Area News

The first aerial drone competition to occur in the Mississippi Delta was held in February at O’Bannon High School in Greenville. Four schools from the area competed: Coleman, Leland, O’Bannon and T.L. Weston. According to Rodney Williams, regional support specialist for aerial drone competitions, there are currently four hundred teams competing nationally in aerial drone…

  The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office urges the business community, especially LLCs, to be cautious of misleading mailers distributed by third-party entities urging Annual Report filings. These mailers typically request a fee and appear to be official government correspondence. All business owners should be sure to read the fine print as this correspondence is…

By Stephanie Patton The Leland Deer Creek Garden Club held their first meeting of 2025 on February 5 at the garden club house. Club President Patti Livingston welcomed members back and introduced the guest speaker, Brantley Snipes with Kudzu Collective. Brantley, who is a native of Leland but currently resides in Greenwood, has spearheaded an…

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) invites students across Mississippi to get outdoors and participate in the 2025 Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest. Each student must submit a portfolio including entry form and artwork to the Visitor Education Center (VEC) by May 10, 2025. The contest is sponsored by the…

Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) recently announced the appointment of Dr. Valarie Morgan as vice president of instruction.  Morgan returns to MDCC after serving as associate provost at Delta State University, bringing a wealth of experience in higher education leadership. Morgan is no stranger to MDCC, having served in multiple key roles that college leaders…

Southern Bancorp Bank and Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), recently announced the return of the Southern Bancorp Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, through which the CDFI provides free tax preparation and filing services for communities across Arkansas and Mississippi, for customers and non-customers alike. This year’s VITA season at…

Has life ever thrown you curveballs one after another, yet, somehow, by God’s grace, you turned them into home runs? Those who watch how you navigate the storms of life can’t help but wonder about your secret. No matter what trials come your way, one thing remains constant—you always give God praise. On the shelves of…

The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks unanimously voted to award Bill Lester of Leland the Mississippi Outstanding Sportsman Award in recognition of his achievements as an educator and promoter of Mississippi’s natural resources. The Mississippi Outstanding Sportsman is awarded to someone who has contributed to the outdoors of Mississippi through conservation, mentorship and stewardship.…

Ava Steven, a junior from Glasgow, Scotland, works in Delta State’s campus police department. Ava is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology. The Bachelor’s program in Criminal Justice and Criminology is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in a rapidly evolving field of…

Delta State’s DMI Entertainment Industry Studies had the opportunity to host the Thacker Mountain Radio Hour right here on campus. The program offered both live music and engaging storytelling. Check out these moments from the event and see how DMI continues to bring top-tier entertainment and industry experiences to the students at Delta State. The…