Area News

Recently, Leland Humane Officer Omar Glasper has reported several incidents where residents’ dogs have been allowed to run loose. Some of the incidents have resulted in local children and pedestrians being chased by the animal. Glasper says that free-roaming dogs must be stopped. “If Animal Control witnesses a dog running loose, chasing people or creating…

Ingredients: 2 pkgs of Knorr’s Mexican rice, 3 cups chicken broth, 1 pkg of taco seasoning mix 1 16-oz jar of salsa, 2 cups of cooked chicken, (cubed or shredded) 1 jar queso cheese (last thing, added to the top) Preparation: 1. Put all but the queso together in 9” x 13” casserole dish and…

Delta State University reported substantial improvements in its financial position and provided updates on enrollment, legislative matters and campus priorities during its Fall Town Hall on Sept. 9. The university ended fiscal year 2026 with 94 days of cash on hand, surpassing the 90-day goal established as part of a multiyear financial plan introduced in…

Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) has been named one of America’s Top Vocational Schools for 2026 by USA TODAY, marking the second consecutive year the college has received the national recognition. MDCC is one of only six institutions in Mississippi to receive the designation this year. MDCC ranked among the top 15% of approximately 1,800…

At the past two Leland Rotary meetings, members gathered to hear from Jimmy Parker, who serves as Rotary District Governor, and Billy Johnson, who is over the museums in Leland and has played a huge role in Leland development. Parker spoke about his role that he plays in Rotary as the District Governor and the…

This past month has been a very busy one for the City of Leland. Residents saw an increase in their light and water bills due to rising temperatures. Residents also experienced several occasions where the water was temporarily shut off so that the City could install new valve cut offs. The work necessitated the water…

The Leland Fire Department, with deep sadness, acknowledges the passing of former Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Barber. His commitment, leadership, and honor helped shape this department. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Barber family, his friends, and all who were touched by his service. Rest easy, Chief Barber. Your watch is complete. With deepest…

Leland author Jasmine S. Styles has released her newest book, If Not: Making Peace with God’s Timing — Faith, Femininity, and the Power of Waiting without Wavering, a deeply personal, faith-centered work examining what it means to continue trusting God when life does not happen according to one’s own timeline. At the heart of If…

  After nearly three months of the City of Leland’s Police Department operating without the direction of a Police Chief, Leland leaders appointed Isaac Morris Sr. (center) as their next Chief of Police. This vote came up near the end of August, when Mayor John Lee asked Aldermen to appoint a new chief. Morris said…

The Steve Azar St. Cecilia Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to Delta State University to support scholarships and program-related expenses at the Delta Music Institute. The award continues the foundation’s longstanding support of DMI and its students. The foundation previously awarded the program a $20,000 grant in 2021 and a $25,000 grant in 2024.…