Obituary: Nancy Criswell Abshire
Nancy Criswell Abshire, 87 October 23, 1937 – April 6, 2025 A funeral service for Nancy Criswell Abshire, 87, of Lake Village and formerly of Leland, will be held at St. James Episcopal Church in Greenville. After a period of illness, Nancy was called to her eternal home and into the loving arms of Christ…
Read MoreScholarship gifts aim to further agricultural legacy
Washington County is defined by agriculture, with more than 400,000 acres of farmland, or eighty-two percent of the total land area in the county affirming it as a center of the Mississippi Delta’s economic identity. To invest in the future of Washington County, the Washington County Farm Bureau gifted $52,000 to Mississippi State University’s College…
Read MoreDriver Service Bureaus opening extra hours ahead of Real ID deadline
By: Magnolia Mornings, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s Driver Service Bureau will open select locations on Saturday, April 12; Saturday, April 26; and Saturday, May 3, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The extra hours are to accommodate Mississippians still needing to obtain a REAL ID ahead of the federal deadline of May 7.…
Read MoreObituary: Mary Grace Clark Bruner
Mary Grace Clark Bruner, 99 July 25, 1925 – 04/09/2025 Graveside services for Mary Grace Clark Bruner, 99, of Leland, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Leland-Stoneville Cemetery. Mary was born in Portageville, Missouri, on July 25, 1925. She passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, surrounded by her family.…
Read More“Build Up Mississippi Act” to bring changes to taxes
In a historic day for the Mississippi Legislature, House Bill No. One, the “Build up Mississippi Act,” has been officially sent to Governor Tate Reeves to be signed into law, as of press time. This act will reform Mississippi’s income tax, grocery sales tax, fuel tax, and the PERS (Public Employee Retirement System). Under this…
Read MoreGeneral Tso lives on through his namesake dish
By Kara Kimbrough I’ve shared my favorite cuisines in the past as well as those that I can do without. Specifically, I prefer to skip over the multitude of Mexican restaurants that seem to pop up on every corner of our state. One exception: I enjoy a sizzling plate of fajitas, but that’s often too…
Read More2025 MDCC Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
By Mark H. Stowers The 2025 MDCC Sports Hall of Fame Banquet will take place on Saturday, April 26th at J.T. Hall Coliseum. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. for Social Hour, the meal will be served at 5:00 p.m. and the Induction Ceremony begins at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.…
Read MoreTrojan Athletes Get Post Season Recognition
For the Trojans, sophomore Davion Traylor was named to the All MACCC Second Team. Traylor led the team to an overall 14-16 record and averaged 19.3 points per game and 10.1 rebounds per game. For the Lady Trojans, Janiah Caples was named to the All MACCC First Team while Layla Carter was named Second Team…
Read More2025 MDCC Lady Trojans set record with winning season
The 2025 Region 23 Runner Up Mississippi Delta Community College Lady Trojans. Finish with a 21-7 overall record – most in school history!
Read MoreRepresentative Jeramey Anderson to Deliver Keynote Address at MDCC Spring Commencement Ceremonies
Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) is proud to announce that Representative Jeramey Anderson of the Mississippi House of Representatives will serve as the keynote speaker for the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, May 9. Anderson will address graduates at both academic and career-technical ceremonies, scheduled for 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., respectively. MDCC President…
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