Alcorn County News

The Mississippi Department of Revenue is hiring and encourages interested candidates to apply before the deadline.

Mississippi State Auditor Shad White announced a new initiative to audit small agencies, boards, and commissions for wasteful spending and legal noncompliance. The project aims to identify inefficiencies across overlooked government offices.

Cayson Leathers, a graduate of Northeast Mississippi Community College’s adult education program in Booneville, has earned his high school equivalency diploma.

The North East Mississippi Community College Adult Education graduation will take place May 18 at 6 p.m. in Bonner Arnold Coliseum. Graduates are instructed to register online.

Authorities advise caution over messages claiming to notify recipients of court dates or warrants, which may be scams.

The Prentiss County Landfill will be closed on May 14 to honor the late Kenny Vires, a longtime county employee. Routes will shift accordingly over the weekend.

Mississippians are often tempted to help abandoned-looking wildlife, but authorities recommend leaving young animals undisturbed.

Northeast Mississippi Community College honored its Associate Degree Nursing graduates during a pinning ceremony in Bonner Arnold Coliseum.

Northeast Mississippi Community College honored its Associate Degree Nursing graduates during a pinning ceremony at Bonner Arnold Coliseum.

Northeast Mississippi Community College celebrated its Associate Degree Nursing graduates during a pinning ceremony at the Bonner Arnold Coliseum.

A new episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast features marine biologist Marcus Drymon discussing shark depredation and its implications for Gulf Coast fisheries.

As May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, experts advise caution in the sun, noting that today’s sunlight is as strong as late July.

Two students from NEMCC Gateway Youth program earned their high school equivalency diplomas, marking a significant milestone.

A memorial ceremony in Mississippi honored officers who lost their lives in service. Families and community members gathered to pay tribute and remember their sacrifices.

Learn how to tie the Palomar knot, one of the strongest and simplest knots for fishing with braided line, in easy steps.

Lows in the 50s are expected overnight, with patchy fog possible in northeastern Mississippi. Temperatures will climb back into the 80s Thursday.

Northeast Community College will host its graduation ceremonies from May 14 to 18 at the Booneville campus. The events will be streamed live for those unable to attend in person.

Several Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks employees attended the National R3 Symposium in Iowa to discuss strategies for increasing outdoor participation and conservation efforts.

The Gaye Roden Carr Aquatic Center is now accepting reservations for pool rentals and will soon announce swim lesson dates.

Joseph has earned his driving permit, marking an important milestone.