Mississippi Delta Report

A new weekly waterfowl report provides updates on habitat conditions and bird movements across the state. The reports are released during waterfowl season each week.

A Mississippi lawmaker announced a $1 million federal grant to aid sheriff departments in the district, with a press conference scheduled for next week.

Social media users are joking about the common academic slump known as sophomoreitis among high school students.

Panola County has activated warming centers to assist residents during cold weather. Centers are open with limited hours and provide warmth and bottled water but no food or pet accommodations.

Several warming centers in Panola County are available for residents needing shelter from cold weather, operating during specific hours with no food or pet accommodations.

A winter storm is expected to bring ice, sleet, and snow to parts of Mississippi this weekend, causing hazardous travel and power outages, with dangerously cold temperatures following.

The National Weather Service in Jackson released a special winter weather briefing on Jan. 22, 2026, detailing an upcoming winter storm.

The boat ramp at Percy Quin State Park in Mississippi has reopened after flooding and invasive aquatic plant removal, according to the state wildlife agency.

Hunting at multiple wildlife management areas will be restricted to pre-drawn hunters on Jan. 24 and 26 amid uncertain weather and travel conditions, officials say.

Mississippi Delta Community College will close all campuses on Jan. 26 and 27 amid forecasted winter weather. Students are instructed to check Canvas for virtual classes.