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Do People Actually Know Anything About Fraggle Rock?
by Tyler Partnow Do people actually know anything about Fraggle Rock? Well, of course you and I do; we read ToughPigs, after all. But average people—your neighbors, coworkers, the people that you meet each day—do they know anything about the show beyond the surface level? Fraggle Rock was, supposedly, very popular when it debuted. Its…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Hoppers”
By Bob Garver The 2020’s haven’t been kind to once-great animation giant Pixar, at least with its original titles. “Onward” had its box office cut down by the pandemic. Three straight movies had to forgo theatrical releases and go straight to Disney+. “Lightyear” was the first movie from the studio that I couldn’t bring myself…
Read MoreLeland High School honors Senior student athletes
A crown and a calling: Weissinger, Bell reflect Delta tradition of service
A Leland native whose tennis roots trace back to Deer Creek courts in the late 1960s was crowned King Friday, Feb. 20, at the Junior Auxiliary of Greenville’s 2026 Charity Ball. James “Jamie” Bell III, born and raised in Leland, was honored alongside Queen Martha Weissinger during the annual coronation ceremony held at the Greenville…
Read MoreMDCC’s Greenville Higher Education Center Receives $50,000 Delta Compass Grant for CTE Programs
Mississippi Delta Community College’s (MDCC) Greenville Higher Education Center (GHEC) has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Delta Compass to support equipment purchases and marketing for career-technical programs at the Greenville campus. The funds will directly benefit students in high-demand vocational fields, including new program offerings in Industrial Electricity and HVAC. Delta Compass, a Greenville-based…
Read MoreKarr named Woman of the Year by Greenville Rotary Club
Congratulations to Margaret Karr, instructor at the MDCC Greenville Campus, for being named Woman of the Year by the Rotary Club Of Greenville, Mississippi. This honor recognizes her dedication to education, leadership and service in our community. MDCC is proud to have educators like Ms. Karr who make a lasting impact on students and the…
Read MoreDr. Jones, President of MDCC featured on the cover of Delta Business Journal
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Steven J. Jones, President of Mississippi Delta Community College, for being featured on the cover of the March edition of Delta Business Journal! Dr. Jones’ leadership and vision continue to elevate MDCC and strengthen our impact across the Delta. His cover story highlights the progress, partnerships, and forward-thinking…
Read MoreDelta State University to unveil Mississippi Freedom Trail Marker honoring 1969 sit-in
By Nathan Duff Delta State University will unveil a Mississippi Freedom Trail marker commemorating the 1969 student sit-in, a pivotal moment in the university’s history and in the broader Civil Rights Movement in the Mississippi Delta. In February 1969, members of the Black Student Organization presented university leadership with a list of ten demands addressing…
Read MoreDelta State University announces new federal funding for Agricultural Aviation Operations Career Pathway
Delta State University is pleased to announce new federal funding that will further strengthen its Agricultural Aviation Operations Career Pathway and expand aviation workforce training opportunities across Mississippi. The FY2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill, signed last month by President Donald J. Trump, includes $1.75 million for DSU’s Agricultural Aviation Operations…
Read MoreDSU students visit MS Capitol
Recently, students from Delta State University had the opportunity to visit the Mississippi State Capitol for Legislative Day, where they reported they had meaningful conversations with state legislators. Students were thanked for participating and representing their fellow students’ voices, and they said they appreciated the Mississippi State Capitol for hosting them.
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