16th Section Lawsuit – By Delbert Hosemann
The State has filed a suit against the federal government seeking at least $25 million for damage to 8,000 acres of 16thSection land belonging to three school districts in southwest Mississippi. It was not an easy decision to make, but it was the right one for our children. The background is important: The Secretary of […]
2018 Highwater Report – By Peter Nimrod
2018 proved to be a busy year for the Mississippi Levee Board. During the Winter months especially in February and March 2018 heavy rainfalls throughout the Mississippi River Valley pushed the Mississippi River above flood stage throughout the Mississippi Levee District. The River crested 6’ to 7’ above flood stage and was 20’ above average […]
The Magic of Greenwood – By Bill Burrus
If you haven’t visited my hometown of Greenwood recently, what the heck is wrong with you? Greenwood has a lot to offer visitors. People travel from all over the world, literally, to soak up the blues heritage while visiting The Alluvian, a chic boutique hotel that is the centerpiece of a revitalized Howard Street in […]
Every Coin Has Two Sides- Woods Eastland
Every one of us has heard others bemoan the ‘decline’ of the Delta, whether they be current residents, former residents returning for a visit, or sometimes when we look in the mirror. What has declined in the Delta is the population, and really everything else has stayed about the same or improved. This is not […]
Flood Insurance Reform – By roger wicker
Congress has passed a short-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), giving lawmakers more time to reach a consensus on needed reforms. Although the extension through November is not ideal, a lapse in the program would have been completely reckless, leaving millions of Americans uncertain about their flood insurance protections. NFIP Marks 50th […]
Delta Life
By Rick Munroe It doesn’t take someone long to figure out that people living in the Delta region are a diverse and proud group, and as a recent transplant from the Hoosier state I can see why. Notwithstanding the mosquito population, the Delta is rich in natural resources, cultural diversity, art, education, and generosity all […]
Transportation is Key- Dick Hall
“Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task.” – William James I know, I know. I’ve done a lot of venting lately. My job can sometimes be defeating, especially considering that I’ve been unable to convince the state legislature how badly money is needed to repair and replace Mississippi’s deteriorating […]
Educational Television
By Ronnie Agnew The antenna outside was stubborn, a daunting challenge for young children who probably weighed 75 pounds soaking wet. Getting it to twist one inch to the right or left could open up at least two additional channels for us. We had just two: PBS and NBC, and we pulled the national network […]
The Key to Our Economy
By Darrin Webb Economics has been called the dismal science and I suppose we economists often live up to the title. For the past few years I have routinely been the bearer of bad news as I have spoken of Mississippi’s struggling economy. To be sure we have seen growth—2017 was the third consecutive year […]
The Mission Continues
By Emily Havens GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi’s mission is to promote music education. Our focus each day is to educate and inspire the next generation of American music innovators. Since opening, nearly 56,000 visitors from all 50 states and 29 countries have visited the Museum and over 10,000 students and educators have participated in tours […]