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It’s that time of year again – time to pick out the perfect gifts for friends and family – that important holiday tradition that can create lasting memories for many. This time of year is important for businesses, as well. Their future depends on how robust their sales are during this season. That is why…

By Stephanie Patton The Leland Rotary Club placed flags at the gravesites of all the veterans buried at the Leland-Stoneville cemetery to honor Veterans Day. Dan McCaskill has identified over 500 veterans buried there, included some from the Spanish-American war.

By Guest Columnist Rev. J.D. Yates For many, Christmas is a season of joy and celebration, filled with the warmth of family, friends and traditions. Yet, for some, it is also a time of heartache, as memories of loss and pain resurface. The holiday season can be particularly challenging for those grieving loved ones or…

Christmas is here and we are counting our blessings. When I was a little girl, I started collecting Precious Moments figures. My Granny Joy and I shared love for these collectibles and they almost became an obsession. My favorite ones were the Christmas ones and the “Make a Joyful Noise” figurine. Loving the cheekiness in…

Leland hosted its 23rd annual Highway 61 Blues Festival last month. The line-up included Pat Thomas, Jay Kirgis, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, Delta String Band, Libby Rae Watson and the John Horton Band. Admission was a donation of two canned goods,which were given to the Leland Food Pantry. Per Tony Walker, there was “good music, a…

Around sixty participants dressed up and participated in what has now become an annual Leland tradition ahead of Halloween – the Witches Ride. Over a dozen bicycles, golf carts and ATVs took part, while parade-goers lined the street to enjoy the festive afternoon.

Christian Fellowship of Love Ministries celebrated their tenth anniversary in October. Pastor Elnora Littleton of Changing Your World Ministries in Rosedale was the guest speaker for the occasion.

By Guest Columnist Daryl Lewis • Nancy Jo King has announced her candidacy to fill the remaining term of Leland Alderman for Ward 5 previously held by her late husband, Rusty King. Born in Leland, she graduated from Leland High School in 1968 and worked for the Department of Human Services before teaching in Leland…

The World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition (WPCC) is launching a global awareness campaign, “Hello Pancreas,” to shed light on the often-overlooked organ and its vital role in human bodies. The campaign aims to educate the public about the symptoms of pancreatic cancer and the urgency of early detection and treatment. In addition, 2024 marks the ten-year…

By Guest Columnist Jacob R. Venuti Nancy Jo King, a lifelong resident of Leland Mississippi, has for some time now dedicated her life to the service of the people. She began her career as an educator for the Leland Public School District, where she taught full-time for twenty-seven years. After her retirement, she began to…