Mississippi community briefing: October 13, 2026
MDWFP highlights Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery facilities
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks highlighted the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery and its fish-production facilities. The post describes 16 one-acre lined ponds used to grow fry to fingerling size and for pond spawning brood fish.
The hatchery also uses cylindrical acrylic hatching jars to keep eggs oxygenated, indoor fiberglass holding tanks for fish at various life stages, and outdoor raceways designed for long-term holding.
Source: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.
NEMCC, Delta State students present nursing projects
Northeast Mississippi Community College ADN faculty and Delta State University DNP students recently presented scholarly projects at the SPIN Learning Nurse Educator Conference in Destin, Florida.
Projects listed included Lauren Sparks’ study of human-trafficking content in a pre-licensure nursing program and Michael Barron’s evidence-based fall-prevention workflow for a rural primary-care setting. The post says all four participants are set to graduate with Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees in December 2026.
Source: Northeast Mississippi Community College.
Olive Branch opens registration for Veterans Day luncheon
The City of Olive Branch is accepting registrations for its annual Veterans Day Luncheon on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CrossPointe Olive Branch, 7105 MS-305, Olive Branch.
Seating is limited. Residents can register at https://www.obms.us/veteransday or call 662-892-9200 by November 6.
Source: City of Olive Branch – Government.
Greenville group supports Cleveland beautification event
The City of Greenville joined Keep Greenville Beautiful and Keep Mississippi Beautiful in Cleveland on Friday for an event supporting cleaner communities. The city said the effort reflected teamwork and a shared commitment to caring for local places.
Mayor Errick D. Simmons thanked the two organizations and participants, and encouraged bringing the commitment back to Greenville as local beautification work continues.
