Alcorn County News

The virtual spotter class scheduled for this evening has been canceled due to severe weather concerns. Rescheduling details are not yet available.

A cluster of storms over southwest Arkansas is forecast to move into the Mid-South within the next one to two hours, posing a risk of large hail.

A dense fog advisory is in effect until 9 a.m., prompting drivers to exercise caution and plan for extra travel time.

Ashley Schmidt, a sophomore at Northeast Community College, has received the Lois B. Jones and David R. Pace Memorial Scholarship. She plans to pursue her bachelor’s degree at UAMS this fall.

DeSoto County will host an in-person spotter training session on March 10 at the Emergency Operations Center.

Forecasters predict storm coverage will increase in the afternoon, with large hail remaining the main threat, continuing into the evening.

Arthur Lee Barron, 43, was last in contact with family Feb. 27. Authorities seek public help in locating him.

A virtual storm spotter training class will be held tomorrow. Interested participants can register online at weather.gov/meg/skywarn.

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a slight and marginal risk for severe storms, mainly involving large hail. Forecasters warn residents to stay alert.