Area Breaking News
Dean Announces Staff Additions
Delta State University head football coach David Dean has announced the addition of three new members to the Statesmen coaching staff, strengthening key areas on both sides of the ball ahead of the upcoming season. Joining the program are Tripp Thomas as Defensive Coordinator and linebackers coach, Roshmel Young as assistant coach for wide receivers,…
Read MoreDelta State University offering American Red Cross lifeguard certification course
Delta State University is offering students and community members the chance to earn American Red Cross lifeguard certification through an upcoming course at the Delta State University Aquatic Center on April 25. Sponsored by the College of Nursing, Health, and Sciences, the course will provide participants with hands-on training in lifesaving techniques, emergency response and…
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‘The Muppet Show’ Returns And Stays True to Its Roots
A familiar face is back on screen and he looks just like folks remember him. Kermit the Frog and the rest of the Muppets returned in February for a 50th anniversary special of The Muppet Show, and one thing stood out right away: they didn’t try to change it. In a time when many classic…
Read MoreJunior Auxiliary Ball Party Highlights
Photo Captions: Queen with Ladies group *No caption Ladies large group photo *No caption Girl in white dress with King and Queen: Lulu Faye Frankel, daughter of Martin and Brittany Frankel Ladies Trio: Sarah Ozbun, Katherine Shamoon, Mary Catherine Brooks Family and friends group: From left to right: Laurie…
Read MoreLeland School District reports higher than average graduation rate
The Leland School District reports a 93% graduation rate for 2025, exceeding the Mississippi state average of 90%, according to Superintendent Rev. Jessie King. The district’s dropout rate stands at 2.3%, well below the state average of 7%. District leaders describe the progress as part of an ongoing transformation effort. A deeper look at the…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Project Hail Mary”
By Bob Garver It has been just over ten years since viewers were first introduced to the work of sci-fi author Andy Weir with Ridley Scott’s “The Martian.” In that film, a scientist (Matt Damon) was stuck on a planet millions of miles from Earth and forced to use his wits to survive against near-insurmountable…
Read MoreLeland resident elected to Phi Kappa Phi
Kyra Nealon of Leland has been elected to membership in The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi through Nova Southeastern University. Membership in Phi Kappa Phi is by invitation only and is limited to the top 10% of seniors and graduate students and the top 7.5% of juniors.
Read MoreUSA International Ballet Competition Announces Special 2027 Official Artist & Poster Contest in Celebration of 50 Years
The USA International Ballet Competition (USA IBC) is proud to announce the launch of a special Official Artist & Poster Contest in honor of its 50th anniversary, to be celebrated during the next competition cycle, June 12–26, 2027, in Jackson, Mississippi. This milestone event marks five decades of artistic excellence and the 13th…
Read MoreKara’s Sights & Bites: Spring has sprung: Get out and explore!
By Kara Kimbrough The month of March is shaping up to be a great one, filled with some of my favorite things: Daylight Savings Time; a few day trips, culminating with a few stops along the Mississippi Gulf Coast; new food and treasure finds; spring break courtesy of a school-related job and of course, the…
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