Alcorn County News

Jackson experienced the highest homicide rate in the United States last year, raising concerns about public safety and economic impact, officials say.

Erica, a training specialist at the Mississippi Department of Revenue, has earned a Certificate in Supervisory Management as part of the state’s Certified Public Manager program.

Investigators Torie Jumper and Aaron Stolz donated blood at a mobile drive in Booneville, accompanied by local law enforcement officers.

White-tailed deer in the Southeastern U.S. eat more than 400 plant species, reflecting their opportunistic foraging habits, wildlife officials say.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is working on public and private lands to improve habitat for bobwhite quail amid declining populations.

Warm weather is expected to continue this week, with highs reaching the 90s by Friday, according to weather forecasts.

Starting July 1, 2026, Mississippi will raise the non-settling manufacturer cigarette fee from 2.20 cents to 2.27 cents per cigarette, as mandated by state law.

Brian Lee Jones of Walnut faces charges of issuing two bad checks after an investigation by the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department.

Joshua Dean Leon, 44, of Corinth, faces charges after allegedly stealing more than $4,000 from a local Dollar General store, according to authorities.

As families celebrate Father’s Day, a recent report underscores the critical role fathers play in children’s health, education, and community well-being in Mississippi.