Mississippi Delta Report

Gainesville Police Department is investigating a shooting death on Lowe’s Road, where a person was found shot multiple times. Authorities have not released the victim’s identity.

Forecasters warn of dense fog this evening in parts of North Mississippi and Southeast Arkansas. Conditions will improve overnight as a cold front arrives.

Students can now enroll in over 25 online courses for the upcoming spring session, including composition, anatomy and sociology.

Keesler Bridge is shut down following damage from recent ice storms. Authorities have not provided an estimated reopening date.

Mayor Errick D. Simmons and the Greenville City Council expressed appreciation for public participation in discussions on a proposed 1 a.m. business closing rule.

The Greenville City Council has lifted the local emergency declaration and curfew following sustained reductions in crime, according to Mayor Errick D. Simmons.

The National League of Cities has awarded Greenville, Mississippi, a grant to support local economic development efforts as part of a broader initiative in southern U.S. cities.

The city of Greenville has been selected for a federal initiative aimed at enhancing economic growth and digital inclusion through a new AI-focused pilot program.

Participants at the Deep South Convening emphasized Delta Compass as a model for strengthening education and workforce training across several Southern states.

Deputy Rick Haggard, 52, of Lee County, Mississippi, died yesterday in the line of duty. The sheriff’s office and community are mourning his loss.