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Two exceptional students from Delta State University’s Division of Mathematics and Sciences have been selected for competitive international research internships, further showcasing the University’s commitment to academic excellence and global engagement. Janne Bodemer, a rising senior from Muenster, Germany, will spend seven weeks this summer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, conducting polymer research at the…

Christopher Lee, Dean of Student Services at Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC), recently completed the Mississippi Community College Policy Fellows Program (CPFP), joining a growing group of state leaders committed to advancing policy and advocacy for Mississippi’s community college system. Lee officially completed the yearlong program on May 20, 2025, as part of the 2024-2025…

  Shoppers in Mississippi will get some considerable tax breaks in July and August, with one of them going into effect permanently in the Magnolia State on July 1st. The Mississippi Department of Revenue (MDOR) is slashing the sales tax rate on groceries purchased in the state by two-percent, from seven-percent to five-percent, effective July…

Magnolia Grace Marketplace is owned by Erin Griffin and her family, Justin (husband), Carson and Kensley (kids). Her mom, Sheila King, is the smiling face most see the majority of the time when they come in. “My favorite part is it’s helping other small businesses get off the ground. People have really liked the fact…

Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) celebrated the dental hygiene Class of 2025 for earning a 100% pass rate on both the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and the ADEX Clinical Board Examination. This milestone marks the fifth consecutive year that all MDCC dental hygiene graduates have passed both required exams to become licensed dental hygienists.…

By Kara Kimbrough It’s June, considered by many to be the perfect vacation month. And, it is technically summer, but without the oppressive heat that typically arrives next month. Even so, the thought of packing the car, unloading everything in a beach rental, then traveling to and from restaurants and entertainment can be overwhelming. Here’s…

The sounds of music and the glow of stage lights have taken on new meaning at St. Joseph Catholic School (SJCS) this year, thanks to the support of the St. Cecilia Foundation. School officials say the foundation’s recent donation to the school’s arts program has already made a visible and audible impact, from the “beautifully…

The Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area (MDNHA) has opened the 2025-26 Cultural Heritage Grants cycle. These grants offer up to $25,000 in funding for projects that preserve, celebrate and share the unique cultural heritage of the Mississippi Delta. “The Cultural Heritage Grants are important to our local communities, because they empower them to preserve and…