David Nutt’s Reunion in Madison
A development dream By Becky Gillette • Photography by Tom Beck Reunion in Madison, arguably the most upscale, multi-faceted, planned community ever developed in Mississippi, came about almost as an accident. And, several former Delta residents now have homes in Reunion and commute to the Delta for work. Attorney David H. Nutt purchased the 2,100-acre […]
Hugh Balthrop’s Sweet Magnolia Gelato – Adding a Delta twist to a traditional Italian classic
By Becky Gillette • Photography by Timothy Ivy Clarksdale resident Hugh Balthrop got interested in making ice cream and gelato from superior ingredients for his wife, Erica Balthrop, and their three children. He set out to simply make a better, healthier product, something that wasn’t mostly air like some commercial ice creams. His products were […]
Rural Broadband -C Spire and Entergy join forces to bridge the digital divide in rural America
By Becky Gillette Photos Courtesy of Connect Americans Now Two major efforts are underway to help “bridge the digital divide” by providing reliable broadband service to rural parts of the state, including the Delta. It was recently announced that C Spire and Entergy are planning an $11-million fiber infrastructure project that will cover 302 miles […]
Solon Scott The man behind the success of Scott Petroleum
By susan montgomery When Solon Scott Jr. was born in 1937, he and his parents lived in a commercial building in Itta Bena that today is still the home of his company, Scott Petroleum. “His family lived in that building, and then they moved to a house behind it,” said Scott’s son, Solon III, president […]
Darden North—A Doctor Who Writes More Than Just Prescriptions
Award winning author of murder mysteries By Angela Rogalski Where do you find a board-certified physician in obstetrics and gynecology who is also an award-winning author of murder mysteries and thrillers? Why, in Jackson, Miss., of course. Dr. Darden North is a dedicated OB/GYN who also writes novels. Award-winning novels. His fifth book, “The 5 […]
Champy’s World Famous Chicken
Brimming with Delta Flavor By Mark H. Stowers Growing up in the Delta, Seth Champion was immersed in Delta flavor—hot tamales, fried chicken, original salads and much more. He learned the trade by working in his parents and grandparents’ restaurants, perfecting the skills needed to run the “back of a restaurant.” Later Champion would add […]
It’s Farming Time Again
As we publish the March edition of Delta Business Journal, farmers are beginning to break ground in their fields and are readying for the 2018 growing season. We have mentioned multiple times—on a good day farming is a tough business. The hard work and untold hours in the field, the sacrifice and uncertainty of this […]
Milwaukee Tool Expands in Three Mississippi Locations
Milwaukee Tool is expanding operations at three Mississippi locations, investing $33.4 million and creating 660 jobs. The expansions are planned for the company’s sites in Greenwood, Jackson and Olive Branch. “Once again, Milwaukee Tool confirms its commitment to doing business in our state by growing its existing operations and providing hundreds of Mississippians with good, […]
Bank of Commerce Purchasing Tallahatchie County Bank
Mississippi-based Bank of Commerce has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Tallahatchie County Bank, the only independent bank in Charleston. “We are looking forward to this next chapter and feel like it’s a perfect match,” says William McKellar, CEO & President of Tallahatchie County Bank. “They operate the same way we do. We are […]
Small Town Living A happy haven for many
By MARK H. STOWERS Though many have been bypassed others have withered to a small portion of their former stature, Delta small towns once thrived and were stand-alone entities with their own economies and idiosyncrasies. Farming communities that thrived with cotton have shifted to other crops to sustain themselves and the rich Delta land. Drew […]