Mississippi Delta

Guitarist Bobby Broom Serves Up a Platter of Spicy Organ Jazz with "Jamalot," Set for May 24 Release by Steele Records

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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RICHMOND, Calif., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Acclaimed guitarist Bobby Broom makes a welcome return to one of his longtime favorite formats—the jazz organ trio—with "Jamalot," a live album and the second by his Organi-Sation, to be released May 24 on Steele Records. While the trio (which also features organist Ben Paterson and drummer Kobie Watkins) debuted on record with 2018's "Soul Fingers," they have been a working band for much longer; the new release features performances going back 10 years.

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  • RICHMOND, Calif., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Acclaimed guitarist Bobby Broom makes a welcome return to one of his longtime favorite formats—the jazz organ trio—with "Jamalot," a live album and the second by his Organi-Sation, to be released May 24 on Steele Records.
  • It first bore professional fruit in his twenties, when he joined the band of the legendary Charles Earland.
  • A decade later, in the 1990s, he founded the Deep Blue Organ Trio, which continued working into the 2010s.
  • "I thought after the Deep Blue Organ Trio that I would never feel anything quite like that in terms of chemistry," Broom says.

Launch of the Tutwiler Microschool Network: A New Chapter in Education for the Mississippi Delta

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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TUTWILER, Miss., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tutwiler Community Education Center, a beacon of hope and innovation in the Mississippi Delta, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking microschool network.

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  • TUTWILER, Miss., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tutwiler Community Education Center, a beacon of hope and innovation in the Mississippi Delta, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking microschool network.
  • This initiative marks a significant milestone in redefining educational landscapes and offering personalized, engaging learning experiences to every child in our community.
  • The Tutwiler Microschool Network embodies a personalized approach to education, emphasizing smaller class sizes, innovative teaching methods, and a curriculum beyond traditional subjects, including technology, wellness, and job readiness.
  • The Tutwiler Microschool Network is a testament to the power of collaboration and community support.

Wells Fargo and Enterprise Announce Winners of $20 Million Housing Innovation Challenge

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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The Wells Fargo Foundation and Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) today announced the winners of the 2023 Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge , a $20 million nationwide competition to find and seed innovative housing solutions.

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  • The Wells Fargo Foundation and Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) today announced the winners of the 2023 Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge , a $20 million nationwide competition to find and seed innovative housing solutions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114901101/en/
    Build UP in Birmingham, Alabama named winner of 2023 Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge.
  • “Through the Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge, we are intentionally lifting up solutions to serve communities that have experienced disinvestment and marginalization for far too long.
  • The cohort will gain access to a network of leaders from across the housing sector, including experts from Enterprise and past winners of the competition.

Emmett Till’s cousin reveals truths about the landmark case in civil rights history

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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Parker joins co-author Christopher Benson in the poignant recollection of a story that continues to intrigue civil rights justice seekers and criminal cold case enthusiasts.

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  • Parker joins co-author Christopher Benson in the poignant recollection of a story that continues to intrigue civil rights justice seekers and criminal cold case enthusiasts.
  • In 1955, fourteen-year-old Emmett Till of Chicago was lynched in the Mississippi Delta while visiting family.
  • The case ignited a flame within the Civil Rights Movement that has yet to be extinguished.
  • In A Few Days Full of Trouble, the co-authors offer a new perspective on the story of Emmett Till.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas: Family Farm Awarded $20K Grant to Recover from Devastating Tornado

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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A family farm in the Mississippi Delta received a Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) $20,000 Small Business Recovery Grant.

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  • A family farm in the Mississippi Delta received a Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) $20,000 Small Business Recovery Grant.
  • The funds were awarded through FHLB Dallas member, BankPlus, to help the farm recover from a March tornado that substantially destroyed the business.
  • The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and BankPlus provided a $20,000 grant for farm repairs.
  • But, once the tornado passed, she discovered that her home, the farm shop and farm equipment sustained heavy damage.

