Wednesday afternoon's reports bring a new public-safety notice and several schedule changes. The theft and volleyball match described below occurred earlier; their reports became available after this morning's roundup. Times are Central. Confirm schedules and burn-ban status with the organizers or authorities before acting.
Alcorn County: Outdoor burn ban and changed plans
The Alcorn County Fire Service issued an emergency outdoor burn ban Sept. 28, scheduled to run through Oct. 12 unless officials lift it sooner, Alcorn County News reported Wednesday. The report says dry conditions and several fires prompted the order. It lists exceptions for the Mississippi Forestry Commission, certified burn managers and agricultural burning. Residents should check the current order before burning; the Mississippi Forestry Commission explains statewide burn-ban rules and restrictions. This is a newly reported Alcorn order, separate from the previously covered Benton and Tippah bans.
Rain in the forecast has also changed two Corinth events. The South Pontotoc at Corinth football game has moved from Friday to Thursday, Oct. 1, at Corinth High School, Alcorn County News reported. The kickoff time was not confirmed in that report, so fans should check with the school. The Corinth High alumni recognition planned for this week's game was moved to Oct. 16. Separately, organizers moved the downtown Green Market and Fall Festival from Oct. 3 to Oct. 17; previously paid vendor fees will carry over, the same outlet reported. Check the organizers for the final Oct. 17 schedule.
Prentiss County: Investigators seek stolen utility vehicle
Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department are asking for information about a green 2019 Polaris Ranger taken from property on County Road 1421, Alcorn County News reported Wednesday, citing the Crime Stoppers appeal. The owner last saw the vehicle Sept. 24 and found it missing the next day, according to the report. Anyone with information can call 800-773-TIPS (8477) or use the P3 Tip App. The appeal was posted Wednesday; the reported theft was last week.
Tippah County: Ripley volleyball clinches region title
Ripley High's Lady Tigers swept Senatobia Tuesday, Sept. 29, to finish 6-0 in region play and win the Region 3-4A volleyball title for a second straight season, Tippah News reported Wednesday morning, citing Tippah County Sports. The report says Ripley earned a No. 1 seed for the Class 4A playoffs. The playoff bracket and match dates had not yet been announced in that report.
Union County
No meaningful new Union County development was verified after the morning roundup.
Benton County
No meaningful new Benton County development was verified for this edition.
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Featured image: Original RCTV 19 information graphic summarizing the Alcorn County News report on the county burn ban. It is a dated summary, not an official order, live status display or photograph of a fire.
