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By Guest Columnist Billy Johnson Downtown Leland was a close-knit community when I was growing up. There were at least 40 family-owned businesses in the downtown area. My family’s drugstore, Peoples Drug Store, was in the 400 block of North Main. That street was originally Highway 61, and all the North South traffic came through…

The Roy L. and Clara Belle Wiley Planetarium at Delta State has been awarded a grant from the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. The funding will support the expansion of the planetarium’s programming by highlighting the region’s rich music heritage and fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of sound among audiences. The grant will be…

This morning, as I watched Frozen 2 with Hudson, a line from Olaf stood out to me: “One born with ‘powers’ and one born ‘powerless.’” Anna’s reaction, a scowl on her face after hearing this, caught my attention. Despite lacking magical powers, Anna’s strength, courage, and perseverance were undeniable. This moment in the film made…

The Washington County Library System (WCLS) is hosting a songwriting workshop in April. The event is scheduled to be three hours long and is open to the public. The workshop will be held April 12, from 1 until 4 p.m. at the William Alexander Percy Memorial Library. All fourth through twelfth grade students are welcome.…

  By Guest Columnist Stephanie Patton Leland Rotarians welcomed Britt Herrin, Delta Council development director and director of the Delta Strong project, as guest speaker at a recent club meeting. Herrin, who took on the new role, is no stranger to the economic development world and has held many positions related to bringing industry into…

  Not easy to say goodbye When I moved to Greenwood in 1982, I expected it would be for two years. It turned into more than 42. There are a lot of reasons why. I liked the community, and I liked the job. I had a great boss, and I met the Mississippi woman who…

Leland School District recently held the Leland Career and Technical Center (LCTC) Showcase. LCTC faculty and students were able to showcase the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs offered at the center to eighth-grade students from Leland School Park.  

By Keri Baldwin Coleman Bush and Coleman Ray addressed the Leland Board of Aldermen in February to discuss a new business in Leland. Bush said he “wanted to give back to the community and open a new business for the kids in the area.” The new business, Delta’s Fun World, will be located in the…

By Keri Baldwin World Class Athletic Surfaces has been involved with the National Football League, specifically the Super Bowl, for twenty-five years, and this year was no exception. They have provided paint, stencils, painting equipment and more throughout the decades. Scott Cox, the head stencil artist for World Class, began working on the Super Bowl…

By Guest Columnist Barbara Brooks Mississippi, a state known for rich culture and strong heritage, also faces some of the nation’s most glaring health disparities. Among them is the inequity in cervical cancer prevention and treatment, which is often shaped by racism and systemic discrimination in healthcare. Black women are more likely to be diagnosed…