Alcorn County News

Mississippi has activated the National Guard and deployed resources as severe winter weather causes widespread power outages and damage across the state.

Mississippi residents are facing another cold night with temperatures dropping into the teens and single digits. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency offers safety tips for using space heaters.

The northern part of the state continues to experience extreme winter conditions, leading to closures of DSB locations on Jan. 27, 2026.

Local officials and residents are working to recover from recent storms and freezing temperatures. Community members express gratitude for first responders and city workers.

Officials remind residents to avoid going around barricades, emphasizing safety concerns over aesthetics.

This morning’s weather brought some of the lowest wind chills seen this season, according to meteorological data.

Taxpayers can now file their 2024 returns electronically. The deadline is April 15, 2025.

Hunters are seeing fewer deer, but experts say weather and food sources explain the decline. Despite lower sightings, deer populations remain stable.

The Mississippi Outdoors crew visits Columbus Lake in Lowndes County for a bass fishing trip with local anglers Larry Pugh and Eddie Armstrong.

The Mississippi National Guard Armory on the State Fairgrounds is accepting donations to aid storm-affected residents. The collection runs through the week with specific hours each day.