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Missionary: Beau James Garrett August 18, 2026 by Mesa Valleys Progress Leave a Comment Beau James Garrett Elder Beau James Garrett has accepted a call as a missionary from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will serve in the Dominican Republic Santo Domingo North Mission, Spanish speaking. His farewell talk will be this Sunday, August 23, 2026 at10:30 a.m. in the Littlefield Chapel, 3260 W. Old Hwy 91.

Missionary: Chandon Jensen August 18, 2026 by Mesa Valleys Progress Leave a Comment Chandon Jensen Elder Chandon Jensen has served his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Texas Dallas South mission. His homecoming talk will be this Sunday, August 23, 12:00 p.m. in the Bunkerville Chapel, 355 W Virgin Street in Bunkerville. Chandon is the son of Chad and Shae Jensen of the Bunkerville 1st Ward, Mesquite West Stake. Welcome Home!

Missionary: Cash keller August 18, 2026 by Mesa Valleys Progress Leave a Comment Cash Keller Elder Cash Keller will be returning from the Washington Kennewick Mission on August 19. He will be speaking this Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hinckley chapel, 1505 W. Hinckley Ave. in Logandale. Cash is the son of Karl and Amy Keller of The Hinckley Ward, Logandale Nevada West Stake.

The Virgin Valley Bulldog boys soccer team was 3A State semifinalists last year, but graduated a lot of that team and enter the season with a lot of new faces on the pitch. MARK McEWEN / The Progress The Virgin Valley Bulldogs scrimmage during a recent practice. “While we graduated a talented senior class, we’re returning a strong core of experienced players who understand the standard we’ve built over the last few years,” said VVHS head coach Junior Flores.

The Moapa Valley High School girls volleyball team made a surprise run to the 3A Regional Championship match and pushed The Meadows Mustangs to five sets as the fourth seed in the region. Then the Lady Pirates continued their run to the 3A State Championship, ultimately falling to the Mustangs once again. Much of that roster is back this year, making MVHS an immediate contender.

The Moapa Valley High School boys soccer team was a 3A State semifinalist for the first time in program history last year, but seven seniors on that team graduated. The Pirates still have plenty of veteran leadership, however, with seven new seniors this season. TARA LEAVITT / The Progress The Moapa Valley High School soccer team preps for the new season at a recent practice. “I have five returning varsity players. Landon Briggs, Wyatt Jones and Donovan Denter return on our defensive side.

Both the Virgin Valley High School boys and girls tennis teams lost in the quarterfinals of the Southern 3A Playoffs last season. Key contributors Justin and Logan Andrus return to the boys team after finishing third in the Southern 3A Doubles Playoffs last year. Grady Toone also returns after competing in singles at the Southern 3A Playoffs last year. “Our returning players continue to improve and hope that improvement can turn into success on the court.

Letter to the Editor: Opposition to conditional use permit application for 515 Isaac Newton Dr. August 17, 2026 by Mesa Valleys Progress Leave a Comment Dear Members of City Government: I am writing to register my formal opposition to the proposed Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the parcel located directly across from our business, Bark Canine Club & Resort, at 510 Isaac Newton Dr. The applicant’s proposal outlines a heavy automotive recycling yard consisting of a car crusher, a...

The Virgin Valley High School football team lost to visiting Hurricane High School (Utah) 47-12 on Friday, Aug. 14. It was a double loss for the Dawgs, as outstanding running back Drew Dixon injured his hamstring early in the second period and could not return to the game. DAMON JACKSON / The Progress Bulldog quarterback Krew Perry runs the ball across the field against the Hurricane Tigers on Friday, Aug 14.

Local authorities were happy to report that things went smoothly and remained on the quiet side for the first week of school. Photo courtesy of Beaver Dam Fire Beaver Dam Fire responded to a semi-truck trailer fire on Thursday, Aug 13. The Mesquite Police weekly arrest report showed there were 19 arrests for the week, lower than the usual total. Four arrests were for use or possession of illicit drugs or paraphernalia, while two arrests were for driving under the influence.