Mississippi Delta Report

Lead dispatchers Tolbert and Valenzuela completed their Terminal Agency Coordinator certification in Pearl, Mississippi, enhancing compliance and security protocols.

The National Weather Service in Jackson is encouraging students across Mississippi to explore careers in meteorology through mentorship and educational programs.

Scattered thunderstorms are moving across the region, with some becoming severe and capable of damaging winds and large hail, officials say.

Residents in Flowood reported hail falling around 5 p.m., with some hailstones reaching an inch in diameter, according to local reports.

Greenville, Mississippi, crews added reflective speed bumps along Mill Street and Genie Fairway to improve nighttime safety, officials say.

The Mississippi region has received an additional $500,000 to support economic development initiatives through Delta Compass, thanks to bipartisan efforts by state and local officials.

A Greenville woman is hospitalized after her estranged husband shot her and then took his own life Friday afternoon, authorities say.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks hosts free youth fishing events nationwide this month, encouraging young anglers to learn and enjoy outdoor fishing.

Forest tent caterpillars create tent-like webs in trees each spring, mainly on sweetgum and oak, providing food for wildlife while typically causing only temporary damage.

Milisen Martinez, 21, faces charges of accessory after the fact in connection with the March 30 double homicide of Terry Burrell Jr. and Khloe Hudson, authorities say.