DSU and MDCC Collaborate to Expand Educational Opportunities
Delta State University and Mississippi Delta Community College have announced the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at broadening educational opportunities and increasing graduation rates for students at both institutions. This partnership represents a pivotal step forward in fostering academic collaboration and providing stronger support systems for students in the Mississippi Delta region. […]
Wicker and Hyde-Smith Co-Sponsor Literacy Resolution
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) applauded the unanimous Senate passage of a resolution that designates September 2024 as “National Literacy Month” and encourages greater strides to improve literacy for K-12 students nationwide. Wicker and Hyde-Smith co-sponsored the resolution and used it to highlight Mississippi’s role as a national leader in literary […]
Hunt Named to List By Inc. Magazine
Hunt, a full-service marketing firm located in Oxford announced the organization has been named on 2024’s Inc. 5000 list. Published by Inc. Magazine, the annual list recognizes the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States. “We’re thrilled and honored to be recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies,” says CEO & President, Will […]
MDCC Enrollment for Both Summer and Fall Sessions Increased
Mississippi Delta Community College has announced a significant increase in summer enrollment and a highly successful orientation season. Summer enrollment is up by six percent from last summer, and as of the conclusion of the last orientation session, fall enrollment is also up by six percent compared to this time last year. Valerie Wilbert, Assistant […]
Stewardship Trust Fund Deadline Extended
On August 1, the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund opened its third application cycle utilizing $12 million in funding appropriated during the 2024 Legislative Session. The MOSTF Board of Trustees began accepting grant applications on August 1. On August 14, the MOSTF Board of Trustees approved to extend the deadline for application submissions from September […]
DHA to Partner With Stanford University
Delta Health Alliance will serve as the first Innovation Community partner with the Stanford Center for Early Childhood’s RAPID Survey to help explore, design and implement innovative approaches to listening to parents and caregivers, the organizations have announced. “We are honored and excited to have been chosen by SCEC to continue our mission to help […]
Cash Named Recipient of Crossroads Music Award
Four-time GRAMMY®-winning singer/ songwriter Rosanne Cash will be the recipient of the sixth annual Crossroads of American Music Award at GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi’s 2024 Gala, which will take place at the Museum in Cleveland, on October 3, at 6 p.m. The 2024 Gala is presented by Quality Steel Corporation with additional support provided by platinum […]
Herrin Named Executive Director of CFWC
The Community Foundation of Washington County has announced the addition of Darla Herrin as the Foundation’s new Executive Director. With more than twenty years of combined experience in the hospitality and business development arenas, Herrin brings a wealth of knowledge, vision, and leadership to the Foundation. Her responsibilities will include the oversight of all aspects […]
Entergy Mississippi to build first new power station in 50 years
For the first time in 50 years, Entergy Mississippi is building a new natural gas power station, which will ensure customers continue to have modern, reliable energy well into the future. The advanced facility will be the first combined-cycle combustion turbine power station the company has built from the ground up. “As our customers’ needs […]
Fiber Optic Groundbreaking
Took place in Mound Bayou on Aug. 5 On Monday, (August 5) a groundbreaking ceremony took place in Mound Bayou for an upcoming fiber optic network expansion that will soon take place there. Arriva, formally known as Mound Bayou Telephone & Communications, will launch a $3.5 million project that will provide Mound Bayou, Winstonville, and […]