Delta State Alumni Association hosts 41st annual Pig Pickin’
by Amanda Robinson Cleveland, MS (09/30/2026) — The Delta State University Alumni Association hosted the 41st annual Pig Pickin’ on Sept. 5, bringing alumni, students, families, barbecue teams and friends of Delta State together for one of the university’s most beloved traditions. This year’s event featured 25 barbecue teams competing in the Delta BBQ Brawl,…
Read MoreI can’t see Him, but I know He is there
Have you ever had something happen in your life that you could not explain, but you knew it was a blessing from God? A door opened that you did not expect. A need was met right when you were about to give up. A sickness turned around when the doctor had already said one thing.…
Read MoreREVIEW: The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe
Wocka wocka, True Believers! The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe is a one-shot comic book, and it’s available RIGHT NOW at your local comic book store, on Kindle, and probably on other digital comics stores! I’ve been a Marvel comics fan since I was eight years old, and a Muppet fan since I was old…
Read MoreFirst benefits from data centers appear in Entergy Mississippi customer bills
New revenues from Mississippi data centers, like Amazon’s, are a primary reason why Entergy Mississippi customers won’t see their rates increase this summer. The Mississippi Public Service Commission recently approved a rate plan that keeps Entergy Mississippi’s rates well below the national average and prevented what otherwise would have been a $4.87 per month increase…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Primetime”
In “Primetime,” Robert Pattinson plays Chris Hansen, host of “To Catch a Predator,” an offshoot of NBC’s “Dateline” news program in the mid-2000’s. Hansen and the show’s production team would coordinate with police to lure child predators (via Internet chatrooms where there would be no ambiguity as to their intent) to locations where they would…
Read MoreFeature spotlight: Leland Chamber of Commerce
The Leland Chamber of Commerce is a wonderful way to let your business support Leland! The Chamber oversees the festivals held in Leland each year. Leland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors: Keri Baldwin President (2027) Martin Walker (2028) Vice President Carlean Horton (2028) Secretary Diane Burchfield (2026) Tabbatha Magee (2026) Deborah Steen (2026) Bella…
Read MoreDelta State students broaden global perspective through Japan study abroad program
Ten Delta State University students expanded their understanding of international business and Japanese culture through a semester-long study abroad program that culminated in a 12-day trip to Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo. The Business Abroad Japan 2026 program combined a three-credit-hour spring course held on the Delta State campus with travel to Japan from May 16-28.…
Read MoreUMMC ranks No. 2 on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals
By: L.A. Warren, UMMC Communications The University of Mississippi Medical Center has earned the No. 2 ranking on Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals, placing Mississippi’s only academic medical center among the nation’s most highly regarded health care workplaces. UMMC finished second only to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and…
Read MoreMansell new chairman of the MSGOP United Republican Fund
The Mississippi Republican Party recently announced the selection of State Rep. Clay Mansell as the new chairman of the MSGOP’s United Republican Fund (“URF”). Mansell succeeds Phil Buffington, who helped strengthen the organization’s efforts to support the Mississippi Republican Party and its advancement of conservative causes across the state. Mansell and Buffington recently spoke together…
Read MoreDelta Compass – WCEA welcomes Cornerstone Cargiving
Congratulations Cornerstone Caregiving on a wonderful and well-attended Ribbon Cutting today! WCEA is thrilled to have another business land and lead in Greenville and Washington County. Pamela and her staff at Cornerstone Caregiving provide the best home care round-the-clock with an emphasis on honoring our Veterans. The staff was so impressed with her facility, staff,…
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