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By Guest Columnist Melinda Myers Rabbits are year-round and frequent visitors to gardens and landscapes. As children, we read about and adored these furry critters. This love of rabbits often faded as we grew older and experienced damage to our gardens and landscapes. Employing various management strategies allows us to co-exist with these cute yet…

By Guest Columnist Stephanie Patton The Leland Rotary Club is organizing a community-wide litter pick-up event on Saturday, April 26, and everyone, including other civic organizations, is encouraged to attend. According to Rotarian Kenner Patton, the litter pick-up event will begin at 8 a.m., and those who would like to volunteer are asked to meet…

Washington County is defined by agriculture, with more than 400,000 acres of farmland, or eighty-two percent of the total land area in the county affirming it as a center of the Mississippi Delta’s economic identity. To invest in the future of Washington County, the Washington County Farm Bureau gifted $52,000 to Mississippi State University’s College…

In a historic day for the Mississippi Legislature, House Bill No. One, the “Build up Mississippi Act,” has been officially sent to Governor Tate Reeves to be signed into law, as of press time. This act will reform Mississippi’s income tax, grocery sales tax, fuel tax, and the PERS (Public Employee Retirement System). Under this…

Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) is proud to announce that Representative Jeramey Anderson of the Mississippi House of Representatives will serve as the keynote speaker for the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, May 9. Anderson will address graduates at both academic and career-technical ceremonies, scheduled for 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., respectively. MDCC President…

Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC), in partnership with the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) and Apple, is proud to announce the opening of the first artificial intelligence (AI) lab in higher education in the state. Housed in Horton 130 on the Moorhead Campus, the Apple AI Lab offers students and faculty cutting-edge access to artificial…

Delta State University is proud to announce Boeing’s support of the institution’s renowned Commercial Aviation Program. This generous contribution will directly enhance educational opportunities for students pursuing careers in the aviation industry, reinforcing Delta State’s mission of producing highly skilled aviation professionals and advancing workforce development in this critical field. “We are deeply grateful for…

Delta State University’s chapter delegation of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) showcased their talent and business acumen at the 2025 State Leadership Conference, held from February 26-28 in Biloxi. Competing against top FBLA chapters from across the state, DSU students brought home numerous awards, securing their place among Mississippi’s finest future business leaders. As…

by Nathan Duff Delta State University proudly celebrates the achievements of distinguished alumnus Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack, ’99, ’00, who has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 President’s Award from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). This prestigious honor is awarded annually to a college or university president or chancellor who…