Area News

  By Lora Delhom Every August, the school supply aisle reminds us it’s time to “get back to school.” But for many, the question isn’t whether to get back to school – it’s what we’re getting back to. For many children, the standard educational model doesn’t always fit their learning needs. This includes children in…

Jessie King, superintendent of the Leland School District, will continue serving on the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents (MASS) Board of Directors as past president, a role that helps steer one of the state’s most influential education organizations. MASS, now in its 56th year, supports 139 public school superintendents and more than 2,000 school leaders…

By Lora Delhom Part I: The stat that started it There are more Ph.D.s per capita in Washington County, Mississippi, than in many college towns across America. In a place better known for catfish ponds than college lectures, a quiet revolution has taken root. I came expecting sweet tea and front porches not casual chats…

Leland-area residents looking to start a new career in technology and skilled trades have an opportunity to earn while they learn this fall, thanks to a four-week paid training program hosted by Hinds Community College’s Jackson Campus. In partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Hinds will offer the AWS Information Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship (I2PA) program from…

Planters Bank & Trust Company has pledged $10,000 to the Delta Regional Health Foundation, to be distributed over the next four years. The contribution will support efforts to improve healthcare access and services throughout the Mississippi Delta. “We are incredibly thankful to Planters Bank & Trust Company for their continued support,” said Jamelda Fulton, chairman…

U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker announced more than $21 million in federal airport grants for Mississippi, including funding for key travel hubs used by many in the Leland area. The Greenville Mid-Delta Airport will receive $186,000 for improvements, and the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport will receive over $1 million across several grants for infrastructure and…

  High heat advisories continue this week across the state of Mississippi.

By Lora Delhom We all get 1,440 minutes a day, but how we spend them is up to us. Around the world, “extreme day tripping” is gaining popularity – fast-paced, memory-packed adventures packed into a single day. This summer, lower gas prices and higher hotel costs are fueling the trend in the United States, making…

The 2025 Scholastic Art Awards, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers and sponsored locally by Atmos Energy, drew submissions from more than 427 Mississippi students, with over 1,111 works entered for regional adjudication. Awards were presented in the visual‑arts categories statewide, with several tiers of recognition: Gold Key, Silver Key and Honorable…