Business News for the Mississippi Delta

Delta Casinos – Using Innovations to Remain Competitive

By Becky Gillette In the heyday of gaming in Mississippi in 2007, Mississippi River casinos had combined gross revenues of $1.6 billion. That was when there were few gaming operations in neighboring states. The increased competition in recent years has led to the closure of two casinos in Tunica, and a third, Resorts Casino Tunica, […]

Cheryl Thornhill

 By Charlotte buchanan Photography by Richard Beattie Cheryl Thornhill is a native of Hattiesburg but has lived in Greenwood for the last ten years. Thornhill is the Executive Director of the Museum of the Mississippi Delta. She holds a Bachelor’s in history from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Master’s in history from the […]

Plein Air – Campbell McCool’s Traditional Neighborhood Development

By Aimee Robinette Mississippi is a fabled state, complete with artistic legend and lore blended with fact. Such a place exists in Taylor, a stone’s throw from Oxford. Within Taylor’s four square miles lies Plein Air. The property is aptly named Plein Air, a nod to the term of the same name used to describe […]

Business Spotlight – Stripe It Up

Young Entrepreneurs Bring A Much-Needed Service to the Delta By Angela Rogalski From pressure washing to striping parking lots, warehouses, or anything else that needs a distinctive designation of space, Stripe it Up LLC (www.facebook.com/StripingItUp) is making a name for itself in and around the Cleveland area. Three young men, Parker McNeer (20), Hunter Kovac […]

Ubon’s Restaurant & BBQ – A Family Tradition

By Angela Rogalski Ubon’s Barbeque of Yazoo (ubonsbbq.com) is nationally recognized and has won numerous awards and championships. The late Garry Roark, Pitmaster, was featured on television programs, such as Fox and Friends and participated in the Big Apple Barbeque Block Party in New York City, one of the country’s largest BBQ festivals. Unfortunately, Roark […]

Delta Defense Training, LLC – Teaching How To Use Weapons Safely and Efficiently

By Angela Rogalski Firearms training is a vitally important part of owning a weapon. From maintaining the gun to handling it safely and accurately, taking your ownership responsibilities seriously can make the difference if you’re ever faced with a potentially dangerous defensive situation. That’s when calling in a professional is the best option for you […]

Taggart Announces Candidacy For Mississippi Attorney General

Veteran attorney, Andy Taggart, has announced his candidacy for Attorney General of the State of Mississippi. Over the past three decades, Taggart has served as a practicing attorney and counsel to many of the state’s top leaders. For the past seven years, spurred by a tragic, personal loss, Taggart has served as a passionate crusader […]

Delta Blues Museum – Celebrates Forty Years of Excellence

By Angela Rogalski Along with a brand new year, January 2019 ushered in a milestone for the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale as they celebrated their 40th anniversary. Shelley Ritter is executive director of the museum and says recognizing the importance of the museum’s mission is vital for the preservation of the music genre’s history […]