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177p-content/uploads/2026/09/Entergy-photo-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="discussing information" itemprop="image" decoding="async" /> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-9 col-sm-9"> <div class="fl-post-content clearfix" itemprop="text"> <p>New revenues from Mississippi data centers, like Amazon’s, are a primary reason why Entergy Mississippi customers won’t see their rates increase this summer. The Mississippi Public Service Commission recently approved a rate plan that keeps Entergy Mississippi’s rates well below the national average and prevented what otherwise would have been a $4.87 per month increase&hellip;</p> <a class="fl-post-more-link" href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/first-benefits-from-data-centers-appear-in-entergy-mississippi-customer-bills/">Read More</a> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="fl-post post-18768 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-breaking-news category-news" id="fl-post-18768" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/BlogPosting"> <header class="fl-post-header"> <h2 class="fl-post-title" itemprop="headline"> <a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/feature-spotlight-leland-chamber-of-commerce/" rel="bookmark" title="Feature spotlight: Leland Chamber of Commerce">Feature spotlight: Leland Chamber of Commerce</a> </h2> <div class="fl-post-meta fl-post-meta-top"><span class="fl-post-author" itemprop="author" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person">By <a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/author/editor/" itemprop="url"><span itemprop="name">Editor</span></a></span><span class="fl-sep"> | </span><span class="fl-post-date" itemprop="datePublished" datetime="2026-09-25">September 25, 2026</span><span class="fl-sep"> | </span><span class="fl-comments-popup-link"><a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/feature-spotlight-leland-chamber-of-commerce/#respond" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true">0 <i class="fa fa-comment"></i></a></span></div><meta itemprop="image" content="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Chamber-Logo.jpg"><meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-3 col-sm-3"> <div class="fl-post-thumb"> <a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/feature-spotlight-leland-chamber-of-commerce/" rel="bookmark" title="Feature spotlight: Leland Chamber of Commerce"> <img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Chamber-Logo-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="LCC logo" itemprop="image" decoding="async" /> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-9 col-sm-9"> <div class="fl-post-content clearfix" itemprop="text"> <p>The Leland Chamber of Commerce is a wonderful way to let your business support Leland! The Chamber oversees the festivals held in Leland each year. Leland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors: Keri Baldwin President (2027) Martin Walker (2028) Vice President Carlean Horton (2028) Secretary Diane Burchfield (2026) Tabbatha Magee (2026) Deborah Steen (2026) Bella&hellip;</p> <a class="fl-post-more-link" href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/feature-spotlight-leland-chamber-of-commerce/">Read More</a> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="fl-post post-18763 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-breaking-news category-news" id="fl-post-18763" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/BlogPosting"> <header class="fl-post-header"> <h2 class="fl-post-title" itemprop="headline"> <a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/delta-state-students-broaden-global-perspective-through-japan-study-abroad-program/" rel="bookmark" title="Delta State students broaden global perspective through Japan study abroad program">Delta State students broaden global perspective through Japan study abroad program</a> </h2> <div class="fl-post-meta fl-post-meta-top"><span class="fl-post-author" itemprop="author" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person">By <a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/author/editor/" itemprop="url"><span itemprop="name">Editor</span></a></span><span class="fl-sep"> | </span><span class="fl-post-date" itemprop="datePublished" datetime="2026-09-24">September 24, 2026</span><span class="fl-sep"> | </span><span class="fl-comments-popup-link"><a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/delta-state-students-broaden-global-perspective-through-japan-study-abroad-program/#respond" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true">0 <i class="fa fa-comment"></i></a></span></div><meta itemprop="image" content="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/w
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The Business Abroad Japan 2026 program combined a three-credit-hour spring course held on the Delta State campus with travel to Japan from May 16-28.&hellip;</p> <a class="fl-post-more-link" href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/delta-state-students-broaden-global-perspective-through-japan-study-abroad-program/">Read More</a> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="fl-post post-18760 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news" id="fl-post-18760" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/BlogPosting"> <header class="fl-post-header"> <h2 class="fl-post-title" itemprop="headline"> <a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/ummc-ranks-no-2-on-forbes-list-of-americas-best-employers-for-healthcare-professionals/" rel="bookmark" title="UMMC ranks No. 2 on Forbes&#8217; list of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals">UMMC ranks No. 2 on Forbes&#8217; list of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals</a> </h2> <div class="fl-post-meta fl-post-meta-top"><span class="fl-post-author" itemprop="author" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person">By <a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/author/editor/" itemprop="url"><span itemprop="name">Editor</span></a></span><span class="fl-sep"> | </span><span class="fl-post-date" itemprop="datePublished" datetime="2026-09-24">September 24, 2026</span><span class="fl-sep"> | </span><span class="fl-comments-popup-link"><a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/ummc-ranks-no-2-on-forbes-list-of-americas-best-employers-for-healthcare-professionals/#respond" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true">0 <i class="fa fa-comment"></i></a></span></div><meta itemprop="image" content="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/breastcancerclinic-5.jpg"><meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-3 col-sm-3"> <div class="fl-post-thumb"> <a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/ummc-ranks-no-2-on-forbes-list-of-americas-best-employers-for-healthcare-professionals/" rel="bookmark" title="UMMC ranks No. 2 on Forbes&#8217; list of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals"> <img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/breastcancerclinic-5-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" itemprop="image" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-9 col-sm-9"> <div class="fl-post-content clearfix" itemprop="text"> <p>By: L.A. 