Area News

  The Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), announces the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) will provide assistance for eligible Mississippians during the Medicare Open Enrollment period that runs from October 15 through December 7, 2026. During this enrollment period, Medicare recipients have an opportunity to review and adjust…

Delta Council recently announced the appointment of Carlisle Clarke as the organization’s new chief executive officer (CEO), becoming only the fourth CEO in Delta Council’s distinguished history. Clarke brings a wealth of experience to this critical leadership role. He joins Delta Council after serving as vice president at Van Scoyoc Associates, a multi-client lobbying firm…

  So far in 2026, there have been 65 fire deaths in Mississippi. There were no working smoke alarms in at least 40 of those cases. Compare that to the 75 residential fire deaths in 2025, when there were no working smoke alarms in 41 of the cases. That means that smoke alarms weren’t working…

Two Iconic Tributes Face Off Live at the Biloxi Saenger Theatre on Saturday, November 14 It’s the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll battle—and Midwest City fans are about to be in the front row. The Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown tour rolls into the Biloxi Saenger Theatre on Saturday, November 14 at 7pm. with…

Special to The Leland Progress Las Delicias of Leland will join dozens of other program guests from across the state at the Mississippi Flavor: At the Crossroads of the American Story, part of the 83rd National Folk Festival’s Mississippi Folklife Area & Stage in November. From November 13 through 15, Las Delicias will demonstrate their award-winning…

PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT GAILA OLIVER: Gaila Oliver says that the reason she is running is because of her deep feelings for Washington County. Oliver said she has thought about running for the past 25 years, and now she says she has the perfect opportunity to do so. Oliver also mentioned a…

The Mississippi Business Alliance Foundation (MSBA) and the Kelly Gene Cook Sr. Charitable Foundation, Inc. recently announced that the Cook Foundation has assumed responsibility for the Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Program, ensuring that one of Mississippi’s longest-standing traditions honoring academic excellence will continue. Established by the Mississippi Economic Council in 1965, the STAR Program has…

Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) recently marked another milestone in its centennial celebration with the dedication of a time capsule commemorating the college’s 100th anniversary. The Centennial Time Capsule Ceremony was held early last month on the Moorhead campus Quad as part of MDCC’s calendar of centennial events. The time capsule project and ceremony were…

Saint Joseph Catholic School and Parish hosted their 112th Annual Parish Fair this past month. The fair took place at Saint Joseph Catholic School in Greenville. Just a few weeks after that, Saint James Catholic Church hosted their Parish fair, as well, at the St. James Catholic Church. Both of the fairs consisted of games,…