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Sonny Boy Williamson
There were two Sonny Boy Williamson blues performers. The first Sonny Boy was John Lee Williamson. He rose to prominence before World War II as a harmonica player and actually performed with a number of the great artists. He was killed at Chicago on his way home from a blues bar in 1943. Alex Miller…
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William Warfield
William C. Warfield was a well known bass-baritone concert artist, who had a long career that included stage, song and film. William was born January 22, 1920 to Robert Warfield and Bertha McCamery in West Helena, Arkansas. He only spent a few short years in Arkansas though. His family moved first to St. Joseph, Missouri…
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James Cotton
James Cotton was known as one of the world’s most popular and renowned harmonica players in the world. He managed to have one of the longest blues careers around and played to packed houses. James Cotton was born on the Bonnie Blue Plantation in Tunica County, Mississippi on July 1, 1935. His parents were Mose…
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James T. White
James T. White was a man who made strong choices throughout his life. He was a man who could have chosen an easier path, but he followed the way he believed God laid out for him. White was born in New Providence, Indiana on August 25, 1837. His parents were James and Catherine. James White…
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William Henry Grey
William Henry Grey was born December 22, 1829 in Washington, D.C. His mother was Elizabeth Grey, who was a slave until being granted her freedom by Henry Alexander Wise. Wise was a U.S. Congressman from Virginia and there were rumors that William was his son. Although Wise never officially recognized William, he followed him everywhere.…
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Maud Jeffries
Maud Jeffries was born December 14, 1869 at Willow Farm, near present day Lula. She was the daughter of James Kenilworth Jeffries and his wife Elizabeth Field. James Jeffries grew up in Coahoma County and first made an appearance on a U.S. Census there in 1850. He was with his mother and brother. Jeffries was…
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End of the Kate Adams 1
Steamboats were the main means of transportation in the 19th century and hundreds of them made their trips filled with passengers and goods up and down the Mississippi River. One of the most grand of these steamers was the Kate Adams. The ship was owned by the Memphis & Vicksburg Packet Company. John D. Adams…
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Moore-Hornor House (Part 1): Sheriff Arthur Thompson
The saga of the Moore-Hornor House on Beech Street is not just about a house or family, it is the story of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. From its construction this house has witnessed the growth, destruction, expansion and change that has occurred in Helena and Phillips County. It has also stood witness to changes that took…
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Standard Oil of Memphis Robbery – 1927
In February 24, 1927 two masked men entered the central office of Standard Oil Company in Memphis, Tennessee armed with revolvers. Their intent was robbery and cashier J.P. Tucker was their target. The dutiful employee had just finished preparing the receipts for transfer to the bank when he was startled by the brazen act. One…
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Airport Grocery – Cleveland
Highway 61 is a long and straight road that takes you from Memphis to Vicksburg and further. There are a number of cities and great places to eat at along the way and you can’t go wrong with any of them, but there is one very unique place that you should stop at. When I…
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