Area News

By Guest Columnist Rev. J.D. Yates As Mother’s Day approaches, our hearts turn toward the women who shaped us—not just with their hands, but with their hearts, sacrifices and prayers. And yet, despite the magnitude of their contribution, we often fail to fully recognize the extent of a mother’s selflessness. Mothers have historically been the…

By Guest Columnist Billy Johnson I got to spend an afternoon with one of my favorite people, Albert Bassi. His son, James Bassi, and his nephew, Frankie Cascio, were classmates of mine. We grew up hunting and fishing together. The Bassis lived north of Elizabeth in the heart of our hunting and fishing territory. Mr.…

Miller Gehrke (left) was recently welcomed as a new member of Leland Rotary Club.

The Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Program’s sophomore students and faculty recently attended the 2025 American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science’s (ASCLS) Bi-State Meeting held in Lafayette, Louisiana. Two teams from MDCC competed in the MLT Student Bowl Competition. Team A , which included Leland students Ashlynne Ross and Amethyst Washington,…

By Guest Columnist Jacob Venuti Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was born December 17, 1936, and was ordained a priest on December 13, 1969. Bergoglio dedicated his life to public service; he was appointed as a cardinal in 2001 by Pope John Paul II and, later, went on to be elected as 266th pope…

Delta State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Merideth Van Namen as Dean of the College of Education, Arts, and Humanities (CEAH), effective July 1. Dr. Van Namen currently serves as Interim Dean and brings a wealth of experience, insight, and a steadfast commitment to the university’s mission to her new role.…

Lelanders are encouraged to mark their calendars for a 5K walk that promotes men’s health awareness. Set for June 28, the 5K Walk for Men’s Health will begin on Old Leland Road and continue to a designated point of Broad Street. Both seasoned walkers and those who would just prefer a leisurely stroll are welcome…

Author Catherine Tucker will be celebrating the official release of Tall Cotton on May 10, 2025, at the Leland-Deer Creek Garden Club, in Leland. She is a former resident of Leland and a graduate of Leland High School. The celebration will include a reading, book signing and a chance for the community to connect around…