Area News

As the forecast calls for extreme winter weather to arrive in parts of Mississippi, Atmos Energy is closely monitoring the weather and staging its employees across the system. Colder weather may impact the amount of natural gas you use. Using energy wisely and making a few household changes may produce a big difference in how…

Today, February 18, is the  presentation! Brandi Pillow is the 2025 award recipient for the Humanities Teacher of the Year. She gave a presentation this morning entitled: “Building a Community of Learners: Fostering Community in the College Classroom.” The event was free and open to the public.

The MDCC Choir recently joined over 155 high school students at the Delta State University Choral Arts Festival! Under the direction of guest clinician Dr. Mark Stover from Calvin University, students had an incredible opportunity to collaborate and showcase their talents. As a bonus, participants received a $1,000 scholarship to Delta State, with the chance…

Representative Rob Roberson, formerly of Greenville but currently representing Starkville, introduced House Bill Number 1524 during the last regular (2024) legislative session at the Capitol. Roberson is a member of the House Education Committee. The bill proposes the restructuring of the four public school districts in Washington county: Greenville, Hollandale, Leland and Western Line. The…

Leland Fire Chief Dquan Wilson attended the 2025 Mid-Winter Fire Chiefs Conference in January. While there, he was awarded the 2024 NW Central District Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year. The community is encouraged to give Chief Wilson a congratulatory hand-shake when they see him around town!          

MDCC would like to highlight Nicole Andrews, Speech Instructor and Phi Theta Kappa Advisor, for representing Mississippi Delta Community College at the Mississippi State University Transfer Advisory Board meeting which was held on Friday, January 31. This event, hosted by MSU’s Office of Orientation and Events, brought together community college leaders from Mississippi and neighboring…

Thirteen Delta State University Honors Program students successfully completed service-learning projects during the recently, benefiting communities across the Mississippi Delta. The projects addressed diverse needs, including youth education, community wellness, animal care, and support for senior citizens. Student initiatives ranged from organizing coat and equipment drives, revitalizing a school garden, and hosting wellness activities for…

By Guest Columnist Rev. J.D. Yates Do you know what you want out of life? For many, this question is met with a shrug, as they rush through life chasing fleeting fantasies instead of pursuing a meaningful dream. A fantasy, by definition, is illogical and improbable, yet millions live in a “Photoshop” world, where they…

As California battled wildfires, the National Football League was determining if they were going to need to move the playoff game between the Rams and Vikings. The game was originally scheduled to be played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. At this point, the Arizona Cardinals were put on standby to potentially host the game.…