Business News for the Mississippi Delta

Taggart Announces Candidacy For Mississippi Attorney General

Veteran attorney, Andy Taggart, has announced his candidacy for Attorney General of the State of Mississippi. Over the past three decades, Taggart has served as a practicing attorney and counsel to many of the state’s top leaders. For the past seven years, spurred by a tragic, personal loss, Taggart has served as a passionate crusader […]

Delta Blues Museum – Celebrates Forty Years of Excellence

By Angela Rogalski Along with a brand new year, January 2019 ushered in a milestone for the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale as they celebrated their 40th anniversary. Shelley Ritter is executive director of the museum and says recognizing the importance of the museum’s mission is vital for the preservation of the music genre’s history […]

Hunt Marketing – It’s A Team Effort That’s Moving the Company Forward

By Angela Rogalski Playing on a team can be the catalyst for some of the most rewarding times in a person’s life. The camaraderie and support that a team gives each other is something that can’t be replaced, whether in a personal scenario or in business. Will Hunt is the founder and CEO of Hunt […]

Leland Makes Things Happen- A Small Delta Hot Spot

By Greta Sharp Leland sees itself as a good investment, thanks to its growing economy, strong businesses and involved community members. “Like a lot of Delta communities, we jump in the new year and make things happen,” says resident Stephanie Patton. Some of Leland’s biggest news involves businesses. The city is welcoming two new drug […]

Bubba O’Keefe- Clarksdale-Coahoma County Tourism Director

By Randall Haley • Photography by Austin Britt Developer of Clarksdale’s highly anticipated Travelers Hotel and co-founder of the Juke Joint Festival has taken on yet another role in Coahoma County. Bubba O’Keefe, recently named executive director of the Coahoma County Tourism Commission, is anticipating growth and prosperity in his hometown. O’Keefe is no stranger […]

The Farmer’s Wife – Major Contributors to Most Operations

By BECKY GILLETTE Ask Delta farm wives what they like the most about their role keeping ag operations running efficiently and by far the most common answer is going to involve family. Many grew up with farming. Farming is in their blood and an opportunity for a type of family togetherness rarely found today. Many […]

On The Move – A City Filled with Anticipation

By Greta Sharp As the new year dawns in Clarksdale, this is a city filled with anticipation. Hard work and persistence paid off in December when Clarksdale/Coahoma County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jon Levingston announced that PeopleShores selected Clarksdale for its second U.S. center. “We secured for them a suitable building and they made […]

Rave Reviews from Satisfied Customers

By Becky Gillette  •  Photography by Charlie Godbold In the 200-mile radius around Tunica where Pride of the Pond catfish is distributed, there is a lot of competition from other catfish producers. But some restaurant operators who have sampled catfish from many different sources say you can’t beat Pride of the Pond catfish. Catherine Howe, […]

Business Spotlight- Dixon Drone Photography

Weekend Hobby Has Turned Into a Business By MARK H. STOWERS Drone technology was first used by the military for use in strikes, and over the past decade, the technology has found its way into the civilian world. These days drones are used in business and many people have become weekend enthusiasts flying their drone […]