Area News
Military Wall of Honor Update
This past month, members of the community gathered around the Leland library as they watched crews begin to set the first pieces of the Military Wall of Honor into its foundation. A grand unveiling of the Wall of Honor is scheduled for August 29, pending any construction, weather or unforeseen changes. An official date will…
Read MoreDeer Creek School – varsity cheer camp success
The Deer Creek varsity cheerleaders report that they had an “amazing time” at cheer camp this past month. During the camp, they say they represented Deer Creek School with pride, sportsmanship, and a positive attitude. School leaders say that, hroughout the camp, the athletes worked hard, pushed themselves outside their comfort zones and showed continuous…
Read MoreWWISCAA partners with schools and CAPPS for Workforce Development
WWISCAA, a non-profit agency under the leadership of Jannis Williams, through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), has partnered with the Leland Public School District, the Greenville Public School District and the CAPPS Center to provide an opportunity for students to receive skilled training that would lead to a credential and increase their…
Read MoreMayor’s Youth Council honored with end of year banquet
On May 30 the Leland Mayor’s Youth Council, commonly referred to as “LMYC,” held its second end of the year banquet. Some of the Leland Board of Alderpersons were also in attendance as the Council wished a farewell to the outgoing seniors who recently graduated high school. Mayor John Lee and Alderpersons Nancy Jo…
Read MoreHenson Exhibit bridge collapses into Deer Creek
In the early morning hours of June 22, 2026, the wooden footbridge that connected the Jim Henson Exhibit to the opposite end of the creek collapsed into the water. This comes after weeks of discussion about the bridge being in bad shape. The footbridge itself has been closed to the public for years while the…
Read MoreLeland High School plans combined class reunion
June has flown by, and we are rapidly approaching the Combined Class Reunion. Reservation forms are available and were emailed, and everyone should have the itinerary for Friday, August 28, and Saturday, August 29. If you did not receive an email, please contact me for the information and form. In addition to the dinners, drinks…
Read MoreReady, Set, School!
The Junior Auxiliary of Greenville (JAG) will be accepting donations until July 22 to support students as summer wraps up and they begin preparing for school. Each incoming class of JAG members must propose a project as their provisional duty. Last year’s provisional class proposed Ready, Set, School!, and JAG members say they are committed…
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Read MoreBadge battle in Leland ends with firings
On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Leland Board of Alderpersons gathered for a special called meeting at City Hall to discuss three agenda items: the Leland Mayor’s Youth Council, Parks and Rec Department, and Police Department personnel. During the discussion of Police Department personnel, Jimmy Myrick proposed two different individuals to be hired as dispatchers…
Read MoreFrom internship to airport operations: DSU graduate takes the next step in aviation career
One year after spending her summer directing aircraft at George M. Bryan Airport in Starkville, 2026 Delta State University graduate Casey Ray has already taken the next step in her aviation career, joining the operations department at Tallahassee International Airport. Ray, a Starkville native who earned her Bachelor of Applied Science in Aviation Management from…
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