Alcorn County News

Students and community members gathered on campus for Northeast Mississippi Community College’s ‘Roar & Explore’ event, fostering connections and involvement.

Joey Dale Dearman, 51, received a 15-year, day-for-day sentence after pleading guilty to fondling a minor, according to court records.

Temperatures are expected to remain high through Sunday, with risks of drought increasing amid dry conditions.

Joey Dale Dearman, 51, pleaded guilty to two counts of fondling a minor and was sentenced to 15 years in prison, with no parole, in Lee County.

Mississippi Capitol Police Chief Bo Luckey shares his journey and insights into the department’s evolving role on The Extra Mile Podcast.

Northeast community college provides information on late enrollment, financial aid, and program options for prospective students interested in starting this fall.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s Driver Service Bureau is hiring. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit a local station or contact via email.

Sporting clays provide an exciting and challenging shooting experience for all skill levels. Find a facility near you to try the sport.

The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor is hiring fall interns to assist in government accountability work, including report writing and analysis.

Students at Northeast Mississippi Community College mark the start of the academic year with enthusiasm and school spirit.

Students and staff at Northeast Mississippi Community College celebrated the start of the academic year with a lively luau event.

Adult Education classes at Northeast Mississippi Community College have resumed, welcoming new students and returning learners for the new academic year.

Centers in Franklin, Lawrence, and Lincoln counties will close on August 14, while the Wilkinson County location remains open. Assistance applications can be submitted online or via phone.

Extreme heat and evening thunderstorms are forecast for the region, prompting health and safety warnings from officials.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warns residents of ongoing dangerous heat, urging precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Miss Mississippi and Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteers recently met with the Mississippi Highway Patrol to promote safe driving efforts.

As deer season approaches, wildlife officials advise planting fall food plots in October for optimal growth, following early preparations in August.

Emily Pollard has been recognized with the Northeast Way Award for her impactful work supporting students and the community through kindness and encouragement.

The event will introduce student-athletes from 11 programs and feature a preseason football scrimmage.

The college unveiled a new Heritage Room honoring Billy McCoy, a former student and Mississippi House speaker, highlighting his legacy of public service.