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National Slam the Scam Day, March 6, 2025
On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Help protect your loved ones and people in your community this Slam the Scam Day by: Learning about the latest scams. Information can empower you…
Read MoreWhy CTE matters: preparing Mississippi’s talent for the future
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…
Read MoreDSU welcomes new Director of Public Safety/Police Chief
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…
Read MoreTime to spring forward: Daylight Saving Time returns this Sunday
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.…
Read MoreU of M announces fall 2024 honor rolls
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…
Read MoreMSU announces fall 2024 honor rolls
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…
Read MoreMulti-Agency Collaboration Leads to Arrest of Subjects Wanted for Cleveland, Mississippi ATM Burglary
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)…
Read MoreROD signed for Yazoo Backwater Area Water Management Project
On January 16, Major General Kimberly A. Peeples, Commander of the Mississippi Valley Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, officially signed the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Yazoo Backwater Area Water Management Project. The Water Management Plan includes a 25,000 cfs pumping plant turned on at 90’ during the crop season (March…
Read MoreUAVs’ usefulness in Ag settings being evaluated
Crop dusters are a familiar sight in the skies over agricultural regions, but much smaller versions, unmanned aerial vehicles, are joining them. Unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, are commonly called drones. Unmanned aerial systems, known as UAS, include the vehicle itself, payload, operator and control modules. Mississippi State University is a leader in this new…
Read MoreMS Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks new platform starts in February
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) will be launching an improved online platform on February 18, 2025. The new, user-friendly platform will provide an easier and more convenient way to access essential MDWFP services. With the updated, all-in-one platform, customers can seamlessly purchase hunting and fishing licenses, renew boat registrations, apply for…
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