Area News

While some mistakes in life and at work are small and easy to overcome, many of the problems that happen on farms can be devastating. Farm experts say many problems are self-inflicted, and these cost time and money to overcome. Better than learning from mistakes is taking steps to prevent them from happening at all.…

Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is accepting proposals for its Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, Commissioner Andy Gipson announced. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and authorized by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, the program is designed to enhance the competitiveness of Mississippi’s specialty crop industry. Grants support marketing and promotion efforts,…

A Leland native whose tennis roots trace back to Deer Creek courts in the late 1960s was crowned King Friday, Feb. 20, at the Junior Auxiliary of Greenville’s 2026 Charity Ball. James “Jamie” Bell III, born and raised in Leland, was honored alongside Queen Martha Weissinger during the annual coronation ceremony held at the Greenville…

Mississippi Delta Community College’s (MDCC) Greenville Higher Education Center (GHEC) has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Delta Compass to support equipment purchases and marketing for career-technical programs at the Greenville campus. The funds will directly benefit students in high-demand vocational fields, including new program offerings in Industrial Electricity and HVAC. Delta Compass, a Greenville-based…

Congratulations to Margaret Karr, instructor at the MDCC Greenville Campus, for being named Woman of the Year by the Rotary Club Of Greenville, Mississippi.  This honor recognizes her dedication to education, leadership and service in our community. MDCC is proud to have educators like Ms. Karr who make a lasting impact on students and the…

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Steven J. Jones, President of Mississippi Delta Community College, for being featured on the cover of the March edition of Delta Business Journal!   Dr. Jones’ leadership and vision continue to elevate MDCC and strengthen our impact across the Delta. His cover story highlights the progress, partnerships, and forward-thinking…

By Nathan Duff Delta State University will unveil a Mississippi Freedom Trail marker commemorating the 1969 student sit-in, a pivotal moment in the university’s history and in the broader Civil Rights Movement in the Mississippi Delta. In February 1969, members of the Black Student Organization presented university leadership with a list of ten demands addressing…

Delta State University is pleased to announce new federal funding that will further strengthen its Agricultural Aviation Operations Career Pathway and expand aviation workforce training opportunities across Mississippi. The FY2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill, signed last month by President Donald J. Trump, includes $1.75 million for DSU’s Agricultural Aviation Operations…

Recently, students from Delta State University had the opportunity to visit the Mississippi State Capitol for Legislative Day, where they reported they had meaningful conversations with state legislators. Students were thanked for participating and representing their fellow students’ voices, and they said they appreciated the Mississippi State Capitol for hosting them.