Mississippi Delta Report

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.

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.