Coahoma County Railway Seeks Revitalization
Benefits of Action Would Be Plentiful and Immediate Apublicly-owned rail line that totals nearly seventy miles of mainline track is still in operation today in Coahoma County—but efforts are currently being made to revitalize the track and, in the process, revitalize the economy of the north Delta and beyond. The historic leg of the […]
Britt Herrin Believes in Being “Delta Strong”
Economic Developer Brings Lifetime of Skill to Position Britt Herrin began a new role in June of last year as Delta Council’s Director of Economic Development, and Director of Delta Strong, an offshoot of the Leland-based organization. But Herrin is certainly not new to the Delta nor to his lifelong career in economic development. […]
Our Nation’s Food Dilemma
For three decades high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and several other health issues have increased in the Delta. It has been said that we are in the middle of a “food desert,” a term which I have never fully understood the meaning of exactly. If obesity is everywhere you look here in the area, what […]
North Sunflower Medical Center Expands
Greenwood Clinic Recently Opened to Serve Community In September, the Sunflower Greenwood Medical Complex (SGC) officially opened, following North Sunflower Medical Center in Ruleville’s purchase and transformation of a former donut shop and community college campus in the town. This new facility serves as an extension of the Ruleville hospital, enhancing healthcare access for the […]
A Great Time to Live in the Delta
It’s now been a year since I returned to Cleveland and the Delta to work with Scott Coopwood again, the man who gave me my start in publishing thirty-four years ago. And, to be honest, this may be my best experience in print ever. That’s not only due to the great team I work with […]
Yazoo Backwater Area Water Management Project
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Sign Record of Decision On January 16th, Maj. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples, Commander of the Mississippi Valley Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, officially signed the Record of Decision for the Yazoo Backwater Area Water Management Project, effectively clearing the path for the building of the project since […]
Delta State President Reflects on 2024
Ennis Oversaw Many Changes at the University To say 2024 has been a challenging year for Dr. Daniel J. Ennis would be a major understatement. In his first full year as president of Delta State University, Ennis has overseen and initiated many changes at the Cleveland institution. Some of these have been hailed—and others […]
Jim Lipscomb
Duty To Service and a Drive For Business Major General. Successful businessman. Mississippi oil legend. Devout family man. Public servant. The titles and adjectives that define Jim Lipscomb’s career could go on for a long time and still not give the person himself the justice and recognition deserved. Born and raised in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Lipscomb’s […]
Cypress Brake Cannabis Company
Will Work to Fight Food Insecurity in the Delta Locally-owned Cypress Brake Cannabis Company has announced the launch of its premium cannabis brand and cultivation facility in the Mississippi Delta in Cleveland. The company’s team is on a mission to bring artisanal award-winning cannabis products to the growing medical cannabis industry of Mississippi using a […]
Sherry Nelson McQueen
Expanding Her Coverage in a Great Television Career Spanning a career in television that began in the early 80s, Sherry Nelson McQueen of Greenwood is now forging a new niche in the field she has spent her career involved in, dealing with just about every aspect of the industry. McQueen has carved out her own […]