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King cakes, Cajun/Creole dishes and French bread…life is good during Mardi Gras!
By Kara Kimbrough A sure sign that Mardi Gras season is near are the stacks of packaged King Cakes in supermarkets. Decorated with a thick purple, green and gold sugary icing and filled with fruit or cream fillings, they’re as close as many will come to actually celebrating Mardi Gras. Lucky for me, the highlight…
Read MoreObituary: Norman A. Tucker
Obituary: Norman A. Tucker 08/18/1941 – 02/17/2025 Memorial services for Norman A. Tucker, 83, of Leland will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He passed away peacefully at Delta Health-The Medical Center on Monday, February 17, 2025. Arrangements are under the direction of Boone…
Read MoreObituary: John Kennith “Kenny” Downs, Jr.
Obituary: John Kennith “Kenny” Downs, Jr. 02/12/1977 – 02/21/2025 Funeral services for John Kennith “Kenny” Downs, Jr. will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 25 at Boone Funeral Home, Leland. A visitation will be held from 1:30 – 3:00 before the services. He died Friday, February 21, 2025 in Leakesville, Mississippi. Burial will follow…
Read MoreMS Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks new platform starts in February
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) will be launching an improved online platform on February 18, 2025. The new, user-friendly platform will provide an easier and more convenient way to access essential MDWFP services. With the updated, all-in-one platform, customers can seamlessly purchase hunting and fishing licenses, renew boat registrations, apply for…
Read MoreCamp Kamassa Has Opened
Mississippi now has a fully handicapped accessible camp facility designed to meet the needs of children and adults with special needs. Located on 426 acres in Copiah County, this beautiful, multi-million-dollar campground is now welcoming campers to enjoy fishing, boating, basketball, tennis, baseball, and campfires. Our multi-purpose activity building offers ceramics, woodworking, music, arts…
Read MoreDSU’s Cooper awarded prestigious fellowship in Washington, D.C.
Delta State University senior Fa’Darryl Cooper has been named the 2025 Delta Research Foundation Congressional Fellow. This prestigious fellowship offers one exceptional DSU student the opportunity to intern on Capitol Hill for a designated Mississippi senator. Cooper will spend the Spring 2025 semester in Washington, D.C., interning for United States Senator Roger Wicker. The Delta…
Read MoreDelta State attends Legislative Day
Delta State University President Dr. Daniel Ennis, Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Eddie Lovin, and a group of engaged DSU students represented our university at Legislative Day last week! This event was a great opportunity to connect with state leaders, advocate for higher education, and showcase the impact of DSU students.
Read MoreJunior Auxiliary 2025 Charity Ball preparations under way
The Junior Auxiliary of Greenville is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit service organization dedicated to serving children and families across Wash-ington County. For 84 years, members of Junior Auxiliary of Greenville have dedicated over 4,000 community service hours annually to projects that are vital to improving the quality of life for residents in the community. There…
Read MoreSB 2347 Methamphetamine and the Life of a Lie
Trying to solve problems is a large part of the job of being the Mississippi Legislature. Sometimes we overthink it and the product we produce isn’t what is needed or at least reasonable people can disagree if the choice is the best path forward. I serve as a public defender in Tishomingo County and witness…
Read MoreJim Henson’s Enduring Influence: Celebrating a Visionary
Jim Henson’s influence on entertainment and popular culture is immeasurable. As the creator of the Muppets and a pioneer in puppetry, storytelling, and animation, Henson’s work has left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire new generations. Born in 1936, Henson began experimenting with puppetry as a teenager. His passion for the craft led to…
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