Mississippi Delta Report

Justin Archer Burch of Greenville has been named a Presidential Leadership Scholar, the third Mississippian to earn the honor, according to Delta Business Journal.

Light showers are forecast for tonight mainly north of I-20, with dry conditions expected in the south. Temperatures will remain above normal.

Mayor Errick D. Simmons and the Greenville Mayor’s Youth Council invite the community to a theatrical presentation highlighting women’s fight for voting rights.

The Leland Early Learning Initiative hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to open a new gym and play space for young students.

MDCC is highlighting its Culinary Arts Technology program as part of CTE Month, emphasizing hands-on training in hospitality and tourism.

The Greenville City Council has scheduled a virtual special meeting for February 25, 2026, via Zoom. The meeting will cover unspecified topics and requires a Zoom login.

A new article highlights Greenville’s recent progress, attracting interest from regional economic and development groups.

Cleveland is urging residents to donate peanut butter for the March of the Mayors food drive before the deadline on February 27.

Volunteers are needed to help pack canned food donations at a March of the Mayors event in Cleveland on March 2. Donations of peanut butter are also still being accepted.

Waterfowl biologists discuss how a dry season affected bird movement and habitat in the Mississippi Delta on the latest Mississippi Outdoors Podcast episode.