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Army Corps approves final Yazoo Backwater Pumps Plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) released the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Yazoo Backwater Study Area. The plan has been promised to the people of the South Delta for 83 years, but the flood control project stalled, despite the support and approval of local stakeholders, the Army Corps and environmental…
Read MoreConsider a resolution of reading for mental health
By Amy Atwood In the New Year, many people look to give up a bad habit or start a good habit. Typically, the most common habits to focus on are physical health-related, like starting a new diet or some form of exercise. Mississippi College professor Dr. David Miller explains why prioritizing mental health by picking…
Read MoreThe residents of Leland: A town of characters
by Guest Columnist, Billy Johnson In small towns all across the South, there are characters who are not a part of the monkey-see, monkey-do society that is found in cities. Needless to say, Leland has had its share. In the generations before all this instantaneous communication news traveled from one place people hung out to…
Read MoreAROUND THE CORNER: Tony Walker
Tony “Pantone Tony” Walker is a native of Leland. He graduated from Leland High School in 1997. He has one son who lives in Florida and a host of extended family residing in Leland. He is a master paint specialist at World Class, where he keeps everyone laughing. Are you a native of Leland? If…
Read MoreSupervisor Brooks discusses sub-grant for Leland
Washington County Supervisor Mala Brooks attended the December Leland Board of Alderpersons meeting to discuss a sub-grant for the City of Leland. Brooks stated that in her District, for the City of Leland, she had approximately $500,000 to spend from the ARPA funds. These funds had to be earmarked by the end of December 2024.…
Read MoreStudent Spotlight: Marco Van Der Heever
Marco Van Der Heever’s journey is a testament to hard work, determination and the transformative power of education. Originally from Pretoria, South Africa, Marco moved to the United States to work temporarily on a Mississippi Delta farm. Life took an unexpected turn when he met his wife and decided to make Mississippi his permanent home.…
Read More“Den of Thieves 2: Pantera”
By Bob Garver It’s an odd choice to do a sequel to the 2018 heist movie “Den of Thieves” in 2025. The first film made less than $50 million at the domestic box office and to my knowledge doesn’t have much of a cult following. I didn’t see that film at the time, but I…
Read MoreIt’s finally winter in Mississippi, so…soup’s on!
By Kara Kimbrough Don’t get me wrong, I don’t actually “love” freezing cold temperatures, icy roads and sky-rocketing electric bills as a result of the first two factors. However, now that cold weather seems to have arrived – after all, it’s officially been “winter” for a few weeks now – it’s time to start thinking about…
Read MoreDrumline Live to perform at the Bologna Performing Arts Center February 4
by Nathan Duff The Bologna Performing Arts Center at Delta State University is excited to announce the upcoming performance of Drumline Live, scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. This high-energy production is a vibrant celebration of the rich tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching bands, promising an unforgettable evening for…
Read MoreAgriculture in economic hardship
Recently, Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson addressed the state’s economic state of agriculture at the Mississippi Economic Council’s annual Hobnob meeting. “Farmers across the state, the Southeast and throughout the nation are facing a level of economic hardship that has not been seen in decades,” said Gipson. “Record inflation, high input costs,…
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