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  Last year, 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. This year’s event happens on Sunday, October 26, and…

On October 23, Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) held its Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) Commencement in the J.T. Hall Coliseum on the Moorhead campus. During the ceremony, the 19 cadets of Class 25-B81 became law enforcement officers. The event began with Peyton Ray of Oxford Police Department (P.D.) retiring the guidon. Aljervan Johnson of…

Third Annual ‘State of Babies’ Event Highlights Early Childhood Education, Nutrition, and Intervention as Key to the State’s Future Nearly 40 advocates, practitioners, and partners gathered on Wednesday, October 22, for the third annual State of Babies event hosted by the Mississippi Forum for the Future at Eagle Ridge Conference Center. The Forum is a…

The Leland Deer Creek Garden Club kicked off fall with a lively orientation meeting to welcome its newest members. Club leaders said the group had a great time getting to know each other and sharing plans for the year ahead. “These new members are going to be a wonderful addition to our club,” organizers said.…

From Michael Watson, MS Secretary of State     As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines for the November 4 elections. To view the list of counties that may have an election on November 4, click here. Visit the My Election Day portal to receive election information tailored to your specific…

The Leland School District was recognized for outstanding achievements at the Delta Area School Board Association Achievement (DASBA) banquet on September 15. Superintendent Jessie King was named Superintendent of the Year for his leadership in advancing academic excellence across the district. Dr. Ghia Vin Luan and Ms. Varsha Sharma were also honored for their academic…

The Stop N Shop family is mourning the loss of longtime employee Bud Fordham Jr., who died September 2, 2025. Fordham began working at Stop N Shop in the 1960s for founder Bill Yee and became a fixture for generations of Leland residents. Known for his warm smile and kind word for every customer, he…

                        Mississippi’s 2025 corn harvest is nearly complete, and farmers across the Delta are bringing in one of the largest crops in recent history, the Mississippi State University Extension Service said. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), 880,000…

As of late September, construction is speeding ahead on the $10 million Mississippi Delta Cares Center at the Leland Medical Clinic. The new facility will bring additional therapy, dental care — and expanded services for kids — to Delta families, cutting long trips.