AFJROTC cohort earning pilot licenses at DSU
For the 6th consecutive year, Delta State University continues its role as a host institution for the United States Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFJROTC) Flight Academy summer program. This 8-week intensive program brings together cadets from across the country, immersing them in a comprehensive curriculum that culminates with the attainment of their…
Read MoreStudents inducted into PTK
Five Leland Middle College students were recently inducted into the Mississippi Delta Community College Beta Rho Omicron Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. School officials say Kylar Perkins, Ismael Ortega, Akira Jones, Kaylynn Johnson and Mariah Mobley balanced high school and college-level coursework with determination and purpose, leading to their selection to the honor…
Read MoreFire Chief announces condemnation properties, invites public to ceremony
The Leland Fire Chief, Dquan Wilson, has announced the following addresses to be placed on the condemnation list: 716 5th Street 718 5th Street. 720 5th Street 208 Milam Street 505 MLK Boulevard The Leland Fire Department has also announced a date for the “Push In Ceremony” for the new truck that they have just…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Disclosure Day”
“Disclosure Day” By Bob Garver All-time-great director Steven Spielberg is back with a film built around one of his most popular subjects: aliens. From the man that brought us “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” comes “Disclosure Day,” a film about a small group of people deciding that it is time…
Read MoreObituary: Yancy Sue Willingham Dunn
Yancy Sue Willingham Dunn July 17, 1937 – June 11, 2026 88 Years of age With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Yancy Sue Dunn, who went home to be with the Lord on June 11, 2026. Graveside services will be held at 6:30 p.m.…
Read MoreObituary: Barbara Hope Bell Buckner
Barbara Hope Bell Buckner January 19, 1936 – June 12, 2026 90 Years of age Funeral services for Barbara Hope Bell Buckner, lovingly known to her family and friends as “Nanny B,” will be held at 11:00a..m. Tuesday, June 16 at Boone Funeral Home, Leland. She passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, at the age of…
Read MoreMS Wildlife Heritage Festival draws crowds
The Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Festival was held recently in downtown Leland. The annual festival is a family-friendly community event that celebrates the state’s rich outdoor traditions, wildlife and conservation heritage with educational exhibits, interactive activities, live entertainment and local vendors. In addition, this year’s festival incorporated two of Leland’s long-standing celebrations—the annual Crawfish Festival and…
Read MoreVote for Christmas on Deer Creek
Christmas on Deer Creek has been nominated in the 2026 Best of Mississippi Travel Readers’ Poll for Best Holiday Event, and Lelanders are encouraged to vote to help the event win. From the sparkling lights and festive storefronts to carriage rides, shopping, music, and the magic of downtown Leland during the Christmas season, organizers say…
Read MoreObituary: Maggie May Taylor
Maggie May Taylor January 27, 1948 – June 7, 2026 78 Years of age Ms. Maggie Mae Taylor, age 78, was born January 27,1948 to the late Henry Taylor and Kittie Levy in Leland.MS. She loved the color maroon, and exercising. She was a housekeeper for 50 years and she enjoyed reading the word.…
Read MoreObituary: Carl Ray Street, Jr.
Carl Ray Street, Jr. 05/30/2026 75 Years of age Carl Ray Street, Jr., age 75, of Leland, Mississippi, passed away on May 30, 2026, likely still dog cussin’ the world, leaving behind a legacy of grit, strong opinions, a big, unmistakable laugh, and a habit of pulling people into whatever trouble he had in…
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