Mississippi Delta Report

Mary Bruce, owner of Lou Lou’s Catering, was honored during a recent gathering in Greenville. The event highlighted her success as a new Chamber member.

As Black Bear Week wraps up, wildlife officials emphasize safety tips for living alongside bears to prevent conflicts.

Rain will persist and become steadier this afternoon into tonight, with some areas experiencing heavy downpours. Cooler, drier weather is expected over the weekend.

Mayor Errick D. Simmons invites residents to attend the opening of a new business at Greenville Mid Delta Airport and the city’s golf course.

A new business celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Greenville Municipal Golf Course, featuring Lou Lou’s Catering.

Mary Catherine, the chamber director, completed a week of leadership training with the Delta Regional Authority in Louisiana, focusing on regional growth and community development.

The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program is awarding over $1 million in funding, including $10,000 grants, to local entrepreneurs in Washington County. Applications are open now.

A local organization expresses enthusiasm for ongoing collaboration with Delta-based small businesses, emphasizing the importance of Main Street to the economy.

Private landowners in Mississippi are helping restore black bear populations through their cooperation with wildlife biologists. Conservation efforts are gaining momentum after near elimination in the early 1900s.

Officials will conduct a test of the emergency notification sirens shortly. The test is routine and not an emergency.