Mississippi News Report — Thu, Oct 1: Corinth Shooting, MSU-Alabama
Good evening, Mississippi. Here’s what’s making headlines across the state on Thursday, October 1, 2026: police are investigating a Thursday afternoon shooting near Scott and Dorsey streets in Corinth that left one person airlifted to the hospital, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office is mourning volunteer Chandler Magee, and No. 16 Mississippi State hosts No. 7 Alabama on Saturday.
Top Stories
Corinth shooting near Scott, Dorsey streets under investigation
Corinth police are investigating after one person was airlifted following a 3 p.m. Thursday shooting near Scott and Dorsey streets in Corinth.
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office mourns volunteer Chandler Magee
The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office is mourning Chandler Magee, a former cadet and longtime volunteer who served alongside his family, after an accident.
Aberdeen man pleads guilty to manslaughter, cocaine trafficking
ABERDEEN — A 50-year-old Aberdeen man pleaded guilty this week to both cocaine trafficking and manslaughter charges, closing two separate cases in Monroe and Lee counties.
Mississippi Parole Project workshop addresses legal rights and reentry
A Mississippi Parole Project workshop at CMCF covered parole preparation, reentry files and voting-rights restoration pathways.
Synthetic kratom overdose in Oxford prompts warning across Northeast Mississippi
The Oxford Police Department is warning the public about the potentially deadly dangers of synthetic kratom products after officers responded to a suspected overdose early Thursday morning.
Regional
Walls mayor sets listening sessions on town’s future
Walls listening sessions with Mayor Keidron Henderson are set for Oct. 12, 19 and 24 at Town Hall as residents weigh in on growth and data center fears.
Sports
Countdown to kickoff: #16 State takes on #7 Alabama
The 16th-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs aim to extend their undefeated start as they face seventh-ranked Alabama on Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium.
Game 5 preview: Jackson State vs. Alabama A&M at Gulf Coast Challenge
No. 23 Jackson State faces Alabama A&M in Mobile for the fifth straight year at the Gulf Coast Challenge, with both teams riding four-game winning streaks.
