Alcorn County News

MDWFP launches Bear Week 2026, highlighting a century of bear monitoring and recovery efforts.

Forecasters warn residents to prepare as severe storms, including potential supercells, are forecast for the region. The threat extends into the overnight hours.

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued an updated alert, increasing the threat level for severe thunderstorms today.

The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network encourages weather enthusiasts to become observers and report rainfall data.

NEMCC nursing instructor Lauren Sparks presented her DNP project on human trafficking at a statewide convention and was named Most Outstanding DNP Student at Delta State University.

The remnants of thunderstorms over southwest Missouri are expected to move into the region early Monday, with a low chance of severe storms.

Michael Barron, MSN, FNP-C, has been elected educational director for Mississippi’s associate degree nursing organization.

Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will open six Disaster Recovery Centers and seven Disaster Survivor Assistance sites starting April 27 to aid residents affected by the January winter storm.

The National Weather Service warns of a marginal threat of severe weather in parts of Mississippi on Sunday, including damaging winds and hail.

The National Weather Service forecasts warm and windy weather on Tuesday, with severe storms expected in the evening and overnight.