Obituary: Brian Eric Scheffler
Brian Eric Scheffler December 16, 1959 – June 12, 2026 66 Years of age There will be a Celebration Gathering for Brian Eric Scheffler at noon on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the CAPPS Center in Stoneville, MS. A visitation will be held at the Boone Funeral Home in Leland, MS, from 5:00 to…
Read More‘Wowsabout’ Looks to Nature, and Jim Henson, in Hopes of Inspiring Awe
Produced by the Jim Henson Company in Sequoia National Park, the PBS Kids special leads a series of programs tied to America’s 250th anniversary. By Laurel Graeber, published April 30, 2026, updated May 5, 2026 The filming of a children’s television special isn’t usually threatened by the approach of a full-grown American black bear. In this…
Read MoreEmmy-winning and Tony-nominated John Tartaglia named vice president of Development and Production at The Jim Henson Company
EMMY-WINNING AND TONY-NOMINATED JOHN TARTAGLIA NAMED VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION AT THE JIM HENSON COMPANY The Jim Henson Company has promoted John Tartaglia to Vice President of Development and Production. In this role, Tartaglia, the Tony-nominated and Emmy-winning creator, producer, writer, director, and puppeteer, will develop and produce projects across all media, with…
Read MoreWashington County to receive $750,000 for sewer improvements
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves recently announced that the state of Mississippi is deploying over $23 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities funding. These investments, approved through the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), will empower cities and counties to address urgent infrastructure needs and modernize the foundations of their local economies. The Congressionally authorized…
Read MoreSparklight awards $2,500 STEM grant for new Leland–Stoneville initiative
A new hands-on science initiative designed to unite the Leland and Stoneville communities is preparing to take flight after Sparklight awarded a $2,500 STEM grant through its Dream Bigger contest to support the Leland–Stoneville Rocketry Lab. The grant was presented April 30 at Leland High School, where representatives from Sparklight joined members of the Leland…
Read MoreWashington School students named Delta Honor Graduates
Delta State students and faculty present research at national TriBeta conference
Students and faculty from Delta State University’s Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences recently presented research and participated in the 2026 Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) National Convention, held May 27-31 in Tallahassee, Florida. Delta State joined approximately 60 institutions from across the nation at the conference, which brought together members of the Beta Beta Beta…
Read MoreAFJROTC cohort earning pilot licenses at DSU
For the 6th consecutive year, Delta State University continues its role as a host institution for the United States Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFJROTC) Flight Academy summer program. This 8-week intensive program brings together cadets from across the country, immersing them in a comprehensive curriculum that culminates with the attainment of their…
Read MoreStudents inducted into PTK
Five Leland Middle College students were recently inducted into the Mississippi Delta Community College Beta Rho Omicron Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. School officials say Kylar Perkins, Ismael Ortega, Akira Jones, Kaylynn Johnson and Mariah Mobley balanced high school and college-level coursework with determination and purpose, leading to their selection to the honor…
Read MoreFire Chief announces condemnation properties, invites public to ceremony
The Leland Fire Chief, Dquan Wilson, has announced the following addresses to be placed on the condemnation list: 716 5th Street 718 5th Street. 720 5th Street 208 Milam Street 505 MLK Boulevard The Leland Fire Department has also announced a date for the “Push In Ceremony” for the new truck that they have just…
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