Euro Fest car/motorcycle show set for Oct. 3-5
For some attendees as well as entrants, an automobile and motorcycle show featuring the finest rides from European manufacturers is simply outside their budget. Then, there’s the Renaissance Euro Fest...
View ArticlePoultry, catfish farmers receive REAP grants for energy improvements
AROUND MISSISSIPPI — Nine poultry and catfish producers in Mississippi have been selected to receive a total of $288,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to make energy efficiency improvements...
View ArticleTAKING OFF — Delta Group finds ready market for drones
Though its roots go all the way back to the 1920s, Delta Group has shown that it is not afraid to embrace new technology. As example, the company that is best known as a farm equipment dealer began...
View ArticleDrivin’ and honky-tonkin’ — Bridging the Blues returns for third year
The state of Mississippi is actively engaged in a campaign to “package” the blues in an effort to promote regional tourism, a prime example being the multi-state Mississippi Blues Trail. That is also...
View ArticleHorticulture industry seeing first increase in business since Katrina
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — The state’s horticulture industry is seeing an increase in business for the first time since Hurricane Katrina swept away a large chunk of the state’s infrastructure, inventory and...
View ArticleNew company, familiar faces — Coblentz, Kenne team up to form Tellōs Creative
Two successful Golden Triangle-based entrepreneurs have teamed up, combining their strengths to establish a new, full-service advertising company. Robbie Coblentz, executive producer and chief...
View ArticleDesigning success: AIA Mississippi holds annual awards celebration
The Mississippi chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Mississippi) held its annual Design Awards Celebration Thursday, Oct. 16 at Duling Hall in Jackson. The Design Awards Celebration...
View Article‘Little Boogaloo’ Eden Brent happy singing the blues
Mississippi recording artist Eden Brent knew early on that she had musical talent, but it was only after getting her college degree and learning the basics of performing from one of the Delta’s...
View ArticleBANKING & WRITING — Greenville’s John Black working on third history book
Greenville resident John T. Black didn’t set out to become an author after his retirement from a long banking career. However, through a series of serendipitous events, he has now written two books on...
View ArticleHalf century of memories — Christmas on Deer Creek to celebrate 50th anniversary
Ask Peary Forrest if Christmas on Deer Creek in Leland was an important part of his childhood memories, and he reacts as if it’s the most leading question he’s ever heard. “But of course,” said...
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