Alcorn County News

The IMPACT Scholarship Program recognizes students and the educators who have made a lasting impact on their lives, emphasizing perseverance and support.

The student government association provided Powerades to support band students at Northeast Mississippi Community College, thanks to a donation from Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling Group.

Kirk Chism, NEMCC’s Paramedic Director, shared his career journey and introduced students to the college’s new EMS program, highlighting opportunities in the field.

Most of the state remains under a heat advisory through the week, with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 90s and heat indices climbing above 110 in some areas.

Emily, Deputy Office Director of Business Tax Administration, has been recognized for her leadership and dedication by the Department of Revenue.

The latest episode features author and historian Jim McCafferty discussing Mississippi’s hunting and fishing history dating back to the 1830s.

Oppressive heat and humidity are expected to continue through the holiday weekend, prompting heat advisories across the Mid-South region.

Three officers with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks were promoted during ceremonies in August. The department commended their dedication to conservation and public service.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks and partners invite the public to a conservation event on September 10, 2026, at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.

The college’s Success Center has contributed to an increase in passing grades, underscoring its commitment to student support.

Northeast Mississippi Community College is hiring a full-time WIOA Gateway Youth Coach to serve multiple counties. Applications are open until Sept. 3, 2026.

An areawide heat advisory will be in effect from Friday morning through Sunday evening as temperatures remain high.

Jason Ray Dowse, a registered sex offender, was charged after investigators found he was not residing at his registered address during a compliance check.

Police in Booneville have closed South Smith Street and Cherry Street to traffic following a house fire. Authorities advise drivers to use alternate routes.

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued ongoing heat advisories through the week, urging residents to stay safe in the heat.

A memorial run in Prentiss County honored Lee County Deputy Sheriff Rick Haggard and other officers killed in the line of duty, with local law enforcement participating in the event.

Maryland’s dove hunting season begins September 5, with hunters advised to review area-specific rules and regulations beforehand.

Jackson residents are invited to join law enforcement and community members for National Night Out on October 6 at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Four individuals have been arrested in Mississippi for allegedly submitting fraudulent unemployment claims using stolen inmate identities, as part of a crackdown on pandemic-related unemployment fraud.

Bryce Robinson, a student at Northeast, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship as a Chime Workforce Scholar, one of 200 students nationwide selected for the honor.