Welcome Guide: Cleveland & Bolivar County Issue 7 | 2019

WELCOME GUIDE

CLEVELAND &

BOLIVAR COUNTY

issue 7

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Welcome one and all!

Cleveland and Bolivar County are exciting places to live and visit in the heart of the Mississippi Delta! Our community is strong and vibrant and continues to move forward in the right direction on all fronts.

We are a university town with our crown jewel being Delta State University. The school is not only a major attraction for students, but for visitors and others because of the many offerings that constantly take place on campus. These offerings range from major theatrical and musical productions at the Bologna Performing Arts Center, to the sports events, and unique conferences. Additionally, the world’s most noted business leaders often visit Delta State and this past year the university hosted David Abney, CEO of UPS, Steve Forbes of Forbes Magazine and Fred Smith, founder and CEO of FedEx… just to name a few.

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The GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi is also one of the town’s major attractions.

The GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi is the only GRAMMY Museum located outside of Los Angeles. Exhibits celebrate all of the music genres. Several times each year, the museum offers visitors a special experience by featuring some of the world’s most noted entertainers who perform in the small theater.

Award winning restaurants, boutique shopping, authentic blues shows at our local music venues, and outdoor recreational opportunities can also be found in Cleveland and Bolivar County.

And, it’s not surprising that visitors to the Delta use Cleveland as their hub because of our town’s proximity to nearby Clarksdale, Greenville, Indianola, and Greenwood.

Please allow our 2019 Welcome Guide to

serve as your roadmap to our community.

For more information about our great city, stop by the Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce, located at 101 S. Bayou Ave, (662-843-2712 and clevelandmschamber.com) and they will be happy to assist you with more information while you are visiting. Complimentary maps and brochures are provided at the Chamber which is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Welcome to Cleveland and Bolivar County, Mississippi!

Scott Coopwood Publisher

A fun place to bring out the kid in music lovers.

Producer’s Studio

The Roland Room

Fascinating Artifacts

Produce a new song with Keb’ Mo’

Experience performing onstage

See costumes, instruments and more

Our revolving special exhibits and artifacts make GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi a must-see for music fans of all ages!

• Explore all aspects of the recording process and the history of the GRAMMY Awards® • Browse 28,000 square feet of unique artifacts and experiences that tell the stories of legendary artists

GRAMMY® Archives

Interactive Music Table

Find every award winner here

Learn who influenced your favorite artists

800 West Sunflower Road / Cleveland, MS 38732 www.grammymuseumms.org / P: 662.441.0100

• Learn about Mississippi’s important impact on modern music

WELCOME GUIDE

CONTENTS

CLEVELAND & BOLIVAR COUNTY

Publisher: J. Scott Coopwood Executive Editor: Pam Parker Art & Design Director: Cailee Conrad Graphic Designers: Cailee Conrad, Ross Shackelford

114 122 RELIGION 132 OUTLYING AREAS 134 CHAMBER DIRECTORY 146 THEN & NOW CIVIL RIGHTS & 154 BLUES TRAIL EDUCATION

10 22 34 52 62 72 80 86 94 104 108

SHOPPING DINING CULTURE DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Kristy Kitchings, Wendy Mize, Ann Nestler, Pam Parker and Shelby Tuttle

ADVERTISING For advertising information, please call (662) 843-2700 Fax (662) 843-0505

EDITORIAL AND BUSINESS OFFICE ADDRESSES Mailing Address: Coopwood Publishing Group Inc. Post Office Box 117 Cleveland, Mississippi 38732

GRAMMY OUTDOORS

Shipping Address: 125 South Court Street Cleveland, Mississippi 38732

INDUSTRY

Phone (662) 843-2700 Fax (662) 843-0505

HEALTHCARE AGRICULTURE

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PHOTOGRAPHY Madison Dixon, Rory Doyle and Scott Speakes Photos courtesy of Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce and Cleveland Tourism

The Cleveland-Bolivar County Welcome Guide is published annually by Coopwood Publishing Group, Inc. All editorial and advertising information is taken from sources considered to be authoritative, but the publication cannot guarantee their accuracy. Neither that information nor any opinion expressed on the pages of the Welcome Guide in any way constitutes a solicitation for the sale or purchase of securities mentioned. No material in the Welcome Guide can be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the publisher.

HISTORY

SPORTS

WRITERS Angela Rogalski, Lisa Miller, Aimee Robinette and Mark Stowers

Web Address: www.coopwood.net The guitar on the front cover can be purchased at the Martin and Sue King Railroad Heritage Museum.

E-mail: pam@coopwood.net scott@coopwood.net

Small Town.Big Vibe.

I love having conversations with people about Cleveland. I enjoy filling in the who, what, whens and whys. My friends often joke with me that after hearing my pitch on the area, they want to move here again! Part of that reason is the passion I feel for this spot of land in the Mississippi Delta, and that is palatable.

Cleveland is a town that sells itself. We welcome visitors from all over the world to our proverbial front porch every single day.

And goodness do they get a welcome. The faces, personalities and warmth of the residents of Cleveland and Bolivar County cannot be duplicated anywhere else on the planet. Recently, I saw that Alabama was named the friendliest state.

While I do have strong Alabama roots, I’ll kindly have to disagree… I don’t recall our little town being measured by the judges.

There are so many things that make this place more than just a spot on the map. Our history, culture, arts, food, entertainment and involvement simply cannot be described, it really can only be felt by those experiencing all that we have to offer. I cannot stress enough how many times I have heard a passing traveler walk in to our visitor’s center and simply state “wow, I had no idea there was so much to do and see. We simply did not allocate enough time, but we will be back.”

I also love the people who might have visited

Cleveland ten or fifteen years ago, and speak of the town as if they are just as familiar. I graduated from Delta State in 2003, and I know how much the area has changed. I always encourage people to come back, and when they do they are constantly surprised at the new shops, hotels, restaurants, and attractions that dot our (ever changing) landscape.

It’s important to remember that positive changes don’t happen overnight. Behind the machine is a group of people working tirelessly by volunteering their time, investing money, bringing ideas to life and constantly looking at where we are going next and how to improve.

It’s this machine that makes this town not only a great place to visit, but to put down roots and grow.

There is so much on the horizon for Cleveland. With the opening of new hotels and amenities, the more jobs are created, the more conferences and groups we can host, and the better our town will get. These things are so connected, and it’s important to have a master plan and a positive outlook.

There is a reason why the Delta is often called the Cradle of American Culture, and the fact that there is truly something in the water. To breathe its air, see the Mighty Mississippi, and experience a sunset that seems almost just within reach can be life altering. We welcome you to our town, a town that has been seeded, watered and tended to. And from the looks of things, will continue to be for years. Find a spot of soil here. There’s plenty to go around.

Kelli Carr Cleveland and Bolivar County Tourism Director

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HISTORY

The town of Shaw, Flood of 1912

Born into the vibrant heritage of the inimitable Mississippi Delta, Cleveland has a history as rich as the fertile farmland that lay hidden beneath the thick forests that were present when Bolivar County began formation in 1836. One of our strongest features is the various ethnicities that made their home here in Bolivar County—along with the rest of the Delta.

SOME FACTS: • We are the only Bolivar County in the USA • We are the 2nd largest county (geographically) in Mississippi; 906 square miles • Mississippi is a Native American word meaning “Great River”

The Delta is an alluvial plain lying in the northwestern part of Mississippi, below Memphis, Tenn. It is the area of land situated between the Mississippi River to the west and the Yazoo River to the south. At its widest point, the Delta stretches roughly sixty miles to the east 10 F 2019 CLEVELAND WELCOME GUIDE

where the terrain changes abruptly to hills. This flat land was formed by deposits from the Mississippi River and its tributaries over eons of changing river courses and seasonal high water.

