Alcorn County News

The Mississippi Department of Revenue will close on Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The office will reopen Jan. 20.

Gusty southwest winds will push temperatures into the upper 40s and 50s, but a cold front is expected to bring cooler weather by the weekend.

A lack of significant rainfall has led to the reemergence of extreme drought in eastern Arkansas, though forecast models predict improvement by late April.

State Auditor Shad White spoke with Corinth High School students about the role of the State Auditor’s Office and shared insights on college football.

Art students at Northeast are actively involved in planning and installing a new campus exhibit featuring photographer Luke Price, gaining practical skills and confidence.

Rain chances are increasing as a cold front approaches, with light precipitation and a brief chance of snow flurries. No significant impacts are expected.

Hunters planning to hunt wild turkeys in Mississippi this spring must purchase a new Wild Turkey Stamp, with proceeds supporting conservation efforts.

The application period for the 2026 WMA Spring Turkey Draw Hunts runs from today through Jan. 31. Non-residents seeking to hunt public land must also apply for a license endorsement.

Temperatures are expected to increase modestly on Friday before a new cold air mass moves in over the weekend, according to weather forecasts.

The NEMCC Adult Education team participated in an AI training session focused on integrating artificial intelligence into education and research.