Corinth Police Search Highway 72 Smoke Shop
Corinth police served a search warrant at Mellow Smoke Shop on Highway 72 and seized suspected controlled substances. No arrests yet.
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Corinth forecast calls for midweek heat, Friday fire danger, then weekend cooldown
Corinth will see rising heat and humidity this week, with triple-digit heat indices in parts of the region before a cooler weekend arrives.
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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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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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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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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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NWS Memphis tracks Isaias fading out and Corinth warming up
NWS Memphis says Isaias has made landfall near Destin and is spreading clouds, rain and gusty winds across the Mid-South.
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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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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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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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Corinth Farm to Fork Dinner Tickets Due Today
Corinth Farm to Fork tickets are due today for the Crossroads Museum’s colonial-themed Oct. 13 dinner at Franklin Courtyard celebrating America’s 250th.
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Corinth Sales Tax Ends Fiscal Year Up 7.5 Percent
Corinth sales tax payments ended the fiscal year up 7.5% to $686,581, and Booneville and Iuka also saw gains in the latest state diversion report.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 8, 2026: Corinth approves playhouse lease; wildfire reports highlight burn ban
Corinth approves a playhouse lease and $12,000 for the Dramatic Society; Highway 30 reopens after fires, and new coverage includes Career Day and shopping guides.
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Corinth Dramatic Society Gets Playhouse Lease From City
The Corinth Dramatic Society playhouse lease is approved: aldermen gave the group a one-year lease on the Fulton Drive building plus $12,000 in city funds.
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Corinth Elementary Career Day Shows Students 50+ Careers
Corinth Elementary Career Day brought 85 local professionals and 50+ career paths to more than 1,000 pre-K through 4th grade students in Corinth.
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Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 7, 2026: Isaias rain threat grows; symphony opens Sunday
Isaias could bring heavy weekend rain and gusty winds to Corinth; the symphony opens Sunday, and a free wildflower seed harvest is set for Oct. 13.
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Free Corinth Wildflower Seeds Offered at Garden Oct. 13
Get free Corinth wildflower seeds Tuesday, Oct. 13, 5-7 p.m. at the Shackleford Memorial Garden behind Kroger. Bags and instructions provided by KCAB.
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