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Alcorn County and Corinth, MS News
The Corinth Kiwanis Club has given $20,000 to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and its Tupelo Outpatient Center, supporting pediatric care for children and families across North Mississippi.
Read moreCorinth and Alcorn school districts report a school enrollment decline of about 4 percent this fall, mirroring a statewide trend in Mississippi.
Read moreThe Jacinto Fall Festival is Saturday, Oct. 10, 5-8 p.m. at the Historic Jacinto Courthouse with trunk or treat, hayrides, games and a murder mystery.
Read moreThe Alcorn County Courthouse renovation in Corinth is now on track to finish at the end of 2026 after delays tied to the 100-year-old building.
Read moreFall campfire season is here in Alcorn County. These five well-reviewed cast iron Dutch ovens — from a big 9-quart Lodge to a pocket-size Bayou Classic — are built for coals, chili, and cobbler.
Read moreArchery season is open in Alcorn County. Here are five of the best trail cameras on Amazon for scouting whitetails — from budget no-glow models to cellular cameras that text you the pictures.
Read moreThe National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee says Corinth will stay cool through Friday, with Tuesday morning the coldest stretch and highs warming later in the week.
Read moreThe Booneville Fall Festival returns Oct. 17 with live music on two stages, food, artisans, and kids’ activities at the Triangle in historic downtown Booneville.
Read moreThe 4th annual Swinging for Scholarships Corinth golf tournament is Oct. 9 at Shiloh Ridge, raising money for Alcorn County students attending MSU.
Read moreThe United Way golf tournament raised more than $30,000 Saturday to support partner agencies in Corinth and Alcorn County, with help from Kimberly-Clark.
Read moreCorinth events fill the calendar through December, from a chili cookoff and ComicCon to a Brantley Gilbert concert and the Christmas parade.
Read moreNWS Memphis says Corinth showers should end Sunday, and the office is hosting a free virtual SKYWARN class on Oct. 5.
Read moreThe NEMCC women’s basketball schedule for 2026-27 has 14 home games in Booneville and four reigning region champions, starting Oct. 30 at Walters State.
Read moreNEMCC football fell 28-27 at East Mississippi on Saturday after leading 14-0 early. A 40-yard field goal try went wide left with 1:06 left in Scooba.
Read morePolice announce an arrest in the Corinth shooting; the anniversary concert is canceled, Alcorn Central wins, and sentencing and scam warnings make local news.
Read moreThe Iuka Walmart grand reopening on Oct. 2 celebrated the remodeled Store #274 with food trucks, giveaways and school groups, cheered by local leaders.
Read moreThe Battle of Corinth concert set for Oct. 3 at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center is canceled because of the weather forecast; no make-up date set.
Read moreArea football scores: Booneville beat Kossuth 44-22 to stay unbeaten, Alcorn Central won 36-20 at Belmont, and Baldwyn blanked Biggersville 47-0 Friday.
Read moreCorinth shooting arrest: Bacarra Lamar Hill, 39, is charged with kidnapping and attempted murder in Thursday’s Scott Street shooting, Corinth police say.
Read moreThe Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department warns of a jury duty scam in which callers posing as federal agents demand payment for missed jury service.
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