Mississippi Delta Report

Low humidity and dry vegetation are expected to increase fire danger through most of the week. Open burning is discouraged, and residents are urged to follow local burn bans.

Warm days and cool mornings are expected through much of the week, with rain chances returning over the weekend. Clocks should be set back one hour before bed Saturday night.

Mayor Errick D. Simmons joined members of the Greenville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi in delivering candy and snacks to residents of Mississippi Extended Care.

Waste Water crews are repairing a water main break on South Street. Water service will be shut off on parts of South Street, Beach Street and South Andrews Avenue during the work.

Mississippi has more than 50 wildlife management areas spanning more than 700,000 acres. Hunters are asked to check in and out through the MDWFP HuntFish app.

Mississippi’s squirrel season opened Oct. 1 and runs through Feb. 28, 2027. Hunters may take up to eight squirrels per day, regardless of species.

Students from South Panola High School toured the Batesville Police Department. Teachers Ms. Noe and Ms. Harris accompanied the class.

The Washington County Economic Alliance Chamber plans to hold a ribbon-cutting for The Clinic, LLC, in Greenville. The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Deputies attended and participated in the church’s Fall Festival. The sheriff’s office said it prioritizes community engagement and support for faith-based organizations.

Dry conditions are expected to persist into the start of the week, with cool mornings and warm afternoons.