Alcorn County News

Showers will pass through the Mid-South today, helping to melt lingering snow and ice. Temperatures will drop midweek but rebound into the 50s and 60s by the weekend.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office requests prayers for the family of a fallen deputy and the department following a recent tragedy.

A Lee County sheriff’s deputy was struck and killed while directing traffic outside an elementary school, prompting condolences from officials.

The driver service station in Corinth will be closed on Feb. 3 because of a winter storm, while all other locations remain open.

The Booneville Police Department has expressed sympathy following the death of Deputy Rick Haggard of the Lee County Sheriff’s Department.

Tuesday’s rain is expected to speed up the melting of ice and sleet across the area, meteorologists say.

Rainfall will be light and steady Tuesday, with temperatures in the 40s, mainly affecting northeast Mississippi and west Tennessee.

The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department served breakfast to Mississippi National Guard members assisting after a winter ice storm, thanking staff and donors for their support.

The Monday night gathering will be held at Crosswind Ministry in Corinth, Mississippi, due to power outage and icy parking lot.

Andy Sniezak retired today after a 37-year career, including 34 years at NWS Memphis. The National Weather Service expressed well wishes for his retirement.