Wednesday morning's check found a time-sensitive utility notice and the last day of an adoption promotion, along with new details on a school schedule change and a report from a weekend community event. Times below are Central. Check with the organizers for any later changes.
Union County: New Albany district identified in homecoming change
The New Albany School District moved its homecoming football game and ceremony from Friday to Thursday night, Oct. 1, Union County News reported Wednesday, citing district officials and weather concerns. Tuesday's roundup noted a homecoming move but the report available then did not name the school. The new report does not specify the game or ceremony time or location, so attendees should consult district channels for those details. The previously announced Thursday parade is a separate event.
Prentiss County: Booneville schedules Veterans Street water interruption
The City of Booneville said water service would be off along Veterans Street from North College East to Plumrose while its water department works on the line Wednesday, Alcorn County News reported Tuesday afternoon, citing the city's notice. Work was scheduled to start at 7 a.m. Sept. 30; the city gave no completion time. Residents and businesses in the area can call 662-728-6259 for an update. This is the city's planned interruption; service status may have changed since the announcement.
Alcorn County: Shelter adoption discount ends Wednesday
The Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter's reduced-fee adoption event is scheduled to end Wednesday, Sept. 30, Alcorn County News reported Tuesday. Fees vary by animal and some are waived. The shelter is at 2407 Norman Road in Corinth and can be reached at 662-872-0300. Prospective adopters should confirm an animal's availability and current fee with the shelter before visiting.
Tippah County: Walnut reports first Movie Night on Main
Walnut held its first Movie Night on Main on Saturday, Sept. 26, with food and children's activities downtown, Tippah News reported Tuesday evening, drawing on the town's event posts and photo album. Town leaders thanked residents and said they would like to do it again. No second date has been announced. This is a newly published recap of a weekend event, rather than an event taking place today.
Benton County
No meaningful new Benton County development was verified for this edition.
This roundup was prepared with AI assistance and checked against the linked reports. Send corrections or additional verified local updates to RCTV 19.
Featured image: Original RCTV 19 information graphic summarizing the City of Booneville's planned Veterans Street work as reported by Alcorn County News. It is an event notice, not a photo of the work or a live service-status report.
