Area News

By Guest Columnist Lynn Libous-Bailey It was in early September when I moved to the Delta. Within weeks of my arrival, I began seeing thousands of green spears emerging from pristine lawns across town. Decades later, I still watch in amazement when this yearly ritual begins. Spider lilies (Lycoris sp.), also known as Hurricane Lilies,…

The Leland Enterprise, October 1924—Not a big city daily with shrieking headlines of murder, mush, and scandal—just a reasonable, conservative little sheet that tries to give you what you want in news of your town and your friends and something of what the world is doing.  That’s your hometown paper.  When there’s a boost to…

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…