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Byrd, Lang and Jones Earn ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Honors
Byrd Earns South Region Pitcher of the Year Delta State University Baseball’s left-handed pitcher Adrian Byrd has added on to his postseason accolades this morning as he is the 2026 American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings South Region Pitcher of the Year. Byrd also earned first team All-South Region honors as a starting pitcher Junior outfielder Tucker Jones and…
Read MoreDelta State celebrates graduates of Agricultural Aviation Operations Career Pathway program
Delta State University celebrated the graduation of 10 students from its Agricultural Aviation Operations Career Pathway program during a Certification Ceremony held May 14 in the Multipurpose Room of the Young-Mauldin Dining Hall on the DSU campus. The ceremony recognized students who completed the specialized workforce development program designed to prepare the next generation of…
Read MoreMississippi Antique Showcase filmed in Stoneville
The Mississippi Antique Showcase, a television appraisal event produced by Mississippi Public Broadcasting, was held April 17–18 at the Capps Center, drawing participants from across the region to have antiques and heirlooms evaluated by experts. The event, sometimes compared to a regional version of the Antiques Roadshow, invited attendees to bring items ranging from…
Read MorePattersons’ car show at Cabin on the Bogue draws crowd
by Lora Delhom Car enthusiasts and community members gathered for the Pattersons’ annual car show April 18 at Cabin on the Bogue, where a shared interest in automobiles brought people together for a day of conversation and connection. Attendees spent the day visiting with fellow car lovers, neighbors and family, swapping stories and admiring a…
Read MoreDesoto Central High School wins first national title
The DeSoto Central High School dance team won its first national title in program history, placing first in the Varsity Intermediate Division I Hip Hop category at the 2026 Universal Dance Association National Dance Team Championship. Among the team members is sophomore Jordyn Woods, who has family ties to the Mississippi Delta. Her maternal…
Read MoreMDHS Commits $5 Million in TANF Funds to Expand Child Care Assistance for Mississippi Working Families
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) today announced a $5 million investment of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) direct funds to child care assistance for low-income working families in Federal Fiscal Year 2026. The new funding will be administered through MDHS’s Division of Early Childhood Care and Development (DECCD) and distributed through…
Read MoreWashington Co. Farm Bureau recognizes student winners in art contests
As part of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation’s Ag in the Classroom initiative, the Washington County Farm Bureau invited local students to participate in the “2nd Grade Coloring Contest” and the “Ag Art Drawing Contest.” Organizers said the contests are designed to encourage creativity while helping students learn more about agriculture and its impact on…
Read MoreMS Wildlife Heritage Festival Highlights
Once again, the streets of Leland, MS were filled with activities, music, food, and not a few crazy critters.
Read MoreByrd Named D2CCA Pitcher of the Year; Three Statesmen earn All-Region Honors
Delta State University Baseball’s left-handed pitcher Adrian Byrd has added on to his postseason accolades this morning as he is the 2026 Division Two Conference Commissioners Association’s South Region Pitcher of the Year. Byrd also earned first team All-South Region honors as a starting pitcher Junior outfielder Tucker Jones and junior first baseman Levi Lang…
Read MoreReview – Jim Henson: A Little Golden Book Biography
by Meagan Barbeau https://www.toughpigs.com/review-jim-henson-golden-bio/ Back in November, we announced that a Little Golden Book Biography about Jim Henson was being published soon, as well as a look at the cover and a few preview pages. And here we are now, with those books on shelves and in our eager little hands! This book is written…
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