Alcorn County News

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Warning, urging residents to stay alert and take appropriate safety measures.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warns that tornadoes, hail, strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning are affecting all 50 states. Residents are urged to stay prepared.

Temperatures are expected to stay warm into the last week of February, with rain returning to the Memphis area Tuesday night.

Prentiss County Investigator Kolby Knight was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop and is receiving treatment in Tupelo. Authorities ask for prayers for his recovery.

Not all thunderstorms with heavy rain or lightning are classified as severe. Meteorologists follow specific criteria for issuing warnings.

Rebekah Turner, a former accounts receivables clerk for Natchez, pleaded guilty to embezzlement after taking cash from city department deposits for personal use, according to the State Auditor’s Office.

Prentiss County Investigator Kolby Knight was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop on Highway 371. He is currently at the Tupelo emergency room with injuries under assessment.

Zachary Johnson, a student at Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Booneville campus, has earned his high school equivalency diploma, marking a significant milestone.

Temperatures will remain near normal but will cool slightly later in the week, with rain expected to increase midweek.

Rain chances are expected to return Tuesday night as a cold front moves through the area, according to weather forecasts.