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Micro-SPED, Inc.
Greenwood-Based Business Keeps Customers “Connected” A little over forty years ago, Micro-SPED, Inc., or Microcomputers for Special Education, was born when Dennis Moss asked his brother, Randy Moss, for help on a project. Randy Moss had just been hired on as the first computer programming teacher at Greenwood High School, his and his brother’s alma mater, after studying computer science at Moorhead and Mississippi State. “It was the first programming class they offered,”
Leadership in the Delta
This past December, Delta Council held its Midyear Board of Directors meeting. Among other activities, it is a chance to discuss policy priorities and report on the activities of the regional organization to its Board of Directors and friends. Another traditional activity is for Delta Council to recognize the leadership of men and women of the Delta who have passed away over the past year who contributed heavily to the work of organizations like Delta
Valmadge Towner
President of Coahoma Community College While it is a challenging economic time for higher education because of funding cutbacks, one advantage in the Mississippi Delta is people have long been accustomed to multitasking and economizing, says Dr. Valmadge Towner, President of Coahoma Community College (CCC) in Clarksdale. “We’re are in a situation with obvious limited resources,” says Towner. “State revenue has decreased by significantly since I became President in 2013. But we have kept a strong fund balance by reducing budget expenditures. Everyone on my campus wears all kinds of hats depending on the time
Delta State’s DMI Program Recognized by Billboard
Delta State University’s Delta Music Institute (DMI) has been recognized as one of Billboard magazine’s Top Music Business Schools for 2025, marking its fourth consecutive year on the prestigious list. The announcement appears in the October 25th issue of Billboard. Selected for its hands-on Entertainment Industry Studies program, the DMI
MVSU Announces Continued Student Enrollment Increases
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) continues to move forward with steady momentum, reporting a 3.2 percent increase in student enrollment for Fall 2025, according to data released by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL). MVSU’s total enrollment rose from 2,205 students in Fall 2024 to 2,276 students in Fall
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The Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale to Unveil New Collaborative Project
This month, Delta Blues Museum will unveil a new collaborative project, “The River and The Road to the Blues,” made possible by an FY25 grant
New Entities Are Setting Up Offices at the University of Mississippi
Four new companies, representing a variety of fields, from technology, philanthropy and advanced construction to financial technology entrepreneurship, are setting up new offices at Ole
GRAMMY Museum MS Receives $100K Gift
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Delta Area Leaders Gear Up for the 2026 Session
Education, Strategic Investments and Making Use of Resources Remain Key Mississippi Delta representatives and senators are busy getting ready for the upcoming 2026 legislative session
Tommy Hart: A Delta Legend in Development
Longtime Leader Retires After Years of Service After serving in various aspects of economic development since 1972, Greenville resident and Port of Greenville Director, Tommy
DSU 100 Publication Honors a Century of Excellence at University
DSU 100, a 146-page, high-quality magazine celebrating Delta State University’s 100th anniversary in 2025, has been published by Coopwood Publishing Group, Inc. The publication, which