Brad Todd speaks at Delta Council’s Delta 1000 event
Brad Todd, political strategist and author, spoke to members of the Delta 1000 program during Delta Council’s 90th annual meeting June 13 at Delta State University. The event was held at 9:15 a.m. in McPherson Recital Hall at the Bologna Performing Arts Center. Todd is a founding partner of OnMessage Inc., known for managing major…
Read MoreOle Miss and MSU athletic leaders highlight values at Delta Council
The Delta Council annual meeting was held June 13 in the auditorium of the Bologna Performing Arts Center at Delta State University. Following the presentation of the colors and “God and Country,” the business session proceeded with the recognition of the 2025 Delta Council Community Service Award and the Wear Cotton contest. Council leaders also…
Read MoreObituary: Thomas Albert Butler
Thomas Albert Butler February 16, 1937 – July 8, 2025 Funeral Mass for Thomas Albert Butler, 88, of Leland will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. There will be a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time. He died at his home on Tuesday, July 8,…
Read MoreFarmers view automated polypipe puncher at NCAAR field day
By Lora Delhom A prototype automated polypipe hole-punching system turned heads during the National Center for Alluvial Aquifer Research’s Irrigation Field Day on June 12 in Leland. Nearly sixty farmers, researchers and ag professionals gathered to see the machine in action. Designed by Wes Lowe, assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering and a scientist…
Read MoreBeloved Muppet*Vision 3D Shuts Its Doors After 34-Year Run at Walt Disney World
After delighting millions since its debut in May 1991, Muppet*Vision 3D has officially closed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The attraction, Jim Henson’s final creative project, offered a whimsical blend of 3D film, in‑the‑ater “4D” effects, animatronics, and live performances. Its farewell marked the end of an era for fans of Henson’s iconic characters. Historic…
Read More3 no-cook dinners that’ll keep your kitchen cool this summer
I know what you’re thinking…how do you serve dinner without cooking…at least a little? I deliberately omitted the word “salad” from the headline so you’d keep reading. Believe it or not, there are salads that are substantial enough to satisfy even the pickiest (and heartiest) eaters. Salads filled with lots of crunch, a little meat…
Read MoreDavid Kuhn Named Athletic Director and Sports Information Director at MDCC
David Kuhn began his tenure as the new athletic director and sports information director, effective July 7, 2025. The highly respected collegiate coach and MDCC alumnus brings more than two decades of leadership experience and over 800 career coaching wins to his new role. A native of Greenville, Mississippi, Kuhn is returning to the Delta…
Read MoreMDCC Law Enforcement Training Academy Graduates Twenty-Two
On June 26, Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) held its Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) Commencement in the J.T. Hall Coliseum on the Moorhead campus. During the ceremony, the 22 cadets of Class 25-B80 became law enforcement officers. The event began with Leonard Pegues of Olive Branch Police Department (P.D.) retiring the guidon. Charles Wilkins…
Read MoreFontenot Named CSC Academic All-American
Delta State University Baseball’s Drake Fontenot has earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-American honors announced this morning. Fontenot was named third team All-American as a Starting Pitcher for the Statesmen in the 2025 season where he was named the GSC Pitcher of the Year along with D2CCA, NCBWA, and ABCA First Team All-South Region honors…
Read MoreDelta State alumnus Rory Doyle receives James Beard Foundation Award
DSU is proud to share that alumnus Rory Doyle has received a James Beard Foundation Award in narrative photography. His powerful images tell the story of Chuck’s Dairy Bar in Rolling Fork, Mississippi — a story of resilience, community, and hope in the face of hardship. Congratulations on this incredible achievement and for shining…
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