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Building Wealth: Four Black Delta Farmers Teach Mississippians How to Self-Sustain
A Bland Family Farm took a group of about 30 people on a tour of four Black-owned farms in honor of Juneteenth on June 19, 2026. The tour made its way through four Mississippi Delta counties—Quitman, Coahoma, Tunica and Tallahatchie.
Doe’s Eat Place: Three Generations Later, Juke Joint Turned Steakhouse Still a Greenville Staple
Since opening in 1941, Doe’s Eat Place has remained in the Signa family across generations, serving tamales and steaks to the Greenville, Miss., community. The business has expanded to a total of 10 locations across the South.
Clarksdale Solutions Circles: June 30, 2026
The Mississippi Free Press visited Clarksdale for a Solutions Circle on June 30, 2026. Residents gathered to discuss their most important issues.
L.V. Hull Legacy Center Honors ‘Unusual’ Kosciusko Visual Artist With International Draw
Admirers opened the L.V. Hull Legacy Center in June 2026 down the street from the namesake mixed-media artist’s historic home in Kosciusko, Mississippi. The center showcases some of Hull’s art and will soon add a pavilion and studio space to the property.
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Delta Story Project Cohorts Use ‘Lived Experiences’ to Shift Messaging Surrounding the Region
Foundation for the Mid South Chief Strategy Officer Ebonee Johnikin started the Delta Story Project to improve the public reputation of the Mississippi Delta by letting artists who have connections to the region share their positive stories through creative works.
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