Mississippi Delta Report

Cloudy skies and scattered rain could affect Halloween evening activities. Rain chances continue through Saturday, with drier weather expected early next week.

The Greenville Police Department said officers are stepping up patrols during Greenville High School’s homecoming celebration. The department urged attendees to celebrate responsibly.

Red foxes use a range of calls to communicate, including high-pitched screams that can sound eerily human in the dark.

Greenville will introduce and swear in Antonio Smith as the city’s new fire chief on Nov. 2.

Batesville Main Street will host its Scare on the Square event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 31, in historic downtown Batesville. The event includes trick-or-trunk stops and a costume contest for children and groups.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the area this weekend. Most locations are expected to receive less than a half inch of rain, though isolated totals could exceed 1 inch.

Mayor Errick D. Simmons visited representatives of Mercy House Adult & Teen Challenge, a faith-based ministry that supports people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. He praised the organization’s work helping people and families rebuild their lives.

Mayor Errick D. Simmons joined young people and community leaders for a discussion on crime, gun violence and youth empowerment at the Greenville Higher Education Center. The event was organized by the B.A.S.S. Organization.

The Greenville Police Department urged families, motorists and homeowners to take precautions for Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31. The department advised parents to supervise children and drivers to slow down in residential neighborhoods.

Malcolm Patterson, 28, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug and firearm charges. The case was investigated by Greenville police and the ATF.