Area News

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…

The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announces a new mobile app and enhanced security features for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) launching June 11, 2026. The ConnectEBT app introduces a card lock feature designed to help protect benefits from theft and unauthorized use. As part of the update, all Mississippi EBT cards will automatically be set to block online and…

  The Leland Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Restore Delta Recovery and Wellness. The business is located at 104 East 3rd Street.

Lana Upshur and Kenzlee Wooley of Leland have both been recently accepted into Mississippi nursing school programs. Both are 2025 graduates of Deer Creek School and played multiple sports and held various leadership roles throughout their time in high school. Upshur has been accepted into the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing BSN program at…

The Washington County Library System has kicked off registration for its 2026 Summer Reading Program. Library officials say children’s participation in a summer reading program can help prevent “summer slide” and keep their brains engaged in learning. The Leland library, along with the other libraries in the system, will have events and activities planned throughout…

A bridge in Leland was formally dedicated April 24 in honor of Master Sgt. Hubert Lee, as community members, local officials and family gathered to recognize both the structure’s history and the life of a soldier whose service reached far beyond the Delta. The ceremony was led by Mark King and the Leland Chamber of…

Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) has named Dannielle Taylor, Esq., dean of student services. Taylor began serving in the role in March 2026. In her role, Taylor provides leadership and oversight for several key areas within Student Services, including student conduct, Title IX, campus police, student housing and residence life, and the Law Enforcement Training…

Delta State University celebrated the graduation of 10 students from its Agricultural Aviation Operations Career Pathway program during a Certification Ceremony held May 14 in the Multipurpose Room of the Young-Mauldin Dining Hall on the DSU campus. The ceremony recognized students who completed the specialized workforce development program designed to prepare the next generation of…

  The Mississippi Antique Showcase, a television appraisal event produced by Mississippi Public Broadcasting, was held April 17–18 at the Capps Center, drawing participants from across the region to have antiques and heirlooms evaluated by experts. The event, sometimes compared to a regional version of the Antiques Roadshow, invited attendees to bring items ranging from…

by Lora Delhom Car enthusiasts and community members gathered for the Pattersons’ annual car show April 18 at Cabin on the Bogue, where a shared interest in automobiles brought people together for a day of conversation and connection. Attendees spent the day visiting with fellow car lovers, neighbors and family, swapping stories and admiring a…