Alcorn County News

A winter storm is expected to affect the Mid-South from Friday through Sunday, bringing snow, sleet, freezing rain, and bitter cold, according to the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service Central Illinois will hold a free webinar Wednesday at 6 p.m. CST to address storm-related anxiety and worries.

Forecasts indicate possible winter weather in the Mid-South this weekend, but uncertainties remain. Forecasters warn residents to prepare amid conflicting model predictions.

Hunters are urged to make the most of the remaining days of gun season, with opportunities still available in the woods, according to wildlife officials.

The Mississippi Department of Revenue is closed today for a state holiday and will reopen Tuesday.

North East Mississippi Community College closes all campuses in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening on Jan. 20.

The holiday encourages Americans to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s call to serve and to recommit to community efforts.

North East Mississippi Community College campuses are closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday morning.

Meteorologists indicate that a winter storm may develop late this week as cold air moves into the region. The forecast remains uncertain.

A cold front is expected to move into the Mid-South overnight, leading to a drop in temperatures into Monday morning. Temperatures are forecast to moderate by mid-week.