Clearloop Collaborates With Microsoft to Expand Equitable Access to Clean Energy in the Mississippi Delta and Decarbonize the Grid

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Through its participation in the project, Microsoft will help prevent approximately 400 million pounds of carbon from entering the atmosphere and generate enough energy to help power approximately 1,000 area homes annually.

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  • Through its participation in the project, Microsoft will help prevent approximately 400 million pounds of carbon from entering the atmosphere and generate enough energy to help power approximately 1,000 area homes annually.
  • Clearloop strategically locates projects in American communities where new solar generation can displace the most carbon while investing in a more equitable clean energy transition.
  • “Microsoft’s ambitious decarbonization goals and Clearloop’s mission make this a uniquely well-suited relationship, one that will come to life in this welcoming Mississippi community,” said Laura Zapata, CEO and Co-founder of Clearloop.
  • Through this disciplined and community-focused approach, Clearloop will maintain a long-term vested interest in Panola County and the surrounding region.

Wonderbird Spirits Expands Distillery + Overall Brand

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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DALLAS, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wonderbird Spirits , the beloved gin distillery out of Taylor, MS is expanding their distillery as well as their brand.

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  • DALLAS, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wonderbird Spirits , the beloved gin distillery out of Taylor, MS is expanding their distillery as well as their brand.
  • Wonderbird Spirits desired to put Mississippi on the map for something they weren't known for - gin.
  • After experiencing tremendous success in the Georgia market, Wonderbird has taken flight in Texas, South Carolina and Tennessee.
  • Wonderbird also proudly hangs their hat on the recognition they received in Garden & Gun Made in the South awards in 2021, taking both drink and overall winner with their No.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Provides $1 million for Arkansas and Mississippi Storm Recovery

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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In response to the recent devastation caused by severe storms and tornadoes in Arkansas, the Mississippi Delta and Northeast Mississippi, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has donated $1 million to assist with relief and recovery efforts in the affected regions.

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  • In response to the recent devastation caused by severe storms and tornadoes in Arkansas, the Mississippi Delta and Northeast Mississippi, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has donated $1 million to assist with relief and recovery efforts in the affected regions.
  • In addition to the charitable donations, FHLB Dallas also activated its disaster relief response programs, which include grants and low-cost advances (loans) through member financial institutions to support disaster recovery efforts in their communities.
  • The support includes $2.5 million in small business recovery grants offered through members to aid small businesses as well as assistance for affected employees of member institutions.
  • Visit fhlb.com/dra to learn more and find participating member financial institutions.

Clearloop Breaks Ground on First of Three New Solar Projects Helping More than 30 Companies Reduce Emissions and Spur Economic Investment in the Mississippi Delta

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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Combined, the three projects will prevent over 1 billion pounds of carbon from entering the atmosphere and generate enough renewable, cost-effective energy to power approximately 3,000 homes annually.

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  • Combined, the three projects will prevent over 1 billion pounds of carbon from entering the atmosphere and generate enough renewable, cost-effective energy to power approximately 3,000 homes annually.
  • Clearloop is directly using funds from these 30+ diverse organizations to help cut their carbon footprint by supporting the development of new solar projects that will inject renewable, carbon-free electricity into the local grid for the next 40 years.
  • The third project is supported by Vanderbilt University as part of its commitment to carbon neutrality.
  • Vanderbilt University will neutralize its carbon footprint by supporting new solar projects and helping expand access to clean energy in communities where significant socioeconomic and environmental benefits can be achieved.

“We’re with you.” Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation Announce Storm Response

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230330005185/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230330005185/en/
    Regions Bank and the nonprofit Regions Foundation announced a comprehensive response supporting communities impacted by recent severe storms and destructive tornadoes.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The storm response is based on two key elements:
    “Over the last several days, Regions teams have been calling on people and businesses we’ve served for years.
  • “Our teams here in Mississippi join with fellow Regions Bank teams in Alabama, Georgia, and Southern Middle Tennessee – as well as our colleagues at the Regions Foundation – in standing with our customers and communities.
  • We’ll get through this difficult time together.”
    The Regions Foundation is an Alabama-based nonprofit initiative that is funded primarily by Regions Bank.