Tishomingo County Burn Ban Enters Final Week, Ends Nov. 19
The Tishomingo County burn ban runs through Nov. 19. Here is what is allowed, what is not, the fine for violations and the dry weekend forecast.
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Public service announcements for Corinth and Alcorn County, Mississippi: road closures, utility work, county office hours and community notices.
Corinth Veterans Day Guide: Parade, Closings and Forecast
Corinth Veterans Day plans for Nov. 11 include a 10 a.m. parade and a free VFW lunch. City, county and federal offices close, and garbage routes shift.
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Tishomingo County Schools Earn B Rating Under New State Scale
Tishomingo County schools earned a B under Mississippi’s tougher grading scale, ranking 36th of 148 districts. The high school kept its A rating.
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MDOT Seeks Bids on $15M-$20M US 72 Repair Near Iuka
MDOT opens bids Nov. 24 on a US 72 repair contract in Tishomingo County: 5.9 miles from Highway 25 to the Alabama line, estimated at $15M-$20M.
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MDWFP offers bear-safety tips for Mississippi deer hunters
MDWFP says deer hunters may encounter black bears in the woods and shared steps to stay safe, including keeping distance and recovering deer quickly.
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Tishomingo State Park Hosts Take A Hike Day Nov. 17
Tishomingo State Park Take A Hike Day is Tuesday, Nov. 17, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with about 13 miles of trails, the Swinging Bridge, and a $2 entry fee.
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Corinth-area notices cover dance performances, testing aid and a new prosecutor
Corinth-area notices cover a NEMCC dance performance, adult education testing fees and Jeremy Hudson’s swearing-in as assistant district attorney.
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MDWFP says drought-hit deer food plots may still be worth replanting
Mississippi deer food plots suffered after a dry fall, but MDWFP says some late plantings may still come up after a soaking rain.
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Booneville, Baldwyn School Districts Plan Merger in 2027
The Booneville Baldwyn school merger would combine district administration, keep all campuses open, and go to the Legislature in 2027.
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NEMCC foundation secures 14 iPads for student backup use
Northeast Mississippi Community College says its Development Foundation secured donor funding for 14 iPads and protective cases to help students keep up with coursework.
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NMMC-Iuka Offers $99 Lung Cancer Screening in November
Iuka lung cancer screening: NMMC-Iuka is offering low-dose CT scans for $99 through November. A provider’s order is needed, but no USPSTF criteria apply.
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Iuka Veterans Day Parade, Jaybird Holiday Market Set Nov. 7
The Iuka Veterans Day parade rolls through downtown at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, during IDEA’s Jaybird Holiday Market at Jaybird Park, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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NWS Memphis: fog risk, weekend cool-down and Oxford SKYWARN class
NWS Memphis is tracking overnight fog, a Friday front and colder weekend temperatures.
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Prentiss County Road Safety Grants Could Total $39 Million
About $39 million in federal Prentiss County road safety grants has been earmarked for intersections and roads, the county engineer told supervisors.
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Booneville Aldermen Approve Sewer Repair, Police Hire, Grants
Booneville aldermen declared a sewer lift station emergency, hired a patrol officer, OK’d grant applications and set Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
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Prentiss County Deputies Talk Careers With Wheeler Students
Prentiss County deputies Brandon Slack and Ridge Lawson visited Wheeler students to share career stories, show field gear, and demo a sheriff’s drone.
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NEMCC livestock judging clinic set for Dec. 3 in Booneville
NEMCC and Prentiss County 4-H will host a livestock judging clinic in Booneville for youth ages 8 to 18.
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MEMA shares severe-storm risk for Mississippi this afternoon
MEMA shared a National Weather Service Jackson graphic warning that parts of Mississippi face a Marginal risk for severe storms this afternoon and overnight.
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NWS Memphis warns of severe storms and flash flooding through Wednesday
NWS Memphis says the Mid-South is at risk for severe storms and flash flooding, with damaging winds, heavy rain and brief tornadoes possible.
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Corinth Garbage Pickup Changes for Veterans Day, Holidays
Corinth garbage pickup moves for Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. See the city’s holiday route schedule so your cans are out on the right day.
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