June 2020

In the 1950s and 1960s, “Mr. Willard’s” was the hot spot in town. Its name was the Shelby Drug Store. But, everyone called it Willard’s. I called him daddy. Perched at old U.S. 61 and Broadway, it was the sort of place you just don’t see anymore. An old-fashioned soda fountain with a marble counter, […]

Award-winning company serving the Delta. From its founding in 1953 by Howard Robinson until the ice storm of 1994, Robinson Electric was mainly a mom and pop business. But, that major winter event provided an opportunity for the company to serve those in need, meet new customer demands and develop the business. From 1994 to

Painting the past for future generations. From the sides of vans and 18-wheelers, to the sides of grain bins and churches, to campaign signs and even the lettering on the famous sign that once hung on the side of Po’ Monkey’s Lounge, folks in the Delta have probably seen the work of artist Charles Herring.

Determination and hard work pays off for Dr. Tyrone Jackson. The Mississippi Delta has long been a fertile ground providing opportunity for those in and around it. The jobs provided can be an educational ladder to bigger and better opportunities for anyone willing to climb. For Rosedale native, Dr. Tyrone Jackson, his first job was

Tremmel hits all the right notes at the Delta Music Institute. When Richard Tremmel arrived at Delta State University in 2015, he was excited and intrigued by the position he had decided to take. The newly created instructor position in the Delta Music Institute was uncharted territory and one in which he believed he would

Shelby’s Shiloh MB Church is historical for many reasons. “God has been our shield and strength. He has guided us with his words.” The congregation of  Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Shelby is preparing to celebrate its 75th year of existence—which in and of itself is an incredible milestone; but the fact that the church

Following suit with Federal tax date. COVID-19 has interrupted lives and businesses and has also taken a toll on the federal and state tax filing system. With so many workers furloughed and businesses closed, the Federal Government pushed back the April 15 Federal Tax filing date to July 15. Mississippi authorities followed with at first

New development in north Cleveland underway. Chris Collins, President of Roy Collins Construction Company in Cleveland, is “building” upon the company’s already outstanding reputation with a second subdivision project that broke ground in October of last year. The construction company is the general contractor for the utility work and streets on the project while a separate

Bracey to take her skills to Ole Miss. Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School basketball star Jacorriah Bracey had an unforgettable prep career on the court.  This past year, the talented forward turned in a wonderful senior season as she averaged 37 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals per game. Her production enabled

Former Bayou standout leads by example on and off the field. Bayou Academy junior infielder Kailyn Lofton has had an excellent career at Delta State University.  She’s been a starter all three years for the softball team. This past season, she posted a career high batting average (.262) and was second on the team in