Mississippi Delta Report

Classes are held Mondays and Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is available online.

Repairs are complete, and water has been restored. Authorities thank residents for their patience.

Private landowners and managers are encouraged to register for a hands-on prescribed fire workshop in Tate County scheduled for March 6, 2026.

The Bill Lipscomb Memorial Rodeo returns to Batesville this weekend with shows at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Hinds County residents are invited to participate in the Sheriff’s Citizens Academy, offering a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement operations from April 6 to 13.

The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office will host its 2026 Citizens Academy in April, offering residents a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement operations.

MDCC is celebrating Career and Technical Education Month by showcasing its manufacturing pathway, emphasizing hands-on learning and industry training.

Eighth-grade students in Washington County explored future careers at the Pathways 2 Possibilities event, with local business Tristate Dumpsters sharing industry insights.

The Delta Bourbon Club is hosting a bourbon tasting and dinner event on March 5 in Shogun House, with proceeds supporting the Old 1 Firehouse Museum.

Leland High School seniors can apply for the Percy and Viola Patterson Family Farms Scholarship. Applications are due by 5 p.m. CST on April 6, 2026.