The Fighting Okra is officially a Mississippi Main Street Hero
Delta State University is proud to share that the school’s beloved mascot was honored by the Mississippi Main Street Association for the spirit, energy, and community connection the Okra brings to Cleveland and beyond. From cheering on students to supporting events downtown, the Fighting Okra continues to be a symbol of pride and positivity in…
Read MoreDouble bloom: Leland Garden Club takes home two national awards
The Leland-Deer Creek Garden Club was honored with two national awards from National Garden Clubs, Inc., recognizing the club’s Sensory Garden project and its gardening television segments. The awards were presented June 10 during the River Road District meeting. Patti Livingston, club president, accepted the honors on behalf of the club. Garden Clubs of…
Read More8U All-Stars bring home runner up win
The Washington County 8U All-Stars recently won runner up at the Dizzy Dean North State Tournament in Horn Lake. Pictured (l to r) are, front row: John Paul Davis, III, James Rutledge, Jackson Maddox, Lane Nipper, Robert New, John Martin Frankel, Cam Palasini, Ahmad Hawkins, Daniel Smythe, Colt Palasini, Major Winters and William Cadenhead; and…
Read MoreMovie review: “Jurassic World: Rebirth”
By Bob Garver After three “Jurassic Park” movies and three “Jurassic World” movies, it seems the time has come to kickstart the “Jurassic” franchise again with “Jurassic World: Rebirth.” I’ll give the franchise credit for recognizing that there was no need to continue with the Chris Pratt or Bryce Dallas Howard characters from the last…
Read MoreLeland Garden Club honors Yard of the Week winners
The Leland Garden Club congratulates the most recent recipients of its Yard of the Week award, part of a twelve-week summer tradition celebrating outstanding home gardens and curb appeal. Lelanders are encouraged to keep an eye out for the Yard of the Week signs around town and to offer congratulations to neighbors for helping make…
Read MoreAlong the creek, into the future from the new editor of The Leland Progress
As I step into the role of editor and general manager of The Leland Progress, I want to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to those who came before me. Keri Baldwin has guided the paper with dedication since October, and I’m thankful for her steady hand during this latest chapter. I also want to…
Read MoreThings I’m obsessed with…so far
Kara Kimbrough We’re only a little over halfway through 2025 and I’m already obsessed with a few things. I’m referring to new supermarket products I’ve discovered; restaurant meals I can’t stop dreaming about, destinations to which I must return and travel products that made my life easier during the first half of the year. In…
Read MoreJohn Lee elected Mayor of Leland in June 3 election, begins term July 1
John Lee was elected mayor of Leland, defeating Lisa Bush in the City’s general election held June 3. Lee succeeds Mayor Kenny Thomas, who served as Mayor for 2 nonconsecutive terms since 2005, with service as an alderman between those terms. In addition to Lee’s victory, voters elected the following alderpersons: Barbara Rose Brooks in Ward…
Read MoreLeland Rotary Club honors veterans
Members of the Leland Rotary Club helped with placing American flags on the gravesites of identified U.S. veterans buried at the Leland-Stoneville cemetery to remember their service on Memorial Day. The Rotary Club partners with Dan McCaskill, the researcher and archivist, who maintains the listing of servicemen and women buried in the cemetery.
Read MoreMovie Review: “F1: The Movie”
By Bob Garver “F1: The Movie” takes viewers inside the exciting world of Formula One auto-racing. The director is Joseph Kosinski, best known for taking “Top Gun: Maverick” to the top of the yearly box office three years ago. Between that movie’s jets and this movie’s cars, it seems the man’s specialty is directing movies…
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