Area News

Students and faculty from Delta State University’s Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences recently presented research and participated in the 2026 Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) National Convention, held May 27-31 in Tallahassee, Florida. Delta State joined approximately 60 institutions from across the nation at the conference, which brought together members of the Beta Beta Beta…

For the 6th consecutive year, Delta State University continues its role as a host institution for the United States Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFJROTC) Flight Academy summer program. This 8-week intensive program brings together cadets from across the country, immersing them in a comprehensive curriculum that culminates with the attainment of their…

Five Leland Middle College students were recently inducted into the Mississippi Delta Community College Beta Rho Omicron Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. School officials say Kylar Perkins, Ismael Ortega, Akira Jones, Kaylynn Johnson and Mariah Mobley balanced high school and college-level coursework with determination and purpose, leading to their selection to the honor…

The Leland Fire Chief, Dquan Wilson, has announced the following addresses to be placed on the condemnation list: 716 5th Street 718 5th Street. 720 5th Street 208 Milam Street 505 MLK Boulevard The Leland Fire Department has also announced a date for the “Push In Ceremony” for the new truck that they have just…

The Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Festival was held recently in downtown Leland. The annual festival is a family-friendly community event that celebrates the state’s rich outdoor traditions, wildlife and conservation heritage with educational exhibits, interactive activities, live entertainment and local vendors. In addition, this year’s festival incorporated two of Leland’s long-standing celebrations—the annual Crawfish Festival and…

Christmas on Deer Creek has been nominated in the 2026 Best of Mississippi Travel Readers’ Poll for Best Holiday Event, and Lelanders are encouraged to vote to help the event win. From the sparkling lights and festive storefronts to carriage rides, shopping, music, and the magic of downtown Leland during the Christmas season, organizers say…

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…