Alcorn County News

A brief EF-1 tornado touched down in Alcorn County near Highway 2, with estimated peak winds of 100 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

Mississippi Outdoors visits Yockanookany Wildlife Management Area to compare still hunting and squirrel dog hunting methods amid abundant grey squirrel populations.

Fisheries staff from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks recently spread agricultural lime at Lake Monroe to support aquatic health.

Northwest Mississippi Community College is hosting a free event to give children with physical or mental barriers a fun baseball experience. The event is scheduled for March 16 at The Plex.

More than 60 women educators attended the Northern District Meeting of Delta Kappa Gamma at Northeast Mississippi Community College on Saturday.

Breanna Oswalt, a student at North East Mississippi Community College’s adult education program in Booneville, earned her high school equivalency diploma.

Taxpayers must file pass-through entity returns by today or remit any owed taxes with Form 83-180 if requesting an extension. Extensions do not extend the payment deadline.

A cold front has moved through Memphis, bringing breezy conditions and a freeze warning for tonight. Relief is expected soon, according to weather officials.

Breanna Oswalt, a student at North East Mississippi Community College’s Booneville adult education program, has earned her high school equivalency diploma.

The Jackson station has been shut down since early morning because of a power outage, officials say.