Business News for the Mississippi Delta

The Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale to Unveil New Collaborative Project 

This month, Delta Blues Museum will unveil a new collaborative project, “The River and The Road to the Blues,” made possible by an FY25 grant received from the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area (MDNHA) as well as a promotional support grant from Visit Mississippi. Through a new traveling exhibit and interactive educational program online, “The […]

New Entities Are Setting Up Offices at the University of Mississippi  

Four new companies, representing a variety of fields, from technology, philanthropy and advanced construction to financial technology entrepreneurship, are setting up new offices at Ole Miss.  “Having an office at the Innovation Hub at Insight Park means gaining access to research partnerships, talent pipelines and business support services,” says William Nicholas, Director of Economic Development […]

GRAMMY Museum MS Receives $100K Gift

GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi has received a $100,000 gift from John McGaha and Tawana Ford Barnette in support of the Simmons Society Endowment Fund. This significant investment ensures that the Museum can expand its music education initiatives, provide scholarships and special opportunities for young people, and continue serving as a cultural hub for Cleveland and the Mississippi […]