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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Delta Magazine launches “The Ultimate Insider’s Guide”
By Magical Madge (CLARKSDALE, Mississippi) In the not-so-distant past a Delta native returned home with big ideas. Scott Coopwood launched his beloved Delta Magazine in 2003. It's always a treat when Delta Magazine arrives; it feels like getting a special present. The latest issue has long been the topic of conversations at cocktail parties, coffee shops and dinner tables. … [Read More...]
LEO BUD WELCH: Sabougla Voices reviewed
By Poor William (CLARKSDALE, Mississippi) VIDEOS IN POST “I believe in the Lord, but the blues speaks to life, too. Blues has a feeling just like gospel; they just don’t have a book (a Bible).” -- Leo Bud Welch The duality that is the Delta is the very human duality found in Leo “Bud” Welch. The blues and the gospel are not as antithetical as some folks might think! If there is a thin line … [Read More...]
Festival premiers Will Goss feature film CLARKSDALE plus much, much more!
By Magical Madge (CLARKSDALE, Mississippi) Have you ever seen him--the skinny dude from Clarksdale who dons white spectacles and possesses a multitude of artistic abilities? Some have described him as an Underground Experimental Filmmaker, Musician, Writer, Screenwriter, Director, Actor and Mississippi Delta boy. He can now include Teacher. (He is the new Film Professor at Jackson Academy … [Read More...]
Thanksgiving! And, to Whom?
By Poor William (Clarksdale, Mississippi) “Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me ‘to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and … [Read More...]
SHOUTOUT to Australia from Clarksdale Mayor Luckett
By Magical Madge (Clarksdale, Mississippi) PHOTOS and VIDEO in POST! For some reason, when John Henshall says "Jump," we Jump! Henshall, Principal of Essential Economics in Melbourne, our generous host during our trip down under last year, was having another one of his Blues n' Ribs Party with none other than the Delta's own Watermelon Slim and Australia's Fiona Boyes as his … [Read More...]
Jerry’s Dreamboat, Opening Right on Q – in Clarksdale!
By Poor William (Clarksdale, Mississippi) PHOTOS IN POST Have a hankering for unique Mississippi Delta hot tamales? Need a fix of some killer BBQ? Then look no further than downtown Clarksdale, MS, birthplace of the blues. Jerry McCray, of Jerry’s Hot Tamales, and Charles Evans, owner of Clark House Residential Inn, have teamed up to open a restaurant in downtown Clarksdale, in the … [Read More...]
Cyber Weekend Delta Bohemian T Shirt Hullabaloo!
(Clarksdale, Mississippi) It's what you have been waiting for all year! Our yummy 100% Egyptian cotton Delta Bohemian T Shirts are on sale Black Friday through midnight on Cyber Monday. Only $11.99 each! ➜DISCOUNT APPLIED at CHECKOUT! CLICK HERE FOR SALE ITEMS Sorry, no gift wrapping available. We highly encourage comments and sharing to your social media of choice! If you are an … [Read More...]
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 and Mr. Lil John been wrasslin’ ones bigger than that for years. I ain’ lying. Ask him? Okay, Captain Safety don’t mess with gators, he just stands all to the side with a … [Read More...]
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’ blood from a goat. I know he was, ‘cause that’s what they do. They suck goat blood at night when nobody’s lookin’! Well, I was lookin’! We ain’ big on goat sucking ‘round here. Hell, we ain’ big on goats! They rope … [Read More...]
The Frank McClory Project NEW CD Release Celebration
(CLARKSDALE, Mississippi) Two friends had a crazy idea and then they actually did it. On Tuesday, October 15 at 3pm, immediately following their live interview with "Sunshine" Sonny Payne, photographer Gary Duane Buth and his gifted musician friend Frank McClory, both of The Frank McClory Project, will land at the Delta Bohemian on Delta Avenue with new CDs, Stickers and who knows what else in … [Read More...]
Will This Come With Age?
