Eligible voters across the five-county area have until noon today, Saturday, Oct. 31, to cast an in-person absentee ballot for Tuesday's general election at their circuit clerk's office, according to the Mississippi Secretary of State. The office lists Saturday hours of 8 a.m. to noon. Absentee voting requires eligibility under state rules; voters can contact their circuit clerk with questions.
Alcorn: Absentee voting closes at noon; Comic Con opens
The Alcorn County Circuit Clerk's office is open 8 a.m. to noon today for eligible in-person absentee voters, Alcorn County News reports. Its report, citing the Daily Corinthian, says 679 absentee ballots had been cast as of Wednesday morning, compared with 435 during the entire 2022 midterm election. Those figures do not establish a final turnout total. Election Day polls are scheduled to open Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The seventh Corinth Comic Con is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Crossroads Arena, 2800 S. Harper Road. The organizer's schedule lists voice-actor panels starting at noon, cosplay prejudging at noon and a showcase at 4 p.m., along with gaming and tabletop events. The organizer says the schedule may change; check it before traveling.
Union: Downtown holiday dates announced
New Albany Main Street has announced a downtown Holiday Open House for Nov. 8 and Turkey to Tinsel for Nov. 26, according to Union County News. The report gives no hours or detailed program, so visitors should check the organizer's updates closer to each date.
Prentiss: Booneville residents charged in Tupelo case
Three Booneville residents are among six people charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery and armed robbery in a Tupelo investigation, Alcorn County News reports, citing a Friday Tupelo Police Department release. Police say the alleged incident occurred Oct. 25 on Lake Circle Drive. Three other people charged are from New Albany. The case remains under investigation, and the charges are allegations; all six are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Benton and Tippah: No distinct new local development confirmed
No meaningful new Benton or Tippah County item beyond previously covered results and Halloween event announcements was verified for this morning's edition. The statewide absentee deadline above applies to eligible voters in both counties as well.
This roundup was prepared with AI assistance and checked against the linked official election information, event schedule and local reports. Send corrections or additional verified local updates to RCTV 19.
Featured image: Original RCTV 19 information graphic based on the Mississippi Secretary of State's absentee voting information. It is a deadline reminder, not a photograph of voting or a polling place.
