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August 17, 1969
A couple of weeks ago, August 17th passed without many here in the Mississippi Delta realizing the significance of this date. However, fifty-five years ago residents on the Mississippi Gulf
Guest Column
Taking Care of What Matters
Agriculture is, without question, the most important industry in the Mississippi Delta. Farmers and the allied agriculture industries that support farmers drive the local economy in the 19-county region of
Patrick Davis
Success at State Farm and Community Leader State Farm, the largest insurance company in the country, is known for choosing agents who are very highly regarded in their communities. Patrick Davis, Owner Agent for the State Farm Insurance Agency in Cleveland, works hard to help customers understand what kind of insurance coverage they need, and he is passionate about life insurance. He is also well known as someone who helps make the community a better place. “I am proud to be part of the community,” says Davis, a former president of the Delta State University
Cash Named Recipient of Crossroads Music Award
Four-time GRAMMY®-winning singer/ songwriter Rosanne Cash will be the recipient of the sixth annual Crossroads of American Music Award at GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi’s 2024 Gala, which will take place at
Baird and Stallings
Moving to the Next Generation of Accountants Don Stallings and David Baird put up their accounting shingle in 1977 as Baird and Stallings and worked together for forty-seven years until
The Latest
DHA to Partner With Stanford University
Delta Health Alliance will serve as the first Innovation Community partner with the Stanford Center for Early Childhood’s RAPID Survey to help explore, design and
Herrin Named Executive Director of CFWC
The Community Foundation of Washington County has announced the addition of Darla Herrin as the Foundation’s new Executive Director. With more than twenty years of
Entergy Mississippi to build first new power station in 50 years
For the first time in 50 years, Entergy Mississippi is building a new natural gas power station, which will ensure customers continue to have modern,
News
SCORE Mississippi
Non-Profit Organization Serves the Entire State When the Mississippi SCORE office in Jackson closed in January, Chapter Chair Darleana McHenry, EdD, had an idea. Why
MDCC Enrollment for Both Summer and Fall Sessions Increased
Mississippi Delta Community College has announced a significant increase in summer enrollment and a highly successful orientation season. Summer enrollment is up by six percent
Stewardship Trust Fund Deadline Extended
On August 1, the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund opened its third application cycle utilizing $12 million in funding appropriated during the 2024 Legislative Session.
Steve Rosenthal
Steve Rosenthal, a Delta native and current Director of Economic Development for Sunflower County, is passionate about helping people in the Delta have a better