Area News

The Washington County Library System has kicked off registration for its 2026 Summer Reading Program. Library officials say children’s participation in a summer reading program can help prevent “summer slide” and keep their brains engaged in learning. The Leland library, along with the other libraries in the system, will have events and activities planned throughout…

A bridge in Leland was formally dedicated April 24 in honor of Master Sgt. Hubert Lee, as community members, local officials and family gathered to recognize both the structure’s history and the life of a soldier whose service reached far beyond the Delta. The ceremony was led by Mark King and the Leland Chamber of…

Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) has named Dannielle Taylor, Esq., dean of student services. Taylor began serving in the role in March 2026. In her role, Taylor provides leadership and oversight for several key areas within Student Services, including student conduct, Title IX, campus police, student housing and residence life, and the Law Enforcement Training…

Delta State University celebrated the graduation of 10 students from its Agricultural Aviation Operations Career Pathway program during a Certification Ceremony held May 14 in the Multipurpose Room of the Young-Mauldin Dining Hall on the DSU campus. The ceremony recognized students who completed the specialized workforce development program designed to prepare the next generation of…

  The Mississippi Antique Showcase, a television appraisal event produced by Mississippi Public Broadcasting, was held April 17–18 at the Capps Center, drawing participants from across the region to have antiques and heirlooms evaluated by experts. The event, sometimes compared to a regional version of the Antiques Roadshow, invited attendees to bring items ranging from…

by Lora Delhom Car enthusiasts and community members gathered for the Pattersons’ annual car show April 18 at Cabin on the Bogue, where a shared interest in automobiles brought people together for a day of conversation and connection. Attendees spent the day visiting with fellow car lovers, neighbors and family, swapping stories and admiring a…

  The DeSoto Central High School dance team won its first national title in program history, placing first in the Varsity Intermediate Division I Hip Hop category at the 2026 Universal Dance Association National Dance Team Championship. Among the team members is sophomore Jordyn Woods, who has family ties to the Mississippi Delta. Her maternal…

  The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) today announced a $5 million investment of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) direct funds to child care assistance for low-income working families in Federal Fiscal Year 2026. The new funding will be administered through MDHS’s Division of Early Childhood Care and Development (DECCD) and distributed through…

As part of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation’s Ag in the Classroom initiative, the Washington County Farm Bureau invited local students to participate in the “2nd Grade Coloring Contest” and the “Ag Art Drawing Contest.” Organizers said the contests are designed to encourage creativity while helping students learn more about agriculture and its impact on…

Once again, the streets of Leland, MS were filled with activities, music, food, and not a few crazy critters.