The Leland Progress in Mississippi will cease publication after its July 31 issue

One century-old weekly newspaper in Mississippi is set to close its doors by the end of July, shortly after two other newspapers confirmed to the Clarion Ledger their closures.

The Leland Progress in Washington County, owned by Stephanie Patton, will cease publication after its July 31 issue due to financial and time-management concerns.

Unlike the Jasper County News and the Smith County Reformer where Buckley Newspapers Inc. was forced to lay off 11 full-time employees, the Leland Progress does not have a full staff to terminate.

Patton, the Leland Progress owner for the past 13 years, does it all for the Leland Progress.

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