Area News
Pastor’s Perspective: Finding hope in the Christmas season
By Guest Columnist Rev. J.D. Yates For many, Christmas is a season of joy and celebration, filled with the warmth of family, friends and traditions. Yet, for some, it is also a time of heartache, as memories of loss and pain resurface. The holiday season can be particularly challenging for those grieving loved ones or…
Read MoreEXTRA Joyful Noises
Christmas is here and we are counting our blessings. When I was a little girl, I started collecting Precious Moments figures. My Granny Joy and I shared love for these collectibles and they almost became an obsession. My favorite ones were the Christmas ones and the “Make a Joyful Noise” figurine. Loving the cheekiness in…
Read MoreHighway 61 Blues Festival celebrates 23 years
Leland hosted its 23rd annual Highway 61 Blues Festival last month. The line-up included Pat Thomas, Jay Kirgis, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, Delta String Band, Libby Rae Watson and the John Horton Band. Admission was a donation of two canned goods,which were given to the Leland Food Pantry. Per Tony Walker, there was “good music, a…
Read More2024 Witches Ride draws costumed characters to the streets
Around sixty participants dressed up and participated in what has now become an annual Leland tradition ahead of Halloween – the Witches Ride. Over a dozen bicycles, golf carts and ATVs took part, while parade-goers lined the street to enjoy the festive afternoon.
Read MoreChristian Fellowship of Love Ministries marks 10th anniversary
Christian Fellowship of Love Ministries celebrated their tenth anniversary in October. Pastor Elnora Littleton of Changing Your World Ministries in Rosedale was the guest speaker for the occasion.
Read MoreRECOLLECTIONS: 2014 (10 years ago) special election, club news
By Guest Columnist Daryl Lewis • Nancy Jo King has announced her candidacy to fill the remaining term of Leland Alderman for Ward 5 previously held by her late husband, Rusty King. Born in Leland, she graduated from Leland High School in 1968 and worked for the Department of Human Services before teaching in Leland…
Read MoreSpeakers Announced for Empower Mississippi’s Solutions Summit
Empower Mississippi has just announced speakers for its annual Solutions Summit set for December 10. Kyle Mann, Editor-in-Chief of the popular satirical news site The Babylon Bee, will give the keynote presentation. Mississippi Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House Jason White were also announced as speakers for the Summit this week. Mann…
Read MoreMississippi Public Service Commissioners Remind Consumers to be Vigilant of Scams During Holiday Season
The Mississippi Public Service Commission has been made aware of a scam targeting businesses, especially LLCs, who are required to submit an annual report to the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office each fiscal year. The scam consists of a misleading mailer sent by a private entity called C.F.S. In the mailer, the company offers…
Read More“Hello Pancreas” – a global call for awareness
The World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition (WPCC) is launching a global awareness campaign, “Hello Pancreas,” to shed light on the often-overlooked organ and its vital role in human bodies. The campaign aims to educate the public about the symptoms of pancreatic cancer and the urgency of early detection and treatment. In addition, 2024 marks the ten-year…
Read MoreKing embodies service to people
By Guest Columnist Jacob R. Venuti Nancy Jo King, a lifelong resident of Leland Mississippi, has for some time now dedicated her life to the service of the people. She began her career as an educator for the Leland Public School District, where she taught full-time for twenty-seven years. After her retirement, she began to…
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