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  The DeSoto Central High School dance team won its first national title in program history, placing first in the Varsity Intermediate Division I Hip Hop category at the 2026 Universal Dance Association National Dance Team Championship. Among the team members is sophomore Jordyn Woods, who has family ties to the Mississippi Delta. Her maternal…

  The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) today announced a $5 million investment of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) direct funds to child care assistance for low-income working families in Federal Fiscal Year 2026. The new funding will be administered through MDHS’s Division of Early Childhood Care and Development (DECCD) and distributed through…

As part of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation’s Ag in the Classroom initiative, the Washington County Farm Bureau invited local students to participate in the “2nd Grade Coloring Contest” and the “Ag Art Drawing Contest.” Organizers said the contests are designed to encourage creativity while helping students learn more about agriculture and its impact on…

Once again, the streets of Leland, MS were filled with activities, music, food, and not a few crazy critters.      

by J. D. Yates If your life were described as a weather forecast, what would it say? For some, the word ‘drought’ would scroll across the screen because, no matter how hard they try, they seem to come up dry. Opportunities evaporate, efforts feel fruitless, and prayers appear unanswered. For others, the forecast would read ‘storms,’ because…

The Washington County Economic Alliance recognized several local leaders during its annual meeting and banquet April 17, including Lea Margaret McLaurin Hamilton, who was named Businesswoman of the Year. Hamilton, a Delta native of Hollandale and founder of SoDelta Candle Company, was recognized for her leadership and contributions to the local business community. The Greenville-based…

Leland High School (LHS) recently held its College and Military Signing Day, celebrating members of the Class of 2026 as they officially committed to their future endeavors. The scholars were surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and supporters as they took this important next step toward college, career, and military service. LHS is proud of each…

Tonight is a Night of Celebration! Leland High School (LHS) recently celebrated the SECOND Middle College Graduating Class of 2026! LHS celebrated another historic milestone as the scholars earned their Associate Degrees from Mississippi Delta Community College while still completing high school. This accomplishment represents dedication, sacrifice, perseverance, and academic excellence. Congratulations to: Caydence Bennett…

Delta State University has announced the creation of the Delta Heroes Scholarship, a new financial assistance program designed to support graduate students from Mississippi who serve communities across the Delta through careers in education, law enforcement and emergency response. The scholarship is intended to recognize and assist individuals who make a lasting impact through public…

Delta Health System announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Alliance Cancer Center, a radiation oncology clinic in Greenville, from Alliance Oncology LLC, with the transaction expected to close June 1, 2026. Officials said the acquisition is intended to ensure continued access to cancer care for patients in Greenville and surrounding communities.…