MDCC Holds Historic Inaugural Graduation at Mississippi State Penitentiary
Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) celebrated a historic milestone on December 10, 2025, with its first-ever commencement ceremony for incarcerated students at the Mississippi State Penitentiary (MSP) in Parchman. The ceremony, held at 10 a.m., conferred degrees upon five graduates, each of whom earned membership in the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. The inaugural…
Read MoreDelta State University students and faculty featured in national botany publication
By Nathan Duff Delta State University (DSU) celebrates the achievements of its environmental science students and faculty, who coauthored a prominent article in the Fall 2025 issue of the Plant Science Bulletin. This accomplishment highlights the exceptional opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in meaningful research, develop leadership skills, and contribute to real-world scientific advancements…
Read MoreBrain boost: How a simple puzzle can boost learning, ease stress, and support brain health for life
By Lora Delhom Can a simple puzzle really sharpen the mind? According to a growing field of cognitive-science research, the answer is yes — and what’s encouraging is that these benefits don’t require expensive programs or rigid routines. They come from small, simple stretches of the mind that fit easily into everyday Delta life, the…
Read MoreMovie review: “Primate”
By Bob Garver It’s time once again for that magical set of releases on the cinematic calendar: January Horror! Unable to get a Halloween release, unable to compete in blockbuster season, and unable to dominate a random weekend anywhere else on the calendar, January Horror movies are released at a time when their biggest competition…
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USDA announces $12B in bridge payments for farmers
By Lora Delhom The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a $12 billion bridge-aid package to help farmers manage continued market volatility, high input costs and lingering trade disruptions from the 2025 crop year. The one-time payments will be issued through the Commodity Credit Corporation and administered by the Farm Service Agency. Up to $11…
Read MoreHighlights from Christmas on Deer Creek 2025
Obituary: Jakeitha Hayes
Jakeitha Hayes November 3, 1992 – January 3, 2026 33 years of age Ms. Jakietha Hayes, age 33, was born November 3, 1992 to William Hayes and Tamecia Johnson in Leland, MS. Ms. Hayes loved to cook, spend time with family and friends, watch horror films and her favorite colors was money green, red,…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: January 2026, Dianne Burchfield
Farmers, state leaders launch statewide F.A.R.M. strategy meetings
by Lora Delhom Farmers, researchers and regional leaders gathered in Stoneville on Dec. 11, 2025, for the first in a series of statewide strategy meetings aimed at shaping the Future of Agriculture Resiliency for Mississippi (F.A.R.M.) Strategic Plan, an initiative led by Mississippi Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson. Agriculture remains Mississippi’s largest industry and…
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