Mississippi Delta Report

Members of the Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office engaged with students during Career and Technical Education Day at Coahoma County High School, highlighting careers in law enforcement.

The Sheriff’s Office reports its main phone line is now operational after an outage. Authorities thank the public for their patience.

The National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi, has released new graphics highlighting potential severe weather in the region.

MDCC is celebrating its 2026 Student Hall of Fame with daily highlights of selected members. James Avery Rodgers from Olive Branch is one of the honorees.

The Christmas on Deer Creek event in Leland has been nominated for the 2026 Best of Mississippi Travel Readers’ Poll. Voting is open through June 15.

A line of thunderstorms is forecast to move through Jackson, with some storms potentially severe. Heavy rainfall and gusty winds are expected through the weekend.

Forecasters warn of dense fog reducing visibility to a quarter-mile or less in southeastern Mississippi on Friday morning.

The historic Jim’s Cafe, a fixture in Greenville for more than a century, will shutter its doors in May 2026, ending a long-standing tradition of community gathering and service.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is hiring for multiple positions, including an exhibits specialist and a trades worker for fisheries projects.

Triston Wolfe, a 14-year-old from Batesville, has been found, according to authorities. He was last seen near Highway 51 and Perkins Street.