AI Grok Overview of Wrestling with Wisdom at the Crossroads: Billy Howell Reflects
AI Grok Overview of Wrestling with Wisdom at the Crossroads Wrestling with Wisdom at the Crossroads: The Aphorisms and Poems of Malachi Montroy, published in December 2025 by Rose & Pearl Publishing, LLC, is a self-reflective collection authored by Chilly Billy Howell under his pen name, Malachi Montroy. Illustrated by Madge Marley Howell, the book compiles original aphorisms (short, insightful sayings) and poems that emerged from Howell’s personal musings, often shared initially on the Delta Bohemian platform. Described as a “devotional companion” in promotional materials, it blends introspection, faith, and humor to guide readers through life’s pivotal moments—or “crossroads.” With its roots in the Mississippi Delta’s cultural and spiritual landscape, the … [Read More...]
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A Bigger Belly Plate
[youtube width="600" height="350"]http://youtu.be/BfCNzYbSRp4[/youtube] By Poor William RADIOLAND VIDEO If the only thing bigger than my belly is what’s on my plate, then I see the problem! … [Read More...]
“Katrina the Mule” captures the real Carlos Elliot Jr.
By Poor William VIDEOS and PHOTOS (28) Clarksdale is blessed to have many musicians who wander purposefully into our midst, often coming back time and time again. A Delta Bohemian’s favorite is the sexy, supa suave, Carlos Elliot Jr., a jammin’ hill country blues Columbian musician who melds traditional North Mississippi Hill Country style blues with his own brand of African, Columbian … [Read More...]
A Prayer for a Friend
By Poor William RADIOLAND VIDEO A Prayer for a Friend Friend, I am ashamed to say I hardly know you for I'm 'sposed to know you well. I call you friend but you are much closer than a friend, even closer than a brother. … [Read More...]
I Think That I Think That You Think What I Think
Another spontaneous Radioland moment with Poor William.... Won't you join and sing along with him? I Think That I Think That You Think That I Think I Think That You Think You Think That I Think I Think That You Think That You Think That I Think I Think That You Think You Think That I Think I Think That You Think … [Read More...]
The Bitter Southerner Rides Some Wild Miles with John Ruskey
By Poor William - “The wilderness is the window of our souls, and water our smoothest passage through.” -- John Ruskey, From “River Gator,” as published in I am Coyote: Readings from the Wild A timely, online publication started in 2013 called The Bitter Southerner just shared a wonderfully written, spectacularly photographed article about Delta Bohemian friend, John Ruskey, founder of … [Read More...]
Delta Roadtrip Links Clarksdale and Helena
By Magical Madge - A Delta Roadtrip is something I have done all my life. Being born and raised in the Mississippi Delta, traveling the highways from town to town is something we grew up doing over and over and over again. During high school, it was what we did when not in school. We would ride around town, be it Clarksdale, Marks, Lambert, Tutwiler, Sumner, to see who else was out riding … [Read More...]
Delta Design
By POOR WILLIAM “But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In His hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” -- Job 12: 7-10. When I observe the earth, water, … [Read More...]
Beatle Mania Strikes in Clarksdale
Clarksdale, Mississippi Three local gifted musicians will be treating concert goers and lawn sitters to an hour and forty five minutes of Beatle Mania music beginning at 6:00 pm on Friday, July 17th. The musicians are Walt Busby, Bo Jones and Gramm Phillips. These guys are good! Very good! … [Read More...]
Home Grown Thursday Nights in Clarksdale
Clarksdale, Mississippi PHOTO GALLERY This list makes my mouth water, especially when I know it was grown by local farmers: Sweet corn Cucumbers Squash Zucchini Plums Nectarines Green Beans Onions Eggplant Green Tomatoes Blackberries Baked Goods Farm Fresh Eggs Fresh Cut Flowers Herbs Living Plants … [Read More...]
KINGFISH plays ” The Star Spangled Banner “
By Magical Madge Happy July 4th! We are proud to be Americans. Friends, Bobbie and Paul Wilson, owners of WROX RADIO, have embraced this community of Clarksdale. They have made it their own and we are blessed by their continued enthusiasm for sharing great music, both on the air and out in the air, with the good folks in the Mississippi Delta. On this particular night, June 26, 2016, WROX … [Read More...]
