By: Kelley Williams, Chair Bigger Pie Forum Backwater flooding happens when the Mississippi River is higher (about 43’ at Vicksburg) than the Yazoo River and blocks its discharge. It takes less rain to raise and keep the Mississippi above 43’ than it...
In January 2026, 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...
By Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into one of those beautiful kitchens on TV—the kind where pots are gleaming, laughter fills the air, and everything smells heavenly—you don’t have to travel to New York or Napa....
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The 14 law enforcement officials in the Mississippi Delta the FBI arrested at the end of October on federal criminal charges related to their alleged participation in a drug trafficking conspiracy have all pleaded not...
Acclaimed audio engineer, producer, and musician Audri Johnson has once again been recognized by The Recording Academy with a GRAMMY nomination for her contributions to Yolanda Adams’ powerhouse album Sunny Days. The project, featuring Johnson’s...
A sweeping FBI operation has led to the arrests of several top law enforcement officials across multiple Mississippi Delta counties in what federal authorities are calling a “Delta Drug Conspiracy.” The sting, conducted in the early hours of October 30, targeted...