Prior to the building of the levee along the Mississippi, flooding was a constant, creating a swampy area that made navigation and settlement difficult. Those factors, along with a generally mild climate, combined to produce rich soil, great forests, and dense undergrowth.

The Delta was a perfect habitat for wildlife—alligators, wolves, black bears, wildcats, foxes, beavers, otters, turkeys, panthers, deer, a variety of birds, and of course, mosquitoes—many of which are still present today. A mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, Bolivar County is bordered on the west by the Mississippi River and is home to several lakes and streams along with public hunting areas such as Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge, the Great River Road WMA, and Lake Charlie

All photos courtesy of the Martin & Sue King Railroad Heritage Museum

Early photo of the Delta State University campus

Capps. Visit the below websites for more information. (www.fws.gov/refuge/Dahomey) (www.mdwfp.com) The first Deltans were mound-building Native Americans. Although many of the mounds have been lost to time, some are still visible. Recently, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History created the Mississippi Mound Trail to bring awareness to these wonders. Each of the mounds on the trail can be viewed from public roadways and feature accompanying markers. trails.mdah.ms.gov The Spaniards exploring the New World in 1541 encountered these Native Americans along the Mississippi River. It is probable that Hernando De Soto “discovered” the River near Bolivar County and possible that he is buried near Rosedale. Other explorers followed the same general route—Marquette and Joliet in 1673 then LaSalle in 1682.

Over 100 years later exploration gave way to American expansion. Mississippi received its statehood in 1817 and Bolivar County was formed in 1836. The Native Americans, through a series of treaties, were removed westward with Indian Point in southwestern Bolivar County, a main point of embarkation. The first few white settlers came to Bolivar County in the early 1800’s and more quickly followed as the word spread about the abundance of virgin timber, fertile soil, and open opportunities.

Where one can see a thriving town and community, there once was a thick swampland full of cypress and other species of trees with which the early residents carved out a life. Strong axmen cut down the forests and discovered that the soil beneath was 40-60 feet deep, so if they needed virgin soil, they simply dug deeper and

struck planting gold every time. The “King of Crops” at that time was cotton – and this was the ideal location for the growing of the white wealth-maker. These bold gamblers braved the elements—flooding, mosquitoes, and subsequent disease to carve out farms, homes, and a government along the riverside. The county seat of Bolivar County moved several times before situating in Rosedale.

Much of the interior of the county remained virtually untouched except for a few small sawmill operations. In 1884 the Louisville, New Orleans, and Texas railroad was built through the Delta, passing through the eastern half of Bolivar County. Situated approximately halfway between Memphis and Vicksburg was a little sawmilling community which at various times was called Simms or Fontaine.

The first railroad maps called it Coleman. The good fortune of being the halfway point meant that Coleman was a railroad stopping point and quickly businesses, homes, and schools were built. In 1886 Coleman was incorporated as the Town of Cleveland. The town grew steadily and by 1901 Cleveland was named the second county seat and a new courthouse was erected. Bolivar County is one of ten counties in Mississippi with two judicial districts.

The LNO & T Railroad was promptly absorbed by the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley RR. Spur tracks were built; crisscrossing the county as sawmill and stave operations began to rapidly clear the great forests with their steam equipment. Towns formed all along the railroad tracks as the railroad company encouraged settlement by making the acreage inexpensive to purchase. One of the most historic of these towns in Bolivar County is Mound Bayou, established by Isaiah T. Montgomery and other former slaves.

As more trees were cleared, more land was put into cultivation. In the early days, all of the planting and harvesting was done by hand. At the end of WWI, just as after the Civil War, African Americans left Bolivar County in great numbers, but many stayed, becoming tenant farmers. There was an increasing demand for labor and Delta planters began to recruit overseas. As early as the late 1880s the first Italians were making their home in Bolivar County. Chinese were recruited in much the same manner. Jewish settlers arrived and began making their living as peddlers. By living frugally, the Chinese immigrants realized an opportunity to open their own markets and grocery stores. Italian farm laborers became farm owners. Jewish peddlers became store-front merchants. Other immigrant groups such as Mexicans and Lebanese came to the Delta came as well. Today, in addition to the first settlers of English, Scottish, German, Irish, and African descent, Bolivar County is its own “melting pot” of ethnicities.

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Bolivar County Agricultural High School, Cleveland

is designated with a Blues Trail marker declaring the location as the probable “Birthplace of the Blues.” Many of the early Delta Bluesmen lived and worked around Dockery, influencing each other and educating the next generation. The railroad and the Blues go hand in hand as many Blues lyrics sing about the train either with sorrow or joy. Charley Patton wrote “Peavine Blues,” referring to the winding railroad that connected Dockery with Rosedale on the riverside. There are several Blues Trail markers scattered throughout the county and many a scenic back road will still take you there. If you ask the right locals, you may actually find the real Crossroads where Robert Johnson reportedly sold his soul to the Devil. msbluestrail.org The City of Cleveland has always been fortunate to have forward-thinking leadership, but perhaps no group of City leaders has been more progressive than the elected officials in the early 1920s. As the State Legislature considered a location for a new Normal college, Cleveland became the obvious choice due to its central Delta location, the railroad, and the donation of land. However, perhaps the most important factor in the equation was the City leaders’ willingness to relocate the infamous Black Bear Saloon that was located between the depot and the soon-to-be Delta Normal College, now

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Delta State University. In the early 1950s the astute City leaders were able to attract Baxter Laboratories and MP & L’s Delta Steam Electric Station just north of town.

The population of Cleveland basically doubled over the following decade.

Most recently, Cleveland has become the home of Faurecia Automotive, and then together with a group of local and area organizers and visionaries, the City of Cleveland and Bolivar County, partnering with DSU, was able to see the realization of the GRAMMY Museum, adjacent to Delta State’s campus. It is the most technologically advanced music museum in the world and the only other GRAMMY Museum outside of Los Angeles.

Although always looking ahead, Cleveland (www. cityofclevelandms.com) and Bolivar County (www. co.bolivar.ms.us) have developed an increasing appreciation for preservation and promoting our past.

Cleveland is also home to the City of Cleveland’s Railroad Heritage Museum, housing the largest O gauge model layout in the southeast, thousands of railroad artifacts, and a 1941 Illinois Central caboose, all paying tribute to our railroad beginnings. The Mississippi Delta Chinese Heritage Museum is located on the third floor of the Delta State Archives & Museum with both museums

The old Nelson Riley Mule Barn which was located one mile south of Cleveland

hosting outstanding displays and exhibits highlighting various facets of our history. The Boo Ferriss Baseball Museum, located beside the DSU baseball stadium, honors the late Red Sox pitcher and Hall of Famer, Boo Ferriss, a Shaw, Miss. native and legendary coach at DSU. The Amzie Moore House is the actual home of the late Civil Rights leader, which has been preserved and converted into a museum, paying tribute to his efforts.

The home has also been designated as a stop on the Freedom Trail. visitmississippi.org

Throughout Bolivar County, you will find numerous sites designated with historical markers, Blues Trail markers, and Freedom Trail markers. Cleveland is located on the Blues Highway (Hwy 61) and the western side of the county is home to the Great River Road (Hwy 1). Tourism has become a very integral part of the Mississippi Delta, and as we attract more and more visitors to our home here in Cleveland, we hope you enjoy your stay and we’d like to say: Welcome to Cleveland!

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UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

The Bologna Performing Arts Center at Delta State University has earned recognition as one of the premier houses for entertainment and arts in Mississippi and the southeast.

