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By Guest Columnist Stephanie Patton The Leland-Deer Creek Garden Club kicked off its new year with their September meeting, featuring guest speaker Dave Shanklin, who talked about woody ornamental plants. Shanklin holds a degree in ornamental horticulture from Mississippi State University and has extensive experience in bringing new plant varieties to market. He reviewed a…

By Keri Baldwin At her retirement party in September, Josie Lillo was given a Key to the City. The party was held at none other than Lillo’s Family Restaurant, where Lillo worked for over sixty years. Locals say they cannot remember a time that they visited the restaurant and Josie Lillo was not there. Community…

By Toni Miles There’s a law that’s “been on the books” for nearly two decades that some Mississippi drivers aren’t yet aware of but could make a court appearance for and get ticketed over – the Move Over Law. Mississippi’s Move Over law went into effect in 2007. It requires anyone driving in Mississippi to…

Special to The Leland Progress The City of Leland has secured a $1 million dollar loan to assist with strengthening their power system. Grant monies will also be utilized throughout this process. Bids have been requested, received and approved. “Approximately $300,000 will be allocated for tree trimming and $700,000 for updating existing equipment,” according to…

Special to The Leland Progress Secretary of State Michael Watson, in collaboration with Mississippi Veterans Affairs (MSVA), has renewed the “Vote in Honor of a Veteran” campaign for the 2024 November General Election. Watson, along with MSVA Executive Director Mark Smith and Mississippi veterans, recently convened in front of Jackson’s War Memorial Building to encourage…

By Guest Columnist Josh Correro Storm anxiety is a very real mental health issue. Individuals who suffer from storm anxiety often experience excessive worry and fear before and during storms. These feelings can cause one to have physical symptoms of tightness in chest, stomach issues, and shakiness. Individuals can even experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder…

Special to The Leland Progress Beginning in October, Leland residents will notice a $10 overall increase in their Sewage and Water bill. A public hearing was held September 4. This increase was voted on and passed, as no one voiced any opposition. This marks the first increase of its kind in the last six to…

As the countdown to the holiday season begins, Leland is planning and gearing up for all of the festivities for Christmas on Deer Creek 2024. Soon, the town will be scurrying with activity to prepare for the annual family- friendly event, with this year being the 59th Christmas on Deer Creek. Set for Saturday, December…

By Keri Baldwin, Editor, The Leland Progress The Leland Progress is one of the oldest newspapers in the state of Mississippi. What makes our newspaper special? Our community. Without the small – but mighty – community of Leland, it would be nothing but a wasted rag. It is a touchstone, showing us where we have…