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Southern Bancorp Bank and Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), recently announced the return of the Southern Bancorp Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, through which the CDFI provides free tax preparation and filing services for communities across Arkansas and Mississippi, for customers and non-customers alike. This year’s VITA season at…

Has life ever thrown you curveballs one after another, yet, somehow, by God’s grace, you turned them into home runs? Those who watch how you navigate the storms of life can’t help but wonder about your secret. No matter what trials come your way, one thing remains constant—you always give God praise. On the shelves of…

The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks unanimously voted to award Bill Lester of Leland the Mississippi Outstanding Sportsman Award in recognition of his achievements as an educator and promoter of Mississippi’s natural resources. The Mississippi Outstanding Sportsman is awarded to someone who has contributed to the outdoors of Mississippi through conservation, mentorship and stewardship.…

Ava Steven, a junior from Glasgow, Scotland, works in Delta State’s campus police department. Ava is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology. The Bachelor’s program in Criminal Justice and Criminology is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in a rapidly evolving field of…

Delta State’s DMI Entertainment Industry Studies had the opportunity to host the Thacker Mountain Radio Hour right here on campus. The program offered both live music and engaging storytelling. Check out these moments from the event and see how DMI continues to bring top-tier entertainment and industry experiences to the students at Delta State. The…

Mississippi Delta Community College recently had five participants compete at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Gulfport. The students who participated were Caleb Johnson, Joshua Duffin, Makiya Jackson, Rita Thompson and Adrian Williams. Several students brought home awards! Caleb Johnson was awarded FBLA’s “Who’s Who” and placed first in Foundations of Management and fourth in…

Should you stop at a flashing yellow light? What’s the difference between a white and yellow line (or stripe) in the middle of the road? The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) seeks to bring clarity to traffic conundrums like these and more with the launch of its new video series and public awareness campaign, the…

While wildfires may not seem like a threat to Mississippians and their property, they certainly can be. And residents should take precautionary steps to protect themselves. “It’s a rare year when we don’t rank in the top half of all states in terms of number of wildfires,” said Butch Bailey, Extension forestry specialist with the…

February was Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a time to highlight the impact of CTE programs and celebrate the students, educator, and industry partners driving workforce success in Mississippi. AccelerateMS recognizes that CTE plays a crucial role in preparing students for high-demand careers, strengthening the workforce and fueling economic growth across the state. CTE…