Alcorn County News

Forecasters warn of damaging winds and large hail mainly along and south of the Tennessee-Mississippi state line through 10 p.m.

Northeast Community College is hosting a firearm safety course for women with hands-on training and classroom instruction this May.

FEMA urges the public to beware of individuals posing as agency officials requesting money and personal information. The agency emphasizes that it never charges for aid.

Most of Mississippi faces a threat of severe storms, damaging winds, hail, and brief tornadoes this afternoon into overnight hours, officials warn.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks hosts free youth fishing rodeos throughout May for anglers 15 and younger.

Forest tent caterpillars create tent-like webs in trees each spring, primarily on sweetgum and oak, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

The National Weather Service warns of potential severe storms with damaging winds and large hail through Sunday and Monday, with the greatest risk on Monday.

Local residents can contribute to scientific research by signing up as citizen scientists through CoCoRaHS.

The offices will be closed on Monday, April 27, in observance of a state holiday. Normal operations resume April 28.

Ynetta Nichols, an organ donor recipient and driver trainer, highlights the importance of giving the gift of life through organ donation.