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Does Age Matter?
At the end of this month, America will have a new president. Since winning the election, Donald Trump has moved with lightning speed selecting his cabinet and reaching out
Guest Column
Yazoo Backwater Project Finally Becoming a Reality
The disastrous 2019 Yazoo Backwater Flood lasted from January until August and flooded 548,000 acres, including 231,000 acres of crop land, flooded 686 homes and three highways. This historic backwater
Jim Lipscomb
Duty To Service and a Drive For Business Major General. Successful businessman. Mississippi oil legend. Devout family man. Public servant. The titles and adjectives that define Jim Lipscomb’s career could go on for a long time and still not give the person himself the justice and recognition deserved. Born and raised in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Lipscomb’s father was an employee of the telephone company, which transferred the family to Greenwood when Lipscomb was in high school. “That’s how I ended up in the Delta,” he says. “And, while it was a big change from south Mississippi,
IRS Call Center Now Open in Downtown Clarksdale
On November 21, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held signaling the opening of an IRS Call Center located in downtown Clarksdale. The new Call Center is a part of the
Jones Named Tenth President of MS Delta Community College
The Mississippi Delta Community College Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Dr. Steven J. Jones as the tenth President of the College, which was effective January 1. Jones
The Latest
The Leland Progress Newspaper Revitalization
Clay Mansell Purchases Longtime Publication Over the past four years, Clay Mansell has been first-time elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives (District 56); held
Emergency Support Urgent to Help Ag Industry
New Farm Bill Set to Address Outdated Issues Farming is cyclical. It is par for the course to have ups and downs. But for the
Mississippi River Marathon
Creates Increased Visibility and an Economic Boost for the Delta The Mississippi River Marathon began in 2013 as a fundraiser for education and now benefits
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Davis Feed & Farm Supply
Offering a Huge Selection and Attentive Customer Service Davis Feed & Farm Supply in Yazoo City has a promise for its many customers: “Whatever you’re
Chancellor Richard Receives Justice Award
The Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project honored Chancellor Bennie Richard of Greenville with the 2024 Beacon of Justice Award during a ceremony on Dec. 10 in
Entergy Recognized as Top Utility By Site Selection Magazine
For the seventeenth year in a row, Site Selection magazine has recognized Entergy Corporation as a top utility for driving economic growth in the communities
Mississippi House Speaker White Visits Bolivar County
Mississippi House of Representatives Speaker Jason White, visited Bolivar County on December 4. His visit was highlighted by a talk given to a joint meeting