Mississippi Delta Report

The Batesville Code Enforcement office is hiring. Details about the job opening are available now.

Registration for adult education and high school equivalency classes at Mississippi Delta Community College opens March 16-19. Classes are free to all participants.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks held workshops to teach private landowners how to use fire for habitat management, with funding from the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund.

More than 100 kids under 15 participated in outdoor activities and turkey hunting education at Leaf River WMA, marking the start of the 2026 youth turkey season.

The threat of severe weather has subsided, but gusty winds may cause additional power outages and damage, officials say.

The northern section of Bates Street will be closed starting at 8 a.m. for emergency sewer repairs, with duration unknown, officials say.

A tornado watch is in effect for portions of Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi through early Tuesday morning, according to weather officials.

First-time college applicants with an ACT score of 18 or above may qualify for free tuition at Mississippi Delta Community College. Applications are open now.

Mayor Errick D. Simmons urges residents to stay alert as the National Weather Service forecasts a moderate risk of severe weather across Mississippi on Wednesday.

Mayor Errick D. Simmons thanked voters after the Delta Hot Tamale Festival was named the top specialty food festival for 2026.