Alcorn County News

Nicole Bullock, a clinical instructor and realtor, shared insights on career flexibility and the importance of knowing when to make a change during this year’s Career Connections event.

The Wilkinson County Disaster Service Center is closing permanently today at 3 p.m. Residents affected by May storms can still apply for aid online or by phone.

Temperatures remain high across the Midsouth, prompting a Heat Advisory and likely additional heat alerts this week, according to the National Weather Service Memphis.

The Disaster Service Center for Tropical Storm Arthur in Stone County will move to a new location on Monday, August 31, while other centers remain unchanged.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for several regions in the South, citing increasing humidity and dangerous heat index levels.

As National Shooting Sports Month concludes, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks urges residents to visit its shooting facilities and promote firearm safety.

The Wilkinson County Disaster Service Center will close its doors on Monday, August 31, at 3 p.m. The deadline for storm-affected residents to apply for aid is the same day.

Several individuals in Lee County received sentences this week for trafficking and possessing methamphetamine, according to court records.

The 2026 alligator hunting season begins at noon today for public and private lands in Mississippi, with specific closing dates for each season.

Starting in September, Mississippi Outdoors will air at new times on MPB Television, with episodes on Saturdays and Wednesdays.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is closing applications for Trooper Class 71 on August 29. Interested candidates are urged to apply soon.

The college celebrated the official opening of the upgraded Alumni Pavilion at Tiger Stadium, honoring Dr. William Jackson for his contributions to Northeast and the community.

President Ford highlights strategies for student achievement, campus involvement, and updates on Northeast’s athletics and academic programs in this week’s episode of TigerTalk.

The annual sales tax holiday on firearms, ammunition, and hunting supplies runs through Aug. 30, offering tax-free shopping per state officials.

Mississippi emergency officials commemorated the 21st anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, honoring lives lost and those who helped with recovery efforts.

Skywatchers are encouraged to observe the partial lunar eclipse tonight, with peak visibility expected around 11:13 p.m. CDT.

A partial lunar eclipse is underway, reaching its maximum at 96% coverage at 11:13 p.m. CDT, with some cirrus clouds visible in the sky.

The Mississippi Department of Revenue will visit college campuses across the state in September to promote career opportunities and recruit future public servants.

Proper planning and management can ensure perennial food plots provide quality forage for years. A new guide offers advice on planting, soil management, and maintenance.