RECOLLECTIONS: 2014 (10 years ago) special election, club news
By Guest Columnist Daryl Lewis • Nancy Jo King has announced her candidacy to fill the remaining term of Leland Alderman for Ward 5 previously held by her late husband, Rusty King. Born in Leland, she graduated from Leland High School in 1968 and worked for the Department of Human Services before teaching in Leland…
Read MoreSpeakers Announced for Empower Mississippi’s Solutions Summit
Empower Mississippi has just announced speakers for its annual Solutions Summit set for December 10. Kyle Mann, Editor-in-Chief of the popular satirical news site The Babylon Bee, will give the keynote presentation. Mississippi Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House Jason White were also announced as speakers for the Summit this week. Mann…
Read MoreMississippi Public Service Commissioners Remind Consumers to be Vigilant of Scams During Holiday Season
The Mississippi Public Service Commission has been made aware of a scam targeting businesses, especially LLCs, who are required to submit an annual report to the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office each fiscal year. The scam consists of a misleading mailer sent by a private entity called C.F.S. In the mailer, the company offers…
Read More“Hello Pancreas” – a global call for awareness
The World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition (WPCC) is launching a global awareness campaign, “Hello Pancreas,” to shed light on the often-overlooked organ and its vital role in human bodies. The campaign aims to educate the public about the symptoms of pancreatic cancer and the urgency of early detection and treatment. In addition, 2024 marks the ten-year…
Read MoreKing embodies service to people
By Guest Columnist Jacob R. Venuti Nancy Jo King, a lifelong resident of Leland Mississippi, has for some time now dedicated her life to the service of the people. She began her career as an educator for the Leland Public School District, where she taught full-time for twenty-seven years. After her retirement, she began to…
Read MoreAll encouraged to attend Christmas on Deer Creek on December 7
Saturday, December 7, will see downtown Leland transform into a winter wonderland for the 60th annual Christmas on Deer Creek celebration, running from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The festive event features a variety of activities, including the much-anticipated Children’s Brunch, Run Run Ru-Duck 5K, the Christmas Parade, Santa’s procession down the Creek, the lighting…
Read MoreWashington School Band members participate in Lions All-State
By Keri Baldwin At a recent meeting of the Lions Club, three students from the Washington School band performed. Spencer Carlisle played the bassoon, Logan Lewis was on the tuba and William Schuerer was on the saxophone. Washington School band instructor Dawn Carlisle accompanied the students and watched during their musical renderings. The students were…
Read MoreWillis inducted into Rotary Club
Leland School Park Middle School receives award
Lt. Governor Hosemann recently recognized 175 schools, one of which was Leland School Park Middle School, and twelve school districts across Mississippi for chronic absenteeism of fifteen percent or less during the 2023- 2024 school year. Each received a “Lt. Governor’s Attendance Award” and letter honoring their achievement. Hosemann has identified tackling chronic absenteeism in…
Read MoreLeland-Deer Creek Garden Club recognized at district meeting
By Guest Columnist Stephanie Patton The Leland-Deer Creek Garden Club was recognized for their outstanding contributions to their community during the River Road District meeting, held in Rolling Fork on October 1. Club President Patti Livingston accepted three awards that highlighted the club’s many projects and contributions benefitting the Leland community. “We have fifteen continuing…
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