Alcorn County News

Calyn recently obtained her driver’s license and encourages drivers to stay safe while on the road.

Libraries are marking National Library Week with a fun scavenger hunt featuring hidden Joy characters from the movie Inside Out.

Big Dawgs Martial Arts partners with local organization to host a free self-defense class on April 28 for community members and employees.

NEMCC police officials visited Burnsville to speak with 7th and 8th graders about careers in law enforcement and early preparation.

Workers and self-employed individuals affected by the recent winter storm in Mississippi can now access disaster unemployment assistance in 36 counties and the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.

Mississippi State Auditor Shad White announced the arrest of three individuals linked to a COVID-19 unemployment fraud investigation, Operation Payback.

Graduation ceremonies for Northeast Mississippi Community College will take place May 14-18, with the adult education commencement on May 18 at 6 p.m.

Northeast is set to hold its graduation ceremonies from May 14 to 18, 2026, at the Bonner Arnold Coliseum on the Booneville campus. The events will be streamed live for those unable to attend.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warns of elevated fire risk due to dry air and breezy winds today.

A brief cooldown has ended as temperatures rise back into the 80s, bringing dry and windy conditions that could elevate fire risk.