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By Nathan Duff Delta State University’s chapter delegation of Future Business Leaders of America showcased its talent and business acumen at the 2026 State Leadership Conference, held Feb. 25-27 at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. Competing against top FBLA chapters from across the state, Delta State students brought home numerous awards and secured…

Delta State University is offering students and community members the chance to earn American Red Cross lifeguard certification through an upcoming course at the Delta State University Aquatic Center on April 25. Sponsored by the College of Nursing, Health, and Sciences, the course will provide participants with hands-on training in lifesaving techniques, emergency response and…

            Photo Captions: Queen with Ladies group *No caption Ladies large group photo *No caption Girl in white dress with King and Queen: Lulu Faye Frankel, daughter of Martin and Brittany Frankel Ladies Trio: Sarah Ozbun, Katherine Shamoon, Mary Catherine Brooks Family and friends group: From left to right: Laurie…

The Leland School District reports a 93% graduation rate for 2025, exceeding the Mississippi state average of 90%, according to Superintendent Rev. Jessie King. The district’s dropout rate stands at 2.3%, well below the state average of 7%. District leaders describe the progress as part of an ongoing transformation effort. A deeper look at the…

    Kyra Nealon of Leland has been elected to membership in The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi through Nova Southeastern University. Membership in Phi Kappa Phi is by invitation only and is limited to the top 10% of seniors and graduate students and the top 7.5% of juniors.      

    The USA International Ballet Competition (USA IBC) is proud to announce the launch of a special Official Artist & Poster Contest in honor of its 50th anniversary, to be celebrated during the next competition cycle, June 12–26, 2027, in Jackson, Mississippi. This milestone event marks five decades of artistic excellence and the 13th…

I slipped into Lagniappe just before 6 p.m. in February, weaving in from homeschool classes and afternoon logistics, as Gina Diamond prepared to begin her floral demonstration, “Moody Spring Garden.” I arrived hoping simply to have enough energy to sit quietly in the back. Moments later, I was in the front and unexpectedly invigorated. Gina…

Delta Compass has entered a 12-month partnership with Ship to Shore Communications to promote its new campus development in Greenville and expand awareness of its work across the Mississippi Delta. The marketing partnership comes several months after Gov. Tate Reeves announced a broader economic development investment that included $500,000 for Delta Compass to construct a…

By Lora Delhom For many Delta growers, dicamba is not a debate unfolding in Washington. It is a seed decision made months ago. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Feb. 6 reapproved over-the-top use of dicamba on genetically engineered cotton and soybeans for the 2026 and 2027 growing seasons, describing the decision as the strongest…