Area News

Delta State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joseph (Joe) Childs as the new Dean of the College of Business and Aviation (COBA), effective July 1. Childs brings over 20 years of distinguished academic leadership experience in the fields of business and aviation. His recent roles include Executive Director of Innovation Projects…

MDCC student Joshua Duffin was named a NATIONAL FINALIST this week at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Conference in Dallas, TX! Joshua placed 10th in Foundations of Communication. He also represented Mississippi in the parade of states as our MS Vice President. Caleb Johnson made it to the finals in the Job…

Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of DeAndre House as Vice President of Student Services, effective July 7, 2025. The MDCC Board of Trustees approved President Dr. Steven Jones’ recommendation during their recent meeting. House brings over two decades of experience in student services, most recently serving as Associate Vice…

Delta State University student Jakori Johnson of Greenwood has been selected as a recipient of the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for the Spring 2025 cycle. A rising senior majoring in Computer Information Systems, Johnson will travel to Cape Town, South Africa, for five weeks to study history, politics, economics, and…

By Guest Columnist Stephanie Patton The Leland Rotary Club recently announced the recipients of the 2025 Davis Clark Community Service Memorial Scholarship: Marie Shaw and Spencer Carlisle. Each student has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their exceptional commitment to community service. Shaw, a graduating senior at Deer Creek School, will attend Mississippi…

To celebrate the end of the school year, Leland Early Learning students and staff enjoyed a field trip to Cypress Point Resort Safari in Brandon. The adventure began with a safari tour, with students and teachers riding on trailers pulled by tractors through the animal park. After the safari ride, the fun continued at the…

Delta Health System is now part of a movement to improve healthcare for older adults, contributing to a goal of continuing to expand and grow age-friendly care. The Mississippi Rural Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative, in partnership with the John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Health Improvement, the Mississippi Hospital Association, the Mississippi State…

Delta Health Alliance (DHA) Resource and Referral Centers’ Leland associate recently visited a first-grade class at Leland Elementary to teach about the parts of a flower. The students watched a short video about planting flowers then had some hands-on fun with their flowerpots, seeds and soil. DHA’s Resource & Referral (R&R) Centers provide early childhood…