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🌱 Remembering longtime Leland resident Viola Jane Jantz Smith

Leland, Mississippi Patch AM: a 3 min read

Cheers Leland! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Remembering longtime Leland resident Viola Jane Jantz Smith

Also on today's calendar: RnB BINGO & KARAOKE: THE ULTIMATE GROWN & SEXY EXPERIENCE!.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine with a shower, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 68, low: 41.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 58 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Obituary: Viola Jane Jantz Smith (thelelandprogress.com) — Viola Jane Jantz Smith, a longtime Leland resident who farmed alongside her husband and later cared for grandchildren and great-grandchildren, died October 15 at her home in Brooksville, a week before turning 90. Her funeral was held October 20 at Leland Mennonite Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Greenville. Apply here.
  • Greenville Public School District posted a job opening for Food Service Assistant 2026-2027 School Year in Greenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Greenville

  • Boots to Beyond veterans' organization hosts Veterans Day parade, with multiple marching bands, ROTC marches, and more (deltanews.tv)
  • Mississippi Department of Archives and History hosted returning annual Native American Day on Winterville Mounds (ddtonline.com)
  • 10 Iconic Restaurants In Louisiana With Steaks So Good You'll Crave Them All Year (newsbreak.com)

Cleveland

  • Lyle Lovett and Hayes Carll to Co-Headline 2027 Together On Stage Tour, January 28 Start (broadwayworld.com)

Ok Leland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Leland

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Leland

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.