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 that begins this month. With issues ranging from agriculture to taxes, mental health, and more, each elected member has a list of concerns from their constituents they will need to […]
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 Hart, announced his retirement effective December 31. The move represents the ending of a career that has been one of the more prolific in the field of economic development in […]
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 is distributed free of charge, brings Delta State’s history to life—from its founding to today—through an engaging blend of alumni stories, events, and programs, along with many rare photographs and […]
MDCC Receives $499,000 Grant to Expand Prison Education Program
Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) has been awarded a $499,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to expand its Prison Education Program (PEP) over the next three years. The grant, active from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2028, will provide foundational support to enhance educational services for incarcerated students across all five of the program’s […]
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 received from the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area (MDNHA) as well as a promotional support grant from Visit Mississippi. Through a new traveling exhibit and interactive educational program online, “The […]
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 Miss. “Having an office at the Innovation Hub at Insight Park means gaining access to research partnerships, talent pipelines and business support services,” says William Nicholas, Director of Economic Development […]
GRAMMY Museum MS Receives $100K Gift
GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi has received a $100,000 gift from John McGaha and Tawana Ford Barnette in support of the Simmons Society Endowment Fund. This significant investment ensures that the Museum can expand its music education initiatives, provide scholarships and special opportunities for young people, and continue serving as a cultural hub for Cleveland and the Mississippi […]
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 stands alongside top institutions like […]
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 2025. The growth at MVSU […]
River Erosion Concerns
Northeast Mississippi Farmers Are Losing Precious Land Erosion is an enemy for every farmer and landowner. In the McIvor Creek area of Panola County, a tributary of the Tallahatchie River, farmers have long been fighting a losing battle maintaining their acreage. Local authorities have acknowledged the problem and brought it to the attention of […]