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Residents encouraged be prepared for driving during severe weather
Severe weather is almost a year-round concern in Mississippi. The main severe weather season includes March, April and May; however, there is a secondary severe weather season in November and December. Severe thunderstorms produce hail one inch or larger, winds greater than or equal to 58 miles per hour, and tornadoes. Additionally, some storms can…
Read MoreMississippi on the Move!
Mississippi was the second fastest growing state in the last quarter of 2024, according to new data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis. Output per person in the Magnolia state increased faster than any state besides Arkansas. One set of data might be a fluke, but then the previous quarterly data told a similar growth…
Read MoreLeland, MS remembered: The 400 block of North Main
By Guest Columnist Billy Johnson Downtown Leland was a close-knit community when I was growing up. There were at least 40 family-owned businesses in the downtown area. My family’s drugstore, Peoples Drug Store, was in the 400 block of North Main. That street was originally Highway 61, and all the North South traffic came through…
Read MoreDSU’s Wiley Planetarium gets grant to expand programming
The Roy L. and Clara Belle Wiley Planetarium at Delta State has been awarded a grant from the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. The funding will support the expansion of the planetarium’s programming by highlighting the region’s rich music heritage and fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of sound among audiences. The grant will be…
Read MoreSometimes nothing but homemade cake will do
By Kara Kimbrough Everywhere I turned last week…every internet post…every magazine cover in the supermarket checkout line…every conversation I overheard in the supermarket checkout line…you get the picture…it seemed like cakes were on the minds of many. As a result, the thought of soft, moist layer cakes covered with a thick covering of buttercream icing…
Read MoreCelebrating the Journey: The Power of Hudson’s “EXTRA”
This morning, as I watched Frozen 2 with Hudson, a line from Olaf stood out to me: “One born with ‘powers’ and one born ‘powerless.’” Anna’s reaction, a scowl on her face after hearing this, caught my attention. Despite lacking magical powers, Anna’s strength, courage, and perseverance were undeniable. This moment in the film made…
Read MoreWCLS planning songwriting workshop for young creators
The Washington County Library System (WCLS) is hosting a songwriting workshop in April. The event is scheduled to be three hours long and is open to the public. The workshop will be held April 12, from 1 until 4 p.m. at the William Alexander Percy Memorial Library. All fourth through twelfth grade students are welcome.…
Read MoreLeland Rotarians welcome Herrin as guest speaker
By Guest Columnist Stephanie Patton Leland Rotarians welcomed Britt Herrin, Delta Council development director and director of the Delta Strong project, as guest speaker at a recent club meeting. Herrin, who took on the new role, is no stranger to the economic development world and has held many positions related to bringing industry into…
Read MoreMovie Review: A Working Man
By Bob Garver Jason Statham has a new movie out. He plays with a guy who used to work in a violent profession, but he’s sworn to leave that life behind. But now some bad people have messed with his employer (the only people to help him out when he was at a low point),…
Read MoreKalich retires as publisher and editor of The Greenwood Commonwealth
Not easy to say goodbye When I moved to Greenwood in 1982, I expected it would be for two years. It turned into more than 42. There are a lot of reasons why. I liked the community, and I liked the job. I had a great boss, and I met the Mississippi woman who…
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