Alcorn County News

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.

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 ...

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.

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

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

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.

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

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 ...

“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

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

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

“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

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

“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

“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

“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

“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

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

“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

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