Alcorn County News

NEMCC Adult Education spotlighted a recent career session focused on the energy sector as crews work to restore power following severe winter weather.

The Mississippi Department of Revenue is visiting college campuses to connect with students interested in careers in accounting, IT, and customer service.

Temperatures will dip below zero again overnight, prompting cold weather precautions. Authorities advise bundling up to stay safe.

Northeast Mississippi Community College is hosting free workshops to help adult education graduates succeed in college. The sessions cover effective study strategies and key differences between college and adult education courses.

Mississippi has extended the deadline for ad valorem tax payments in 49 counties affected by recent events, delaying fines until March 3, 2026, according to a proclamation.

An Arctic air mass is expected to bring frigid temperatures through the weekend, with the coldest day Saturday. A warming trend is forecast to start Monday.

Mississippi has extended the deadline for property tax payments in 49 counties to March 3, 2026, delaying fines for late submission, according to a state proclamation.

Several Driver Service stations will be closed on Jan. 30, 2026. Authorities advise residents to stay warm and safe.

Lt. Stewart of the Mississippi Highway Patrol provided an update on road conditions near Tate County after a celebrity sighting on I-55.

A Mississippi State Trooper was hit by a vehicle in Jones County while stationary in a construction zone, highlighting ongoing risks of distracted driving.