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Saturday, December 7, will see downtown Leland transform into a winter wonderland for the 60th annual Christmas on Deer Creek celebration, running from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The festive event features a variety of activities, including the much-anticipated Children’s Brunch, Run Run Ru-Duck 5K, the Christmas Parade, Santa’s procession down the Creek, the lighting…

By Keri Baldwin At a recent meeting of the Lions Club, three students from the Washington School band performed. Spencer Carlisle played the bassoon, Logan Lewis was on the tuba and William Schuerer was on the saxophone. Washington School band instructor Dawn Carlisle accompanied the students and watched during their musical renderings. The students were…

Lt. Governor Hosemann recently recognized 175 schools, one of which was Leland School Park Middle School, and twelve school districts across Mississippi for chronic absenteeism of fifteen percent or less during the 2023- 2024 school year. Each received a “Lt. Governor’s Attendance Award” and letter honoring their achievement. Hosemann has identified tackling chronic absenteeism in…

By Guest Columnist Stephanie Patton The Leland-Deer Creek Garden Club was recognized for their outstanding contributions to their community during the River Road District meeting, held in Rolling Fork on October 1. Club  President Patti Livingston accepted three awards that highlighted the club’s many projects and contributions benefitting the Leland community. “We have fifteen continuing…

  In recognition of World Diabetes Day – Thursday, November 14 – the Mississippi State Department of Health is urging you to Know Your Numbers. Knowing your numbers – cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index – is an important proactive step you should take to reduce your chances of developing diabetes and…

With thirty-four dogs housed in two shelter buildings and five in foster homes, Animal Relief and Rescue Fellowship (ARRF) in Leland is in desperate need of volunteers, donations, fosters and adopters. “These dogs are here through no fault of their own” said Ann Fratesi, the shelter manager. “It is people who have failed them. It…

Miller and Bella Gehrke are a husband-and-wife team who manage The Thompson House Inn and The Cottage at 303. Miller is wrapping up his final semester to obtain his bachelor’s degree in marketing and management. Bella has a bachelor’s degree in business, specializing in marketing, promotion and hospitality. She previously worked for Tory Burch corporate,…

By Guest Columnist, Fire Chief, D’quan Wilson With cooler months fast approaching, make sure to review these fire safety and prevention tips. • Prioritize checking and maintaining heating sources, like fireplaces and furnaces. • Keep flammable materials at least three to five feet away from heat sources like space heaters. • Don’t leave candles, frying…

The Leland School District will soon receive a grant of $225,000, the result of receiving a 2024 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office School Violence Prevention Program Award. The award is part of more than $10.8 million that has been awarded to Mississippi through the U.S. Department of Justice Office of COPS to boost law…