MDWFP 2025 youth art contest announced
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) invites students across Mississippi to get outdoors and participate in the 2025 Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest. Each student must submit a portfolio including entry form and artwork to the Visitor Education Center (VEC) by May 10, 2025. The contest is sponsored by the…
Read MoreNew cooking show yielded inspiration for one pot meal
By Kara Kimbrough Disclaimer: I haven’t watched Meghan Markle’s Netflix cooking show, “With Love, Meghan.” I admired Princess Diana and have similar feelings for Prince William, as well as his wife, Princess Kate. Stodgy King Charles and Meghan’s husband, Harry…not so much. I assumed the cooking show would be more about Meghan than the introduction…
Read MoreMDCC announces new leadership appointments
Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) recently announced the appointment of Dr. Valarie Morgan as vice president of instruction. Morgan returns to MDCC after serving as associate provost at Delta State University, bringing a wealth of experience in higher education leadership. Morgan is no stranger to MDCC, having served in multiple key roles that college leaders…
Read MoreSouthern Bancorp’s tax program returns for 2025
Southern Bancorp Bank and Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), recently announced the return of the Southern Bancorp Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, through which the CDFI provides free tax preparation and filing services for communities across Arkansas and Mississippi, for customers and non-customers alike. This year’s VITA season at…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Mickey 17”
By Bob Garver “Mickey 17” is the kind of movie where you just have to trust the filmmaker to take you on a ride. Fortunately, it’s a filmmaker who has proven trustworthy with such rides in the past. Six years ago, writer/director Bong Joon-ho released “Parasite,” another movie that didn’t really telegraph its story. Even…
Read MoreElisabetta Franchi: Redefining Luxury with the Iconic Borsa Elisabetta Franchi
In the world of high fashion, few names resonate as strongly as Elisabetta Franchi. Known for her impeccable designs, attention to detail, and commitment to quality, Franchi has established herself as a leading figure in the global fashion industry. Among her many creations, the Borsa Elisabetta Franchi (Elisabetta Franchi handbag) stands out as a symbol…
Read MoreObituary: Frank Martin Flanagan
Frank Martin Flanagan 06/07/1951 – 02/11/2025 Frank Martin Flanagan of Baton Rouge died February 11, at the age of 73, after an extraordinary and creative life. Martin was born in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1951, and adopted soon after by David and Bertha of Leland, Mississippi. Martin was molded by his childhood on a…
Read MorePastor’s Perspective: Through it all, give God the Glory
Has life ever thrown you curveballs one after another, yet, somehow, by God’s grace, you turned them into home runs? Those who watch how you navigate the storms of life can’t help but wonder about your secret. No matter what trials come your way, one thing remains constant—you always give God praise. On the shelves of…
Read MoreObituary: Lando Fratesi
Lando Fratesi 08/04/1932 – 02/03/2025 A visitation and funeral Mass for Lando Fratesi, 92, of Leland were held Friday, February 7, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church in Leland. He passed away on February 3, 2025, in Leland, surrounded by family. Lando was born on August 4, 1932. Shortly after graduating from Leland High…
Read MoreLester given Mississippi Outstanding Sportsman award
The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks unanimously voted to award Bill Lester of Leland the Mississippi Outstanding Sportsman Award in recognition of his achievements as an educator and promoter of Mississippi’s natural resources. The Mississippi Outstanding Sportsman is awarded to someone who has contributed to the outdoors of Mississippi through conservation, mentorship and stewardship.…
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