Alcorn County News

Commissioner Sean Tindell and Senator Dean Kirby discussed recent efforts to consolidate departments and improve communication within the Mississippi Department of Public Safety on a local show.

Mississippi officials are still managing the aftermath of severe weather that struck the state on May 6 and 7, with injuries reported but no fatalities so far.

Homeowners affected by the May 6-7 storms are encouraged to file insurance claims now to address damages. Experts advise prompt action to ensure coverage.

Students are scheduled to collect their caps and gowns from May 11 to 15 at designated locations and times.

Forecasters predict below-normal temperatures for the start of May, with highs in the 60s and 70s, before warming into the 80s by Sunday.

Old fields in Mississippi can be restored to support diverse wildlife with proper management. Experts recommend specific techniques to enhance habitat quality.

A tornado warning is in effect for Covington and Jones counties in Mississippi until 10:30 p.m. CDT, according to weather officials.

A tornado warning is in effect for Pike and Walthall counties in Mississippi until 11:30 p.m. CDT, according to the National Weather Service.

A tornado warning has been issued for Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln, and Marion counties in Mississippi until 11:45 p.m. CDT, according to weather officials.

The Storm Prediction Center has downgraded the Day 1 outlook, with a small window for strong storms over the next two hours.