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Planters Bank reads to local students
Military Wall of Honor dedication ceremony set for August 29
Leland’s Military Wall of Honor will be officially dedicated with a special ceremony on August 29. The keynote speaker for the event will be Jeremiah Gipson, Colonel, USACE. Multiple Leland groups and individuals have invested their time, efforts and money into bring the project to life for the city, to serve as a tribute to…
Read MoreAdvance Movie Review – “Coyote vs. Acme”
By Bob Garver The dialogue-free Road Runner/Wile E. Coyote cartoons are my favorite of the Looney Tunes. No jokes centered around annoying accents or speech impediments, just pure physical comedy about a hapless carnivore and his Ahab-like obsession with catching and eating a skinny flightless bird. Although the cartoons are ridiculous, they follow strict rules,…
Read MoreJim Henson Exhibit bridge update
Home runs and honors: Field of Dreams caps off memorable summer
As the summer begins to come to a close and students get prepared to go back to school, the Leland Park and Recreation’s “Field of Dreams” held its annual trophy ceremony for 2026. Throughout the summer, kids of different ages enjoyed one of America’s most favorite sports, baseball. With the help of many volunteers and…
Read MoreLeland School District holds district wide open house
Recently, the Leland School District held a district wide open house at Leland School Park Gymnasium to start the new school year. The school district would like to thank all of the students, parents, staff, families, community members, and supporters who came out to the Back to School Open House/Pep Rally! The energy, excitement, and…
Read MoreLeland Early Learning students receive a special visit from Book Works
The students and staff had a wonderful time welcoming Book Works to the classroom. The little learners enjoyed listening to the story The Crayons Go Back to School and getting excited about all the fun adventures in the book. As a way to encourage a love for reading beyond the classroom, each child received their…
Read More41st Annual Pig Pickin’ Set for Sept. 5 at Delta State University
by Amanda Robinson CLEVELAND, MISS (08/18/2026) The Delta State University Alumni Association is proud to announce the 41st annual Pig Pickin’ on Sept. 5, bringing alumni, students, families, barbecue enthusiasts and Delta State supporters together for a day of food, activities and a celebration of the traditions that make Delta State so special. The annual…
Read MoreLeland Volunteer Fire Department: Dedication of Ladder 1 – Photo Highlights
Delta State dedicates agricultural aviation simulator, names aircraft in honor of Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Delta State University celebrated two significant additions to its aviation program Monday, Aug. 10, with the dedication of a new agricultural aviation simulator and the naming of an aircraft in honor of U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. Hyde-Smith joined Delta State administrators, aviation faculty, students and industry representatives for ceremonies at Gibson-Gunn Hall and Delta State…
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