Great Songs Are the Soundtrack of Our Life
Music Tourism Vital to Delta Culture and Economy When Deltans see and meet people from around the U.S. and the world on a regular basis visiting the Birthplace of the Blues, it shows visitors care about the history and culture of the Mississippi Delta. That not only helps the economy, but community pride, says […]
Deep South Originals
Cleveland-Based Business Now Sells Nationwide Denise Soldevila turned her creative side into a business idea fifteen years ago after deciding to try her hand at jewelry-making when she found some pieces she liked but found them to be too expensive. “I’ve always been creative, and I saw a bracelet and I wanted one. They […]
Ole Miss Alumni Association Makes Plans To Build New Center
For almost seventy-five years, University of Mississippi alumni and friends have found a home at the Alumni House overlooking the Grove. This space has served as a hub for connection, celebration and memories, but the university – and its alumni base – has outgrown the facility. The Ole Miss Alumni Association plans to build a […]
Bank of Commerce Signs Merger With Holmes Co. Bank
Bank of Commerce, through its parent company Commerce Bancorp Inc., and Holmes County Bank, through its parent Holmes County Corporation, have announced they have signed a definitive merger agreement. Upon completion, the combined institution will strengthen its position as one of Mississippi’s leading community banks, with fifteen locations across North and Central Mississippi and total […]
Sparklight Launches Affordable Internet Option
Amidst rising costs of homes, healthcare, food and other essentials, Sparklight, a leading broadband provider, is helping Anniston residents in need secure fast, reliable internet service. Now available across a majority of Sparklight’s footprint, Lift Internet offers a dependable, low-cost broadband internet option at $29.95/month. This plan includes a free modem, free standard installation and […]
DSU Appoints Van Namen Dean of CEAH
Delta State University has announced the appointment of Dr. Merideth Van Namen as Dean of the College of Education, Arts, and Humanities (CEAH), effective July 1. Dr. Van Namen currently serves as Interim Dean and brings a wealth of experience, insight, and a steadfast commitment to the university’s mission to her new role. The selection […]
MDCC Celebrates First Middle College Graduates
Mississippi Delta Community College held its first standalone Middle College graduation ceremony on May 8. This event marked a significant milestone in the life of the program, highlighting the achievements of sixty-three students who have successfully completed both their high school diplomas and associate degrees through the innovative Middle College partnership. MDCC’s Middle College program […]
Delta Health System Participates in Initiative
Delta Health System is now part of a movement to improve healthcare for older adults, contributing to a goal continuing to expand and grow age-friendly care. Through the Mississippi Rural Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative, the Mississippi Hospital Association, the Mississippi State Department of Health, and the Alzheimer’s Association, in partnership with the John A. Hartford […]
Tunica Arena Celebrates Twenty-Five Years
The Multipurpose Facility is Largest in the State The Tunica Arena is Mississippi’s largest indoor arena and is considered one of the South’s most versatile event destinations. This year the Arena marks its twenty-fifth anniversary and in April welcomed its new management company, Chazen Capital. “We are excited to ensure the Tunica Arena continues […]
The Next Storm: Farmers Will Survive
The levee system that holds the Mississippi River in check began not as a wall, but in a moment of hubris that man can tame nature. In the late 1800s, the first levees rose like thin hope out of the floodplain of mud. They were built by hand, by convict laborers and freedmen, by people […]