Movie Review: Flight Risk
By Bob Garver I notice that I’ve given a “C” rating to every movie I’ve reviewed in 2025. That’s four straight times I’ve basically said that the movie, while not worth writing off entirely, isn’t worth recommending. I even split the review last weekend and gave out two “C” ratings. Director Mel Gibson’s “Flight Risk”…
Read MoreNEXT STEP INNOVATION SELECTED FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI SECURITY SERVICES RFP
Next Step Innovation, a trusted leader in cybersecurity and compliance, proudly announces our selection for the State of Mississippi’s security assessment and penetration testing services contract for the third consecutive time. This achievement underscores our 12-year commitment to delivering exceptional cybersecurity solutions to the State and its public sector agencies. For over a decade, Next…
Read MoreMississippi Delta Community College Announces New Leadership Appointments
Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Valarie Morgan as vice president of instruction, effective January 27, 2025. Dr. Morgan returns to MDCC after serving as associate provost at Delta State University, bringing a wealth of experience in higher education leadership. Dr. Morgan is no stranger to MDCC, having…
Read MoreHoliday blues are real and can affect many people
By Guest Columnist Josh Correro Holiday blues affect many people across the United States. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), over sixty percent of people say they experience feeling down during the holidays. This can be due to loss of family members, loss of a job or other incidents. Feelings of loneliness,…
Read MoreBoard of Education seeks sophomores for ’25-’26 representative
The Mississippi State Board of Edu-cation (SBE) is seeking applications from high school sophomores to serve as the new high school junior student representative on the SBE Board for the 2025-26 school year. The application deadline is January 31, 2025. Now in its seventh year, the Student Representatives of the Mississippi State Board of Education…
Read MoreArmy Corps approves final Yazoo Backwater Pumps Plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) released the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Yazoo Backwater Study Area. The plan has been promised to the people of the South Delta for 83 years, but the flood control project stalled, despite the support and approval of local stakeholders, the Army Corps and environmental…
Read MoreObituary: Barry Jerald Luker
Graveside services for Barry Jerald Luker, 77, of Leland will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Hollandale City Cemetery. He died on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Barry was born in Murphy, MS on May 6, 1947, to Creighton and Mattie Luker.…
Read MoreStatesmen Defense Shines in 62-54 Win Against MC
The Delta State University Men’s Basketball Team (7-10, 3-8 GSC) defeated the Choctaws of Mississippi College (6-11, 2-9 GSC) 62-54 in a physical GSC contest on Lloyd Clark Court in Walter Sillers Coliseum Saturday afternoon. The Statesmen defense force MC to shoot 41.1% from the field, which marks the lowest any team has shot against…
Read MoreLady Trojans Upend Hinds On the Road to Remain Undefeated
Lady Trojans Still Perfect – 11-0 By Mark H. Stowers Utica, MS – J. D. Boyd Gymnasium – Earl Joe Nelson Court – Score tied at 52, the Hinds Lady Eagles in possession but a steal by Kierra James with mere seconds left, a breakaway layup and the Mississippi Delta Community College Lady Trojans took…
Read MoreConsider a resolution of reading for mental health
By Amy Atwood In the New Year, many people look to give up a bad habit or start a good habit. Typically, the most common habits to focus on are physical health-related, like starting a new diet or some form of exercise. Mississippi College professor Dr. David Miller explains why prioritizing mental health by picking…
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