Leland Makes Things Happen- A Small Delta Hot Spot
By Greta Sharp Leland sees itself as a good investment, thanks to its growing economy, strong businesses and involved community members. “Like a lot of Delta communities, we jump in the new year and make things happen,” says resident Stephanie Patton. Some of Leland’s biggest news involves businesses. The city is welcoming two new drug […]
Hooker Grocer + Eatery- Clarksdale Gets a New and Slightly Different Restaurant and Market
By Angela Rogalski In November 2018, Clarksdale got a new restaurant, market, and butcher shop all rolled into one great new business, Hooker Grocer + Eatery located on John Lee Hooker Lane. Operations manager and head chef Johnny Cass is an award winning Australian chef who has been living in Clarksdale for three years. Cass […]
Bubba O’Keefe- Clarksdale-Coahoma County Tourism Director
By Randall Haley • Photography by Austin Britt Developer of Clarksdale’s highly anticipated Travelers Hotel and co-founder of the Juke Joint Festival has taken on yet another role in Coahoma County. Bubba O’Keefe, recently named executive director of the Coahoma County Tourism Commission, is anticipating growth and prosperity in his hometown. O’Keefe is no stranger […]
DRA Chairman Chris Caldwell – Passionate About Helping Communities Prosper
By Becky Gillette • Photography by Timothy Ivy Chris Caldwell developed a passion for public service at an early age. He grew up on his family’s cattle ranch located just outside of Little Rock. There, he gained a strong sense of duty and learned the importance of getting involved in his community and working to […]