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Delta State graduates 436 at Cleveland commencement ceremonies
Education

Delta State graduates 436 at Cleveland commencement ceremonies

Delta State's 99th commencement brought 436 graduates to BPAC, with local families, alumni and a mascot speaker turning Cleveland ceremonies into a hometown milestone.

Sarah Chen2m read
Cleveland resident Matty Bengloff named BPAC executive director
Education

Cleveland resident Matty Bengloff named BPAC executive director

Matty Bengloff takes over BPAC with a mandate that reaches beyond the stage, from school partnerships to downtown activity in Cleveland.

Lisa Park2m read
Billy Maines to play early morning set at Cleveland farmers market
Community

Billy Maines to play early morning set at Cleveland farmers market

Billy Maines will bring Americana, blues and early-morning foot traffic to the Cleveland MS Farmer’s Market on June 6, as Deep Roots keeps downtown music on a steady schedule.

Marcus Williams2m read
Former Greenwood officer gets 7.5 years for cocaine conspiracy
Community

Former Greenwood officer gets 7.5 years for cocaine conspiracy

A Greenwood officer got 7.5 years in federal prison after prosecutors said he took bribes to help shield cocaine shipments across the Delta.

Lisa Park2m read
Art With Allyson brings after-school art and confidence to Cleveland kids
Community

Art With Allyson brings after-school art and confidence to Cleveland kids

Art With Allyson gives Cleveland families a steady after-school place for creativity, confidence and connection, filling a gap that school-day schedules often leave open.

Lisa Park5m read
Cleveland Bolt & Accessories fills hard-to-find parts needs in Boyle
Business

Cleveland Bolt & Accessories fills hard-to-find parts needs in Boyle

Cleveland Bolt & Accessories turns a missing bolt into a short stop instead of a lost day, keeping Delta work moving from Boyle to the fields and shops around it.

Sarah Chen5m read
Amzie Moore home in Cleveland marks civil-rights legacy
Community

Amzie Moore home in Cleveland marks civil-rights legacy

Amzie Moore’s home still anchors Cleveland’s civil-rights memory, turning one brick house into a place where Mississippi’s movement history can be seen and taught.

Lisa Park5m read
Cleveland shelter expands humane feral cat control program
Community

Cleveland shelter expands humane feral cat control program

Cleveland’s shelter expanded trap-neuter-return downtown, targeting fewer litters, fewer complaints and less strain on the Bolivar County shelter.

Marcus Williams2m read
Cleveland city homepage highlights tree-trimming rules, alerts and request tracker
Government

Cleveland city homepage highlights tree-trimming rules, alerts and request tracker

Loose limbs can become a missed pickup or a code problem fast, and Cleveland’s homepage puts disposal rules, alerts and request tracking in one place.

Marcus Williams5m read
Cleveland School District website serves as hub for families and staff
Education

Cleveland School District website serves as hub for families and staff

Cleveland School District’s website does the heavy lifting families need most: calendars, grades, payroll, policies, and support links are all within reach.

Marcus Williams6m read
Man hospitalized after multiple gunshots near Pace overnight shooting
Community

Man hospitalized after multiple gunshots near Pace overnight shooting

A 35-year-old man was hospitalized after multiple gunshots near Pace just before 1 a.m. Tuesday, and deputies had no suspect or motive yet.

Marcus Williams2m read
Leña Pizza + Bagels helps define Cleveland’s downtown dining scene
Business

Leña Pizza + Bagels helps define Cleveland’s downtown dining scene

Leña Pizza + Bagels has become a downtown Cleveland anchor, drawing diners from across the Delta while sharpening the city’s main-street identity.

Sarah Chen5m read
Delta State communications team wins statewide recognition at CPRAM awards
Education

Delta State communications team wins statewide recognition at CPRAM awards

Delta State’s communications team earned statewide honors in Senatobia, led by Campbell Saia’s third straight first-place finish in sports photography.

Marcus Williams2m read
Clarksdale seeks volunteers for community garden launch and upkeep
Community

Clarksdale seeks volunteers for community garden launch and upkeep

Volunteers will gather June 4 at the Mississippi State Extension Office to help launch a Clarksdale garden built for food access, pride and long-term care.

