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Copiah-Lincoln Community College has announced the appointment of Tuwanna Williams as the college’s new Executive Director of Workforce Education, effective January 5, 2026. Williams brings more than 20 years of experience in workforce development, economic advancement, and community engagement to the role. She most recently served as Director of Workforce Development for the City of…

“If you want something to feel alive, you must start with what’s living.” – Josef Frank While agricultural experiment stations were taking root across the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the North and Midwest were largely defined by stability — predictable climates, diversified crops, and a growing network of land-grant universities…

By Lora Delhom One of the first conversations that truly said Delta to me happened this past summer during a garden open house. I was talking with a newly widowed elder who mentioned, almost in passing, that she’d had to learn how to pump her own gas for the first time. Her husband of about…

Washington School’s Agricultural Science students harvested their first winter crops in December, gathering collard greens from the school garden after months of preparation. The greens were donated to the school grill for a farm-to-table meal, allowing students to see their work move from the field to the plate. Earlier in the semester, students cleared summer…

  Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) celebrated a historic milestone on December 10, 2025, with its first-ever commencement ceremony for incarcerated students at the Mississippi State Penitentiary (MSP) in Parchman. The ceremony, held at 10 a.m., conferred degrees upon five graduates, each of whom earned membership in the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. The inaugural…

By Nathan Duff Delta State University (DSU) celebrates the achievements of its environmental science students and faculty, who coauthored a prominent article in the Fall 2025 issue of the Plant Science Bulletin. This accomplishment highlights the exceptional opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in meaningful research, develop leadership skills, and contribute to real-world scientific advancements…

By Lora Delhom Can a simple puzzle really sharpen the mind? According to a growing field of cognitive-science research, the answer is yes — and what’s encouraging is that these benefits don’t require expensive programs or rigid routines. They come from small, simple stretches of the mind that fit easily into everyday Delta life, the…

By Lora Delhom The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a $12 billion bridge-aid package to help farmers manage continued market volatility, high input costs and lingering trade disruptions from the 2025 crop year. The one-time payments will be issued through the Commodity Credit Corporation and administered by the Farm Service Agency. Up to $11…