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History

The Amazing Holt Collier: Mississippi’s Famous Hunting Guide

July 3, 2019

Holt Collier

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 […]

Filed Under: Community News, History Tagged With: bear hunt, holt collier, president roosevelt

Mayersville to Unveil Mississippi Freedom Trail Marker for Unita Blackwell

August 16, 2016

Former Mayersville mayor and civil rights activist, Unita Blackwell, will be honored with a Mississippi Freedom Trail marker. The unveiling ceremony will be held in Mayersville at Grey Russell Park […]

Filed Under: Community News, History

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Small Town Christmas in the Delta

Several of our Central and Lower Delta small towns are celebrating Christmas this December with parades and other festive activities to get everyone in the Holiday mood. We want to encourage you to take in an event or two in these … [Read More...] about Small Town Christmas in the Delta

Picking up trash

Keep America Beautiful

April is Keep America Beautiful Month, and there will be several clean ups scheduled in towns across America during the month of April and into May.  Established in 1953, the Keep America Beautiful organization encourages people … [Read More...] about Keep America Beautiful

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