David Griffith
New President, Mississippi Association of Realtors Hales from Cleveland By Becky Gillette T he new president of the Mississippi Association of Realtors® is David Griffith, CEO of Griffith Real Estate and Appraisal Services in Cleveland, says the theme for his presidency will be “Answer the Call”. “I want our members to get involved and encourage […]
Special Report: Healthcare
Healthcare in the Delta An overview of 2016 By Angela Rogalski W ith the New Year’s arrival and the challenges and triumphs it’s sure to bring all of us, the year that we leave behind, 2016, was a memorable one in many ways. From the presidential election to the many […]
Sartin’s Soulshine
Spreading good vibes, one pie at a time By Amile Wilson Though not from the Delta, Mississippi restaurateur Chris Sartin spent some of his most formative years as a college student and young adult in Cleveland giving him the skills he needed to build a successful business. “My senior year […]
Delta Legislators
Planning for the new year By Angela Rogalski The New Year is upon us and with that comes a new dialogue in the Mississippi Legislature. What are some of the key topics up for discussion this time around that will positively affect the Delta? Senator Willie Simmons (Democrat) serves District […]
Vicksburg Is On Its Way
Plans for growth on the horizon By Greta Sharp Photography by Roy Meeks “In the next five years, you won’t know this city,” pledges Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. “It’s where you’ll want to retire; it’s where you’ll want to take a vacation; it’s where you’ll go to conferences. You’ll see a community that […]
Southern Delta Outfitters
Slater’s Jigs, same service, but with a new name By Mark H. Stowers For decades, folks around the Delta knew where to buy a jig that would catch fish. You headed to Slater’s Jigs in Indianola or you went online and ordered the latest guaranteed fish catcher. Fishermen and hunters alike crowded the store for […]
Todd Donald
Welding together education at the Capps Center By Mark H. Stowers Photography by Roy Meeks As a farm boy following his father, Todd Donald learned the ways of the farm—getting up early and working hard. When his dad’s career turned toward welding, the same regiment applied. Donald took those lessons and years of welding […]
Delta Area Insurance
Agents work through regulations and technology to keep clients protected and happy By Mark H. Stowers The need for insurance for business and home is crucial. While no one or nothing is ever going to be perfect, the dents, dings and disasters in life just keep coming. Delta area insurance agencies work to be […]
On The Horizon
Two new hotel developments will bring luxury and fun to Cleveland By Angela Rogalski Photography by Holly Tharp Two new destination hotels will be opening up in Cleveland over the next few years and will add a heightened level of luxury accommodations to the city, and some entertaining fun and fitness components. Luke Chamblee, President […]
DSU Enrollment on the Rise
University boasts four percent increase Special to Delta Business Journal Photography by Rory Doyle The unofficial numbers, as of Sept. 8, were 2,763 undergraduate students and 824 graduate students, for a total enrollment of 3,587. This is an approximate four percent increase over the previous year’s enrollment. The increase is due in part to institutional […]