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Denver Air to start Greenville service Oct. 1, $69 flights to Dallas, Atlanta
Greenville airport director Levell Hawkins told the Leland Rotary Club that Denver Air Connection will begin service for Greenville Mid-Delta Airport on October 1 with flights to Dallas and Atlanta. The schedule calls for two flights a day, with one flight on Tuesday and Wednesday. Introductory fares start at $69 one way, and the 30-seat…
Read MoreCheeseballs deserve equal billing with dips
By Kara Kimbrough After sharing my favorite dip recipes last week as inspiration for fall football season, I was asked if I had any “new and different” recipes for cheeseballs. If it appeared that I was slighting cheeseballs in any way, I promise that’s not the case. I’ve never met a cheeseball I didn’t…
Read MoreMS to mark National Hunting and Fishing Day, Saturday Sept. 27
On Saturday, September 27, 2025 the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks will join the nation in observing National Hunting and Fishing Day. Governor Tate Reeves issued a proclamation recognizing the day, created in 1972 to honor hunters and anglers for their role in wildlife conservation. September opens key seasons in Mississippi, including dove…
Read More2025 MS Leadership academy offers free program for students
High school and college students in Leland have the chance to participate in the Mississippi Leadership Academy this fall, a free two-part program designed to help young people develop leadership skills and connect with state leaders. The program, hosted by the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, will meet September 20 and October 11 in Jackson.…
Read More111th Saint Joseph Parish Fair
The 111th St. Joseph Parish Fair will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on the grounds of St. Joseph Catholic School at 1501 VFW Road. The fair, considered to be the longest running parish fair in the state of Mississippi, began in Greenville in 1914 serving spaghetti and…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Caught Stealing”
“Caught Stealing” By Bob Garver “Caught Stealing” is one of those twisty crime thrillers where it seems like the filmmakers cast as many interesting names as they could and then wrote the movie around using them all. For example, at no point did I feel it was necessary for the film to feature Matt Smith…
Read More“Stronger Than A Storm. Reflections From Katrina Kids”
By Guest Writer Brittany Dillard August 2025 Shoes, check. Uniform, check. School supplies, Check. Booksack, Check. A storm that felt like the end all be all no comment. One thing almost every grade school student had in common that fourth week in August of 2005 was that we were planning our 2nd week of school,…
Read MoreState’s first construction management graduate program targets industry needs
Mississippi State University will launch the state’s first graduate degree in construction management this fall, offering online and in-person options for students seeking leadership roles in the architecture, engineering and construction industries. Approved by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, the Master of Science in Construction Management will be housed in MSU’s Department of Building…
Read MoreGrocery tax drops in Mississippi, giving families some room in the cart
Mississippi families are getting a little relief at the checkout line. As of July 1, the state grocery sales tax dropped from 7% to 5% under the Build Up Mississippi Act. For Leland households, where groceries eat up a large share of monthly income, that means real savings about $4 off a $200 grocery trip.…
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