Business News for the Mississippi Delta

Great Songs Are the Soundtrack of Our Life 

Music Tourism Vital to Delta Culture and Economy   When Deltans see and meet people from around the U.S. and the world on a regular basis visiting the Birthplace of the Blues, it shows visitors care about the history and culture of the Mississippi Delta. That  not only helps the economy, but community pride, says […]

Deep South Originals 

Cleveland-Based Business Now Sells Nationwide   Denise Soldevila turned her creative side into a business idea fifteen years ago after deciding to try her hand at jewelry-making when she found some pieces she liked but found them to be too expensive. “I’ve always been creative, and I saw a bracelet and I wanted one. They […]

Ole Miss Alumni Association Makes Plans To Build New Center

For almost seventy-five years, University of Mississippi alumni and friends have found a home at the Alumni House overlooking the Grove. This space has served as a hub for connection, celebration and memories, but the university – and its alumni base – has outgrown the facility. The Ole Miss Alumni Association plans to build a […]

Bank of Commerce Signs Merger With Holmes Co. Bank

Bank of Commerce, through its parent company Commerce Bancorp Inc., and Holmes County Bank, through its parent Holmes County Corporation, have announced they have signed a definitive merger agreement. Upon completion, the combined institution will strengthen its position as one of Mississippi’s leading community banks, with fifteen locations across North and Central Mississippi and total […]