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 […]
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 […]
McRae Returns $100 Million in Unclaimed Money
State Treasurer David McRae has returned $100 million in unclaimed money to Mississippians since taking office in 2020. This is the largest amount returned in a single Treasurer’s term. “I have long seen our unclaimed money program as an economic stimulus that doesn’t cost taxpayers a penny,” said McRae. “Through the COVID pandemic, historic inflation, […]
Webster Named Interim President at MDCC
Longtime Employee Took the Reins on July 1 The Mississippi Delta Community College Board has named alumnus Teresa Webster as Interim President. Former President, Dr. Tyrone Jackson retired in June creating the vacancy. Webster, an alumnus and longtime employee of MDCC took over the responsibilities on July 1. “I’m going to give it 200 percent,” […]
Exceeding Expectations
Community Members Continue to be Invested There’s a new picture of Panola County, incorporating its past and future. The county logo includes a magnolia, farming fields, and a sun and solar panels. It’s been a busy few months in Batesville. Clearloop flipped the switch on the first two of three planned solar farms, including the […]