Tunica, Mississippi is a town of less than 2,000 people south of Memphis, Tennessee. Formerly known as one of the poorest parts of the United States, Tunica has been completely changed thanks to the rise of the gaming industry in 1990. There is a small downtown area, which is home to a few shops and restaurants as well as some Blues Trail markers. There's also the area … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Tunica, MS
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Classic Eats: Blue and White Restaurant
Classic Eats is a series about old-school and beloved Southern dining establishments. Do you have suggestions? Leave them in the comments. Originally a 1920s gas station, the Blue and White Restaurant is a favorite of visitors and locals in Tunica, Mississippi looking for a hearty meal. Many of the employees have been with the restaurant for decades and work alongside … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Blue and White Restaurant
Visiting the BB King Museum
The BB King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center, located in the late legend's hometown of Indianola, Mississippi, is an essential stop for people who want to learn the rich history of blues music. It's located in an old train depot, complete with interactive exhibits devoted to the life of the musician as well as the time in which he lived and the Mississippi Delta. The … [Read more...] about Visiting the BB King Museum
Small Town Saturday: Greenwood, MS
Greenwood, Mississippi is 130 miles from Memphis, home to blues music and Viking Range headquarters. There they have a luxury hotel, cooking school, and spa. It was the site of a number of protests during the Civil Rights Movement and where B.B. King performed his first live broadcast. Today it has a population of around 17,000 people. Many parts of the film The Help were also … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Greenwood, MS
Film Friday: Double Jeopardy
In Double Jeopardy, a woman wakes up covered in blood with her husband missing and is convicted of killing him. After doing her time in prison, she gets out and realizes she can track him down and get revenge without being tried again. Ashley Judd, Tommy Lee Jones, and Bruce Greenwood. Memorable scenes were filmed at Lafayette Cemetery #1 and a number of homes in the French … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Double Jeopardy
