Alcorn County News

Spring orientation sessions provided students with opportunities to meet advisors, get organized, and begin feeling at home on campus. Additional summer sessions are available.

The IRS has extended tax deadlines for Mississippi residents affected by the January winter storm, with filings due by June 8, 2026.

The latest episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast features Caleb Hinton, the state’s new Turkey Program Coordinator, discussing turkey management and research efforts.

HALO Hunting reminds hunters to verify their game after conducting checks on their recent harvest.

A level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather has been issued for tomorrow afternoon and evening, primarily involving hail and gusty winds, according to forecast updates.

People living in certain cities are invited to become community weather observers by signing up with CoCoRaHS.

Wayne Cantrell, director of digital forensics at the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, received the Digital Investigation Catalyst Award from Law&Crime Network’s JUSTYS Awards.

As breeding season begins, wild turkeys depend on stored energy reserves known as ‘fat sponges’ to sustain their active displays and dominance behaviors.

An upper-level weather disturbance is expected to increase chances of rain and thunderstorms late Wednesday into Thursday across the region.

Honors Institute students at Northeast Mississippi Community College presented research across multiple disciplines at the 2026 Honors Expo in Anderson Hall.