Master Gardeners bottle honey, host district meeting
Washington County Master Gardeners had a sweet assignment last month: extracting and labeling 56 bottles of honey for the Mississippi Master Gardener Association Northwest District meeting swag bags. Then, on September 18, Washington County and Sharkey/Issaquena County Master Gardeners hosted the 2025 district meeting at the Delta Research and Extension Center’s Capps Center. Speakers included…
Read MoreWashington County OEM confirms multiple arrests in Leland shooting investigation; FBI updates suspect poster
The Washington County Office of Emergency Management confirmed Monday evening that multiple arrests have been made in connection with the Oct. 11 mass shooting in Leland that claimed six lives and left several others injured. In a joint statement, county officials thanked the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of…
Read MoreObituary: Ray Anthony Rainey
Ray Anthony Rainey March 25, 1971 – October 5, 2025 54 Years of Age In Loving Memory of Ray Anthony Rainey With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Ray Anthony Rainey, 54, of Leland, Mississippi, who entered eternal rest on October 5, 2025. A 1990 graduate of Leland High School,…
Read MoreRibbon cutting on U.S. 82 Greenville Bypass
Officials cut the ribbon August 27 on the new U.S. 82 Greenville Bypass, a 16-mile, four-lane project linking Leland to the Mississippi River Bridge. The roadway is officially designated the Anse Dees Memorial Bypass. For Leland drivers, the bypass means quicker, safer access west without the risk of overshooting into Arkansas. Local stops like Atomic…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Tron: Ares”
By Bob Garver The legacy of the “Tron” franchise is complicated. On a consistently positive note, the series has always been a feast for the eyes and ears, with pleasing, if not groundbreaking special effects and musical scores that heart-pumpingly convey that technological developments are happening every minute. But the films have never quite stuck…
Read MoreAn update from our editor regarding the mass shooting in Leland, MS
To view 1st post, see the article posted earlier today. I’ve been following updates throughout the day as our community continues to process the tragedy that unfolded in Leland late last night. While I was walking into Town Hall this afternoon and waiting for the press conference to begin, word began spreading about another shooting…
Read MoreA message from our editor regarding the mass shooting in Leland, MS
I’ve received messages and a call from national journalists this morning — before I’ve even finished my coffee — asking for comments about the mass shooting in Leland last night. It’s difficult to find accurate information online right now. My background is in art, education, and storytelling. I came to journalism through community — not…
Read MoreNational Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to People Affected by Shooting in Leland, Mississippi
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), at 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to the shooting in Leland, MS during homecoming weekend. An event like this can have an enormous impact on people, including survivors, first responders, eyewitnesses, and even those who watch related media reports on television. The DDH is…
Read MoreObituary: Frances Louise Mayo Owens Chapman
Frances Louise Mayo Owens Chapman September 5, 1936 – October 8, 2025 89 Years of Age Funeral services for Frances Louise Mayo Owens Chapman, 89, of Daphne, AL (formerly of Leland, MS), will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Boone Funeral Home in Leland. There will be a visitation…
Read MoreLeland turns out for St. James Spaghetti Dinner and Fair
by Lora Delhom Cars lined Deer Creek on Tuesday, September 23, as St. James Catholic Church served up heaping plates of spaghetti and small-town cheer at its 95th Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Fair Fundraiser. Inside, the fellowship hall was a sea of red-gingham tables as families and friends gathered for the $15 spaghetti suppers, with…
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