Bridge closure on SR 27 could impact Leland-area drivers
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will temporarily close the State Route 27 bridge over the Big Black River from 7 p.m. Friday, July 11, through 6 a.m. Monday, July 14. The closure affects both directions at the Hinds and Warren County line. The original closure was delayed due to forecasted rain. Crews will remove…
Read MoreLib Gower was a rabbit hunting man
By Guest Columnist Billy Johnson As young boys growing up hunting and roaming the countryside, rabbit hunting was one of the most exciting things in our lives. My friend Mack Gower’s grandfather, Lib Gower, always had a big pack of top-notch beagles. The Gowers lived North of the Bassi family between Elizabeth and Napanee. The…
Read MoreInvesting in Students: Thompson-Dantone Hall Opens Doors to the Future
Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) marked a significant milestone in campus development on July 10, 2025, with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony and name unveiling of its newest men’s residence hall, Thompson-Dantone Hall. Held at 3:00 p.m. on the Moorhead campus, the event celebrated not only the opening of the state-of-the-art residence facility but also the…
Read MoreCrape myrtles make a bold summer show in Leland and across the Delta
By late June, the Delta landscape bursts into color with one of summer’s most reliable bloomers: the crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia sp.). These heat-loving trees put on a dazzling display of pink, red, white and lavender flowers, brightening streets, yards and gardens across Leland this time of year. Crape myrtles thrive in Mississippi’s humidity and long…
Read MoreFollow George Washington’s lead: make your own ice cream
By Kara Kimbrough Ever wonder how Americans in the old days made it through a long, hot summer without central air conditioning? According to historical records, they made ice cream. That’s right, making homemade ice cream is one of the most popular – and oldest – ways to beat the heat. President George Washington owned…
Read MorePatton back on screen with more dirt on native plants
Stephanie Patton of the Leland-Deer Creek Garden Club recently appeared on a television segment to highlight the benefits of native plants in Mississippi Delta landscapes and to share simple propagation techniques for home gardeners. “These are a match made in heaven,” Patton said, referring to native plants’ ability to thrive with minimal care. “They’re…
Read MoreRendon named MS veteran of the year; vote by July 4 for national honor
Mississippi State University’s Andrew Rendon has been named Mississippi’s 2025 Veteran of the Year by MilitaryFriendly.com. Rendon, a brigadier general in the Mississippi National Guard and MSU’s executive director for veteran and military affairs, is now in the running for national recognition. Supporters can vote online through July 4 at …
Read MoreMovie Review: “I Know What You Did Last Summer” 2025
By Bob Garver I’ve never seen 1997’s “I Know What You Did Last Summer” all the way through. 11-year-old me was too young to see the R-rated slasher in theaters, which was just as well because I did see a trailer and lost many nights’ sleep over the killer’s deadly fishing hook. I eventually got…
Read MoreUMMC pediatric experts recommend vaccination against pertussis as cases rise
By: Annie Oeth, UMMC Communications Rising cases of pertussis nationally and statewide serve as a reminder to parents to vaccinate their children against this and other highly contagious diseases, experts at the University of Mississippi Medical Center say. Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a preventable respiratory illness that can be life-threatening to infants.…
Read MoreLeland library’s summer reading program continues through July
The Leland branch of the Washington County Library System is in full swing with its 2025 summer reading program, Color Our World, running through the end of July. Families are invited to join in a mix of reading, creativity and fun events designed to spark imagination in readers of all ages. The library meeting room…
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