by Marilyn Tinnin, Magnolai Tribune Paper Man Chasing the Truth in the Mississippi Delta is the must-read memoir of retired journalist and longtime editor of the Indianola Enterprise Tocsin, Jim Abbott. Released in early September and published by The...
With just two weeks to go and advance ticket sales running strong, the sixth annual Mighty Roots Music Festival returns Friday, September 25, and Saturday, September 26, 2026, to historic Stovall Farms near Clarksdale, Mississippi. The weekend brings 12 bands, 5...
By Nathan Duff, Delta State University The Steve Azar St. Cecilia Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to Delta State University to support scholarships and program-related expenses at the Delta Music Institute. The award continues the...
By Delta State The Bologna Performing Arts Center (BPAC) at Delta State University will open its Fall 2026 Mainstage Series with award-winning country singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson on Thursday, September 10 at 7:30 p.m. Limited seats remain for...
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Linda Ross-Aldy has always been a mover and shaker and continues to do important work, despite being retired. She grew up in “the Mayberry of Mississippi,” the small, sweet town of Oakland, which sits on I-55 between...
By Cass Rutledge, Magnolia Tribune Leland Medical Clinic has expanded, with a new state-of-art facility set for its grand opening on Thursday. Supported by a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the expansion will bring occupational...
