Alcorn County News

Dana Jones, the former Prentiss city clerk, was arrested on charges of embezzling nearly half a million dollars from the city, according to the Mississippi State Auditor’s Office.

Students at Northeast Mississippi Community College participated in interviews with healthcare professionals, boosting confidence and building connections.

Authorities advise boaters to check safety equipment and be cautious due to recent flooding and changing water conditions during the holiday weekend.

Kayaking activities at Paul B. Johnson State Park will celebrate Independence Day with scenic paddling and outdoor fun on July 3.

Preston Pitman spends three days fishing for speckled trout, redfish, and tripletail along the Mississippi Gulf Coast in a new video.

Selected hunters and applicants for alligator permits are advised of upcoming deadlines and season dates, according to the state wildlife agency.

The Mississippi Department of Revenue has issued a warning about a scam text claiming to be from the agency, urging recipients to be cautious.

NEMCC is now enrolling students in a new Aerospace Fabrication & Assembly program designed to prepare participants for jobs in advanced manufacturing, including opportunities with Northrop Grumman.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is urging residents to vote in the American Association of State Troopers’ annual contest to help their cruiser earn the cover of the 2027 calendar.

Students at Northeast can earn transferable credits, receive personalized support, and save money on their bachelor’s degrees, college officials say.

The Mississippi Department of Education announced teachers will have access to their classroom supply funds by July 15, ahead of the new school year.

A heat advisory remains in effect in Memphis through Wednesday morning, with an extreme heat watch starting Wednesday and lasting through Thursday evening, according to the National Weather Service.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety expressed gratitude to Trustmark for providing tickets to a Mississippi Mud Monsters game for its employees and their families.

A minor update to the Heat Advisory takes effect at 11 a.m. today as a prolonged heatwave begins in the Mid-South, raising concerns over extended high temperatures.

Preston Jeremiah Thomas, 18, was arrested following allegations of inappropriate touching of a five-year-old girl. The case is now headed to a grand jury.

A heat wave is expected to hit Memphis starting tomorrow, prompting health advisories and warnings to stay safe.

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Mid-South was canceled ahead of schedule as the threat shifted north and east, with heatwave conditions expected next week.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee until 8 p.m. CDT, according to the National Weather Service.