It’s late summer and the temperatures are rising. If you’re looking for ways to stay cool while the temperatures hit the high 90’s, then we’ve got some great ideas for […]
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The Amazing Holt Collier: Mississippi’s Famous Hunting Guide
Holt Collier was born a slave in 1848 in Jefferson County, Mississippi. Over his lifetime, he served as a Confederate soldier, a Ninth Texas Calvary man, a cowboy, and was […]
This Delightful Rolling Fork Shop Has It All
Open the door and walk into Green Apple and you’ll see shelves with carefully arranged handmade pottery, brightly colored children’s clothing hanging from the walls, delicious gourmet snacks, lush green […]
This Delta Art Gallery Showcases the Unique Sculptures of Lee Washington: Cotton Picker Art
When Lee Washington looks at a pile of nails, spindles from a cotton picker, and other metal bits, he sees a guitar player, a bull rider, or a golfer. These […]
Plant a Native Mississippi Tree for Arbor Day
Arbor Day is the day when we celebrate the role of trees in our lives. From creating the air we breathe, to supplying wood for us to build houses, to […]
Serving Burgers & The Community at Chuck’s Dairy Bar
If you’re looking for the best burger in the Mississippi Delta, you’ll find it at Chuck’s Dairy Bar along Highway 61 in Rolling Fork. A local staple, the Chuckburger is […]
The Jewels of the Sky: Ruby-throated hummingbirds
Early spring, the tiny ruby-throated hummingbirds leave Central America and Mexico and head for North America. It’s the beginning of the spring hummingbird migration into their breeding grounds. These tiny […]
5 Mississippi Delta-Themed Valentine’s Day Ideas
Need an idea for your Valentine? We’ve come up with 5 great Delta-themed Valentine’s Day ideas to do for those who love the outdoors, history, food, and fun! #1 Sunset […]
LDP Conducting Annual Membership Drive
Mississippi’s Lower Delta Partnership works to promote and enhance the economic and environmental health of Mississippi’s Lower Delta. LDP is a 501c3 organization and is strictly funded through grants and donations. […]
Flood conditions close Deer Hunting in South Delta
JACKSON – Heavy rainfall and rising river levels have caused extensive flooding along the Mississippi River. As a result, all hunting except for waterfowl will close based on these parameters: […]
Butterflies of the Mississippi Delta Showcased in New Brochure
Thirty-eight colorful butterflies are featured in a new, beautifully designed full-color brochure produced by Mississippi’s Lower Delta Partnership (LDP). The brochure and accompanying web pages seek to educate people about […]
The Benefits of Trees
Trees By Joyce Kilmer I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast; […]
