Area News
Supervisor Brooks discusses sub-grant for Leland
Washington County Supervisor Mala Brooks attended the December Leland Board of Alderpersons meeting to discuss a sub-grant for the City of Leland. Brooks stated that in her District, for the City of Leland, she had approximately $500,000 to spend from the ARPA funds. These funds had to be earmarked by the end of December 2024.…
Read MoreStudent Spotlight: Marco Van Der Heever
Marco Van Der Heever’s journey is a testament to hard work, determination and the transformative power of education. Originally from Pretoria, South Africa, Marco moved to the United States to work temporarily on a Mississippi Delta farm. Life took an unexpected turn when he met his wife and decided to make Mississippi his permanent home.…
Read More“Den of Thieves 2: Pantera”
By Bob Garver It’s an odd choice to do a sequel to the 2018 heist movie “Den of Thieves” in 2025. The first film made less than $50 million at the domestic box office and to my knowledge doesn’t have much of a cult following. I didn’t see that film at the time, but I…
Read MoreDrumline Live to perform at the Bologna Performing Arts Center February 4
by Nathan Duff The Bologna Performing Arts Center at Delta State University is excited to announce the upcoming performance of Drumline Live, scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. This high-energy production is a vibrant celebration of the rich tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching bands, promising an unforgettable evening for…
Read MoreAgriculture in economic hardship
Recently, Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson addressed the state’s economic state of agriculture at the Mississippi Economic Council’s annual Hobnob meeting. “Farmers across the state, the Southeast and throughout the nation are facing a level of economic hardship that has not been seen in decades,” said Gipson. “Record inflation, high input costs,…
Read MoreLagniappe returns to Leland with grand opening and ribbon cutting
Leland welcomed Lagniappe back with open arms last month. Lagniappe held its grand opening with a ribbon cutting. There was a wonderful turnout for the event. Patrons were welcomed by beautiful grandeur, décor and gifts that Lagniappe is known for.
Read MoreMDCC hosts Adult Ed. graduation and first Honor Society Induction
Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) celebrated its Adult Education (AE) graduation and inaugural National Adult Education Honor Society (NAEHS) induction ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 12, in the J.T. Hall Coliseum. This year, 27 adult education students achieved a significant milestone by earning their high school equivalency diplomas through either the GED or HiSET exams. The…
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Local children donate to Food Pantry
Dr. Kurtz wins 100th first place trophy
Dr. Mark Kurtz, retired Weed Scientist with Mississippi State University and 44-year resident of Leland, recently won his 100th first place trophy shooting at Howard Prince Memorial Range in Pioneer, Louisiana. Dr. Kurtz has been competing at Prince Range since 2015. Matches are held monthly at 300 and 600 yards with centerfire rifles and 100…
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