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August Events 2025

Go on a Grand Tour of Greenwood This August! Stop and smell the roses in Greenwood this August! From...

Greenwood Soul Mates – Charles McCoy Sr.

For us, “soul” represents that unique essence each person contributes to their community, weaving a colorful tapestry of stories,...

July Events 2025

Make Tracks to Greenwood This July! It’s finally July, and that means summer is going full speed ahead in...

Pedal Through the Delta: Bikes, Blues & Bayous Returns to Greenwood August 2nd

Greenwood gears up to welcome cyclists from across the region for one of Mississippi’s most beloved summer traditions: the...

Celebrate 100 Years of Greenwood’s Historic Keesler Bridge – June 5

Join a celebration that brings history to life and showcases one of Greenwood’s most renowned structures – the Keesler...

Celebrate Big at Greenwood’s Stars & Stripes Festival – June 26!

Greenwood is bringing the heat this summer for one of the biggest nights of the year—the Stars & Stripes...

Greenwood Soul Mates – Cynthia Stanciel

For us, “soul” represents that unique essence each person contributes to their community, weaving a colorful tapestry of stories,...

June Events 2025

Things Are Heating Up in Greenwood This June! June is finally here! That makes it the perfect time to...

From the Heart of the Delta: A Soul Mates Love Letter

Dear Greenwood Soul Mates, Where do I begin? Just about a month into my job as Senior Writer, I...

Mississippi Delta and Delta Blues Shine in “Sinners”

Long before the first scare, “Sinners,” a new movie by Ryan Coogler of “Black Panther” and “Creed” fame, grips...

Greenwood Serves Up Smokin’ Good Time at Que on the Yazoo

Every spring, the rich aroma of slow-smoked ribs, pulled pork, and Southern spices drift over the banks of the...

Greenwood Soul Mates – Dr. Erin Jacobs Stagner

For us, “soul” represents that unique essence each person contributes to their community, weaving a colorful tapestry of stories,...

America at the Crossroads Guitar Exhibit Beckons May 30 2025-September 2025

Come for Guitars. Stay for Soul. Welcome to Greenwood, Mississippi, a place where the music moves. It flows from...

A Quick Getaway to Greenwood, Mississippi: Blues, Bites and Delta Charm

Looking for a break that feels like the soundtrack to your life? Greenwood, Mississippi, is calling your name. Whether...

Chasing the Blues: A Journey Through Historical Markers

The Mississippi Delta isn’t just a region – it’s the soul of the blues, where music rose from hardship,...

From Crossroads to Legends: Greenwood’s Role in Shaping the Blues

The Mississippi Delta Blues is more than music — it’s raw emotion, a powerful reflection of pain, struggle and...

Fire Up Your Appetite for Que on the Yazoo

When spring arrives in the Mississippi Delta, so does the unmistakable sizzle of slow-smoked barbecue, and in Greenwood, that...

Greenwood Soul Mates – Paul Brown

For us, “soul” represents that unique essence each person contributes to their community, weaving a colorful tapestry of stories,...

Find Your Stride in Greenwood

Greenwood, Mississippi, is known for its rich history, Southern hospitality and vibrant culture. On March 22, 2025, the town...

Remembering Emmett Till: 70 Years Later

  Seventy years ago, on August 28, 1955, the brutal murder of Emmett Till shocked the nation and became...

Mulgrew Miller’s Jazz Legacy Stems from Greenwood’s Musical Influence

Mulgrew Miller, an influential jazz pianist known for his distinctive style and contributions to the distinct art form, was...

Greenwood Soul Mates – Forrest Hodge

For us, “soul” represents that unique essence each person contributes to their community, weaving a colorful tapestry of stories,...

Greenwood Soul Mates – Beth Stevens

For us, “soul” represents that unique essence each person contributes to their community, weaving a colorful tapestry of stories,...

Greenwood Soul Mates – Thomas Gregory

For us, “soul” represents that unique essence each person contributes to their community, weaving a colorful tapestry of stories,...

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