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Movie Review: “Weapons”
By Bob Garver In a weekend that I could have sworn would be dominated by family-friendly franchise fare “Freakier Friday,” it was R-rated horror movie “Weapons” pulling off the upset. What happened here? I know stars Julia Garner and Josh Brolin have important roles in the MCU, but were they such draws without Garner in…
Read MoreBack to basics: Rethinking rhythm, learning, the purpose of education
By Lora Delhom Every August, the school supply aisle reminds us it’s time to “get back to school.” But for many, the question isn’t whether to get back to school – it’s what we’re getting back to. For many children, the standard educational model doesn’t always fit their learning needs. This includes children in…
Read MoreKing continues leadership role with statewide education board
Jessie King, superintendent of the Leland School District, will continue serving on the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents (MASS) Board of Directors as past president, a role that helps steer one of the state’s most influential education organizations. MASS, now in its 56th year, supports 139 public school superintendents and more than 2,000 school leaders…
Read MoreBack to the heart of it: How a rural Mississippi town became an intellectual beacon
By Lora Delhom Part I: The stat that started it There are more Ph.D.s per capita in Washington County, Mississippi, than in many college towns across America. In a place better known for catfish ponds than college lectures, a quiet revolution has taken root. I came expecting sweet tea and front porches not casual chats…
Read MoreGet paid to train for high-tech careers – with laptop included
Leland-area residents looking to start a new career in technology and skilled trades have an opportunity to earn while they learn this fall, thanks to a four-week paid training program hosted by Hinds Community College’s Jackson Campus. In partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Hinds will offer the AWS Information Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship (I2PA) program from…
Read MoreTime to start planning for Labor Day
By Kara Kimbrough It’s August, which means Labor Day weekend can’t be far behind. “Summer” as we know it is officially over for those who are either in school or have children/grandchildren in attendance, but a long Labor Day weekend offers “one last chance” to host friends or simply prepare a special meal. As summer’s…
Read MorePlanters Bank pledges $10K to Delta Regional Health Foundation
Planters Bank & Trust Company has pledged $10,000 to the Delta Regional Health Foundation, to be distributed over the next four years. The contribution will support efforts to improve healthcare access and services throughout the Mississippi Delta. “We are incredibly thankful to Planters Bank & Trust Company for their continued support,” said Jamelda Fulton, chairman…
Read MoreGreenville, Jackson to benefit from $21M in airport grants
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker announced more than $21 million in federal airport grants for Mississippi, including funding for key travel hubs used by many in the Leland area. The Greenville Mid-Delta Airport will receive $186,000 for improvements, and the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport will receive over $1 million across several grants for infrastructure and…
Read MoreMovie Review: “The Bad Guys 2”
By Bob Garver I have fond memories of “The Bad Guys” from 2022. The opening scene was an extended “Pulp Fiction” reference, which I was not expecting to see in an animated kids’ movie. It put me in a good mood for the rest of the movie, which was standard “villains eventually learn to be…
Read MoreHeat Warnings Continue for Mississippi
High heat advisories continue this week across the state of Mississippi.
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