Mississippi Delta Report

A member of Congress will hold a press conference next week to announce $1 million in community project funding for Mississippi’s Second District. The event is scheduled for Jan. 27 in Bolton.

The National Weather Service has extended an ice storm warning to additional Mississippi counties, with freezing rain expected to impact the region this weekend.

A new weekly waterfowl report provides updates on habitat conditions and bird movements across the state. The reports are released during waterfowl season each week.

A Mississippi lawmaker announced a $1 million federal grant to aid sheriff departments in the district, with a press conference scheduled for next week.

Social media users are joking about the common academic slump known as sophomoreitis among high school students.

Panola County has activated warming centers to assist residents during cold weather. Centers are open with limited hours and provide warmth and bottled water but no food or pet accommodations.

Several warming centers in Panola County are available for residents needing shelter from cold weather, operating during specific hours with no food or pet accommodations.

A winter storm is expected to bring ice, sleet, and snow to parts of Mississippi this weekend, causing hazardous travel and power outages, with dangerously cold temperatures following.

The National Weather Service in Jackson released a special winter weather briefing on Jan. 22, 2026, detailing an upcoming winter storm.

The boat ramp at Percy Quin State Park in Mississippi has reopened after flooding and invasive aquatic plant removal, according to the state wildlife agency.