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Friars Point: A Prosperous Little Town 1889
On May 28, 1889 the Memphis Daily Appeal published a story about the county seat of Coahoma County. This snapshot from history survives today but most people have never had a chance to read it. Hopefully you will enjoy this little story of Delta history. Friars Point, Mississippi May 29, 1889 This prosperous little town…
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Catfish Island
Catfish is a must for any successful eatery in the Delta and there are lots of them around here. In fact a person could go from town to town just trying catfish places. Catfish and the South go together and one of the best around is located just north of Forest City, Arkansas. Catfish Island…
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Parkin Archeological State Park
Parkin Archeological State Park exists to preserve, collect, research, and interpret the site and its associated American Indian culture, emphasizing the period of AD 1200 – 1600, its interactions with the first Europeans, and the impact of historic utilization of the site area. The state park consists of a visitor center and a 3/4 -mile…
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Carla Hayden
Carla Hayden was sworn in as the 14th Librarian of Congress on September 14, 2016. She is the first woman and first African American woman to lead the national library and was nominated for this position by President Barack Obama. She was confirmed by the U.S. Senate. In 1993 she served as CEO of the…
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Todd Demers
Todd Demers is the WREG News Channel 3 Daybreak news and weather anchor form 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. Then again for News Channel 3 at Noon. Demers started work for Channel 3 in April 1986 and has been involved with the daybreak program ever since. Before that his first job in television had been…
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Tidbit 6
Does anyone know what they are? These two adorable kittens have been at my Grand Parents house since I’ve been alive. They are printed stuffed cats. Not sure if these were sold already made, sold as outlines that you stuffed and sewed, or were folk art. Open to any information about them. Thank you.
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August Moon – Helena
August Moon is a really unique restaurant. Although it started off as strictly a Chinese place, it has developed into something entirely different. You can still order Chinese and I’ve heard it’s very good, but I’ve always eaten their more American dishes. The restaurant is always busy for lunch. When you walk in the door…
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Story of a Delta Merchant Family
My family came to Lula around 1940 and started a farm on Flea Harbor Road. The Mississippi Delta offered only a few pathways to having a better life in those days. You either farmed or became a merchant. My Grandfather, James “Jimmie” Dean farmed and my Grandmother, Ialeen Martin Dean opened a small grocery store.…
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“The Silver Fox” Charlie Rich
Charlie Rich was born December 14, 1932 at Colt, Arkansas in St. Francis county. He grew up learning music in the Baptist Church where his mother played the piano and his sisters sang in the choir. Rich knew music was his future. He played in the band for Forest City, Arkansas high school where he…
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Delta Cultural Center
The Delta Cultural Center, located at Helena, was created in 1990 with a mission of preserving, interpreting, and presenting the cultural heritage of the Arkansas Delta. The Arkansas Delta consists of a twenty seven county area located mainly in Eastern Arkansas. A big celebration took place on that day in front of the old Missouri…
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