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Mansell succeeds Phil Buffington, who helped strengthen the organization’s efforts to support the Mississippi Republican Party and its advancement of conservative causes across the state. Mansell and Buffington recently spoke together&hellip;</p> <a class="fl-post-more-link" href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/mansell-new-chairman-of-the-msgop-united-republican-fund/">Read More</a> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="fl-post post-18749 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-breaking-news category-news category-uncategorized" id="fl-post-18749" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/BlogPosting"> <header class="fl-post-header"> <h2 class="fl-post-title" itemprop="headline"> <a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/delta-compass-wcea-welcomes-cornerstone-cargiving/" rel="bookmark" title="Delta Compass &#8211; WCEA welcomes Cornerstone Cargiving">Delta Compass &#8211; WCEA welcomes Cornerstone Cargiving</a> </h2> <div class="fl-post-meta fl-post-meta-top"><span class="fl-post-author" itemprop="author" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person">By <a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/author/editor/" itemprop="url"><span itemprop="name">Editor</span></a></span><span class="fl-sep"> | </span><span class="fl-post-date" itemprop="datePublished" datetime="2026-09-23">September 23, 2026</span><span class="fl-sep"> | </span><span class="fl-comments-popup-link"><a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/delta-compass-wcea-welcomes-cornerstone-cargiving/#respond" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true">0 <i class="fa fa-comment"></i></a></span></div><meta itemprop="image" content="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/791419362_943808718249780_3088203809565625156_n.jpg"><meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-3 col-sm-3"> <div class="fl-post-thumb"> <a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/delta-compass-wcea-welcomes-cornerstone-cargiving/" rel="bookmark" title="Delta Compass &#8211; WCEA welcomes Cornerstone Cargiving"> <img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/791419362_943808718249780_3088203809565625156_n-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="cornerstone name" itemprop="image" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-9 col-sm-9"> <div class="fl-post-content clearfix" itemprop="text"> <p>Congratulations Cornerstone Caregiving on a wonderful and well-attended Ribbon Cutting today! WCEA is thrilled to have another business land and lead in Greenville and Washington County. Pamela and her staff at Cornerstone Caregiving provide the best home care round-the-clock with an emphasis on honoring our Veterans. The staff was so impressed with her facility, staff,&hellip;</p> <a class="fl-post-more-link" href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/delta-compass-wcea-welcomes-cornerstone-cargiving/">Read More</a> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="fl-post post-18740 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-breaking-news category-news" id="fl-post-18740" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/BlogPosting"> <header class="fl-post-header"> <h2 class="fl-post-title" itemprop="headline"> <a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/mdcc-student-dalton-devall-gains-hands-on-research-experience-at-ole-miss/" rel="bookmark" title="MDCC Student Dalton Devall Gains Hands-On Research Experience at Ole Miss">MDCC Student Dalton Devall Gains Hands-On Research Experience at Ole Miss</a> </h2> <div class="fl-post-meta fl-post-meta-top"><span class="fl-post-author" itemprop="author" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person">By <a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/author/editor/" itemprop="url"><span itemprop="name">Editor</span></a></span><span class="fl-sep"> | </span><span class="fl-post-date" itemprop="datePublished" datetime="2026-09-22">September 22, 2026</span><span class="fl-sep"> | </span><span class="fl-comments-popup-link"><a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/mdcc-student-dalton-devall-gains-hands-on-research-experience-at-ole-miss/#respond" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true">0 <i class="fa fa-comment"></i></a></span></div><meta itemprop="image" content="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/w
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177illiamson as new entomologist">MSU Extension Service welcomes Williamson as new entomologist</a> </h2> <div class="fl-post-meta fl-post-meta-top"><span class="fl-post-author" itemprop="author" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person">By <a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/author/editor/" itemprop="url"><span itemprop="name">Editor</span></a></span><span class="fl-sep"> | </span><span class="fl-post-date" itemprop="datePublished" datetime="2026-09-21">September 21, 2026</span><span class="fl-sep"> | </span><span class="fl-comments-popup-link"><a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/msu-extension-service-welcomes-williamson-as-new-entomologist/#respond" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true">0 <i class="fa fa-comment"></i></a></span></div><meta itemprop="image" content="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/williamson_zia.jpg"><meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-3 col-sm-3"> <div class="fl-post-thumb"> <a href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/msu-extension-service-welcomes-williamson-as-new-entomologist/" rel="bookmark" title="MSU Extension Service welcomes W
177illiamson as new entomologist"> <img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/williamson_zia-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Zia Williamson" itemprop="image" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-9 col-sm-9"> <div class="fl-post-content clearfix" itemprop="text"> <p>The Mississippi State University Extension Service recently welcomed a new entomologist to support producers and professionals who work with turf, forages and ornamentals. Zia Williamson, a native of Lincolnton, Georgia, joined MSU May 1 as an Extension entomology specialist focused on turf, forages and ornamentals. She is also an assistant professor in the Department of&hellip;</p> <a class="fl-post-more-link" href="https://www.thelelandprogress.com/msu-extension-service-welcomes-williamson-as-new-entomologist/">Read More</a> </div> </div> </div> </article> <div class="g g-5"><div class="g-single a-13"> <ins data-revive-zoneid="111" data-revive-id="1fed21168137a6a93a4fd29f01d77174"></ins> 
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