After years of watching Mississippi Deltans buy flowers and heart-shaped chocolates in the name of Saint Valentine, and later gather at the nearest pub dressed in their finest green attire in the name of Saint Patrick, Down the Road blog contributor Fawn Horton pondered the idea of a Mississippi Delta version of a saint.
The Bluesman’s Saint Read More »
As we’re in the midst of Black History Month, we are reminded of the contributions that African Americans have made to our culture, country and world. One great offering is the creation of The Blues.
W.C. Handy And The Blues Read More »
January 1st rang in the New Year 2015 and with it came the all-new Gateway to the Blues Museum. Located alongside America’s Blues Highway 61 at the entrance of the Tunica Resort area, the new museum officially opened to the public on January 26th.
Gateway To The Blues Museum Now Open Read More »
Tunica along with the Mississippi Division of Tourism hosted a group of golf writers to the state. One of the writers, Susan Bairley writes a column on the APosition.com and we wanted to share her experience here in Tunica at Tunica National Golf and Tennis as well as at the Old Waverly course in West Point, MS.
Michigan Golfer Finds Her “True South” In Mississippi Read More »
The Gateway to the Blues Museum, Mississippi’s newest blues experience will open this January alongside blues highway 61 in Tunica Resorts. Just 20 miles from Memphis’s Beale Street and Elvis’ Graceland, it will serve as the perfect stop for tourists and music lovers searching for that authentic blues experience.
Gateway to the Blues Museum Progress Read More »
Take a ride down the Mighty Mississippi. Contributor Fawn Horton tells us the history of the Tunica Queen.
Step Back in Time on the Tunica Queen Read More »
