Faith leaders, residents unite in community thanksgiving
by Lora Delhom Leland gathered on Sunday night , Nov. 23, for a Community Thanksgiving Service that felt less like a program and more like a deep breath. More than eight of Leland’s twenty-two churches were represented — an extraordinary thing — and the sanctuary of St. Johns Episcopal felt full in all the right…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2”
By Bob Garver From its ridiculous opening scene, there is little denying that “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” is one of the stupidest movies of 2025. Its only real competition comes from Disney’s live-action “Snow White” remake thinking that its Dwarfs were fit for human eyesight. And it’s not even the fun kind of…
Read MoreTucked amongst the branches: The Nail of Noel shines as a Delta Christmas tale
By Lora Delhom Delta native Erica Spivey Bruton brings faith, family tradition, and gentle holiday beauty to life in her debut picture book. On Saturday afternoon, Nov. 15, Lagniappe was one of the places to be, as Cocktails and Candy Canes festivities spread across Leland and Washington County. Third Street bustled with shoppers carrying bags…
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Read MoreFeatured Podcast: Measuring the Impact of the Stoneville Research Complex on the Mississippi Delta
By Lora Delhom On the week of the Delta Council semi-annual meeting, Mississippi State University released a timely new episode of the Crop Doctors’ Podcast, recorded right in their Stoneville studio recently. The episode examines the sweeping economic footprint of the Stoneville Research Complex — one of the most important research hubs in the state.…
Read MoreFrom the Editor: A letter to Leland
December 2025—This year, something remarkable happened. Neighbors gathered closer. Schools grew stronger and brought home awards. Our children created, worked, and persevered. New businesses formed and sparked new energy. Old ones deepened their presence. And all across Leland, a quiet renaissance unfurled — a kintsugi shimmer of gold running through the cracks. Every moment of…
Read MoreFrom Foundry to Future: Mississippi’s economic and manufacturing revival feels like home
Once a supplier to Steel Dynamics, Lora Delhom sees the state’s industrial momentum as both a data-driven success and a family legacy reborn. By Lora Delhom Mississippi’s economy has gained steady ground over the past decade, with real gross domestic product climbing from about $109.3 billion in 2014 to roughly $122.4 billion in 2024 (in…
Read MoreMDAC has eyes on Delta specialty crops
USDA block grant powers Mississippi projects from sweet potatoes to strawberries The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) has announced funding for projects at Alcorn State University and Mississippi State University aimed at strengthening the state’s specialty crop industry, including support for Stoneville NCAAR – National Center for Alluvial Aquifer Research (a USDA-ARS/MSU partnership)…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Zootopia 2”
“Zootopia 2” By Bob Garver 2016 was a great year for animation. Disney gave the world a new musical masterwork in “Moana.” Pixar had its biggest hit up to that point in “Finding Dory.” Even underdog Laika came out with cult classic “Kubo and the Two Strings.” But the winner of the Best Animated…
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…
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