Alcorn County News

Kevin Deshone Dilworth will serve 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to fentanyl trafficking in Mississippi. The case was prosecuted by local authorities and highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug distribution.

The Mississippi State Department of Health is providing free Tdap shots and birth certificates in Lincoln County for residents affected by recent tornadoes. The event includes resources from the Red Cross.

Mississippi emergency officials, along with partners, are assessing damage and coordinating relief efforts after severe storms hit the state in early May.

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.

Graduation preparations are underway at NEMCC Adult Education, with students and staff working together to celebrate accomplishments.

Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program congratulated its latest graduates on earning their high school equivalency credentials.

A new report shows Mississippi’s Child Care Payment Program spent millions on children who were absent, with some centers accounting for most of the paid absences, according to state auditors.

Landowners in Mississippi are encouraged to skip mowing during May to help local wildlife thrive. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks urges residents to leave grasses and wildflowers uncut this month.