Delta News
Ennis to be inaugurated as Delta State University’s 9th president
By Nathan Duff Delta State University will inaugurate Dr. Daniel J. Ennis as the institution’s 9th president on Saturday, February 24. The ceremony will be the culmination of a week of events that...
Civil rights attorney convicted of misdemeanor charges in Lexington, plans to appeal
by Mina Corpuz, Months after her arrest by Lexington police, civil rights attorney Jill Collen Jefferson has been found guilty of resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, failure to comply and blocking...
MALTB Investigators Recover Stolen Ag Equipment in Sharkey County
The Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) recovered stolen property, with an estimated value of $66,400, in Sharkey County last week. On December 16, 2023, The Sunflower County...
Mississippi Freedom Trail marker unveiled in Grenada
The latest Mississippi Freedom Trail marker was unveiled on Saturday, January 13 in Grenada. The marker, located at the corner of Line and Green streets, memorializes the events surrounding the...
‘I actually feel quite valued’: Mentorship program works to retain new teachers
by Julia James, Mississippi Today January 4, 2024 Jack Fredericks is investing in new teachers because he wants to help them stay in the classroom for the long haul. He serves as the program...
Agency works to reduce tobacco disparities among Black men in the Mississippi Delta
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and mortality in the United States. Smoking rates are significantly higher among Black men than any other ethnic group. Recent data from the...