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Office Closed Memorial Day 2026; Licensing and Violations Info

The office will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day, according to officials.

Residents seeking to purchase hunting or fishing licenses are advised to visit outdoors.ms or call 1-800-5GO-HUNT. The department recommends using these channels for licensing needs during the closure.

To report hunting or fishing violations, individuals can call 1-800-BE-SMART or visit mdwfp.com. Authorities emphasize the importance of following regulations and encourage the public to use these resources for assistance and reporting purposes.

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Jon R Myers

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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