Movie Review: “Avatar: Fire and Ash”
By Bob Garver All the way back in 2009, director James Cameron introduced the world to the planet Pandora and the Na’vi race in “Avatar.” The film soon set the record for all-time highest grossing movie at both the domestic and international box offices (it still holds the record for the latter). Sequel “Avatar: The…
Read MoreVenuti returns as Head Page for the 2026 Legislative Session
Jacob Venuti, a well-known resident of Leland, will return to the Mississippi House of Representatives this January, once again serving as Head Page for the 2026 Legislative Session. Venuti is currently a sophomore and political science major at the University of Mississippi. Venuti’s commitment to public service began early. At age 15, he joined the…
Read MoreThis Humble Mississippi Museum Marks the Secret Birthplace of a Global Childhood Icon
Google Maps It’s not every day you get to visit the very spot where a global superstar got his start. Tucked away in the Mississippi Delta, there’s a charming, unassuming place that pays homage to a true American icon—one who taught us it’s not easy being green, but it’s important to follow your dreams.…
Read MoreTemple Theater named endangered landmark
Representatives from the City of Leland, including Mayor John Lee, members of the Leland Chamber of Commerce, and the Leland Historic Preservation Commission, attended the Mississippi Heritage Trust’s 10 Most Endangered Historic Places banquet. The event recognized the Leland Temple Theater as one of Mississippi’s most endangered landmarks, highlighting its historic and architectural significance to…
Read MoreCarter and Rearden Earn Don Hansen All-American Honors
The Don Hansen Football Committee has released the 2025 Don Hansen Division II All-America Team this morning. Delta State University Football Linebacker William Carter and Wide Receiver Curtis Rearden earned Don Hansen All-America honorable mention. Senior linebacker William Carter was the top of the list as the Mike backer for the Green and White. The…
Read MoreJermaine Smith Named Head Football Coach of MDCC Trojans, 2 Parts
Part 1: Jermaine Smith joins MDCC after producing one of the strongest two-year runs in Minnesota West Community and Technical College history. Under his leadership, the Blue Jays compiled a 12–2 conference record over two seasons, established a dominant identity on both sides of the ball, and became one of the most consistent non-scholarship programs…
Read MoreMcWright honored with the prestigious Jeffrey Lawrence award
Dr. Anthony McWright, a proud Leland High School graduate, has been awarded the 2025 Jeffrey Lawrence Award — the highest honor given by the Arts Schools Network (ASN), the nation’s largest professional organization for specialized arts schools. The award recognizes the head of an ASN member institution who demonstrates exceptional leadership, integrity and an unwavering…
Read MoreComing Soon: Jim Henson Little Golden Biography
Jim Henson is a name I’ve heard in passing at various Muppet events, so I really should find out who this guy is. But my brain is so fried from watching TV all day and eating sugary cereals all night, so my attention span can only handle, at most, a 24-page picture book. Well, good…
Read MoreStudents support Leland families through annual holiday food drive
Washington School second graders and Deer Creek School seniors pose after delivering their generous food donations to the Leland Food Pantry as part of their annual school-wide food drives. The two schools partner each year to help support local families during the holiday season.
Read MoreUSDA announces $12 billion in farmer bridge payments; Delta Council says help is welcome but “falls well short”
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced a $12 billion bridge-aid package for American farmers to help offset continued market volatility, high input costs, and temporary trade disruptions affecting the 2025 crop year. The aid, announced Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, by President Donald J. Trump alongside USDA and congressional leaders, will be issued as one-time…
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