Mississippi news this morning: Heat advisory expands, Greenville shooting and rural health preview
Morning briefing · Sunday, September 13, 2026
Mississippi’s Sunday heat advisories now include two additional counties, while a newly released Greenville police account describes a Friday-night shooting that injured two people. Looking ahead, Gov. Tate Reeves has scheduled a Monday announcement about rural health awards, and Pike County residents are being reminded of a planned school emergency drill.
This morning’s Mississippi news briefing also covers DeSoto County’s upcoming senior-safety event and a Greenville effort to connect residents with mental-health support. The updates below distinguish today’s alerts from earlier events and identify the practical details available from official sources.
Featured image: National Weather Service Jackson’s September 13 heat-stress outlook through Tuesday. This is a regional forecast graphic; consult the linked advisory text for exact county coverage and hours.
Carroll and Grenada added to today’s heat advisory
The National Weather Service expanded its heat advisory overnight to include Carroll and Grenada counties. The Jackson office’s 12:56 a.m. notice forecasts heat indices up to 110 degrees there. The advisory window is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT today, Sunday, September 13.
That adds to the central and southern Mississippi counties already covered Saturday. In northwest Mississippi, the Memphis office’s 7:28 a.m. update keeps DeSoto, Tunica, Tate, Coahoma, Quitman, Panola and Tallahatchie under an advisory, now with heat indices up to 109 degrees. Check the complete official county lists and alert text for your location.
The Jackson office’s morning forecast puts Sunday highs at 96 in Jackson and Vicksburg, 97 in Meridian, 95 in Hattiesburg and 98 in Greenville and Greenwood. Some afternoon storms could bring strong gusts, particularly across central and southern portions of its forecast area.
NWS recommends fluids, breaks in air conditioning and checking on relatives and neighbors. The heat threat continues into the first half of the week; both offices say additional advisories may be needed. Read our latest heat-stress report and check forecasts again before extended outdoor activity.
Greenville releases details of Friday-night shooting
Two people were wounded in a shooting in the 200 block of North 9th Street, Greenville police said in an announcement posted Saturday evening. The department dates the incident to Friday, September 11, at about 8:51 p.m. The release is new; the shooting did not happen overnight Saturday.
Police say investigators found evidence of gunfire involving several firearms. Their account describes a white sedan with unidentified occupants passing through the area and an exchange of shots with people near a residence. Two vehicles and a nearby home were hit.
The injured people were taken by private vehicle to Delta Health System–The Medical Center. Their conditions were not released. Officers recovered firearms, casings and other evidence; suspected controlled substances were referred to the department’s Special Operations Division.
The Criminal Investigations Division is working to identify those involved and establish what happened. Anyone with information can contact Greenville police at 662-378-1515 or Crime Stoppers at 662-378-8477. Those are the reporting routes in the official police release. Our full Greenville shooting report has the department’s account.
Reeves schedules Monday rural-health awards announcement
Gov. Tate Reeves says he plans a 10:30 a.m. Monday press conference about awards in Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program. The schedule appeared in his Friday update looking ahead to the coming week, making the announced date Monday, September 14.
His public announcement does not identify recipients, award amounts or the services attached to particular awards. Those details remain for the scheduled announcement; the preview should not be read as confirmation that a specific hospital or community has received funding.
Reeves also previewed an economic-development announcement Tuesday without naming the company, location or investment. For readers following either item, the next useful information will be the actual award and project details, rather than assumptions drawn from the advance notice.
DeSoto promotes free senior-safety bingo event
DeSoto County used its Sunday Grandparents Day message to remind residents about the Senior Safety Bingo Bash on Wednesday, September 23. The free event will be held at the DeSoto County Agri-Education Center, with doors opening at 8 a.m. and bingo beginning at 9 a.m.
The county’s event page describes an indoor-arena program that runs until noon at 1170 Starlanding Road West in Nesbit. Alongside bingo, prizes and giveaways, the program covers recognizing scams, protecting personal information, identifying AI content and using a phone for safety.
The event is open to the community. Families helping older relatives plan a visit can note both times: the doors open an hour before games begin. The county’s Sunday reminder links to additional information. Read our DeSoto event report for the announcement.
Greenville walk highlights mental-health support
Greenville’s second annual Suicide Awareness Walk for Hope brought together the Pablo Foundation, the Mayor’s Health Council and community partners, according to the city’s Saturday account. Mayor Errick D. Simmons thanked the organizations for providing residents with information, resources and support.
The city’s statement emphasizes listening, reducing stigma and connecting people with help. It recognizes council coordinator Remelda Lewis and participating organizations, including the Greenville Fire Department and Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. Our Walk for Hope report covers the community effort.
Support is also available beyond the event. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers free, confidential help around the clock by calling or texting 988, or through online chat. People can reach out about their own emotional distress or seek help supporting a friend or loved one.
Monday reminder: Osyka school activity is a planned drill
Pike County residents may see numerous police and emergency vehicles around Osyka Elementary School tomorrow, Monday, September 14. The sheriff’s office has announced an active-shooter and campus-intruder training exercise with South Pike School District, other law enforcement agencies and emergency medical services.
The announced activity is a drill, not an actual emergency. This is a reminder of the previously announced exercise as the school week approaches. The notice does not specify a start time or changes to the school-day schedule.
Families should use direct school communications for any arrival or dismissal instructions. The sheriff’s public-safety notice and our Osyka drill report identify the location, date and participating agencies.
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