News
This section will feature a monthly newsletter with stories capturing the most intriguing events, people, places and images of this tri-state region. Stories, briefs, photographs, and graphics filled with highlights and details will provide a literary portrait of the Delta. Read the abstracts for condensed versions of the stories or click on view the full story, complete with images that together present a new Delta image.
07/07/08
Youth Circle of Trust
Youth are helping to transform the Delta by learning empowerment and leadership skills like those offered during a two part “Circle of Trust” session held in Jackson and Greenville, Miss. in June.
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07/07/08
Mississippi Cultural Crossroads Celebrates Milestones
Celebrating 30 years of artistic excellence, well-wishers, guests and friends recently honored the Mississippi Cultural Crossroads (MCC) in Port Gibson, Miss. Supporters also said adieu to Patricia Crosby, Executive Director and founder, who retires in July.
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07/07/08
Delta Citizens Complete Regional Leadership Institute
Graduates of the Delta Regional Authority's Executive Leadership Institute will return to communities throughout the region armed with more knowledge and skills to help improve their areas.
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07/07/08
Job Opportunities in the Delta
There are opportunities and jobs available in the Delta. All you have to do is look here and apply.
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07/07/08
Delta-based County Selected as MATCH Pilot Project
St. Francis County in the Arkansas Delta has been selected as the state's pilot county for participation in the MATCH Project – Mobilizing Against Threats to Community Health. MATCH helps communities protect themselves and survive the threat of new and emerging infectious diseases, possibly a pandemic, says Lott Rolfe, director of the MATCH project in Arkansas.
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07/07/08
New Class of Delta Leaders Prepared For New Challenges
St. Joseph, La., Mayor Edward Brown dangled a pair of handcuffs during his recent closing remarks about being a Mid South Delta Leaders Class III graduate. He used the handcuffs to emphasize what could be in store for children in his Delta community.
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07/07/08
Public Policy Forum Explores Best Practices and Community Successes
More than 70 grassroots community activists, organizers and concerned citizens from the Mississippi Delta region gathered at the Greenwood Higher Education Center (GHEC) to share successes and concerns about public policy recently.
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07/07/08
Delta State Offers Free Workshops for Small Business
Delta State University's Small Development Center will offer free small business workshops throughout the month of July.
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07/07/08
Ouachita River Art Gallery
As an art gallery where people are not limited to only seeing and purchasing artwork, but may also interact with the contributing artists themselves, Ouachita River Art Gallery makes itself an indispensable part of the artistic culture in Louisiana.
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