Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest, organized by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.
Students are required to submit a portfolio that includes an entry form and their artwork to the Visitor Education Center by May 10, 2026, according to department officials.
The department expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming contest and looks forward to receiving a variety of art pieces from local students. More information about how to participate can be found on the department’s website.
Interested participants are encouraged to visit https://www.mdwfp.com/news/2026-youth-art-contest-announced for additional details and contest guidelines.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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