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🌱 Major US 72 repairs near Iuka head to bid

Iuka, Mississippi Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello again Iuka! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Major US 72 repairs near Iuka head to bid
  • Iuka schools see mixed results under new state grading rules
  • Cookies with Santa returns to J.P. Coleman State Park

Also on today's calendar: Sunday Worship and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Thursday: A sun-and-cloud mix, temps: high: 61, low: 37.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 51 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MDOT Seeks Bids on $15M-$20M US 72 Repair Near Iuka (alcornnewsms.com) — A $15 million to $20 million repair project would resurface 5.9 miles of US 72 east of Iuka and repair the twin bridges over Highway 25. MDOT opens bids Nov. 24, but construction timing and lane closures have not been announced.
   

• Tishomingo County Schools Earn B Rating Under New State Scale (alcornnewsms.com) — Iuka Middle School rose from a C to a B, while Iuka Elementary dropped from a B to a C in Mississippi's latest school ratings. Tishomingo County's district grade also fell to a B despite a one-point gain, as tougher state grading thresholds and other accountability changes took effect.
   

• Cookies with Santa Returns to J.P. Coleman State Park Dec. 12 (alcornnewsms.com) — Families can decorate cookies and visit Santa at J.P. Coleman State Park near Iuka on Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. Activities are included with regular park admission of $2 per person, with children 5 and under free. Parents should bring a camera or phone for photos.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Sonic posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Iuka. Apply here.
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation posted a job opening for Tool Crib Attendant Level 1/2 (B-shift) in Iuka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Iuka here.

🗞 Nearby News

Corinth

  • Corinth Veterans Day Guide: Parade, Closings and Forecast (alcornnewsms.com)
  • These 6 Indoor Mississippi Flea Markets Stay Open Year-Round, So Rainy Saturdays Turn Into Treasure Hunts (takingthekids.com)
  • Alcorn County roundup, Nov. 10, 2026 — Extreme drought eases as severe conditions persist (alcornnewsms.com)

Booneville

  • Falkner Sixth Graders Explore NEMCC on Mini NEnow Trip (tippahnews.com)

Ok Iuka! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Iuka

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