Area News

Construction continues on the U.S. 82 Greenville Bypass in Washington County. The first phase began in March 2022 and provided the construction of nine miles of four-lane roadway from State Route 1 to Leland. Phase II runs from SR 1 to the Mississippi River bridge. It provides cement stabilization and paving of approximately seven miles…

The Roy L. and Clara Belle Wiley Planetarium at Delta State University is proud to announce receipt of a grant from the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. This generous 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…

Delta State University mourns the loss of Marjorie Gladden, a dedicated member of the DSU community and retired staff member, who passed away on March 11, 2025, at the age of 70. In honor of her memory, the University flag will fly at half-staff through sunset on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Marjorie was a beloved…

  Congratulations are in order to Delta State’s own Jakori Johnson. Johnson was recognized at the 94th Southern Regional Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, for being selected for the Study Abroad Program in South Africa this summer 2025, alongside three others. The students will have the opportunity to participate in a five-week program where they will…

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…