Clarksdale Music Venues Sound Off for the Americana Music Triangle (AMT)
By POOR WILLIAM VIDEOS and PHOTO GALLERY The recent Americana Music Triangle’s (AMT) “Gold Record Road” celebration in Clarksdale was reminiscent of the Clarksdale of my teens. Vietnam had ended, light beer was being brewed, and the coolest thing for white teens was to cruise the figure-eight path through Sonic and McDonalds, conveniently cockeyed on opposite sides of Desoto Avenue. The … [Read More...]
Quapaw Canoe Co. Captain Mark “River” and the Freshwater Spawners (Not a band)
By POOR WILLIAM PHOTOS The spawn is the symbol of new life and beginnings. A time of plenty for all species, and the reassurance of the incredible, undeniable cycles of life. -- Mark “River” Peoples Followers of the Delta Bohemian® understand our deep, heartfelt appreciation for all things Quapaw Canoe Company—Driftwood Johnnie Ruskey’s recreational and conservation-oriented brainchild … [Read More...]
Another Mississippi Delta Saturday Night
By POOR WILLIAM VIDEO and PHOTOS Delta folks ain’ scared of a party and that’s for damn sure. It’s always on in the Mississippi Delta: whether high-browing at the Country Club or low-browing just about any-damn-where-else. We Deltans love to party whether at a cocktail party, a tailgating event at one of the universities, or for the intrepid few: a local juke joint with beer, blues and … [Read More...]
Clarksdale Mayor highlight of Helena Annual Chamber Dinner
By MAGICAL MADGE PHOTO GALLERY at bottom of post Whooooo-oooot! When I hear that call, I know it's a Quapaw calling! This time dear friend and founder of Quapaw Canoe Company John Ruskey invited Poor William and me to join him at his table for the Helena Annual Chamber dinner. The keynote speaker this year was Clarksdale Mayor and friend Bill Luckett. Whooooooo-ooooot, count … [Read More...]
Santana Tandem Cycles in Mississippi Delta again!
By MAGICAL MADGE It was a cold, rainy Spring morning and dozens upon dozens of tandem bicyclers from all over the United States and Europe were not letting that dampen their spirits. They were hungry for some grub by our treasured musician and chef John Mohead, co-owner with wife Jenn Mohead of Kathryn's on Moon Lake, a restaurant steeped in history and worth a destination drive any Thursday … [Read More...]
Coen of My New Orleans captures the Mississippi Delta
By MAGICAL MADGE New Orleans, a destination for millions of travelers worldwide, is talking about the benefits of "Traveling the Mississippi Delta: A land of myths and legends." Cheré Coen with myNewOrleans.com wrote a fascinating article about three of our towns, Greenwood, Indianola and Clarksdale, and touched on the mystical points in between, the back roads, where we like to spend our … [Read More...]
Hunt Marketing is Hot on the Trot from Oxford and Tupelo
By Magical Madge VIDEOS and PHOTOS If you are on the Oxford Square, look up! Above the fabulous boutique Nella (formerly Duvall's), you can see and visit a marketing firm hot on the trot for businesses eager to get with today's times! What started out quietly as W.G.H. & Associates, first in Washington, DC and then in Oxford, Mississippi, has quickly morphed into a brand name you will … [Read More...]
Coahoma County Students aiming for Washington
By MAGICAL MADGE Clarksdale, Mississippi We received a sweet note from a local teacher at Coahoma Country Jr. - Sr. High School in Clarksdale. Read it and respond if you will. We did. … [Read More...]
Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale
Clarksdale, Mississippi PHOTOS FROM PAST JUKE JOINT FESTIVALS PAGE MAY BE SLOW TO LOAD DUE TO MANY PHOTOGRAPHS It's Juke Joint Festival time and that means live music abounds everywhere and tourists start piling into Downtown Clarksdale. It's been a long, cold winter. Let's get to jukin'! Pics from a few past Juke Joint Festivals. … [Read More...]
Big Boy Martin Grant Remembered
By POOR WILLIAM VIDEO and PHOTOS IN POST That’s the way that the world goes “round. You’re up one day and the next you’re down. It’s half an inch of water and you think you’re gonna drown. That’s the way that the world goes ‘round. -- John Prine Big Boy is Gone and the World is Much Smaller. Tis hard to do a tribute for someone I loved, yet hardly knew. Big Boy Martin … [Read More...]
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