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UNION

Champions in Competition and in the Field

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Jessie Duff, female World and National Champion, shooting a Bill’s Custom Automatics Open Class race gun.

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SHOPPING

CLEVELAND’S DOWNTOWN IS SECOND TO NONE in shopping and beauty Downtown Cleveland is as storied of an area as any other in the Mississippi Delta. Cleveland’s center of downtown, Cotton Row, was once a dusty, dirt road that provided a meeting place for farmers who would bring their finest harvest to market. Cleveland relied heavily on its railroad, giving the downtown the shape of a rectangle rather than a traditional town square.

The downtown area of Cleveland was constructed around the railroad, and though the tracks have long since been removed, there is still a hint of its history. In the old days, residents made their way downtown after work to browse in the various shops and visit with their neighbors and friends. The same holds true in 2016.

The heart of every Southern community is its downtown, and Cleveland’s is vibrant and growing.

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stores and cafés within the same area.

Visitors come from all over the country to experience the picturesque main-street stores, offering big-city shopping in a small-town atmosphere. The historic look of Cleveland lends an old-world charm, while the wares inside offer modern-day amenities and selections.

With a walking trail through the middle of downtown and a bike trail on the south side, both offer beautiful views and comfortable seating areas for those wanting to stroll and exercise while taking in the beauty of Cleveland’s landscape.

With the easy park-and-stroll setup of downtown Cleveland, it is easy to see why so many people come to spend a day walking the brick sidewalks, perusing the latest merchandise and one-of-a-kind items, and eating lunch at one of our fabulous downtown establishments.

BOUTIQUES Cleveland offers a vast array of different boutiques, and visitors find there is something for everyone. Many stores specialize in men’s and women’s casual and dress attire, shoes, jewelry and accessories, children’s clothing, and even hunting and fishing gear.

GIFTS Cleveland features a large number of gift stores and decorative items for any home or individual. Unique and exclusive merchandise abounds within the retail establishments of the area, and many patrons shop locally to support the lifeblood of the town.

ANTIQUES From fine antiques straight from England to pieces for the bargain hunter, there are many stores in Cleveland that cater to everyone, from the novice collector to the seasoned antiquing veteran. Our antique stores are

constantly replenishing their stock, so treasures can be found on any given day. No matter what the budget is, there are great pieces to be curated.

GALLERIES Art abounds in Cleveland, and there are several art galleries lining the streets of downtown that sell beautiful paintings and photographs of the landscape.

Whether you are looking for a Delta sunset or a cotton field, these pieces are quite easy to find.

FOOD For the foodie, Cleveland might be a paradise. With everything from a gourmet butcher shop featuring high-quality meats, cookbooks, kitchenware, and locally-made food items available for sale, to a wide variety of locally-owned restaurants and bakeries selling fresh cupcakes, breads, casseroles and more, this small town offers a huge selection when it comes to satisfying any food craving.

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MISSISSIPPI SOUVENIRS If you are looking to take home a piece of the Magnolia State, there are many shops that offer both Mississippiand Delta-related merchandise. Find cups, necklaces, postcards, books and much more to take home, or purchase for yourself to show Mississippi pride.

POTTERY Many visitors and locals alike are huge collectors of pottery. There are two names in particular that draw 24 F 2019 CLEVELAND WELCOME GUIDE

in thousands of people each year, McCartys Pottery in Merigold, and Peter’s Pottery in Mound Bayou. The unique pieces and collections continue to be sought after, and the new additions to the lineup continue to bring people back over and over again.

Shopping in Cleveland and Bolivar County continues to be one of the top draws for visitors and supplies residents with everything they need. It’s not hard to see why people make the trek from all across the region to peruse the stores and continue to come back year after year to visit the shopping mecca that is Cleveland.

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a small town store doing it BIG in the Delta

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Historic Downtown Cleveland, MS “Clothing the Women and Men of the Delta & Beyond”

for men and women

www.abrahamsclothing.com 662-843-4541

136 N. Sharpe Ave.

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ANTIQUES NEYSA’S FIRESIDE SHOP

109 North St./Corner of Sharpe Ave. Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-3311

MOONSTRUCK FLEA MARKET 150 E North Street Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 444-3532 (FLEA) www.moonstruckfleamarket.com

ROSSON & COMPANY 140 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-3986 www.rossonco.com

BOOK STORES COTTON ROW BOOKSTORE Cotton Row Bookstore 333 Cotton Row Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-7083 www.nancysnotions.com

THE DELTA CHRISTIAN The Delta Christian 112 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 641-6620

CLOTHING STORES ABRAHAM’S CLOTHING SHOPPE 136 North Sharpe Ave. Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-4541 abrahamsclothing.com

ACE HARDWARE

401 1st Street Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-8200 acehardware.com

FACTORY CONNECTION 407 South Street Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 846-1281 www.factory-connection.com

GILBOW’S

138 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-1151

GOODYS

415 South Street Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-9129

H SQUARED BOUTIQUE

126 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-4504 www.hsquaredladieswear.com

HEIDI’S

110 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-3950 www.heidisonline.com

KAT

349 Cotton Row Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 400-3038

KUTWORKS BOUTIQUE 118 E. Sunflower, Suite A Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 846-1818 kutworksboutique.com

MOD + PROPER

166 N. Sharpe Avenue Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 400-3111

PUNKIN PATCH

134 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-0434

TEN TWENTY FOUR 154 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 579-3325 tentwentyfourstore.com

THE RUSTIC NAIL 158 North Sharpe Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 545-4951

THE WISHING WELL

341 Cotton Row Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-7881 shopthewishingwell.com

JEWELRY STORES BRITT JEWELRY

104 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-7464 www.brittjewelry.com

ROSSON & COMPANY

FRAME SHOPS AD-VENTURE FRAMES 205 Cotton Row Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-6232 www.adventureframes.net

NANCY’S COTTON ROW Frame Shop 329 Cotton Row Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 846-6175

GIFTS DELTA LANDING

168 N. Sharpe Avenue Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 545-1640

THE CLEVELAND COMMONS 172 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-3802

HEIDI’S

110 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-3950 www.heidisonline.com

NEYSA’S FIRESIDE SHOP

109 North St./Corner of Sharpe Ave. Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-3311

SAWDUST SHACK

108 Commerce Avenue Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 545-4829 www.thesawdustshack.com

140 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-3986 rossonco.com

POTTERY MCCARTYS

101 St. Mary Street Merigold, MS 38759 (662) 748-2293 www.mccartyspottery.com

PETER’S POTTERY

301 Fortune Ave Mound Bayou, MS 38762 (662) 741-2283 www.peters-pottery.net

RETAIL ACE HARDWARE

401 1st Steet Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-8200 acehardware.com

ANGIE’S PRODUCE 401 E. Sunflower Rd Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 846-6340

FACTORY DIRECT FURNITURE 4115 Hwy 8 East Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 846-6944 www.FactoryDirectMS.net

MISSISSIPPI CONSIGNMENT SALES 601 East Sunflower Rd Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-3388

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PAUL’S MART

612 North Davis Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-2719

DELTA OUTDOORS

3755 Hwy 61 North Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-9109 deltaoutdoors.business.site

THE SAWDUST SHACK

108 Commerce Ave, Suite A Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 545-4829 www.thesawdustshack.com

WAL-MART #1530

710 North Davis Ave Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-6567

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FLOWER SHOPS CLEVELAND FRESH 117 S. Sharpe Avenue Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 441-0500

FLOWERS & THINGS

160 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 846-6136 www.flowersnthingsofcleveland.com

HAPPY PETALS FLOWERS AND GIFTS 327 Cotton Row Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 545- 4059 www.happypetalsflowersandgifts.com

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STRUMMING

The music buff is sure to find a genre to suit at one of Cleveland’s live music venues.

