Area Breaking News
Ribbon cutting on U.S. 82 Greenville Bypass
Officials cut the ribbon August 27 on the new U.S. 82 Greenville Bypass, a 16-mile, four-lane project linking Leland to the Mississippi River Bridge. The roadway is officially designated the Anse Dees Memorial Bypass. For Leland drivers, the bypass means quicker, safer access west without the risk of overshooting into Arkansas. Local stops like Atomic…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Tron: Ares”
By Bob Garver The legacy of the “Tron” franchise is complicated. On a consistently positive note, the series has always been a feast for the eyes and ears, with pleasing, if not groundbreaking special effects and musical scores that heart-pumpingly convey that technological developments are happening every minute. But the films have never quite stuck…
Read MoreAn update from our editor regarding the mass shooting in Leland, MS
To view 1st post, see the article posted earlier today. I’ve been following updates throughout the day as our community continues to process the tragedy that unfolded in Leland late last night. While I was walking into Town Hall this afternoon and waiting for the press conference to begin, word began spreading about another shooting…
Read MoreA message from our editor regarding the mass shooting in Leland, MS
I’ve received messages and a call from national journalists this morning — before I’ve even finished my coffee — asking for comments about the mass shooting in Leland last night. It’s difficult to find accurate information online right now. My background is in art, education, and storytelling. I came to journalism through community — not…
Read MoreNational Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to People Affected by Shooting in Leland, Mississippi
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), at 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to the shooting in Leland, MS during homecoming weekend. An event like this can have an enormous impact on people, including survivors, first responders, eyewitnesses, and even those who watch related media reports on television. The DDH is…
Read MoreDSU’s Welsh brings home scholarship win from banking conference
In the Mississippi Delta, Delta State University has long been a place where hard work meets opportunity. Ellie Welsh is a finance major from Grenada whose recent achievement has added another chapter to the university’s story. At the Mississippi Young Bankers (MYB) Emerging Leaders Conference on September 24-25, 2025, Ellie won the Mississippi Bankers Association…
Read MoreDelta State University Comptroller Jeremy Ricks selected for NACUBO Emerging Leaders Program
Delta State University is proud to announce that Jeremy Ricks, DSU’s Comptroller, has been selected as a participant in the 2025–26 Emerging Leaders Program, a signature professional development initiative of the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). The program, announced on September 17, brings together promising mid‑level business officers from institutions across the…
Read MoreEdna M. Scott names Homecoming, homeroom representatives
Edna M Scott Elementary Homecoming representatives included (l to r), front: Miss and Mr. First Runner Up Khloyee Ford and Brayden Williams and Miss and Mr. Edna M. Scott Elementary School L’Oreal Wilson and Major Brown; middle row: first grade homeroom representatives Amoura Jordan, Kentarius King, Kylie Courtney, Zaiden Jones, Kylah Williams, Royal Wilson, Skihlar…
Read MoreWashington and Deer Creek announce homecoming courts for 2025
Washington School will celebrate Homecoming on Oct. 10, with a noon parade and pep rally leading up to the Generals’ game against St. Aloysius. The Homecoming Court and Generals’ Lady will be presented at 6:30 p.m. on Huddleston Field. Deer Creek School will celebrate Homecoming on Oct. 17, when the Warriors host North Sunflower Academy.…
Read MoreIt’s fall…can apple baked goods be far behind?
By Kara Kimbrough Finally, it’s fall…the all-too-fleeting season that brings only a few cool days in the south in between heat spells and cold weather. Instead of thinking about ways to incorporate pumpkin spice into everything from coffee to bread, I’ve been dreaming about apples. When fall arrives, there’s nothing more satisfying that a hot…
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