Alcorn County News

The storm spotter training canceled due to bad weather has been rescheduled for March 26 at 6:30 p.m.

Temperatures will rise over the next few days, reaching the upper 80s by Sunday, with clear skies forecasted.

North East Mississippi Community College’s MLT program prepares students for careers behind the scenes in healthcare, with high success rates and limited spots available for fall enrollment.

Students from Northeast Mississippi Community College provided free dental sealants, vision screenings, and health checks to second graders in Prentiss County.

Gavin Burt and Garrett Oglesby have been selected as New Century Farmers by the National FFA Organization. They will participate in a weeklong event in Indianapolis this summer.

The Mississippi Department of Revenue is accepting applications through April 1 for summer internships in accounting, communications, and information technology.

Ashley Johnson, 38, was reported missing by her family on March 18, but she was found safe the following day, authorities said.

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office and Commissioner Sean Tindell received praise for their community work, according to a recent social media post.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is inviting students to participate in the 2026 Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest, with submissions due by May 10, 2026.