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Local Business Spotlight: Meraki Roasting Co. Brings Community, Craft, and Culture to Clarksdale
Clarksdale, MS — In downtown Clarksdale, Meraki Roasting Co. has become more than just a coffee shop, it’s a community hub, a creative space, and a testament to the power of mission-driven business in the Mississippi Delta. Located at 282 Sunflower Avenue, Meraki Roasting Co. blends high-quality craft...
themississippimonitor.com
Cooking, connection, and a little Delta magic at the Viking Cooking School
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. Just make your way to Greenwood, Mississippi. In the heart...
deltanews.tv
Grammy museum to host Christmas event
CLEVELAND - Grammy Museum Mississippi will present its seventh annual "Have Yourself a Delta Little Christmas!" program on Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. in the Museum's Sanders Soundstage. Tickets are available for Grammy Museum Members at $75 per ticket. On November 13th, based on availability, all tickets will be $100.
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“There’s not much to do in Clarksdale – it’s either music, sports or illegal stuff”: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram on his formative years as a guitarist in the Mississippi Delta
Growing up in Clarksdale in the Mississippi Delta, perhaps it was inevitable – or at least highly predictable – that Christone “Kingfish” Ingram would go on to carve a path of blues stardom. At just 26, Kingfish has cemented himself as a champion of modern blues,...
clarksdaleadvocate.news
Unstoppably Bold Day Parade Promotes Sensory-Friendly Inclusion in Clarksdale
Clarksdale, MS — The Unstoppably Bold Day Sensory-Friendly Awareness Parade brought the community together in a powerful display of compassion, inclusion, and understanding. The event, dedicated to raising awareness about CFC Syndrome and sensory sensitivities, highlighted the importance of creating safe and welcoming environments for individuals and families affected by sensory processing challenges.
wcbi.com
Winona community celebrates inaugural festival
WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) Area towns are always looking for ways to get people involved in the community and bring in visitors. A Fall festival can be just such an event. Some people in and around Winona thought that would be a good way to bring people to town. Music is...
myfamilytravels.com
The Hidden Mississippi Shack Locals Swear Has the Best Fried Catfish in the South
Catfish pilgrims, take note. In the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Larry’s Fish House in Itta Bena keeps a loyal crowd without billboards or buzz, just steady excellence and Delta pride. I drove in on a warm evening and found a modest building humming with conversation, trays clinking, and...
stcroixsource.com
Theater: The Face of Emmett Till
Caribbean Community Theatre opens its 41st season with THE FACE OF EMMETT TILL – a play by Mamie Till-Mobley and David Barr III. There are six performances over two weekends of this play at CCT: Nov. 7, 8 and 9, and 14, 15 and 16, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 4 p.m.
clarksdaleadvocate.news
Da Hot Box Brings the Heat to Clarksdale with Successful Grand Opening Celebration
Clarksdale, MS — The Delta’s flavor scene just got hotter! On Thursday, October 30, 2025, Clarksdale natives Patrice Myles and Anthony Lewis proudly celebrated the grand opening of their new restaurant, Da Hot Box, located at 900 Desoto Avenue. The celebration drew a lively crowd of family, friends,...
kstreetmagazine.com
REALM Rooftop Brings a Taste of the Seychelles to Shaw
Shaw’s skyline just got a little more stylish. REALM Rooftop Bar & Lounge, which opened atop 899 O St NW in late October, is the latest addition to the city’s ever-growing crop of high-design rooftops, but with a twist… it’s inspired by the Seychelles. Developed by...
deltabusinessjournal.com
GRAMMY Museum® Announces New Exhibit Showcasing 80s Rock
GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi’s highly anticipated exhibit 80s Rock: The Wildest Decade in Music is now open in Cleveland. On Thursday, Sept. 25, the Museum celebrated the grand opening with an event featuring iconic special guests Dee Snider, Eddie “Fingers” Ojeda, and Jay Jay French of the rock band, Twisted Sister. They shared stories and insights about their careers and the incredible impact of 80s rock. The program was moderated by Alan Hunter, original MTV VJ, with contributions from celebrated rock photographer Mark Weiss. Guests enjoyed an inside look at the era that defined a generation of music and its lasting influence on the world of rock. The exhibit will be on display at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi in Cleveland, through 2026, offering fans of all ages the chance to experience the energy, style, and groundbreaking sounds of 80s rock.
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GRAMMY Museum Mississippi Honors Trombone Shorty and Raises $201,000 for Music Education
Trombone Shorty performs with bandmates at Brass & Bayou 2025 Gala Courtesy: GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi. GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi has announced that the “Brass and Bayou” 2025 Gala, which was held on Oct. 30, has raised a total of $201,000. Proceeds will directly benefit the Museum’s education programs. The 2025 Gala was held at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi in Cleveland, Miss., and honored GRAMMY®-winning artist Trombone Shorty with the seventh annual Crossroads of American Music Award. This year’s Gala also Pass Christian Elementary School teacher Cherynne Wright with the sixth annual L.U.C.Y. Award (Lifting Up Children and Youth).
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GRAMMY Museum Mississippi Honors Trombone Shorty and Raises $201,000 for Music Education
(117) GRAMMY Museum Mississippi has announced that the "Brass and Bayou" 2025 Gala, which was held on Oct. 30, has raised a total of $201,000. Proceeds will directly benefit the Museum's education programs. The 2025 Gala was held at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi in Cleveland, Miss., and honored GRAMMY-winning artist Trombone Shorty with the seventh annual Crossroads of American Music Award. This year's Gala also Pass Christian Elementary School teacher Cherynne Wright with the sixth annualL.U.C.Y. Award (Lifting Up Children and Youth).
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Community canoe event set to paddle the Yazoo River
GREENWOOD- If you're looking for a little adventure on the water, there's a chance to explore one of Mississippi's scenic rivers right here at home. The lower Mississippi River Foundation is inviting the community to paddle the Yazoo River with a group canoe trip next Friday, November 8. Participants will...
everafterinthewoods.com
Mississippi’s Country BBQ Shack That Locals Swear Smokes Meat Like It’s Still The 1950s
Some places refuse to change, and that stubborn streak pays off when it comes to slow-smoked pork. Tucked in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Abe’s Bar-B-Q has been firing up pecan-wood pits since 1924, and the Davis family still follows the same recipes their grandparents relied on. Locals line up for sandwiches...
deltadailynews.com
Delta State’s DMI Named to Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools for Fourth Straight Year
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta State University’s Entertainment Industry Studies program has once again earned national recognition, being named among Billboard magazine’s Top Music Business Schools for 2025 — the fourth consecutive year the program has received the honor. The announcement was featured in the October 25...