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The celebration had a great turnout. Everyone was so excited to welcome 70 dads and father figures to our Donuts with Dads celebration. The room was filled with smiles, laughter, and sweet moments shared between the students and the special men in their lives. Thank you to every dad, granddad, uncle, and mentor who took…

The little cubs of Leland Early Learning light up with excitement when they bring their favorite stuffed animal to school for perfect attendance! The school was also proud to have celebrated Autism Awareness Month, embracing inclusion, understanding, and the uniqueness of every child.

Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) hosted Atmos Signing Day on April 23 to recognize two students selected for Atmos Energy’s Operations Internship program. The event celebrated the continued partnership between MDCC and Atmos Energy, providing students with valuable, hands-on career experience. The students recognized during the signing were Tyran Wilson of Arcola and Hayden Rhodes…

Mississippi Delta Community College sophomore Sophie O’Neal of Greenwood has been named a Presidential Partnership Scholarship recipient at Mississippi State University, earning a prestigious award that will cover the cost of full-time tuition for two years, totaling more than $20,000. The Presidential Partnership Scholarship is awarded to select community college transfer students who are members…

Delta State University Police Chief Michael Peeler has been recognized as a Featured Servant Officer by the LHL Network. The network is part of the broader LifeHealthLeader platform, which focuses on highlighting leadership, wellness and service-oriented professionals, including law enforcement officers who demonstrate servant leadership principles. Peeler leads the Delta State University Police Department with…

By Lora Delhom Fifteen volunteers of all ages collected 27 bags of trash and additional debris Saturday during a community-wide cleanup based at City Hall, with additional volunteers working from a separate site at the Lions Club. Participants gathered for “The Great Community Cleanup,” working in teams to remove litter from key corridors including Broad…

Pearl, MS—The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), in coordination with federal and local partners, will open six Disaster Recovery Centers and seven Disaster Survivor Assistance sites beginning at noon on Monday, April 27th, to serve residents who suffered damage during the January 23-27 winter ice storm (DR-4899-MS). Disaster Survivor Assistance sites are expected to operate…

A “demand-driven bull market” may be emerging for cotton, even as broader concerns about profitability and global competition weigh on U.S. agriculture, according to speakers at the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show. Agricultural economist Richard Brock delivered a market outlook Saturday morning, followed by a panel discussion titled “At the Crossroads of Fundamental Change,” moderated…