Alcorn County News

Temperatures will stay below average through Wednesday before warming to the mid-90s by Monday, according to forecasts.

Mississippi officials have identified the cause of issues with some driver’s licenses not scanning at TSA checkpoints. Affected residents can get free replacements starting June 23.

Mississippi is accepting applications for Cadet Class 71. The deadline is Aug. 29.

North East Mississippi Community College is offering hands-on EMT training starting Aug. 13, preparing students for careers in emergency medical services.

Employees at Hago Automotive in Iuka recently finished a leadership development program, aiming to strengthen the local workforce.

Dalton Keith Wages, 21, was sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter, assault on a police officer, and witness intimidation in Mississippi.

Prentiss County deputies teamed up with Booneville and Baldwyn police for firearms qualification drills to improve skills and readiness.

MEMA has introduced a self-reporting system for residents to document storm damage by county, emphasizing it is not an emergency service or financial aid application.

Jackson experienced the highest homicide rate in the United States last year, raising concerns about public safety and economic impact, officials say.

Erica, a training specialist at the Mississippi Department of Revenue, has earned a Certificate in Supervisory Management as part of the state’s Certified Public Manager program.