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For more information contact: Nathan Duff (662-846-4678) In the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Delta State University stands as a vibrant hub for artistic expression and creative innovation, fostering a legacy that resonates through its alumni and community. The university’s Fielding Wright Art Center is currently hosting “In the Making,” a group exhibition running from…

Greenville airport director Levell Hawkins told the Leland Rotary Club that Denver Air Connection will begin service for Greenville Mid-Delta Airport on October 1 with flights to Dallas and Atlanta. The schedule calls for two flights a day, with one flight on Tuesday and Wednesday. Introductory fares start at $69 one way, and the 30-seat…

On Saturday, September 27, 2025 the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks will join the nation in observing National Hunting and Fishing Day. Governor Tate Reeves issued a proclamation recognizing the day, created in 1972 to honor hunters and anglers for their role in wildlife conservation. September opens key seasons in Mississippi, including dove…

High school and college students in Leland have the chance to participate in the Mississippi Leadership Academy this fall, a free two-part program designed to help young people develop leadership skills and connect with state leaders. The program, hosted by the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, will meet September 20 and October 11 in Jackson.…

The 111th St. Joseph Parish Fair will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on the grounds of St. Joseph Catholic School at 1501 VFW Road. The fair, considered to be the longest running parish fair in the state of Mississippi, began in Greenville in 1914 serving spaghetti and…

Mississippi State University will launch the state’s first graduate degree in construction management this fall, offering online and in-person options for students seeking leadership roles in the architecture, engineering and construction industries. Approved by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, the Master of Science in Construction Management will be housed in MSU’s Department of Building…

Mississippi families are getting a little relief at the checkout line. As of July 1, the state grocery sales tax dropped from 7% to 5% under the Build Up Mississippi Act. For Leland households, where groceries eat up a large share of monthly income, that means real savings about $4 off a $200 grocery trip.…

Delta Compass has awarded a $50,000 grant to the South Delta Planning and Development District (SDPDD) to expand its Electric Lineman Training Program. The funding will support workforce development in the growing energy sector, providing Delta residents with the technical skills and certifications needed for high-wage careers in electric utilities. This comes as the region’s…

A top U.S. Department of Agriculture official said that staff at the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) facility in Stoneville are expected to remain in place, even as the agency advances a reorganization plan that would eliminate the Southeast Area Office. “The plan at the current time is for the staff to remain there,” Deputy…