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  The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) encourages firework safety this Independence Day. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, injuries from fireworks have increased overall between 2008 and 2023. “It’s up to you to implement safety standards when shooting fireworks at home,” said State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney. “That means using common sense, never…

By Guest Columnist Jacob Venuti Everyone in the Delta knows that the support of our local businesses helps keep us strong. You see, it is the local businesses that support your children’s sports teams and the local schools, and it is local businesses who give back to the very community we live in. Out of…

The United Way of Washington County (UWWC) Allocations Committee recently held its annual disbursement meeting, finalizing the 2024–25 campaign by designating funds to thirteen local partner agencies. “The all-volunteer Allocations Committee plays a vital role in the United Way process. These devoted community members give their time and expertise to carefully review funding requests, visit…

    Leland Medical Clinic, owned and operated by Delta Health Alliance since 2013, recently added dental care to the lineup of services available at the clinic. Appointments are available for dental checkups, teeth cleanings, tooth extractions and x-rays on June 10 and June 17. The clinic is located at 201 Baker Boulevard. To make…

Mississippi State University’s National Center for Alluvial Aquifer Research in Leland will demonstrate an easier method for deploying polypipe at a field day showcasing irrigation water management strategies on June 12. Irrigation experts are testing a new automatic system that punches holes in polypipe, which is used for furrow irrigation in row crops. In the…

  Recently, Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the completion of statewide Operation Safe Online Summer, which resulted in 11 arrests and one victim rescued. “Summer break is in full swing for many Mississippians, and our children are spending more time on screens,” said Attorney General Lynn Fitch. “My office is working hard to protect our young people…

Set in the basement of the historic Thompson House Inn, their newest experience awaits guests at The Thompson House Speakeasy. Guests are invited to descend the staircase into a bygone era; the warm wood walls and dim lit atmosphere is deisnged to transport guests back in time to when Wood and Idella Thompson entertained their…

By Nathan Duff Delta State University hosted a certification ceremony recently to recognize graduates of the Agricultural Aircraft Operations Career Pathway program. The event was held at The Gin in the West End District and celebrated a new generation of skilled aviation professionals poised to support Mississippi’s vital agricultural sector. The program is the result…

By Nathan Duff Delta State University’s Communications and Marketing team brought home top honors at the 2025 College Public Relations Association of Mississippi (CPRAM) Awards, earning seven distinctions for outstanding work in higher education marketing and communications. The awards were presented during CPRAM’s annual conference held at Mississippi State University in May, where institutions across…