“The time I burned my guitar it was like a sacrifice. You sacrifice the things you love. I love my guitar.” – Jimi Hendrix

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DINING

DINING OUT, MISSISSIPPI-DELTA STYLE; When you visit Bolivar County, the food is plentiful & the choices are endless!

When you visit Bolivar County, remember to bring your appetite. Southerndelicacies are in great demand and our restaurants can meet each one.

Cleveland is a melting pot of delicious cuisine. Whether you are in the mood for fine dining, Japanese, soul food, crawfish, seafood, hot tamales, barbecue or burgers, Cleveland restaurants are sure to please your palate.

We have restaurants that will accommodate large sports teams or a quiet dinner for two.

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The Delta is known not just for music and a culturally rich history, but by regionally specific foods as well.

Barbecue lovers, rejoice. Southern-style barbecue is found in many places around Cleveland. From a hot rack of ribs to a pork sandwich smothered in sauce and covered in homemade slaw, you will find the pig cooked every way from simmered to smoked.

If good, old-fashioned soul food is what you are craving, Cleveland has

some of the best in the south. Whether you go all-veggie or meat-and-threesides, you are sure not to be disappointed. While you are there, keep an eye out for Led Zeppelin member and Delta blues-lover Robert Plant; he has been known to come for his fill of the soulful goodness as well.

The hot tamale has become legendary and sought-after. The tradition of this Delta staple is a historic tale, and the tamale even found fame in blues songs such as Robert Johnson’s “Red

Hot.” Read up on the history of the delicious cornhusked-delicacy at www. tamaletrail.com. Bolivar County even has a few restaurants featured on the interactive trail, created by the Southern Foodways Alliance. Whether you like yours with ketchup and saltines, or just by themselves, you certainly won’t be disappointed.

Catfish — whether you like yours fried, blackened or grilled — can be found in many of Cleveland’s plentiful dining

options. You can find it locally on a buffet, an all-you-can-eat platter, or in a fine-dining restaurant. This regional specialty certainly is worth a taste.

Not only is Southern cuisine popularwith visitors to Cleveland, but we also have some of the best lunch spots in the region, many within the historic Crosstie Shopping District located downtown. From sandwiches and wraps to baked goods, hot soups and fresh salads, there is a restaurant to satisfy any craving.

Whatever international taste you are in the mood for — Italian, Mexican, Chinese or Polish — restaurants in Cleveland can oblige.

We also have fantastic steak houses, some even with a Cajun flair.

And don’t miss out on dessert. Yogurt shops, bakeries and coffee shops are there to help satisfy your sweet tooth.

Whatever your mood calls for, the dining options are available here.

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Whatever your taste buds desire, our restaurants and bars will certainly satisfy.

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RESTAURANTS A LA CARTE ALLEY 111 South Court St Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 545-4229 alacartealley.com

AIRPORT GROCERY 3608 Hwy 61 North Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-4817

BACK YARD BURGER 314 East Carpenter St Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-9063 backyardburgers.com

BACKDRAFT

337 Cotton Row Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 846-9991

BELLAZAR’S INC

114 South Gaines Hwy Boyle, MS 38730 (662) 846-8943

CATFISH CABIN

575 Hwy 61 Boyle, MS 38730 (662) 846-0004 catfishcabinboylems.com

COUNTRY PLATTER, INC 700 Ruby Street, Cleveland, MS (662) 846-7051

CRUSTACEANS

724 South Davis Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 836-6456

DELTA DAIRY

113 South Sharpe Ave Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 545-4859 deltadairy.com

DELTA MEAT MARKET 118 North Sharpe Street Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 444-6328 deltameatmarket.com

DINO’S

1310 Main Street Rosedale, MS 38769 (662) 734-5055

DOMINOS

219 South Court St Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 545-4528 mississippigrounds.com

MOSQUITO BURRITO 118 East Sunflower Road Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-4822

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GALLERY

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118 East Sunflower Road, Suite C Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-5425 eatheyjoes.com

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LEVEE BREAK GRILL 122 North Street Cleveland, MS (662) 545-4091

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103 South Davis Ave Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-5222 104 South Park St Merigold, MS 38759 (662) 748-2441 crawdads1.com

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112 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 545-4529 thesweeterygourmet.com

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FESTIVAL CITY

Cleveland’s music, art and culture scene is vibrant. The city offers many opportunities throughout the seasons to enjoy these events.

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CULTURE

THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA has fostered the birth of the blues, from which several genres of American music have originated We in Bolivar County are quite of our heritage. It is ages old, subjective and downright cool. There is never a visitor who doesn’t proclaim the magic and charm of the Mississippi Delta, which is steeped in mysticism, folklore and tall tales, with a smattering of truth for balance.

Our country roads are actually well-worn paths where bluesmen walked along with their mouth harps and guitars. Now, visitors tour these passages with expertsfrom Delta State University’s Delta Center for Culture and Learning and the Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce.

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which all American music stemmed.

From songs written by Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton and other famed musicians to major motion pictures, Bolivar County has been the inspiration for many to create song, film and feeling.

Take a back road and search for the fabled site and backdrop of legendarybluesman Robert Johnson, where he sold his soul to the devil. Our outlying areas and farms were location sites for the movie, Crossroads, inspired by the legend.

The small town of Benoit is the home of Hollywood Plantation. The Burrus House, also called the Baby Doll House, is where the 1956 Academy Award-nominated

movie, Baby Doll, was filmed. The film was adapted from Mississippi’s own Tennessee Williams’ writings.

Take a tour of this plantation and see the grandeur of old southern homes.

With deep roots in blues, Civil Rights, Civil War, and Native American history, this area holds many glimpses of the past that are still evident today.

The Delta blues has its roots in Bolivar County, along Highway 61 and in uniquetowns like Merigold, Rosedale, Mound Bayou and Cleveland — where W.C. Handy, after listening to a local string band play, declared, “Tonight an American composer was born.” One of the most important stops is Dockery Plantation.

Dockery is located on Highway 8 just east of Cleveland. It is also called the “Birthplace of the Blues,” and for good reason. For nearly three decades the plantation

was intermittently the home of Charley Patton (c. 1891– 1934), the mostimportant early Delta blues musician.

Patton himself learned from fellow Dockery resident Henry Sloan and influenced many other musicians who came here, including Robert Johnson, Howlin’ Wolf, Willie Brown, Tommy Johnson, and Roebuck “Pops” Staples of The Staples Singers. Dockery Plantation was once a self-sufficient area, with its own elementary school, church, currency, resident doctor and dry goods commissary selling everything from groceries to furniture.

There was a railway — the Peavine Rail — that connected Dockery Plantation to the small town of Boyle, located to the south of Cleveland, that could carry a traveling musician all the way down the north-south line. Famed bluesman Charley Patton wrote “Peavine Blues” about this railroad.

Many important blues singers came out of Bolivar County. There are nearly twenty Blues Trail markers in the county that stretch from the Great River Road, Highway 1, to Highway 61, known as the Blues Highway. Visit the places where blues music was sung, created, danced to, and is still enjoyed today. For a complete driving map of Bolivar County markers, visit www.visitclevelandms.com, or www.msbluestrail.org, where there are also smart phone apps that can be downloaded.

If you are looking for a little guidance or information on guided tours of the history and heritage of the area, then The Delta Center for Culture and Learning is a must-visit. The Delta Center, located at Delta State University, strives to promote a greater understanding of the history and culture of the Mississippi Delta and its significance to the world. The Delta Center is an excellent resource for learning more about the region’s history and culture.

Visit The Delta Center’s website at www.deltacenterdsu.com for more information.

