A new year and new political changes for Indianola… what’s next?

Upon the close of 2009, the political landscape of Indianola, Mississippi had changed. Voters expressed their dissatisfaction with the previous administration. In the midst of growing joblessness, ever-spreading crime, neighborhood flooding, public education concerns, and fiscal woes, a new mayor and two new aldermen were elected to remedy these issues.

We all seek a better Indianola. So, what is next?

On Monday, January 4th, 2010 a swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Sunflower County Courthouse at 7 pm. Mayor-elect Steve Rosenthal and newly elected aldermen, Otis Anthony Jr. and Carver Randle Jr. will take oath. The public is invited.

December 26th, 2009: David Paul Burchfield R.I.P.

On December 26th, 2009 at 7:32, I received a call from Davey Gardner. “I don’t know how to tell you this, man… but Burchfield died in a car accident.” There was an unexplained silence that came over me. I’ve known “Da-Da” for about 5 years, but he was more than the occasional act that performed at the 308 Blues Club. David Burchfield was family. We shared many a midnight conversations, traded riffs, and enjoyed the taste of cheapened tequilla. And if you had the pleasure to meet him, you would know David was special.

I don’t have all the details and really don’t care to know. My friend is no longer here. My heart and prayers go out to his wife and daughter. I’m not good with any of this, so I will keep it brief.

And for those who don’t know David Burchfield, the musician, check out The Electric Mudd

Miss you, bro.

The Mississippi Delta is Alive… The Delta Renaissance Will Be Televised!

Throughout the years, I have come to settle in many different regions within the United States. Most of my time has been spent in the south. Again, Indianola is my home. I promote all that is Indianola and the Mississippi Delta as a whole. A good friend of mine, also a world traveler and Delta transplant, has made Indianola her home as well.

Sade Turnipseed, Cultural Affairs Advocate and Public Historian, has launched a true “Delta Renaissance”… DELTA RENAISSANCE(sm) is the new weekly cultural arts talk show focusing on Mississippi artists and historic preservation efforts that are underway throughout the region. This educational and culturally stimulating program is a wonderful new concept now taking root on WABG and Delta Fox-TV. Tune in and stay connected to Delta culture every Saturday at 1:00 pm, on Delta Fox-10, with Sade, as host.

The entire Mississippi Delta will now have the opportunity to spend quality time with Sade learning about cultural performers, discovering the visual artists, listening to authors discuss their books and scholars exploring the works of wonderfully talented people throughout the state of Mississippi.

Sade also hosts weekly Delta Renaissance Cultural Arts Update segments, every Thursday on Good Morning Mississippi at 6:00 am; and, every Friday during ABC News at 5:00 pm, both newscasts are on the Commonwealth Broadcasting Group Inc. network.

Everyone can be a part of the Delta Renaissance – Tune in to WABG and Delta Fox and stay connected to your culture with Sade Turnipseed!

…Towards a Delta Renaissance…

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

RED CLAY
662.773.2048
DeltaRenaissance@aol.com
http://www.DELTARENAISSANCE.com