Lisa Park2m read
Cleveland student Kelli Williams earns Delta State Dean's List honor
Education

Cleveland student Kelli Williams earns Delta State Dean's List honor

Kelli Williams, a Cleveland undeclared major at Delta State, made the Fall 2025 Dean’s List, a sign of steady academic progress.

Marcus Williams2m read
Mississippi levee board election deadlines pass for June 2 vote
Government

Mississippi levee board election deadlines pass for June 2 vote

The levee board race will shape flood protection and land decisions across the Delta, and the voter-registration and absentee deadlines for the June 2 ballot have already closed.

James Thompson2m read
Mississippi rural health program plans Cleveland public meeting June 10
Healthcare

Mississippi rural health program plans Cleveland public meeting June 10

Cleveland’s June 10 health meeting could shape how Mississippi spends $205.9 million on rural clinics, telehealth, staffing, and emergency care.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Cleveland departments page shows residents where to get city help
Government

Cleveland departments page shows residents where to get city help

Cleveland’s department page doubles as a shortcut for residents, pointing them to the right office, the right text code, and the fastest way to report urgent problems.

James Thompson6m read
Cleveland city website centralizes meetings, agendas and resident services
Government

Cleveland city website centralizes meetings, agendas and resident services

Cleveland’s website puts city hall, agendas and resident services in one place. That access can decide who stays informed, who shows up and how fast routine business gets done.

Marcus Williams4m read
Former LSU quarterback Emile Picarella commits to Delta State
Education

Former LSU quarterback Emile Picarella commits to Delta State

Delta State added a Baton Rouge quarterback with LSU ties and strong high school numbers, a move that could reshape the Statesmen's offense in Cleveland.

Marcus Williams2m read
Bolivar County courthouse gets accessibility, restroom renovation package
Government

Bolivar County courthouse gets accessibility, restroom renovation package

Accessibility work is headed to 200 S. Court St., with Bolivar County bidding a 110-day courthouse renovation that targets ramps, restrooms and aging building systems.

Marcus Williams2m read
Cleveland board advances Bear Pen Pond, airport flood projects
Government

Cleveland board advances Bear Pen Pond, airport flood projects

Bear Pen Pond restoration and airport drainage work moved forward as Cleveland aldermen backed grants that could protect a park and a key aviation site.

Marcus Williams2m read
Two Cleveland men sentenced in federal case over convenience-store shootout
Government

Two Cleveland men sentenced in federal case over convenience-store shootout

Federal prison time is in place for two Cleveland men after a convenience-store shootout, but both still face state indictments in Bolivar County.

Marcus Williams2m read
Cleveland police page offers security checks, public safety details
Government

Cleveland police page offers security checks, public safety details

Cleveland’s police page is a practical safety hub, with home checks, camera registry links and city-service tools that are easy to find but unevenly explained.

Marcus Williams6m read
Visit Cleveland touts family-friendly Delta getaway and railroad museum
Community

Visit Cleveland touts family-friendly Delta getaway and railroad museum

Cleveland's family pitch hinges on a compact, low-friction weekend: free railroad history, a hands-on music museum, public art, puzzles and a campus planetarium.

Sarah Chen5m read
Delta State honors Army analyst Kyle Porto with geospatial scholarship
Education

Delta State honors Army analyst Kyle Porto with geospatial scholarship

U.S. Army analyst Kyle Porto won Delta State’s Carlysle Meek Scholarship, spotlighting a geospatial pipeline tied to jobs in mapping, planning and emergency response.

Sarah Chen2m read
Delta residents travel to Jackson for 2026 redistricting rally
Government

Delta residents travel to Jackson for 2026 redistricting rally

Fifty-five Delta residents traveled to Jackson for a redistricting rally as state leaders weighed map changes that could reshape Black voting strength.

James Thompson2m read
BPAC brings back $5 summer movie series with health partnership
Community

BPAC brings back $5 summer movie series with health partnership

BPAC's Tuesday summer movie series pairs $5 tickets with hands-on health activities, starting June 2 in the Sculpture Garden before the film moves indoors.

Sarah Chen2m read
Delta State names first Bob Austin Scholarship recipient, Aisha Harris
Education

Delta State names first Bob Austin Scholarship recipient, Aisha Harris

Delta State’s first Bob Austin Scholarship went to Aisha Harris of Birmingham, a sign the university is expanding aid to recruit and keep students.

Lisa Park2m read