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Mississippi Delta Community College recently had five participants compete at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Gulfport. The students who participated were Caleb Johnson, Joshua Duffin, Makiya Jackson, Rita Thompson and Adrian Williams. Several students brought home awards! Caleb Johnson was awarded FBLA’s “Who’s Who” and placed first in Foundations of Management and fourth in…

Should you stop at a flashing yellow light? What’s the difference between a white and yellow line (or stripe) in the middle of the road? The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) seeks to bring clarity to traffic conundrums like these and more with the launch of its new video series and public awareness campaign, the…

While wildfires may not seem like a threat to Mississippians and their property, they certainly can be. And residents should take precautionary steps to protect themselves. “It’s a rare year when we don’t rank in the top half of all states in terms of number of wildfires,” said Butch Bailey, Extension forestry specialist with the…

February was Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a time to highlight the impact of CTE programs and celebrate the students, educator, and industry partners driving workforce success in Mississippi. AccelerateMS recognizes that CTE plays a crucial role in preparing students for high-demand careers, strengthening the workforce and fueling economic growth across the state. CTE…

by Nathan Duff Delta State University is pleased to announce the appointment of retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Michael L. Peeler as the new leader of the Delta State University Department of Public Safety. With an extensive background in military service, law enforcement, higher education, and juvenile justice, Peeler brings a wealth of experience and…

By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune     It’s that time of year again, time to reset those clocks and spring forward into Daylight Saving Time. Most Americans will lose an hour overnight this coming Sunday, March 9, when the time changes at 2 a.m. That means darker mornings and more sunlight later into the evening.…

Six Leland residents studying at the University of Mississippi wererecognized for their academic achievements for the fall 2024 semester.To be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester. Chancellor’s Honor Roll Those who earn a…

  Leland had seven residents honored for their academic achievements during the fall 2024 semester at Mississippi State University. Students must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester to make the President or Dean’s lists. President’s List Those who achieved a 3.80…

Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell and Cleveland Police Chief Dudley Tribble announce the arrests of 33-year-old Winker Jose Nava Herrera and 21-year-old Jose Lorenzo Valero Rojas, both in the United States illegally from Venezuela. These arrests stemmed from a Cleveland Police Department investigation into the burglary of an automated teller machine (ATM)…