Mississippi Delta Report

Greenville is among 13 southeastern cities to receive a $60,000 grant aimed at strengthening its economy, the National League of Cities announced.

Greenville has been awarded a $60,000 implementation grant from the National League of Cities to support economic development efforts.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ law enforcement dive team completed a full face mask certification and training exercises at GRIT Training last week.

The National Weather Service forecasts damaging winds and potential tornadoes Sunday into Monday, followed by freezing temperatures Monday night.

The National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi, reports gusty northerly winds causing power outages and a forecasted significant cold front early next week.

A line of showers and storms capable of damaging wind gusts is forecast to accompany a cold front crossing the region Sunday night, with potential changes in timing and risk areas.

Gusty southerly winds are forecast to develop across the region Sunday as a cold front approaches, with the strongest winds in the ArkLaMiss Delta area.

A significant cold front is expected to cause freezing temperatures in parts of the area Monday night, prompting farmers and residents to stay alert.

Visitors and residents are celebrating the arrival of spring by docking boats along Greenville’s shores, highlighting the city’s scenic beauty.

A suspect involved in a shooting at a Greenville Domino’s has surrendered to authorities. The incident left a worker wounded earlier this week.