The Helena Tavern
This year has been hard on restaurants and many have closed. I’ve tried to keep up and take them down when they do, but it’s not easy. I was so…
Louis Jordan “The King of the Jukebox”
Louis Thomas Jordan was a talented singer who added comedy with over the top expressions to become world famous during the swing era and forward. He fronted his own band…
Engagement at St. Charles
The small town of St. Charles, Arkansas is most remembered as the site of what some historians call “the deadliest shot of the Civil War.” To understand what occurred, we…
Bull Pen Restaurant/ Johnny D’s
The Bull Pen Restaurant is a really unique southern eatery near downtown De Witt, Arkansas. Part service station and part country restaurant, the Bull Pen offers guests some of the…
Levon Helm and “A Train Robbery”
Levon Helm is remembered for a number of great songs that have stood the ravages of time. Where others have come and gone, his legacy of great work remains. I…
Expedition from Helena to Grenada: Part 3
General Alvin P. Hovey’s expedition toward Grenada, Mississippi in late 1862 was part of the overall strategy to take Vicksburg by Ulysses Simpson Grant. It consisted of two wings. One…
DeSoto County Museum
DeSoto county is one of the fastest growing regions in Mississippi. There are countless restaurants, businesses and entertainment venues for everyone. Hernando is the county seat and home not only…
Tomato Gravy
Although chocolate gravy is more associated with Arkansas, many people who grew up in the Delta know about another favorite topping, tomato gravy. Tomato gravy can trace its origins back…
