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David Kuhn Named Athletic Director and Sports Information Director at MDCC
David Kuhn began his tenure as the new athletic director and sports information director, effective July 7, 2025. The highly respected collegiate coach and MDCC alumnus brings more than two decades of leadership experience and over 800 career coaching wins to his new role. A native of Greenville, Mississippi, Kuhn is returning to the Delta…
Read MoreMDCC Law Enforcement Training Academy Graduates Twenty-Two
On June 26, Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) held its Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) Commencement in the J.T. Hall Coliseum on the Moorhead campus. During the ceremony, the 22 cadets of Class 25-B80 became law enforcement officers. The event began with Leonard Pegues of Olive Branch Police Department (P.D.) retiring the guidon. Charles Wilkins…
Read MoreFontenot Named CSC Academic All-American
Delta State University Baseball’s Drake Fontenot has earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-American honors announced this morning. Fontenot was named third team All-American as a Starting Pitcher for the Statesmen in the 2025 season where he was named the GSC Pitcher of the Year along with D2CCA, NCBWA, and ABCA First Team All-South Region honors…
Read MoreDelta State alumnus Rory Doyle receives James Beard Foundation Award
DSU is proud to share that alumnus Rory Doyle has received a James Beard Foundation Award in narrative photography. His powerful images tell the story of Chuck’s Dairy Bar in Rolling Fork, Mississippi — a story of resilience, community, and hope in the face of hardship. Congratulations on this incredible achievement and for shining…
Read MoreThe 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…
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