Alcorn County News

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.

Temperatures will remain cold in the mornings, with

Forecasters warn of unusually cold temperatures continuing through Tuesday, with a gradual return to normal levels expected later in the week.

Cirrus clouds are thin, high-altitude clouds composed mainly of ice crystals. They are common year-round in many regions.

As deer season concludes, officials urge hunters to make lasting memories, pass on traditions, and support wildlife stewardship beyond the hunt.

A traffic stop in Prentiss County led to the arrest of a convicted felon found with a firearm, authorities said.

The National Weather Service in Memphis forecasts a significant drop in temperatures, with wind chills in the single digits to teens overnight.