Area News

Leland’s Military Wall of Honor will be officially dedicated with a special ceremony on August 29. The keynote speaker for the event will be Jeremiah Gipson, Colonel, USACE. Multiple Leland groups and individuals have invested their time, efforts and money into bring the project to life for the city, to serve as a tribute to…

Recently, the Leland School District held a district wide open house at Leland School Park Gymnasium to start the new school year. The school district would like to thank all of the students, parents, staff, families, community members, and supporters who came out to the Back to School Open House/Pep Rally! The energy, excitement, and…

The students and staff had a wonderful time welcoming Book Works to the classroom. The little learners enjoyed listening to the story The Crayons Go Back to School and getting excited about all the fun adventures in the book. As a way to encourage a love for reading beyond the classroom, each child received their…

by Amanda Robinson CLEVELAND, MISS (08/18/2026) The Delta State University Alumni Association is proud to announce the 41st annual Pig Pickin’ on Sept. 5, bringing alumni, students, families, barbecue enthusiasts and Delta State supporters together for a day of food, activities and a celebration of the traditions that make Delta State so special. The annual…

Delta State University celebrated two significant additions to its aviation program Monday, Aug. 10, with the dedication of a new agricultural aviation simulator and the naming of an aircraft in honor of U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. Hyde-Smith joined Delta State administrators, aviation faculty, students and industry representatives for ceremonies at Gibson-Gunn Hall and Delta State…