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#UnpopularOpinion Soul legends united Morgan Freeman walks into his own Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Mississippi and completely surprises the crowd by joining soul icon Al Green for a live performance of Lets Stay Together.
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Hot Tamale Headliner Announced
GREENVILLE MS-The headliner for the 2026 Delta Hot Tamale festival has been announced. The Band Perry is booked to perform on the main stage during the October event. Daniel Boggs, executive director of Main Street, made the announcement during last week's meeting of the Greenville city council. The festival is...
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Filmmaker Talamieka Brice and Mississippi2 present a community gathering event: ‘From Douglass to Duck Hill’
On July 5, 2026, filmmaker Talamieka Brice and Mississippi2 will present a community gathering event – “From Douglass To Duck Hill” – at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Jackson. The event will bring together community members, artists, scholars, faith leaders, and advocates for an evening of remembrance, reflection, storytelling, and racial healing.
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Delta Music Institute Summer Camp Gives Students Hands-On Experience in Music Industry Careers
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Fifteen high school students from Mississippi, Arkansas and Georgia spent a week exploring careers in the music and entertainment industry during the 2026 Delta Music Institute Summer Camp at Delta State University. The residential camp, held June 14-19, introduced students ages 14 to 18 to music...
American Songwriter
Born in Mississippi on This Day in 1933, the Hall of Fame Songwriter Behind Hits for Charley Pride, Eddy Arnold, and Kenny Rogers
Songwriters are frequently the unsung (pun intended) heroes of the music industry. They aren’t the ones giving the impassioned onstage speeches or polished red-carpet interviews. And yet, they remain the heart and soul of the industry, even if you never learn their name. One such character is Ben Peters, whose expansive resume includes timeless country gems such as Charley Pride’s “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’” (1971) and Eddy Arnold’s “Turn the World Around” (1967). Today, we’re diving into the contributions of Ben Peters, born in Greenville, Mississippi, on this day (June 20) in 1933.
Mississippi Link
Funeral held for Leland blues musician killed in wreck
INDIANOLA – Funeral services were held Saturday for a Leland musician killed in a car accident while returning home from touring with his band. Lil’ Dave Thompson died around 7 a.m., on Sunday, Feb. 14, after the van he was riding in flipped over on the highway. Sources...
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Boswell Media Introduces Help Happens Here to Our Local Communities (photo gallery)
Help Happens Here recently held grand opening ceremonies in Carthage, Philadelphia, and Kosciusko to introduce the new online directory to local communities. The events were well attended by business owners, community leaders, and residents who stopped by to learn more about the platform and how it can help connect people with local service providers.
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Local author Woodrow Wilkins to sign new novel in Leland
LELAND- The Delta News' own Woodrow Wilkins will be in Leland tomorrow to sign his new book, "Innocent Souls- A Delta Blue Story." The story picks up where his first novel, "Delta Blue," leaves off. Inspired by true event that happened right here in the Delta Innocent Souls follows California...
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Mississippi Hot Air Balloon Fest returns in 2026 for America250
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The 41st Annual Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest will return to Canton June 26-28, 2026. The event, which will be held at the Canton Multipurpose Complex, will bring a full weekend of color, competition and community to Madison County. This year, the celebration will commemorate America250. Admission is free and […]
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Higher Purpose Fest expands to three days
COAHOMA COUNTY - A major celebration of culture, business and community is returning to the Mississippi Delta next summer as Higher Purpose Hub marks a decade of impact. Higher Purpose Hub has announced the return of Higher Purpose Fest, a three-day event taking place August 6 through the 8 at the Coahoma County Higher Education Center in Clarksdale.
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McCool to Host America 250 Independence Day Celebration on July 4
The town of McCool will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with a community-wide Independence Day event on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The “250 Years of America” celebration will feature an evening of food, vendors, live music, and fireworks, bringing residents together for a traditional small-town Fourth of July gathering.
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Centuri unit opens 70,000-square-foot fabrication shop in Greenwood, Mississippi
NPL, a Centuri company, opened a 70,000-square-foot fabrication shop in Greenwood, Mississippi, on June 10, the company said. Centuri said partners from the public and private sectors attended the opening at an industrial site with a long local history. The company said the state-of-the-art facility will serve natural gas, liquids,...
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Ora Reed: From Lexington, Mississippi, around the world, and back again
Gifted jazz singer-pianist Ora Reed, once named “Mississippi’s Cultural Ambassador” by former Governor Haley Barbour and an inductee into the 2017 Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame, has charmed audiences worldwide for over five decades. Ora is easy to spot in a crowd. She is always the one...
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L.V. Hull Documentary Screening Set for Friday at Skipworth Performing Arts Center
The community is invited to a special documentary screening this Friday, June 12, as part of opening weekend events celebrating the new L.V. Hull Legacy Center. The screening of “Love Is a Sensation” will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Skipworth Performing Arts Center and is free and open to the public. Organizers note that RSVPs are appreciated, though not required.
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Kid & Pet Parade to Kick Off America 250 Celebration June 27
A Kid & Pet Parade will help kick off Kosciusko’s America 250 Celebration Saturday, June 27, beginning a full day of patriotic activities and community events. Lineup for the parade will begin at 1:30 p.m., with the parade stepping off at 2:00 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring children, pets, wagons, strollers, and decorated entries while wearing red, white, and blue in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.