Area News
Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Diagnosed in Mississippi Poultry Flock
The Mississippi Board of Animal Health (MBAH) has been notified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory that poultry from a commercial broiler chicken flock in Copiah County, Mississippi has tested positive for highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza. Samples from the flock were tested at the Mississippi Veterinary Research & Diagnostic Laboratory,…
Read MoreState Treasury awards $2,000 in scholarships at Deer Creek School
The State Treasury awarded $2,000 in scholarships at Deer Creek School. Gracie Scarborough and Ms. Melissa Henson were each awarded $1,000 in Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) scholarships. “I am so excited to award Gracie and Ms. Henson with these MACS scholarships,” said Treasurer David McRae. “Research shows that accounts like this increase a student’s…
Read MoreDelta State to fly flags at half-staff in honor of President James Earl Carter, Jr.
By Nathan Duff TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES: It is my solemn duty to announce officially the death of James Earl Carter, Jr., the thirty-ninth President of the United States, on December 29, 2024. President Carter was a man of character, courage, and compassion, whose lifetime of service defined him as one of…
Read MoreDr. Doolittle receives service award
Delta Health System Chief Executive Officer Iris Stacker recently presented Dr. Philip Doolittle with a plaque for serving as Chief of Staff this past year. On behalf of The Medical Center staff, she thanked Dr. Doolittle for his service and dedication.
Read MoreRoll’n on the River car show
There was something for everyone from food, music, activities and – of course – the cars!
Read MorePhase II underway on U.S. 82 Greenville Bypass
The second phase of the U.S. 82 Greenville Bypass construction con-tinues 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…
Read MoreLeland-Deer Creek Garden Club announces capital campaign
The Leland-Deer Creek Garden Club has announced a capital campaign to raise funds for refurbishments to the historic Garden Club house. The house, located on Deer Creek Drive NW, is used for club meetings and also rented to the public for events. Money from the rentals is used to support building maintenance, as well as…
Read MoreEntergy MS breaks ground on Delta Blues Advanced Power Station
Entergy Mississippi celebrated a brighter energy future for customers at a groundbreaking ceremony of the company’s newly-announced Delta Blues Advanced Power Station in Greenville, Mississippi. Alongside the groundbreaking, the company recognized the 50th anniversary of the Gerald Andrus Steam Electric Station, which will be retired when the new plant comes online in 2028. By replacing…
Read MoreRECOLLECTIONS: 2014 (10 years ago) ordinance, anniversary
By Guest Columnist Daryl Lewis • During a recessed Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday evening, City Attorney Josh Bogen confirmed that, as of this Friday, the efforts to expand the city limits of Leland will be finalized. The new city limits now reach west to Kuhn Road, taking in Delta Group Ayres-Delta Implement Company, the…
Read MoreRosedale Distilling Company breaks ground on $17M investment
Rosedale Distilling Company celebrated the groundbreaking of Mississippi’s largest distillery, marking a major milestone in the Delta’s economic and cultural growth. Governor Tate Reeves, Commissioner Willie Simmons, and other political and community leaders joined the ceremony to commemorate the beginning of an unprecedented $17 million investment in Bolivar County, with a projected total of $23 million…
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