Mississippi Delta Report

Regional organizations in Mississippi’s Delta are collaborating to improve access to jobs, training, and economic opportunities amid ongoing workforce barriers.

Greenville’s Mayor’s Youth Council and Mayor Errick D. Simmons invite the community to a play highlighting women’s fight for voting rights, emphasizing civic engagement and history.

The event will feature the debut of the 2026 Business Childcare Toolkit, aimed at helping employers support working families.

Tickets for the Delta Bourbon Club event on March 5 are available online and at the door. Attendees can enter a raffle for a men’s gift package.

A photographer shares a preview of holiday mornings, emphasizing the upcoming changes for Thanksgiving celebrations.

Fire officials continue to advise caution amid ongoing elevated fire risk. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning to prevent uncontrolled fires.

Mississippi Delta Community College is holding information sessions this spring to introduce prospective students to its healthcare programs, including nursing and allied health fields.

The Delta Bourbon Club is hosting an event on March 5 in Memphis featuring bourbon tastings, light appetizers, and dinner options, with proceeds supporting the Old 1 Firehouse Museum.

Fire officials warn residents to remain cautious as fire risk remains high, with warmer weather expected later this week.

The Greenville chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi held a Founders’ Day celebration highlighting achievement, leadership, and service within the community.