Mississippi Delta Report

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ law enforcement dive team completed a full face mask certification and training exercises at GRIT Training last week.

The National Weather Service forecasts damaging winds and potential tornadoes Sunday into Monday, followed by freezing temperatures Monday night.

The National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi, reports gusty northerly winds causing power outages and a forecasted significant cold front early next week.

A line of showers and storms capable of damaging wind gusts is forecast to accompany a cold front crossing the region Sunday night, with potential changes in timing and risk areas.

Gusty southerly winds are forecast to develop across the region Sunday as a cold front approaches, with the strongest winds in the ArkLaMiss Delta area.

A significant cold front is expected to cause freezing temperatures in parts of the area Monday night, prompting farmers and residents to stay alert.

Visitors and residents are celebrating the arrival of spring by docking boats along Greenville’s shores, highlighting the city’s scenic beauty.

A suspect involved in a shooting at a Greenville Domino’s has surrendered to authorities. The incident left a worker wounded earlier this week.

Deontre Jones, 24, was arrested Tuesday after being on the run since June 2025, accused of shooting at his girlfriend in Greenville.

Parents and guardians can now link youth hunter profiles to manage licenses and report harvests more efficiently using MDWFP’s systems.