Delta News
Delta State University to unveil Mississippi Freedom Trail Marker honoring 1969 sit-in
By Nathan Duff, Delta State University Delta State University will unveil a Mississippi Freedom Trail marker commemorating the 1969 student sit-in, a pivotal moment in the university's...
Delta State’s Burchfield selected for prestigious L.E.A.D. Bolivar County program
By Nathan Duff, Delta State University Delta State University is proud to announce that Mallory Burchfield, Director of Foundation Relations, has been accepted into the 2026 cohort of...
Where Worship and the Blues Meet in Clarksdale
Special to The Mississippi Monitor In Coahoma County, music has always been more than entertainment. It is an expression of faith, endurance, and identity, woven into the daily...
Crossroads Cultural Arts Center Brings Clarksdale’s Creative Spirit to Life
Special to The Mississippi Monitor In the heart of downtown Clarksdale, the Crossroads Cultural Arts Center offers a welcoming space where the stories of the Mississippi Delta are...
Step Into the Heart of the Blues at Clarksdale’s Delta Blues Museum
Special to The Mississippi Monitor The Delta Blues Museum, located at #1 Blues Alley in Clarksdale, Mississippi, is an internationally recognized institution dedicated to preserving...
Living Blues and Civil Rights: Celebrating the Riverside Hotel in Clarksdale
Special to The Mississippi Monitor The Riverside Hotel in Clarksdale, Mississippi, is far more than just a building; it is a living testament to African American resilience, culture, and history....