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Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) has been named one of America’s Top Vocational Schools for 2026 by USA TODAY, marking the second consecutive year the college has received the national recognition. MDCC is one of only six institutions in Mississippi to receive the designation this year. MDCC ranked among the top 15% of approximately 1,800…

At the past two Leland Rotary meetings, members gathered to hear from Jimmy Parker, who serves as Rotary District Governor, and Billy Johnson, who is over the museums in Leland and has played a huge role in Leland development. Parker spoke about his role that he plays in Rotary as the District Governor and the…

This past month has been a very busy one for the City of Leland. Residents saw an increase in their light and water bills due to rising temperatures. Residents also experienced several occasions where the water was temporarily shut off so that the City could install new valve cut offs. The work necessitated the water…

The Leland Fire Department, with deep sadness, acknowledges the passing of former Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Barber. His commitment, leadership, and honor helped shape this department. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Barber family, his friends, and all who were touched by his service. Rest easy, Chief Barber. Your watch is complete. With deepest…

Leland author Jasmine S. Styles has released her newest book, If Not: Making Peace with God’s Timing — Faith, Femininity, and the Power of Waiting without Wavering, a deeply personal, faith-centered work examining what it means to continue trusting God when life does not happen according to one’s own timeline. At the heart of If…

  After nearly three months of the City of Leland’s Police Department operating without the direction of a Police Chief, Leland leaders appointed Isaac Morris Sr. (center) as their next Chief of Police. This vote came up near the end of August, when Mayor John Lee asked Aldermen to appoint a new chief. Morris said…

The Steve Azar St. Cecilia Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to Delta State University to support scholarships and program-related expenses at the Delta Music Institute. The award continues the foundation’s longstanding support of DMI and its students. The foundation previously awarded the program a $20,000 grant in 2021 and a $25,000 grant in 2024.…

Mississippi Flavor: At the Crossroads of the American Story puts a spotlight on the ways the state’s folk traditions have influenced the nation Jackson, MS, September 1, 2026 —The wide-ranging program for the 83rd National Folk Festival’s Mississippi Folklife Area & Stage was announced today at a press conference inside the House Chamber at the Old…

by Jacob Venuti There is something about September in Leland, Mississippi, that feels different. It is not quite fall, but summer is beginning to loosen its grip. The days may still be warm, the humidity may still hang in the air and the sun may still beat down on the Mississippi Delta, but there is…

This past month, Delta Center Stage produced Disney’s High School Musical. A successful production drew crowds from surrounding towns. Sara Kelly directed the musical; Kelly also works at Washington School in Greenville, where she also directs the school plays. The actors and actresses in the musical were from all surrounding schools, and students interacted a…