Mississippi public safety agencies announce leadership and preparedness updates
Mississippi public safety agencies rolled out leadership, preparedness and cybersecurity reminders, from a new MDPS commissioner to coastal safety events.
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Public service announcements for Corinth and Alcorn County, Mississippi: road closures, utility work, county office hours and community notices.
Marathon Cheese Expansion in Booneville Adds 39 Jobs
The Marathon Cheese Booneville expansion is a $326,000 investment that will add 39 jobs at the Prentiss County plant, the MDA announced.
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Booneville Aldermen Approve Promotions, Seek $1M Grant
Booneville aldermen promoted two firefighters, approved police Tahoe equipment and will seek a $1 million grant for a historic building.
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Prentiss County Absentee Voting: Saturday Hours Set
Prentiss County absentee voting is open for the Nov. 3 election, with Saturday hours Oct. 24 and 31. See what’s on the ballot.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 16, 2026: Schools receive grades under new scale; 4-H race Saturday
Alcorn and Corinth school grades, ACE Power mutual aid, Saturday’s 4-H race and museum photography winners lead the Oct. 16 local roundup.
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MEMA warns of dangerous fire conditions across Mississippi Friday and Saturday
MEMA says Red Flag Warnings are in effect as strong northwest winds, low humidity and dry vegetation raise the risk that fires will spread quickly across Mississippi into Saturday.
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Prentiss County Budget Keeps Tax Rate Flat at 65.7 Mills
Prentiss County supervisors approved the county budget and tax levy with no millage increase, holding the rate at 65.7 mills, the Daily Corinthian reports.
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Alcorn County ACE Power Crews Head to Alabama Outages
ACE Power is sending two crews to Brewton, Alabama, to help restore electricity after a hurricane, returning help the co-op received earlier this year.
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Alcorn, Corinth Schools Get First State Grades Under New Scale
The Alcorn School District earned a B and Corinth schools posted C grades in the first state ratings under tougher standards. See the school-by-school results.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 15, 2026: ACE Power targets year-end substation finish; farmers face dry fall
ACE Power outlines Corinth substation timelines as Alcorn farmers face dry conditions; schools, a prosecutor appointment and fire safety round out local coverage.
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Prentiss County Recovery Center Opens in Frankstown Oct. 20
The Shook Family Foundation will open a God’s House of Hope recovery site in Frankstown with a ribbon cutting Oct. 20. See the day’s schedule.
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Booneville Gas Billing Error: Customers to Owe Back Pay
Booneville says a rate formula error underbilled gas customers from Dec. 2024 to April 2026. Here is what the city says customers should do next.
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Mississippi Fire Prevention Week Urges Safe Charging
Fire Prevention Week 2026 stresses safe charging of lithium-ion devices. Mississippi sees over 6,000 house fires a year, officials say.
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Alcorn County ACE Power Nears Substation Upgrades
ACE Power says its Corinth industrial substation should wrap up by year-end, with the downtown substation targeted for mid-to-late 2027.
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Fall weather safety notices cover tornado prep, ShakeOut and fire danger
MEMA shared tornado safety tips, promoted Thursday’s Great ShakeOut and NWS Memphis warned of elevated fire danger Friday.
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Alcorn County Farmers Hit by Drought, Fuel Costs
Alcorn County farmers say a dry fall and high diesel prices are straining crops, pastures and livestock feed budgets, the Daily Corinthian reports.
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Jeremy Hudson Named Assistant District Attorney
Corinth’s Jeremy Hudson has been appointed an assistant district attorney in Mississippi’s First Circuit Court District, effective Nov. 1.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 14, 2026: Dance wins second term; Corinth man convicted in federal case
Ralph Dance wins Corinth’s mayoral election in unofficial returns; a federal conviction, housing approvals, police search and fall events round out local coverage.
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North Mississippi weather shifts from rain to fire risk and a cooler Corinth weekend
NWS Memphis highlights rain chances, fire-weather concerns, and cooler air for Corinth and nearby North Mississippi.
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Corinth Mayor Ralph Dance Wins Second Term
Corinth Mayor Ralph Dance won a second term Tuesday with about 60 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results in a four-way race.
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