Area News

Mississippi Delta Community College celebrated the achievements of its Adult Education students during a graduation ceremony Thursday, June 18, in the J.T. Hall Coliseum. Twenty-seven adult education students earned their high school equivalency diplomas by successfully completing either the GED or HiSET exams. Twenty-two graduates participated in the commencement ceremony, marking a significant milestone in…

Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) proudly recognizes Executive Director of Information Technology Chief Warrant Officer Three (Ret.) Torrey D. Moore on his retirement from the United States Army Reserve following 31 years of distinguished military service. Moore was honored during a military retirement ceremony on May 17 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Jackson.…

Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) has named Joseph Jackson as its director of marketing and digital strategy. Jackson will begin his role July 1 as part of the creation of the Department of Strategic Communications, which brings together the Office of Public Relations and the Office of Marketing and Digital Strategy. The newly created position…

By Guest Columnist Susan Collins-Smith, MSU Extension Service For the first time in 90 years, the Delta Council held its annual meeting on the grounds of the Mississippi State University Delta Research and Extension Center (DREC) in Stoneville May 8. The Delta Council is a regional economic development organization formed by forward-looking citizens in 1935.…

Several emergency offices in Washington County hosted “The Final Frame” on Saturday, May 23. The Washington County Office of Emergency Management, Pafford EMS, Air Evac, Mississippi Highway Patrol, Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Venuti Towing and Recovery, Leland and Greenville Fire Departments, Greenville Police Department, Washington County Coroner and several volunteers collaborated on the event.…

  The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) and Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) encourages fireworks safety this Independence Day. “I expect that this year, as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, fireworks use will be at an all-time high. It’s up to you to implement safety standards when shooting fireworks at home. That means using common sense,…

A new retail and dining concept blending antiques, florals and café fare has opened in downtown Leland, offering a European-inspired experience in the Mississippi Delta. Dr. Misty Galloway, a Missouri Bootheel native with a doctorate in strategic leadership, debuted The 1902 Brocante in May in a restored historic building at 205 North Broad Street. The…

Hunter Roberson was a student delegate this past week during the MS Cooperative Youth Tour of Washington DC. He represented Twin County Electric Power Association along with Raven McElvane. Thank you Twin County for providing this wonderful opportunity to deserving students!

Delta State University Athletics has announced the hiring of Heidi Clark Harbin as Coordinator of Athletics Marketing and Media Relations. In this role, Harbin will support the promotion and visibility of Delta State Athletics through content creation, social media management, storytelling, and communication efforts that highlight the accomplishments of the Statesmen and Lady Statesmen. “Marketing…