Dr. Omar Martinez has joined the Center for Pollinator Health at Delta Research and Extension Center as a postdoctoral fellow. A native of Colombia, Dr. Martinez earned his PhD in biological science from the University of São Paulo and has worked with professional...
Delta Blues Museum is the recipient of a $24,000 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the more than $1.75 million in grants MAC awarded in Fiscal Year 2024 and will be used to support Museum operations over the course of the...
by Keely Brewer, The Daily Memphian, Mississippi Today July 11, 2023 Overnight cruises returned to the Mississippi River a decade ago, following the industry’s collapse. As existing cruise lines adapt, and companies like Viking enter the market, many passengers say...
By: Frank Corder Amazon and AES have partnered to bring the state’s first utility-scale wind farm to Mississippi. The companies announced the project last week. The new facility under construction in Tunica will include 41 wind turbines powered by winds from the...
by Daniella DiRienzo If you’ve ever searched for abandoned places in Mississippi, you’ve likely discovered that there are several ghost towns in Mississippi. Some, like Rodney and Rock Springs, are extremely well known and explored by the masses. Not all ghost towns...
By Newton Mathews Stepping foot into the strangest town in Mississippi, you might think you’ve ventured into another world. A visit here unveils an unconventional side of Mississippi, an extraordinary blend of Southern hospitality and eccentricity that will captivate...
