Business News for the Mississippi Delta

Delta Area Leaders Gear Up for the 2026 Session   

Education, Strategic Investments and Making Use of Resources Remain Key  Mississippi Delta representatives and senators are busy getting ready for the upcoming 2026 legislative session that begins this month. With issues ranging from agriculture to taxes, mental health, and more, each elected member has  a list of concerns from their constituents they will need to […]

Tommy Hart: A Delta Legend in Development  

Longtime Leader Retires After Years of Service  After serving in various aspects of economic development since 1972, Greenville resident and Port of Greenville Director, Tommy Hart, announced his retirement effective December 31. The move represents the ending of a career that has been one of the more prolific in the field of economic development in […]

DSU 100 Publication Honors a Century of Excellence at University 

DSU 100,  a 146-page, high-quality magazine celebrating Delta State University’s 100th anniversary in 2025, has been published by Coopwood Publishing Group, Inc. The publication, which is distributed free of charge, brings Delta State’s history to life—from its founding to today—through an engaging blend of alumni stories, events, and programs, along with many rare photographs and […]