their culture they re proud about. they call it the mighty mississippi for a reason. i think that goes beyond the current. it s about the impact this river has had on what we become as a nation and what we decide to become as a nation. i m carlton mccoy, raised in inner city d.c., educated in kitchens around the globe. these days i make a living as a master sommelier. i m a nomad, driven to move in and out of different cultures, different worlds. to celebrate diversity by embracing what makes us both unique and the same. after all, we carry our travels with us to our next destination. that s what life is all about. let s do this. i grew up in washington, d.c., raised by my grandmother who is from virginia. so i always felt i had one foot in the south. but as a young child, i was taught to fear the south a little bit because of the deep scars of our family s past. it s very easy for someone who was raised in the black community to come here and feel very negative thoughts abou
Custom blue jean manufacturer Blue Delta Jeans Company plans to expand operations in Shannon, Mississippi. The $1.5 million project is expected to retain 55 jobs in Lee County.
A popular Tupelo restaurant has a unique menu item that is sure to get some attention. The Neon Pig is offering its famous "Smashburger" as part of a package deal that pairs food with fashion.
A Lee County company that makes custom blue jeans for athletes and entertainers is expanding. Once work begins, the expansion should take about six months.