Mississippi Delta Report

Greenville’s annual Hot Tamale Festival has been recognized in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The event celebrates the city’s signature dish, the Delta-style hot tamale.

The city of Greenville is celebrating Black History Month with a series highlighting influential leaders and moments that have shaped history. Mayor Errick D. Simmons emphasizes the importance of recognizing Black history as integral to all of history.

Mayor Errick D. Simmons urges residents and supporters to vote for the Delta Hot Tamale Festival before voting closes, offering incentives for sharing responses.

The Rosa Fort Mighty Lions secured the 2025–2026 Region 3–4A District Championship, ending an 11-year drought.

The threat of storms has passed, but showers and breezy conditions are expected throughout the day. Authorities ask for reports of storm damage.

The Delta Hot Tamale Festival in Greenville is encouraging supporters to vote in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards to help it win Best Food Festival.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect for areas of Louisiana and Mississippi through 2 a.m. CST, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters warn of severe weather across the region late tonight through early Sunday morning, with timing and threat levels still uncertain.

A Tornado Watch is in effect for areas of central and southeast Mississippi through early Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Officials have issued an updated threat and timing graphic for the area as of early Sunday morning. The map provides the latest information on potential hazards.