By Corinne Vance (Oxford, Mississippi) I am a true and true, down to the bone, no question about it, girly girl. Sports have simply never been my strong suit. I was a good cheerleader and I loved gymnastics but anything beyond the "sports" that call for skirts and pointed toes have never come naturally to me. I've been fine with that, until recently, when I started noticing that my … [Read More...]
Nuthin’ and Everything
By Poor William (Clarksdale, Mississippi) Nuthin’ can be something, and nuthin’ can be everything, if one’s everything is nuthin’! Nuthin' and Everything. Two words appearing to be diametrically opposed—nothing and everything—are not as mutually exclusive as they appear. Seeming to be polar opposites, they actually are quite kin. … [Read More...]
Hollerin’ Hungry with a Ham on Your Back
By Poor William (Clarksdale, Mississippi) No sir! I cannot take credit for the fine title of this whim. Mr. Lil John McKee, my lifelong vato of less ill repute than I, shares “Colemanisms” with me on relevant occasions. They are birthed, reconfigured or passed along by another childhood friend of ours, who I will not air out here, as I have not secured his permission to do so! In the Delta, … [Read More...]
I Was Blowing My Breath Away – a true courtroom poem
Headin’ toward the Shacks On a Monday night Gonna hear some nasty blues That’s just alright The light was waning I had paid my dues Easing off Hwy 61 Ready for some blues I turned onto 49 A bit South of town Makin’ my turn As the sun was goin’ down At the cloverleaf The Man was staring at me I only ran the sign So’s he could get passed me … [Read More...]
James Meredith, Clarksdale and the Kingdom of God
By Poor William (Clarksdale, Mississippi) VIDEO IN POST “Mississippi is the most beautiful country in the world!” -- James Meredith, one of the most prominent figures in the Civil Rights Movement, who considers Mississippi to be the “center of the universe.” During a recent speech in Clarksdale, James Meredith said MISSISSIPPI is the most powerful word in the English language and he feels … [Read More...]
Happy Birthday Delta Bohemian Guest House!
by Marilyn Trainor Storey - The MS Design Maven (Clarksdale, Mississippi) MY DELTA: Art in the City Apartment, Happy Birthday Delta Bohemian Guest House! It is no secret, I spend a lot of time in Clarksdale, in the Mississippi Delta, my birthplace and home of The Blues. I first blogged about Clarksdale, Mississippi, in 2011 after I went up for a visit with my former Delta Academy … [Read More...]
Snap it Back – Charlie Worsham RUBBERBAND CD
By Magical Madge (Mississippi) It is hard to believe I first met this talented young Mississippian over a year ago at the Pickled Okra in Cleveland, Mississippi. Charlie Worsham was doing a low-key performance there in preparation for his upcoming tour fronting Taylor Swift. We featured him here on the DB in an article after that wonderful night. (CLICK HERE to read article.) Every … [Read More...]
Put A Roof Over The Blues Hall of Fame in Memphis
By Magical Madge TWO VIDEOS IN POST If the blues has blessed you, nourished you, touched your soul, even remotely or briefly, and whether you know much about the blues or know very little, then an organization which has a domain name blues.org has got to be worthy of some attention, especially if it is earmarked for an outstanding endeavor. From our over 200 videos on the Delta Bohemian® … [Read More...]
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 a DJ, cold beer, set-ups for whiskey, a bag of cracklins passed around the table, some old-school R&B and enough multi-shaped jiggling backsides of all colors, and you gots good times with enough laughter to put … [Read More...]
New Delta Restaurants: Guadalajara and Sumner Grille
By Magical Madge PHOTO GALLERIES in Post Clarksdale knows all about restaurants closing but lately hope has sprung forth for our dining choices. We have two new Delta restaurants to check out. Guadalajara Restaurant recently opened in the Commerce Plaza across South State Street from Kroger. And only 19 miles down Highway 49, Sumner Grille has opened for Breakfast, Lunch & … [Read More...]
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