Alcorn County News

NorthEast Mississippi Community College is now accepting applications for its early admission program in nursing, allowing students to secure spots and start preparing sooner.

Northeast Mississippi Community College marketing interns gained hands-on experience with Booneville Main Street, highlighting the practical side of marketing.

The Tiger Threads Crochet Club begins meetings this week at the Eula Dees Library, welcoming all skill levels to participate in a shared hobby.

Erica was recognized for her leadership and dedication, especially her work on the onboarding program and event planning.

Dakota Thompson, a graduate of NEMCC Adult Education at Booneville, has earned his High School Equivalency Diploma, marking an important milestone in his educational journey.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks celebrates five decades of its waterfowl stamp, recognizing hunters and supporters who have contributed to conservation efforts.

Hunters are urged to make the most of the remaining days of gun season, with opportunities still available in the woods, according to wildlife officials.

The Mississippi Department of Revenue is closed today for a state holiday and will reopen Tuesday.

North East Mississippi Community College closes all campuses in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening on Jan. 20.

The holiday encourages Americans to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s call to serve and to recommit to community efforts.

North East Mississippi Community College campuses are closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday morning.

Temperatures will remain cold in the mornings, with

Cirrus clouds are thin, high-altitude clouds composed mainly of ice crystals. They are common year-round in many regions.

As deer season concludes, officials urge hunters to make lasting memories, pass on traditions, and support wildlife stewardship beyond the hunt.

A traffic stop in Prentiss County led to the arrest of a convicted felon found with a firearm, authorities said.

The National Weather Service in Memphis alerts residents about patchy dense freezing fog in northeast Mississippi, which may create slick roads.

The Weekly Wingbeat waterfowl report provides updates on habitat and waterfowl movement statewide, covering public and private lands.

Mississippi Department of Public Safety offices, including all Driver Service Bureaus, will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Offices will reopen Tuesday.

Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop C Captain Demetrius Hawthorne participated in Fast Question Friday, addressing key topics in law enforcement.