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DAVID MONROE
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (104+ words) DAVID MONROE'Delta Democrat-Times Editor's Note: This story appeared in the Fall 2022 edition of Leflore Illustrated. It is being republished on our website today, as Carroll Academy graduate Chrissi Papworth was on the crew that helped build the Artemis that will…...
MPB brings Mississippi Antiques Showcase to the Delta April 17
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (171+ words) Mississippi Public Broadcasting is hoping people looking for expert appraisals of their treasures will bring them to MPB's Mississippi Antique Showcase April 17 and 18 in Stoneville. The event will be filmed for a series that MPB will air in the fall....
Museum exhibit on L.V. Hull’s art and life is a visual ‘sensation’
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (913+ words) Bursts of color and a bright vibe of joy beckon inside the "L.V. Hull: Love Is a Sensation" exhibition, newly installed at the Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson. That same magnet pulled scores of visitors to Hull's Kosciusko home for…...
Washington takes last three matches
1+ week, 2+ day ago (725+ words) Washington School's tennis teams swept three home matches this week, edging Heritage Academy 6-3 on March 20 before slipping past Manchester Academy 5-4 on March 23, and beating Tr-County 8-1. Win over Heritage Academy Edge over Manchester Academy Through the two matches, Washington's singles lineup…...
Salter: Fred Smith’s legacy is one of civility, curiosity, and a world-class love of books
3+ week, 1+ day ago (791+ words) Below is an opinion column by Sid Salter: Columnist Sid Salter reflects on the life of Choctaw Books owner, the "go-to" expert in the state for appraisals of rare books, maps, documents, and ephemera. After a long and courageous battle…...
Greenville junior Grizzlies see Memphis Grizzlies
3+ week, 2+ day ago (187+ words) On Monday, February 23rd, a group of young athletes from Greenville Parks & Recreation stepped onto one of basketball's biggest stages " FEDEXFORUM, home of the Memphis Grizzlies. "This is what partnerships are about," said Kyla Winford, Director of Greenville Parks & Recreation. "Creating…...
St. John: The table gets bigger
3+ week, 4+ day ago (564+ words) Robert St. John says hospitality is hospitality, whether the table is set in Hattiesburg or on a fjord in northern Norway. A restaurateur has no business leading tours through the frozen tundra of Scandinavia. Then again, a restaurateur has no…...
NCAA appeals Chambliss injunction to Mississippi Supreme Court
4+ week, 13+ hour ago (295+ words) The NCAA claims the organization and its members will be irreparably harmed if the Ole Miss quarterback's injunction effectively allowing him to play in 2026 stands. The NCAA has appealed the February preliminary injunction granted by Chancery Court Judge Robert Whitwell…...
Mississippi campgrounds recognized among top RV campgrounds in North America
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (353+ words) The 2026 Campspot Awards included two Mississippi sites: Gulfport Luxury RV Resort and Sun Retreats Horn Lake. It seems like just yesterday we had ice storms across the state, yet now it's time for spring break. If you haven't yet planned…...
Jasmine Blanton: A paint brush, a pen, and a message
4+ week, 1+ day ago (514+ words) Jasmine's first book, Levi the Lost Lamb, appeared on shelves in May and can be purchased at Barnes & Noble, AuthorHouse Publishing, Walmart, and Amazon. Categorized as a children's book, its message is simple, but deep. Based on the Parable of…...