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From music to trains to civil rights to sports heroes, Cleveland has museums and displays that visitors from all over flock to see.

At the Martin and Sue King Railroad Heritage Museum there are many displays, old photos, railroad maps and interesting artifacts that tell the story of how the railway shaped the land, put our town on the map, and was imperative to the future of Bolivar County and the Delta. By preserving and promoting the history of the area, that story can be told through the museum’s collection. Along with the displays, there is a full model railroad that runs through “Anytown,” Mississippi. The incredible detail, sounds, and scale of the train are enjoyable to both children and adults. For more information, call (662) 843-3377.

GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi, opened in Cleveland in Spring of 2016 celebrates our state as the “Birthplace of America’s Music.” Located near the campus of Delta State University, the 28,000 square foot museum features a 140 seat state-of-the-art theater and houses more than two dozen exhibits that explore great music, from rock and hip-hop to country, classical, Latin, R&B, and jazz. GRAMMY Museum Mississippi also offers diverse educational and public programs featuring films, lectures, and live performances. For more information, visit their website at http://www.grammymuseumms. org.

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Located at Delta State is the Charles W. Capps, Jr. Archives and Museum. With displays ranging from Delta State history to old maps of the area, the museum is a source of great information about our area. Another unique and exciting offering is the Mississippi Delta Chinese Heritage Museum, located on the third floor of the Capps Archives.

One of the important Freedom Trail markers in the South, can be found in Cleveland at the Amzie Moore House Museum and Interpretive Center. Moore was instrumental in the crusade for rights for all, and his home on Chrisman Street saw meetings with Medgar Evers, Fannie Lou Hamer, Martin Luther King Jr., and Bobby Kennedy.

Cleveland also is known for sports legend, Dave “Boo” Ferriss, who played for the Boston Red Sox and served as longtime baseball coach at Delta State University. By visiting Inning by Inning: A Life in Baseball, The Dave “Boo” Ferriss Museum, baseball enthusiasts are able to see Ferriss’ career chronicled through personal artifacts and photos from his early days in Shaw, Mississippi, to his Boston Red Sox days, and finally of his successful coaching career at Delta State. This museum is a mustsee for sports fans.

To schedule visits to the Chinese Heritage Museum, Amzie Moore House, and Boo Ferriss Museum, please contact the Capps Archives at 662-846-4780.

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DELTA STATE DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY, NESTLED IN THE HEART OF CLEVELAND, has continued its longstanding tradition of being one of the best public universities in the state while refining and updating programs, and renovating buildings, structures and roadways for a fresh look on campus One such structure is affectionately called “the spaceship.”

Young-Mauldin Cafeteria, a circular building, recently underwent a $9.2 million renovation that DSU President William N. LaForge compared to “a mall with a food court.”

According to the university, the 33,310 square-foot cafeteria, built in 1964, now includes open-air eating courtyards, a multimedia meeting room, and a larger private dining room. There is a state-of-the-art kitchen equipment, along with a new roof and other exterior enhancements. An after-hours concession function was also established.

Delta State also renovated the William H. Zeigel Music Center, named for the late William Henry Zeigel, who started his career at Delta State in 1925 as the first academic dean and served until his retirement in 1947. Zeigel now boasts a large rehearsal room for the band, a recital hall which seats two hundred people, seventeen studio offices, fifteen practice rooms, and classrooms for music.

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day traffic. The boulevard extends from Miss. Highway 8 to the west side of the football stadium. There were structural improvements to the streets around and in front of the stadium, new sidewalks and street lighting were installed and storm drainage piping and fencing were constructed and fresh greenery, shrubbery and flowers added the final touch. Noth-

ing says welcome to DSU like Statesmen Boulevard!

One of eight public universities in Mississippi, Delta State University continues to receive accolades from across the educational spectrum for the many world-class academic programs the school offers. Additionally, Delta State’s sports teams have won many regional championships, and

that has brought much positive attention to the university.

The Mississippi Delta region and the university have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship that has lasted ninety years.

DSU President William N. LaForge, a Cleveland native, is DSU’s eighth leader. LaForge has brought a fresh perspective on finances, student rela-

tions and how the community — his community — can work to the benefit of both Cleveland and Delta State.

LaForge is not only an alum, he is also a legacy. His father, Dr. William LaForge, was a longtime history professor and dean of the college of arts and sciences, whose namesake building, the Roberts-LaForge Library, rests on the south side of the campus.

Delta State’s beginnings can be traced back to 1922, when formal talks began with the Mississippi Legislature and other state entities and leaders to establish a state institution of higher learning in Cleveland. Through an organized effort

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One of Delta State’s newest renovations is the 33,000+ square foot Young-Mauldin Cafeteria

work brought DSU to Cleveland.

On June 7, 1924, Delta State Teachers College opened with a faculty of 11 and an enrollment of 123.

In 1955, the name was changed to Delta State College due to the expanding educational programs offered.

In 1974, Delta State College became Delta State University.

While DSU began as a teachers college, and still produces some of the best and brightest educators in the state, the university has made sev-

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eral additions to its curriculum. The university offers several unique educational opportunities, including a bachelor’s degree in commercial aviation. Delta State is the only college in Mississippi to offer a master’s in commercial aviation.

In October 2018, FedEx pledged $500,000 over the next five years to support aviation scholarships intended to help offset climbing educational costs to train the next generation of aviation professionals.

Delta State is one of only six universities nationwide selected for the grants under the new FedEx Purple Runway Aviation Scholarship Program.

David Cunningham, president and CEO of FedEx Express, said at the announcement, the U.S. education system should sharpen its focus on preparing young people for the good-paying jobs in the aviation industry that are needed to support growing international and domestic trade.

The Center for Interdisciplinary Geospatial Information Technologies is an independent unit of the College of Arts and Sciences and has grown considerably over the past several years. The mission of the center is to provide geospatial services, accessible education and training, and institutional knowledge for geospatial information technologies to the widest possible audience, and particularly, the mid-Delta region.

The Robert E. Smith School of Nursing is another centerpiece program at the university. From bachelors and masters of Science degrees in nursing to the RN-BSN Completion Program, Delta State fills hospitals and medical facilities with quality nursing professionals.

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DSU houses a College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education and Human Sciences, as well as the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing and Graduate and Continuing Studies. Students can receive degrees in fine arts, science, business administration, music, music education, nursing, science in education, science in social work and general studies.

To further their education, graduates can receive a master’s degree in professional accountancy, business administration, science, educational specialist, education, applied sciences, nursing, liberal studies, natural science, arts in teaching and science in social justice and criminology.

With the Mississippi Delta being the birthplace of American music, DSU opened the Delta Music Institute Recording Studios in the spring of 2009. DMI is also home to the DMI Mobile Music Lab, a mobile music technology facility serving upper elementary through high school students in the Mississippi Delta.

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seum outside of Los Angeles that has recently been built on the campus of Delta State University.

Delta State is also home of the Bologna Performing Arts Center, a multi-disciplinary facility. The BPAC, as it is called locally, opened its doors in 1995. The main performance hall consists of 1,178 seats in the Delta & Pine Land Theater and 135 seats in the Recital Hall. It has earned recognition as one of the premier houses for entertainment and arts in Mississippi and the Southeast.

In 2000, The Delta Center for Culture and Learning was launched, which focuses on each and every aspect of who we are and where we come from. The center offers tours of Cleveland and the Mississippi Delta.

The Delta State University Aquatics Center, which opened in 2001, is a 46,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility.

The center includes a 60-meter by 25-yard pool with moveable bulkheads, plus a separate diving well. It has enough seating to accommodate over 2,500 swimming enthusiasts.

