Mississippi Delta Report

The Birmingham Police Department congratulates Sgt. Jarvis Smith on completing the D.A.R.E. academy.

Pine Lodge Road will be closed Friday morning for maintenance work, prompting drivers to seek alternate routes.

Carol Dixon, an administrative assistant at the sheriff’s office, has been recognized as Employee of the Month for March 2026. She has served the agency since 2018.

Mississippi Delta Community College will highlight members of its 2026 Student Hall of Fame this week, starting with Benton native Ella McCain.

The college honored students for their service and leadership during the 2026 Service & Leadership Awards Luncheon on Monday.

Nursing students at Mississippi Delta Community College participated in a community service event, offering health screenings and mental health discussions.

Repeated herbicide use can lead to resistant weeds within 3 to 5 years, affecting food plots and wildlife habitats, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

A slight risk of severe weather is forecast for Friday afternoon and evening, with potential for damaging winds and power outages, meteorologists say.

Authorities have arrested two suspects in the March 30 shooting that killed two 16-year-olds in Lanier High School’s neighborhood.

The main phone line for the Sheriff’s Office is down. Residents are advised to use an alternative number for assistance.