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Mississippi Delta Community College Names Davis “Doc” Beaver Head Softball Coach
Mississippi Delta Community College has named Davis “Doc” Beaver as the new head coach of the Trojans softball program. Beaver brings more than 25 years of coaching experience to MDCC and arrives after a highly successful five-year tenure at Arlington Baptist University in Texas, where he built the institution’s softball program from its inception into…
Read MoreKara’s Sights and Bites: Food, fun and fireworks . . . Celebrate America’s 250th at the Beau Rivage
By Kara Kimbrough America’s 250th birthday is next week and for those of you who, like me, are excited about this milestone in our nation’s history, I’m happy to report that July 4, 2026 lands on a Saturday. It’s the perfect opportunity to take a weekend trip to celebrate and enjoy the festivities in one…
Read MoreLeland students earn certifications from MDCC
Several Leland High School seniors recently received certificates in Fiber Optic Construction through Mississippi Delta Community College. School officials say they are proud of the scholars for taking advantage of opportunities that prepare them for college, careers and the workforce.
Read MoreHolly Grove MB Church to Celebrate Pastor and Mrs. L.V. Williams’ 26th Anniversary
Special to The Leland Progress The members of Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church invite the community to join them in celebrating Pastor and Mrs. L.V. Williams on the occasion of their 26th Pastoral Anniversary. Sunday, June 28, 2026 11:00 a.m. Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church 440 D.O. Baker Road, Leland, Mississippi Friends, family, and community…
Read MoreTHE UNITES STATES – DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: Rob Buchert: Dunlap Broadside Reproduction, 2026
THE UNITES STATES – DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: Rob Buchert: Dunlap Broadside Reproduction, 2026 The Document On the night of July 4, 1776, Philadelphia printer John Dunlap set the Declaration of Independence in type and printed an estimated 200 copies. These broadsides, large single-page printed sheets, were the document that spread the news of independence across…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Toy Story 5”
By Bob Garver Simply put, “Toy Story” is my favorite movie franchise of all time. The 1995 original about cowboy doll Woody (Tom Hanks) fighting for relevance against hi-tech spaceman action figure Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) was a groundbreaking first for computer animation – not to mention about the most fun a kid could possibly…
Read More‘Wowsabout’ Looks to Nature, and Jim Henson, in Hopes of Inspiring Awe
Produced by the Jim Henson Company in Sequoia National Park, the PBS Kids special leads a series of programs tied to America’s 250th anniversary. By Laurel Graeber, published April 30, 2026, updated May 5, 2026 The filming of a children’s television special isn’t usually threatened by the approach of a full-grown American black bear. In this…
Read MoreEmmy-winning and Tony-nominated John Tartaglia named vice president of Development and Production at The Jim Henson Company
EMMY-WINNING AND TONY-NOMINATED JOHN TARTAGLIA NAMED VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION AT THE JIM HENSON COMPANY The Jim Henson Company has promoted John Tartaglia to Vice President of Development and Production. In this role, Tartaglia, the Tony-nominated and Emmy-winning creator, producer, writer, director, and puppeteer, will develop and produce projects across all media, with…
Read MoreWashington County to receive $750,000 for sewer improvements
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves recently announced that the state of Mississippi is deploying over $23 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities funding. These investments, approved through the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), will empower cities and counties to address urgent infrastructure needs and modernize the foundations of their local economies. The Congressionally authorized…
Read MoreSparklight awards $2,500 STEM grant for new Leland–Stoneville initiative
A new hands-on science initiative designed to unite the Leland and Stoneville communities is preparing to take flight after Sparklight awarded a $2,500 STEM grant through its Dream Bigger contest to support the Leland–Stoneville Rocketry Lab. The grant was presented April 30 at Leland High School, where representatives from Sparklight joined members of the Leland…
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