The center also has men’s and women’s dressing rooms, an athletic training area, offices for the staff and two

large classrooms.

In July 2014, Delta State University and Geo Surfaces Inc., of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, unveiled an eye-opening turf renovation to Parker Field-McCool Stadium.

Delta State is the fifth school in the Gulf South Conference to make the switch to a synthetic playing surface and the first collegiate client for Geo-Surfaces Inc. in Mississippi. The project features Geo-Surfaces’ latest synthetic surface with six-foot-wide sidewalks surrounding Parker Field.

A 45-foot x 90-foot synthetic field for pregame stretching and practice is also a part of the design.

Mississippi’s first patented GeoFlo shock pad and drainage system is also an unseen feature at the field.

The system is designed to help curtail injuries sustained from contact with the field, while helping to assist drainage. The system is the same one used by the National Football League’s Pro Bowl, NFL Challenge Field and Louisiana State University’s football practice field.

Teach For America has also been an integral part of the Mississippi Delta. Teach For America is the national corps of the top recent college graduates who commit to teach for at least two years in urban and rural public schools and become lifelong leaders in expanding educational opportunity.

In June 2010, the Delta Teach-

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Above, the Roberts-LaForge Library is one of the most beautifully landscaped buildings on campus and is the namesake for Dr. William LaForge, father of current president, Bill LaForge. Right, the Delta State Aquatics Center is a 46,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility.

er-Training Institute at Delta State University began, with corps members teaching students throughout the Mississippi Delta while attending classes at the university.

The Delta Institute was the eighth Teach For America training location and the first in a rural area, joining Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia and Phoenix.

Throughout its history, Delta State has excelled in athletics.

The Delta State University Statesmen and Lady Statesmen boast nine national championships, thirty-six regional championships and sixty-three conference titles in their 68 F 2019 CLEVELAND WELCOME GUIDE

storied history. In over eighty years of competition, no other Mississippi university has enjoyed the level of success Delta State University has achieved on the field.

The Lady Statesmen have claimed six national titles in women’s basketball in the program’s illustrious history. Margaret Wade guided the Lady Statesmen to the first three-peat in women’s intercollegiate basketball in the mid-1970s. Lloyd Clark would pick up where Wade left off, guiding DSU to three NCAA Division II crowns from 1989-1992.

There is now a spectacular statue of Wade’s likeness located in front of the Walter Sillers Coliseum on cam-

pus. Clark was also celebrated for his extraordinary efforts with the basketball court being named in his honor.

In 2004, Mike Kinnison, a former manager turned All-American shortstop turned Statesmen skipper, directed Delta State’s baseball program to the NCAA Division II National Championship, after Coach Dave “Boo” Ferriss and Coach Bill Marchant had paved the way.

The Statesmen football program reached the “higher ground” in 2000, as former coach Steve Campbell directed the program to the national title with a thumping of Bloomsberg at Braly Municipal Stadium in Flor-

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GRAMMY MUSEUM MISSISSIPPI is located near the campus of Delta State University and is the region’s newest attraction.

The stars aligned in Cleveland, Mississippi, when GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi opened its doors in March 2016. The Museum celebrates all forms of recorded music in words, pictures, art, film, and sound. It’s a venue where visitors, young and seasoned, enjoy the unique opportunity to live in a moment of music. You hear it. You see it. You even feel it. It’s an experience like none other in the world.

Built and operated by the Cleveland Music Foundation, a non-profit organization developed in 2011, the 28,000-square-foot, $20 million GRAMMY Museum Mississippi is housed near the campus of Delta State University. Similar to its sister Museum — GRAMMY Museum — GRAMMY Museum Mississippi is dedicated to exploring the past, present and future of music, and the cultural context from which it emerges, while casting a focused spotlight on the deep musical roots of Mississippi.

“Mississippi didn’t give just the blues to the world,” said Emily Havens, GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi executive director. “It has given all forms of American 74 F 2019 CLEVELAND WELCOME GUIDE

music to the world.”

While the Museum celebrates recorded music in its entirety, special tribute is paid to Mississippi’s GRAMMY winners and nominees. Almost eight percent of all GRAMMY Hall of Fame songs have been recorded by artists born in the Magnolia State. The Museum features a room where the autographs of these artists are etched in wood — familiar names such as Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Leontyne Price, Faith Hill, Bo Diddley, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Britney Spears, Ike Turner, and a long list of many more.

“People are going to be amazed and surprised by the history of music in Mississippi,” said Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Judson Thigpen. “For Cleveland to have the GRAMMY Museum, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

COMMUNITY & EDUCATION The Museum is situated in close proximity to the university’s Delta Music Institute — Mississippi’s sole accredited music industry studies program. It’s also close to the Bologna Performing Arts Center, a world-class facility that hosts entertainers from all over the world.

Eighty percent of the Museum’s focus is devoted to education, which underlines its mission to bring the power of music to youth of all backgrounds. Like never before, students in the Delta and surrounding areas have the

opportunity to learn about music through interactive activities, workshops, one-on-one instruction, internships, jobs, student exchanges, and simply the opportunity to meet talented musicians in person.

“The Museum gives kids a worldly perspective,” Havens said. “It shows young people they can be creative and successful in music and art, and teaches them how to turn those talents into careers.”

A FEW OF THE HIGHLIGHTS If you’re in Cleveland, you can’t miss the Museum.

Located near downtown on the Delta State campus, GRAMMY Museum Mississippi has the modern architecture that, as one local musician said, “is just cool, man.” And yet, incorporated in its contemporary design, the architects were very careful to place structural symbols and reminders of the history of the Mississippi Delta and its way of life.

In the separate front room of the museum display area, you will be treated to the special traveling exhibits.

Currently, And The Grammy Goes To…will be on display now until the end of April 2019.

“These are elaborate, high-tech exhibits that ordinarily visit urban centers such as Los Angeles, New York, Washington D.C., and other large cities,” Havens said. “They don’t go to smaller cities, let alone a little town like Cleveland. So, to have that caliber of exhibit here is just unbelievable.”

After a walk though the main lobby, you enter the permanent display section of the museum. The GRAMMY itself — the trophy — has gone through five iterations since its inception in 1959. In The Evolu-

Eighty percent of the Museum’s focus is devoted to education and there are several interactive exhibits throughout the facility.

tion of the GRAMMY Award exhibit, learn about the Colorado family who has hand-made the GRAMMY over seven generations. This area of the Museum has massive monitors that feature a continuous feed of scenes from the most recent GRAMMY Award ceremonies.

Next, neon-lit vertical columns feature GRAMMY Award winners by decade. Each column has a touchscreen device that allows you to research the songs, performers and lyrics from each decade’s Albums of the Year. You can even listen to the big hits on headsets.

Now, you’re in for a Culture Shock. This exhibit highlights those many moments when music caused major shifts in American culture. Watch and listen as Elvis twists his hips on the Ed Sullivan Show or when peace and love prevailed at Woodstock.

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You’ll have a blast in the History of Dance exhibit space, where GRAMMY Award winner Ne-Yo is ready to teach you some of his signature dance steps. As he instructs in “real life” from a huge monitor, you learn the dance by following a sequence of lighted tiles in the 76 F 2019 CLEVELAND WELCOME GUIDE

floor. Step, step, step — it’s easy. And it’s fun!

Now you’re ready to write, record and produce a blues song, or a song from any genre of your choice, in a realistic studio setting. Write the lyrics and rehearse the song alongside three-time GRAMMY Award-winning

blues musician Keb’ Mo’. Your song is recorded and then sent to the production studio, where Keb’ Mo’ talks you through the process of producing the sound. You choose the instruments, levels, and volume. It’s all yours! Your finished song is saved to a database.

