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Local author Woodrow Wilkins to sign new novel in Leland
LELAND- The Delta News' own Woodrow Wilkins will be in Leland tomorrow to sign his new book, "Innocent Souls- A Delta Blue Story." The story picks up where his first novel, "Delta Blue," leaves off. Inspired by true event that happened right here in the Delta Innocent Souls follows California...
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Mississippi Delta Nature and Learning Center Unveils New Pavilion, ‘Seeds of Hope’ Garden
GREENVILLE, Miss. — A new outdoor space designed to bring the community closer to nature is now open in the Mississippi Delta. The Mississippi Delta Nature and Learning Center unveiled its new pavilion and “Seeds of Hope” Garden Thursday evening during a community celebration. The new pavilion...
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Leland Leaders Consider Spay and Neuter Ordinance as Shelters Face Overcrowding
LELAND, Miss. — Animal abuse and cruelty are illegal in Mississippi and can lead to felony charges and jail time. But for many animal advocates, one of the biggest challenges facing communities is the growing number of homeless pets entering local shelters. “We have raised money, built a new...
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Ora Reed: From Lexington, Mississippi, around the world, and back again
Gifted jazz singer-pianist Ora Reed, once named “Mississippi’s Cultural Ambassador” by former Governor Haley Barbour and an inductee into the 2017 Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame, has charmed audiences worldwide for over five decades. Ora is easy to spot in a crowd. She is always the one...
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Cleveland Schools Cultivate Community With Garden Programs After a Long History of Division
CLEVELAND, Miss.—Class by class, students from D.M. Smith Elementary School in Cleveland, Mississippi, received a first-hand look at their school’s new garden. First, a visit under the gazebo for a taste of blueberries. Krista Davis, a health, wellness and nutrition coordinator for the Cleveland School District, explained to the students that fourth graders from a Madison, Mississippi, elementary school—children just like them—were responsible for lobbying the Mississippi Legislature to name the blueberry as the state fruit in 2023.
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L.V. Hull Documentary Screening Set for Friday at Skipworth Performing Arts Center
The community is invited to a special documentary screening this Friday, June 12, as part of opening weekend events celebrating the new L.V. Hull Legacy Center. The screening of “Love Is a Sensation” will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Skipworth Performing Arts Center and is free and open to the public. Organizers note that RSVPs are appreciated, though not required.
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Mike Ray Marks 60 Years of “Clippin’ in Cleveland”
Longtime barber reflects on a career built one haircut at a time. For Mike Ray, 60 years as a barber in Cleveland has been more than a career. It has been a lifetime of conversations, relationships, family milestones, and community connection. Ray was born in Merigold and has spent much...
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Kid & Pet Parade to Kick Off America 250 Celebration June 27
A Kid & Pet Parade will help kick off Kosciusko’s America 250 Celebration Saturday, June 27, beginning a full day of patriotic activities and community events. Lineup for the parade will begin at 1:30 p.m., with the parade stepping off at 2:00 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring children, pets, wagons, strollers, and decorated entries while wearing red, white, and blue in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
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Cleveland-Bolivar County Animal Shelter gets community help with overgrown grounds
CLEVELAND, MS - No one wants to have to choose between two important things... and Friday morning, one group didn’t have to. The Cleveland-Bolivar County Animal Shelter of Mississippi got some community support with a growing lawncare problem, so they could focus on what mattered more - the animals.
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Butterfly garden at Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge celebrates 20 years
HOLLANDALE, Miss. — The butterfly garden at the Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge celebrated its 20th anniversary Saturday, welcoming visitors from across Mississippi to learn about pollinators and the plants that support them. Butterflies are among the most recognizable pollinators, helping plants reproduce as they feed on nectar. Species commonly...
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Kermit Museum Bridge to be Torn Down
For more than a decade, a footbridge near the Kermit the frog museum in Leland has been closed to the public. The bridge spans deer creek and was originally intended to be part of the full Jim Henson experience. Now, it’s falling down. Jay fletcher has more. The bridge...
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From Sinners screening to Culture Capital, Clarksdale keeps the momentum going
CLARKSDALE, Miss.- Clarksdale is once again stepping into the spotlight. More than a year after filmmakers behind Sinners brought attention to the city with a special screening, an organizer who penned an open letter to the filmmakers is continuing efforts to showcase the city as it prepares for the Clarksdale Culture Capital Weekend.
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Greenwood seniors celebrate at 2026 Senior Citizens Prom
GREENWOOD, Miss. — Seniors from across Greenwood enjoyed an evening of elegance, music and fellowship during the 2026 Senior Citizens Prom. Smiles filled the room as attendees dressed in their finest attire and gathered for a night of dancing, dining and celebration. The event brought together local seniors for an evening designed to honor their contributions to the community while creating lasting memories.