Mississippi Communications
Greenwood based business services a three state area Father and son duo Randy and Randall Clark have been providing Mississippians with convenient access to communications services for over thirty years. The pair owns and operates Mississippi Communications, LLC, based in Greenwood. “We do communication systems as far as business telephone systems, security, burglar […]
A Tribute to Billy Nowell
When someone holds elected office and puts the good of the people ahead of personal gain, we call that person a public servant. The other 99%, we call politicians. I thought about that distinction as I watched Billy Nowell complete his fourth and final term as mayor of Cleveland, Mississippi. I have seen the rare […]
Leland Medical Clinic $10 Million Expansion
Will improve healthcare access in area Delta Health Alliance recently held a groundbreaking for a $10-million expansion of Leland Medical Clinic to house the Mississippi Delta Cares Center that will provide Leland and the surrounding rural areas with access to a number of different health and dental services that previously weren’t available in the community […]
Troubled Times for Catfish Producers
Input costs on the rise while prices have decreased Despite advances in production technology that have allowed catfish farmers to produce more fish per acre of pond, the cost of all the inputs like feed and equipment are up and the prices are down. “I would say this is a difficult time for all […]
Orlando Paden
Newly elected Mayor of Clarksdale is excited about the future of the town Orlando Paden, who was recently elected mayor of Clarksdale, had plans early in his life to hold a political office. “Originally, I had this big dream,” he says. “I always wanted to become a U.S. Senator and I said that I wanted […]
Entergy MS Awards Scholarships to JSU Students
Entergy Mississippi announced three Jackson State University students have been awarded Entergy’s Power Your Future Scholarship. The scholarship is aimed at supporting undergraduate students pursuing eligible technology majors at select Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and minority-serving institutions across the company’s four-state service area. This initiative is part of Entergy’s commitment to creating opportunity, enhancing […]
DSU Announces Renovation of Nursing School Facilities
Delta State University has announced the completion of a significant expansion and renovation project at the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing, aimed at increasing student capacity and enhancing the learning environment for future healthcare professionals. The project includes approximately 14,000 square feet of new construction-13,047 square feet of newly added space and the expansion […]
C Spire Announces Enhancements to Several Delta Communities
C Spire, a Mississippi-based advanced technology solutions company, recently announced enhancements to cell sites in Ruleville, Leland, Moorhead and Sunflower. These enhancements bring valued customers in the area faster speeds, smoother streaming, and broader cellular coverage. “Continued enhancements and the transition of cell sites to 5G technology are significantly improving the performance and reliability of […]
2nd Chance Mississippi to Host 2025 Fundraiser
2nd Chance MS will host their 2025 “Party on the Green” fundraiser in Oxford on Thursday, September 11. 2nd Chance MS’ mission is to promote and support adult education and workforce training for lower income Mississippi adults. The organization does this primarily by working with Mississippi’s 15 Community Colleges to develop and fund programs that provide […]
DRA Announces $2.5 Million in Available Funds
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is making approximately $2.5 million in funding available for the 2025 LDD Community Support Pilot Program, a noncompetitive grant opportunity providing capacity-building and community support resources to Local Development Districts (LDDs) within the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. Designed to enhance regional competitiveness and economic sustainability, […]