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updated: Sun Jul 06, 2008 08:30 am

Alcorn County News

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21 hrs ago | Djournal.com

NeMiss Roundup - July 6, 2008

ALCORN COUNTY Humane Society shelter director resigns CORINTH - The Corinth-Alcorn Humane Society began operating under new leadership last week with the resignation of animal shelter Director Michael Boston.

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Related Topix: Benton County, MS, Ashland, MS, Calhoun County, MS, Calhoun City, MS

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

in Today's Daily Journal

Smoky skies threaten health in fiery California Hundreds of lightning-sparked wildfires have turned the air of Northern California into an unhealthy stew of smoke and ash, forcing the cancellation of athletic ...

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, Corinth, MS, US Politics, Barack Obama, US News, US Senate, Democrat

Sun Jun 29, 2008

Djournal.com

D'Iberville resident crowned Miss Mississippi 2008

The Associated Press VICKSBURG - D'Iberville resident Christine Kozlowski has been crowned Miss Mississippi 2008 during the fifty-first year of competition in the city.

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Related Topix: D'Iberville, MS, Vicksburg, MS, Best of 2007

Sat Jun 28, 2008

KWQC-TV Davenport

Miss. inmate charged in 23-year-old Ill. murder

Authorities in Adams County have charged a Mississippi inmate with concealing an unsolved 23-year-old Illinois homicide.

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Related Topix: Corinth, MS

Thu Jun 26, 2008

Sunherald.com

Around Mississippi

Jackson police are investigating the death of a man found inside a car at a Jackson car lot.

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Related Topix: Hinds County, MS, Mississippi

Wed Jun 11, 2008

The Clarion-Ledger

Fresh and delicious

Fresh fruits and vegetables are better for you than canned, or frozen. And this time of year, you can find fresh, locally grown food at your local farmers' market.

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Related Topix: Life, Fruits, Food, Natchez, MS, Bolivar County, MS

Thu Jun 05, 2008

WREG-TV Memphis

Agencies make final requests on Alcorn jail

Officials are working with architects to divvy up space for the various agencies planning to locate in Alcorn County's regional and county jails.

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Mon May 26, 2008

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

Corinth and Alcorn County accept prestigious preservation award

For additional information - More about the Preserve America Award at www.preserveamerica.gov - More about Corinth Heritage Tourism at www.corinth.net . By Lena Mitchell Daily Journal Corinth Bureau CORINTH - A ...

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Related Topix: Corinth, MS

Sun May 11, 2008

Fort Mill Times

12 north Mississippi counties pounded by severe weather

“We had nine homes with major damage or destroyed and nine mobile homes had major damage. We had 38 homes with minor damage”

The head of the state's emergency management agency says severe weather in 12 north Mississippi counties on Saturday night damaged homes but caused no serious injuries. via Fort Mill Times

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Related Topix: Desoto County, MS, Weather, Jackson Metro, Jackson, MS

Mon May 05, 2008

WLBT-TV Jackson

Severe Weather Damage

Severe weather that swept through the state yesterday damaged homes and businesses in North Mississippi. via WLBT-TV Jackson

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Related Topix: Weather, Union County, MS

Sat May 03, 2008

WTOK

Severe Weather Moved Through Mississippi

The National Weather Service says unconfirmed tornadoes were reported in Alcorn and Union counties Friday night causing damage to at least two dozen homes in Union County. via WTOK

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Related Topix: Weather

Wed Apr 30, 2008

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

State, regional dropout rates improve

“Poor educational attainment equals poor economic results”

BY GINNY MILLER Daily Journal TUPELO - The state has new dropout numbers that look better, but experts are being cautious until real trend data is available in about a month. via Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

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Related Topix: Tupelo, MS, Baldwyn, MS, Benton County, MS, Booneville, MS

Tue Apr 22, 2008

The Mississippi Press

Funeral this week for former Mississippi lawmaker, judge

Funeral services will be Thursday for Judge James Porter Dean, a former lawmaker and national commander of the American Legion, the country's largest veterans organization. via The Mississippi Press

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Related Topix: Life, Veterans , Mississippi, Corinth, MS

Mon Apr 21, 2008

Djournal.com

Around NeMiss April 20, 2008

“Lee and Monroe counties are in the red right now.”

ALCORN COUNTY Corinth officials tighten garbage pickup practices CORINTH - City officials are adhering more closely to current garbage collection regulations, and a city board is expected to consider more ... via Djournal.com

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Related Topix: Tate County, MS, Calhoun County, MS, Pittsboro, MS, Corinth, MS

Sat Apr 19, 2008

Djournal.com

Early morning Midwest quake shakes NeMiss as well

“It's imperative to conduct these drills because planning for an earthquake is unlike any other disaster a community might face”

BY LENA MITCHELL Daily Journal Corinth Bureau Just a few days before earthquake preparedness drills are set to take place in Alcorn County, Northeast Mississippians got a taste of the rumbling from the quake in ... via Djournal.com

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Related Topix: Tishomingo County, MS, Corinth, MS

Fri Mar 28, 2008

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

Davis stresses link with average voter

“I'm just an average guy who gets up and goes to work”

By Emily Le Coz Daily Journal Many people had pegged congressional candidate Greg Davis as the likely leader of the March 11 Republican primary. via Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

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Related Topix: Oxford, MS, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Desoto County, MS

Thu Mar 20, 2008

The South Mississippi Sun Herald

Alcorn Co. district to cut teaching jobs, pay supplement

“On all levels we've cut people, and that hurts”

The Alcorn County school system will eliminate 15 teaching positions and discontinue a $300 local supplement to teachers as part of a plan to reduce spending by $1.8 million in the fall. via The South Mississippi Sun Herald

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Fri Mar 14, 2008

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

EDITORIAL:Reveal the details

Alcorn County's public school district finds itself in a financial bind because of apparent mismangement - without indication of criminality, so far - in a previous elected superintendent's administration that ... via Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

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Related Topix: Education Etc., January, Opinion

Mon Mar 10, 2008

Djournal.com

Alcorn school district in financial crisis

“We're working with the state department of education and working from their suggestions and recommendations”

BY LENA MITCHELL Daily Journal Corinth Bureau CORINTH - Staff cuts are likely in Alcorn County schools as the district tries to dig its way out of a financial hole. via Djournal.com

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Corinth, MS, January

Fri Mar 07, 2008

WLMT

Winter Storm Moves into the Mid-South

" An upper level low pressure system will bring heavy snow to the mid-south beginning early this afternoon and continuing through midnight. via WLMT

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Related Topix: Weather

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