinth’s mayoral race, a National Merit semifinalist, the Oct. 3 artifact show, drought forecasts and Yellow Creek Port lead the Sept. 28 edition.
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Booneville Motorcycle Crash Kills Prentiss County Man, 70
A 70-year-old Prentiss County man died in a Booneville motorcycle crash Sunday night on South Second Street. Booneville police are investigating.
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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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Corinth forecast stays warm and mostly dry into next week
NWS Memphis says Corinth stays warm and mostly dry through the weekend, with temperatures rising into early next week.
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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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