High Speed Internet for the Delta
Promise of service still being kept The federal and state governments have promised to bring high-speed internet to all parts of Mississippi, and slowly but surely, that promise is being fulfilled. From BEAM (Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi), where Sally Doty serves as Director, and manages $1.4 billion in federal funding […]
Mid-Delta Airport in Greenville
Improvements Bode Well for 2026 Mid-Delta Airport is a public-use airport in unincorporated Washington County. Located five miles northeast of Greenville, the City owns the airport. It is served by one commercial airline which is subsidized by the Essential Air Service program. Formerly, the facility was known as Greenville Air Force Base opening as such […]
Delta Compass Awards $50,000 to MDCC to Expand Fiber Training
Delta Compass, based in Greenville, has awarded a $50,000 grant to Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) to expand its fiber optic training program, a critical step in preparing the skilled workforce needed to support rural broadband deployment across Washington County and the wider Delta region. This investment responds directly to a key workforce need identified […]
GRAMMY Museum® Announces New Exhibit Showcasing 80s Rock
GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi’s highly anticipated exhibit 80s Rock: The Wildest Decade in Music is now open in Cleveland. On Thursday, Sept. 25, the Museum celebrated the grand opening with an event featuring iconic special guests Dee Snider, Eddie “Fingers” Ojeda, and Jay Jay French of the rock band, Twisted Sister. They shared stories and insights about their […]