Mississippi News Report — Monday, Oct 5: Voter Deadline, Storms

Monday’s evening roundup of Mississippi headlines: DeSoto County voters face today’s registration deadline for the November 3 election, tropical weather is forcing changes to college baseball exhibitions across the state, members of Congress want the National Park Service to investigate Nolan Wells’ death, the Alcorn County Courthouse renovation is targeting a year-end finish, Iuka’s library hours were cut in half, and Jackson’s Farish Street is getting new green space.

Top Stories

DeSoto County voter registration deadline is today

DeSoto County voters can register in person by 5 p.m. today or mail an application postmarked today to be eligible for the November 3 election. Via Mississippi News Group.

National Park Service should investigate Nolan Wells’ death, congresswomen say

Members of Congress are asking the National Park Service to investigate the death of Nolan Wells. By Mina Corpuz; originally published by Mississippi Today.

Mississippi State changes baseball exhibition schedule due to tropical weather

Mississippi State has adjusted its baseball exhibition games this weekend because of approaching tropical weather, according to school officials. The related exhibition game between Southern Miss and Mississippi State scheduled for Saturday in Biloxi has been canceled amid the forecasted tropical weather. Via Mississippi Sports. Also see: Baseball game at Biloxi canceled due to tropical weather.

Around Mississippi

Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 5, 2026: Courthouse targets year-end finish; school enrollment declines

Courthouse renovation work in Corinth is targeting a year-end finish, school enrollment is declining, Abe’s Grill has reopened, and local coverage includes police, donations, weather, and festivals. Via Alcorn News.

Iuka Public Library hours cut in half; supervisors weigh in

Iuka Public Library hours were cut roughly in half on Oct. 1 over county budget constraints, and Tishomingo County supervisors took up the issue Monday. Via Alcorn News.

Farish Street gets breath of fresh air with new green space

A new green space is coming to Jackson’s historic Farish Street. By Aaron Lampley; originally published by Mississippi Today.

Sports

Mississippi State women’s golf tied for second after opening round at The Ally

The Mississippi State women’s golf team is in second place after the first round at The Ally, with three players in the top 10. Via Mississippi Sports.

Lake Cormorant sets Ridgeland playoff date

Lake Cormorant has a home volleyball playoff date with Ridgeland on Tuesday, October 5, 2026, per DeSoto County’s sports roundup. Via DeSoto County News.