The Mono To Surround exhibit demonstrates how sound has advanced for the consumers of recorded music. You enter an isolated booth that fits several people and features several speakers positioned throughout the room. Hit the start button, and a list of songs appears on the flat-screen monitor. Select a song and hear how it sounds on a wax cylinder, a gramophone, monophonic 78-RPM discs. Finally, you’ll hear your song in today’s state-of-the-art, high-definition 51 surround sound.

We’ve come a long way, baby!

Roland Corporation is one of the most elite manufacturers of electronic musical instruments. In the Roland Room at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi, you have the chance to play those instruments as though you’re performing a concert — complete with stage and overhead lights. Play the drums, the keyboards, the guitar — tear it up! You’re the only one who can hear your sound on the headset you’re wearing. Live in your own musical world while playing amazing quality Roland instruments.

The final exhibit is dedicated to Mississippi’s GRAMMY Award winners and nominees. At the Mississippi Music Bar you can use the touch screen to discover all the artists who hail from the Magnolia State. Learn about the people and listen to their groundbreaking songs.

You can now pull up a place at the Mississippi Music Table, a remarkable interactive display that lets you and your friends get in on the action. The table is 12 feet long and is comprised of a series of large, high-definition, flat-screen monitors. A constant moving river of images floats by. They’re Mississippi’s finest musicians, artists, and songwriters. Touch one of the pictures, and you’ll get their personal information bios, list of songs, and other facts. You can also listen to their music on the headset.

It gets even better. If you like what you hear and tap on the button, you can send that artist to any of your friends around the table. It’s like a hockey puck — the artist’s picture takes off and zips down the table to whomever you choose. That person can then open it up, see the information, and listen to the songs.

“From a technology standpoint, it is probably one of the most sophisticated, interactive components in any museum in the world,” Havens said. “It’s the last stop in the Museum, which I believe to be a truly remarkable facility.”

GRAMMY Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The phone number is (662) 441-0100. Be sure to check online at grammymuseumms.org for more information, admission tickets, and the full event schedule. In addition to the in-house and traveling displays, GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi hosts a steady stream of entertainers and music-industry insiders who present live concerts and seminars on the state-of-the-art sound stage in the Museum’s 140-seat auditorium.

At the GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi, your song is always playing! The soundtrack of your life awaits you.

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RIVER BOUND

Agriculture and other industries in Bolivar County and the surrounding area rely on local access to the Mississippi River for the transportation of goods and services.

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OUTDOORS

WILDLIFE ABOUNDS IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA. DELTANS IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN NATURE, WHETHER THEY HUNT, FISH OR BIRD-WATCH. For every season of the year, there is always something to do to in the great outdoors Fishing is a favorite pastime, and recently the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks opened Lake Charlie Capps to the general public for one-of-a-kind fishing opportunities.

It is stocked with bass, bream and the state’s favorite fish — catfish.

In addition to hunting and fishing, Bolivar County offers a variety of outdoor activities, including bird-watching, boating and hiking.

The Mississippi flyway provides a natural setting for more than 200 species of birds, and the Dahomey National Waterfowl Refuge in Bolivar County is the perfect venue for sighting these beautiful creatures.

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Dahomey also provides seasonal hunting opportunities for deer, duck, turkey and wild hog. There are also nature trails, an observation tower and a butterfly garden on the premises.

Those looking for outdoor recreational activities can visit Perry Martin Lake, where bass, white perch and catfish abound. Visitors can hike the nature trail through lush woodlands teeming with deer, turkey, a variety of birds and other wildlife.

Bolivar County is home to a variety of great fishing spots and lakes for bird watching and recreational activities that offer visitors and locals enjoyment year-round.

Another way to experience the outdoors in Cleveland, and also get some exercise, is making use of one of the many walking trails that Cleve-

land boasts. The downtown green strip holds a great walking track, and both visitors and locals can be seen using this from early morning until evening. Also, there is a track located on the intramural fields at Delta State University that is not only marked for distance, but has workout equipment as well. It is well-lit at night so the lack of sunlight is not a deterrent.

A bike trail was also constructed in downtown Cleveland, complete with full lighting for nighttime visibility.

Around 1.2 miles, this trail offers a smooth ride for any cyclist.

There are several parks in Cleveland that hold fun for the whole

family. Bear Pen Park is home to a great playground, walking trail, tennis courts, baseball facilities and pond where you can feed the ducks. There is also a picnic area for gatherings.

Another local park is in the heart of Cleveland, called Fireman’s Park.

With soccer fields, baseball fields, a playground, tennis courts and a wading pool, this popular park also has a gathering space, gazebo and green space to enjoy a day outdoors.

A mural painted on the side of the baseball hut provides an artistic flair to the park.

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LOVE

What I

About

CLEVELAND

One of the things I love about Cleveland is the fact that we are growing and thriving but holding on to our small town, hometown heart.

LISA MILLER / DIRECTOR MARTIN & SUE KING RAILROAD HERITAGE MUSEUM

I love Cleveland and Bolivar County because of the support and trust I have been given by Bolivar Medical Center and the community for the last seventeen years in establishing and growing my urology practice.

DEREK MILES / PHYSICIAN BOLIVAR UROLOGY

I love our vibrant downtown area! There are so many great shops, restaurants and galleries. There is always something to see and do in Bolivar County.

LAURA HOWELL / DIRECTOR BOLOGNA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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I cannot think of anywhere that I would rather live than Cleveland, Mississippi. Whether it be the vibrant downtown shopping area, Delta State University, or the various unique festivals and events such as Octoberfest, Otherfest, or the Crosstie Arts Festival, Cleveland is a special place and I am proud to be one of its native sons. Our community’s spirit of “cando” volunteerism is second to none, and the future is bright for our corner of the world. I could use countless words to describe Cleveland, but instead I will simply use one—home.

JOHN COX / ATTORNEY COX & MOORE

I’ve lived in Cleveland now for almost twentytwo years but grew up in the area all my life. This town has gone through many changes—losing and gaining businesses, school consolidation, the passing of some great and noble friends, as well as the “normal” evolution of the times.

However, through all of the changes and curveballs life has thrown at me, one thing remains—the love and friendship of this tight-knit community known as “Cleveland”.

I grew up in Ruleville but attended Church at Our Lady of Victories. I was one of a very few Filipino families in the area. In theory, I was an outsider. But as the days went by, I was let in. . .and not only let in, but pulled in!

I was asked to be more involved in the church. I was asked to be more involved with the Chamber. I became more active with the social intricacies of the area.

Cleveland wouldn’t let me be an outsider. The residents of Cleveland took me in and made me part of their family.

It’s that family that I love - that I cherish, and that makes Cleveland, not only where I live, but my home.

ARNOLD LUCIANO / ATTORNEY JACKS, GRIFFITH & LUCIANO

I love Cleveland because it’s like one big family.

We all have pride in our community and care about others. Cleveland is town of caring and friendly people. It is a town of volunteers that help get things done and make Cleveland a special place to live.

Among the many things that make Cleveland and Bolivar County so special to me is that this is the home of Delta State University. I grew up in Cleveland and graduated from Delta State, where my father was a professor and where I received a wonderful education.

Today, I have the privilege of serving as President of Delta State, where we pride ourselves on academic excellence, engaging faculty and staff and providing a welcoming environment for our students.

BILL LAFORGE / PRESIDENT DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY

BECKY NOWELL / COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

As a native of Cleveland, the town has always had a special place in my heart. Strong schools yield strong, viable communities, and Cleveland is a perfect example of that connection. My father and all four of my siblings benefited from the educational system and were graduates of Cleveland High School and Delta State University. Three of my four siblings still call Cleveland our home. We love our hometown, a place where the sun meets the sky in nightly displays of mesmerizing sunsets. There is no other place we would choose to live and raise our families.

