Alcorn County News

Jaedin Jacques Hatchett received a 25-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in connection with a 2023 shooting in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Mississippi officials admit they cannot determine the total taxpayer money going to nonprofits. In response, a new online dashboard provides transparency for residents.

The college emphasizes a supportive community for students, encouraging them to become part of the ‘Tiger’ family for a sense of belonging and success.

North East Mississippi Community College will no longer participate in a round-robin event at Delta State and will instead host Coahoma in a non-conference doubleheader Saturday.

Students at Northeast Mississippi Community College connected with universities during Transfer Day, emphasizing the school’s commitment to student success.

The National Weather Service in Memphis advises taking safety precautions during lightning storms to prevent injury or death.

A stormy weather pattern is expected to return to the Mid-South, with chances of showers and thunderstorms through Saturday, forecasters say.

Millions of lightning strikes occur each year in the U.S., resulting in more than 20 deaths and hundreds of injuries, according to experts.

Mississippi officials thank hunters for their efforts this season and emphasize the importance of conservation and tradition.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is accepting applications for conservation officers through March 17, 2026.