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Distinctive places, people, and experiences unique to the Delta
Gator Bait: A True Story
By The Poorest of Williams (CLARKSDALE, Mississippi) Folks outside Coahoma County been rather churlish of late, arguing all about alligators caught in the 700-plus-a-few-pounds category. Well, that ain’ nuthin’! Me...
Coahoma County Chupacabra: A True Story by the Poorest of Williams
By POOR WILLIAM(CLARKSDALE, Mississippi) I swear I saw him. Last night. Skittering under the hedge. Head big as a fire hydrant, body smooth as a Chihuahua. He had been suckin’...
Trouping to Po Monkey Juke Joint on a Thursday Night
By Poor William (Merigold, Mississippi) VIDEO in post Po Monkey, I hear he don’ play no live blues! Say what? You’d be right podna, most of the time, but take...
Kathryn’s Restaurant at Moon Lake is only minutes from Clarksdale
By Magical Madge and Poor William(Dundee, Mississippi) VIDEO When I heard in the Spring of 2012 that blues musician John Mohead, along with wife Jenn and sons Jack and Henry,...
1926 American Lafrance Firetruck seen Cruising in Clarksdale
(Clarksdale, Mississippi) VIDEO IN POSTNeighbor Ray Keith has been enjoying getting the Marks 1926 Firetruck in tip top running condition for the Mississippi Delta town. Local Marks resident Mr. Barringer...
Delta Eclectic Lodging by Legends Magazine
Delta Eclectic Lodging Delta eclectic Lodging article was published in Legends Magazine in July August 2013 issue. The Delta Bohemian Guest House was featured as a Delta Eclectic Lodging spot...
KINGFISH Ingram – Clarksdale Guitar Sensation
(Clarksdale, Mississippi) VIDEO AT BOTTOM OF POSTChristone "KINGFISH" Ingram. Who is he and how did he get started in his music career? It's pretty simple. He started on drums. Then...
Mississippi Delta Dichotomies
Extremes searching for SynthesisBy POOR WILLIAM (Clarksdale, Mississippi) DOCUMENTED CLARKSDALE MUSIC VIDEO The Mississippi Delta is all about discrete entities rubbin’ against each other symbiotically in a search for synthesis, peace...
Clarksdale lover Performing Live at White House for Memphis Soul Concert
By MAGICAL MADGE(Clarksdale, Mississippi) When I see Charlie Musselwhite in my email Inbox, I know it is always going to be something delightful and fun. My most recent correspondence back...
REDS BLUES CLUB – Torches, Cold Beer and Blues
A Whim by POOR WILLIAM, a beer drinker, blues lover and fellow in need of a torch (Clarksdale, Mississippi) “Particularly enjoyed Red’s, any bar where the barman requires a torch...
Clarksdale Samaritans – A Place Where Perfect Strangers Wave At You
By MAGICAL MADGE(Clarksdale, Mississippi) My wallet was found? I didn't even know it was lost! The day started with a personal commitment and challenge to let thankfulness temper all my...
A Glimpse Into Goodness and Strength
Watch this video of Bethany singing "Ho Hey" [youtube]http://youtu.be/VA7AhUKvr94[/youtube] A Cathartic Whim by Poor William, a Proud Papa, Upon First Hearing His Daughter Croon By POOR WILLIAM I got my...