Area News
Drumline 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…
Read MoreTry a make-ahead dinner for busy holiday seasons
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…
Read MoreHighly 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…
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