Back in February of this year, I met with Jacob Venuti, Ann Fratesi, operator of ARRF, and Omar Glasper, the City’s dog catcher, at the animal shelter in Leland. While we were discussing potential ways to help find some relief for the animal shelter’s overcrowding issues, our attention was caught by a beautiful brown dog…

With the help and supervision of Dan McCaskill, the Rotary Club of Leland placed American flags at the gravesides of those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces for Memorial Day.

Mississippi has the highest death rate in the nation for Alzheimer’s, a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. An estimated 7.4 million Americans over age 65 are currently living with the condition, a number expected to nearly double by 2050. The Mississippi State…

The Leland Progress announces Jacob Reed Venuti as the new editor and general manager of the publication. Venuti, who has been featured in the paper numerous times, is a lifelong resident of Leland, Mississippi, and said he is proud to serve the community where he was raised. Venuti is a political science major at the…

The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announces a new mobile app and enhanced security features for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) launching June 11, 2026. The ConnectEBT app introduces a card lock feature designed to help protect benefits from theft and unauthorized use. As part of the update, all Mississippi EBT cards will automatically be set to block online and…

  The Leland Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Restore Delta Recovery and Wellness. The business is located at 104 East 3rd Street.