Alcorn County News

Mississippi’s Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks plans to open applications for conservation officer positions in February 2026.

The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science has received the 2025 Torchbearer Award for its commitment to inclusion and accessibility.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety highlights improvements including reduced wait times, elimination of autopsy backlog, and increased law enforcement investigations.

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Warning, urging residents to stay alert and take appropriate safety measures.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warns that tornadoes, hail, strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning are affecting all 50 states. Residents are urged to stay prepared.

Temperatures are expected to stay warm into the last week of February, with rain returning to the Memphis area Tuesday night.

Prentiss County Investigator Kolby Knight was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop and is receiving treatment in Tupelo. Authorities ask for prayers for his recovery.

Not all thunderstorms with heavy rain or lightning are classified as severe. Meteorologists follow specific criteria for issuing warnings.

Rebekah Turner, a former accounts receivables clerk for Natchez, pleaded guilty to embezzlement after taking cash from city department deposits for personal use, according to the State Auditor’s Office.

Prentiss County Investigator Kolby Knight was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop on Highway 371. He is currently at the Tupelo emergency room with injuries under assessment.