DSU sophomore awarded scholarship to study abroad in Poland
Kiersten Bible, a rising sophomore in flight operations at Delta State University, has been awarded a competitive scholarship to study abroad in Lublin, Poland, this summer. Bible, a Batesville native, will spend four weeks in July studying Polish language and culture at John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL), an institution that Delta State…
Read MoreFontenot Set for Banana Ball Debut
Former Delta State baseball pitcher Drake Fontenot will continue his baseball career playing Banana Ball. The Bossier City, La., native will be playing for the Visitors, the up-and-coming Bananas for the two new teams being established for next year. “I am extremely excited and grateful for the opportunity to continue playing baseball while having fun…
Read MoreSummer Yard of the Week begins
As summer arrives, the Leland-Deer Creek Garden Club has ramped up its Yard of the Week program. Lelanders are encouraged to get their yards spiffed up, because Garden Club judges are driving around looking for yards to spotlight this summer. Recent Yard of the Week honorees include Dr. and Mrs. Mike Huoni, with…
Read MorePastor’s Perspective: The power of a prayerful life: lessons from Jabez
By Guest Columnist Rev. J.D. Yates What if God answered every prayer you prayed—just as you asked? Would your life look any different? Would you still find yourself in worship, or would your blessings pull you away from the God who gave them? These are the kinds of questions raised when we read the brief…
Read MoreLeland HS students receive advanced skilled training
The Warren-Washington-Issaquena-Sharkey Community Action Agency (WWISCAA), through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), recently partnered with the Leland Public School District (LPSD) and LPSD Superintendent Jessie King to provide an opportunity for twenty-two high school students to receive advanced skilled training that could lead to a credential opening the door for increased employment…
Read MoreCelebrate the 4th of July and stay cool in the process
By Kara Kimbrough The Fourth of July is only a few days away, so the first thing I did was check the extended weather forecast. Yep…it’s going to be a scorcher. Even though I did pick up a new charcoal grill the other day simply because it was on sale post-Memorial Day…
Read MoreAvoid Firework Injury This Independence Day
The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) encourages firework safety this Independence Day. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, injuries from fireworks have increased overall between 2008 and 2023. “It’s up to you to implement safety standards when shooting fireworks at home,” said State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney. “That means using common sense, never…
Read MoreMovie Review: “28 Years Later”
By Bob Garver It has been 23 years (not 28, somewhat frustratingly) since British audiences were first introduced to the mind-and-body-ravaging Rage virus in “28 Days Later.” The virus turned everyone it affected into zombies, known as The Infected, obsessed not so much with feeding as with turning more people into zombies. The film’s heroes…
Read MoreAROUND THE CORNER: Alford’s LOCAL AIR carries on a Delta family legacy
By Guest Columnist Jacob Venuti Everyone in the Delta knows that the support of our local businesses helps keep us strong. You see, it is the local businesses that support your children’s sports teams and the local schools, and it is local businesses who give back to the very community we live in. Out of…
Read MoreUnited Way of Washington County continues to help Leland with funding
The United Way of Washington County (UWWC) Allocations Committee recently held its annual disbursement meeting, finalizing the 2024–25 campaign by designating funds to thirteen local partner agencies. “The all-volunteer Allocations Committee plays a vital role in the United Way process. These devoted community members give their time and expertise to carefully review funding requests, visit…
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