LISA BRAMUCHI / ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT CLEVELAND SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Growing up, I always knew that I wanted to raise my family in Cleveland. As the father of three boys, I wanted to make sure my children were raised in an environment where they would be able to get a quality education, make an honest living and live in a safe environment. I love living in Cleveland and knowing that my family is living in a location that is safe and friendly is comforting. As a law enforcement officer who has had to respond to various types of crime scenes, I am always concerned for the safety of my family. As a citizen of Cleveland and the Sheriff of Bolivar County, safety is top priority.

When people feel safe, they will plant roots and invest in the community.

Cleveland is rich with recreational activities for the entire family. One of my favorite things to do in Cleveland is participate in the sports programs offered through the Cleveland Park Commission.

Having served as a baseball coach for CPC, I can attest to the positive impact that CPC has on our youth. Cleveland is a place with a great school district lead by great administrators and educators who work tirelessly to make sure our children are prepared for their future. I am proud to call Cleveland home.

The people. The downtown.

The local events. We are so lucky to live in a place where everyone has the same mission-to make Cleveland such a desirable place to shop, dine, visit and call home. I’m proud of my hometown and all of the people in it.

MORGAN WHEELER / OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST NORTH SUNFLOWER MEDICAL CENTER / OWNER KUTWORKS BOUTIQUE, OWNER/BUYER MOD+PROPER

KELVIN WILLIAMS / SHERIFF BOLIVAR COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Kirkham and I have loved Cleveland since the day we arrived in August of 1973. We felt welcomed immediately and soon discovered the spirit of volunteerism in all areas of the community—a spirit that continues today as exemplified by the community’s commitment to build the new Grammy Museum, as well as promote historic preservation and the arts. Some other examples are the activity at the Ellis Theater by The Delta Arts Alliance, the celebration of 50 Nights of Lights during the Christmas holidays, the 50th Anniversary of the Crosstie Arts Council this spring and the many events sponsored by Team Cleveland, the Chamber and Delta State University.

HILDA POVALL / COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

Whenever I’m driving into Cleveland, it feels as if I’m transported to a different place in time; a place that I remember from my childhood that used to be very much like Cleveland is today. The natural beauty of Cleveland is amazing, and second to none. It is a jewel that is small in size. Yet, it is a thrilling economic and cultural center that sports elegance and sophistication. Cleveland is truly an example of America at its best.

LINDA ANDERSON / DIRECTOR BOLIVAR MEDICAL CENTER EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

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INDUSTRY INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURING set national standards with a strong workforce and quality products

Bolivar County has a burgeoning number of industries that have planted strong foundations and harvested much success in the land that normally brings grain to fruition. Within the county, a strong employment base lends itself to major companies looking for a home. One industry segment – the medical industry – has found a home in Bolivar County.

Needle Specialty – a home grown business – opened in 1987 and processes all gauges, large and small, of tubing and wire with multiple designs for an abundance of medical devices in use today. Over 140 people are employed at Needle Specialty. Michael Belenchia took over in 2011 as owner after working in the company since 1993. Belenchia got his start in the medical field working at the county’s oldest medical supplier – Baxter Healthcare.

In the 1950s, Baxter Healthcare came to Bolivar County to set up shop. The national company has grown to become the second largest industry outside of agriculture in the county. Baxter employs around 600 people. The Cleveland facility is Baxter’s longest-operating manufacturing site in the country. The facility produces major medical device platforms including IV solution 86 F 2019 CLEVELAND WELCOME GUIDE

containers, administration sets and reconstruction devices.

With more than six decades of success in Bolivar County, Quality Steel Corporation – founded by Lowry Tims in 1957 – has been manufacturing steel propane tanks. At its inception, it was only one of 50 manufacturers in the country. In 1975, Tims’ sons took over after

his passing. Since that time, two of the sons have left the company and Jim Tims now presides as president and CEO of QSC. Even in a shrinking market, QSC has maintained growth and garnered more market share. Today, QSC is one of only four American manufacturers still in the national market. Kim credits the company’s success with

“the company’s desire for unsurpassed quality.”

Driving success has a bit of a different meaning for Faurecia Automotive. The worldwide company chose Cleveland in 2004 as one of its plants that assembles automotive seating. The plant is one of thirty-nine in the U.S. alone.

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industry.

The Mississippi River provides a pleasant backdrop for hunting and fishing but one of its main benefits it’s the shipping route. For more than 200 years, the MS River has been used to transport goods including grain, wood, chemicals, petroleum products, coffee, coal, edible oils and much more. From commerce on the river in Rosedale to medical products and automotive industry parts, Bolivar County is home indeed.

Robinson Electric helped brighten a whole new dining experience at Delta State University.

The Young Mauldin cafeteria has fondly been known as “the spaceship� since its construction in 1964, but after serving millions of meals since then, it was time for major overhaul. We were proud to play a part in this $9.2-milllion renovation, and we hope it will continue to nourish the Delta State community and create new memories for generations to come.

Visit robinsonelectric.biz to see the scope of our diverse portfolio, and call us to discuss your project.

P.O. Box 236 / Cleveland, MS 662-843-3978 / www.robinsonelectric.biz

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HEALTHCARE

LOCAL RESIDENTS ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE ACCESS TO TOP-NOTCH, AWARD-WINNING HEALTHCARE IN CLEVELAND, RULEVILLE, AND BOLIVAR COUNTY With many acres of dirt and turn rows, it’s hard to imagine a rural area as Bolivar County being a leader in healthcare – much less being a “go to” destination. But the area has become an amazing mecca of healthcare with a small town feel and deeply rooted personal care.

Across the county dozens of healthcare professionals and facilities are a cut above facilities you’d find in larger metropolitan areas.

Our local hospitals, physical therapists, obstetricians and other healthcare professionals are highly trained in their respective fields providing state-of-the-art care with an old-school medicine feel. No matter the need, the medical community of Bolivar County and nearby Sunflower County is willing and prepared to serve.

From general practitioners and specialists to pharmacies and dentists – Cleveland can meet each and every medical need. And with those needs in mind, local doctors, nurses and other members of the medical community provide quality healthcare with a hometown feel.

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More importantly, many of those in the medical field are native or transplanted Deltans who have chosen to stay in the Delta to provide healthcare to their neighbors, families and friends. There are also community hospitals that provide a personal touch that one simply cannot find in metropolitan facilities.

Serving Bolivar and the surrounding the counties, Bolivar Medical Center puts patient safety and quality care at the forefront of everyday operations. The facility is accredited by the Joint Commission, rated by Leapfrog, ranked on Hospital Compare and more. The 164-bed general acute care hospital is comprehensive healthcare facility that provides inpatient, outpatient and emergency department services. The medical staff consists of active members whose specialties include cardiology, critical care, family practice, general surgery, internal medicine, nephrology, obstetrics/gynecology, orthopedics, pathology, pediatric dentistry, psychiatry, radiology, urology, and wound care.

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Services for inpatients and/or outpatients include but are not limited to acute medical care, behavioral health, dialysis, intensive care, infusion services, laboratory, long term care, mother and baby care, pediatric therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiology (including X-ray, CT, Mammography, Fluoroscopy, Nuclear Medicine and MRI), rehabilitation, speech therapy, stroke care, surgery (including general, orthopedics, and urology), swing bed, wound care and hyperbaric medicine, and urology.

The Trauma Level IV Emergency Department is staffed with physicians who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with nurses skilled with multiple certifications.

The ED is an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology and partners with St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital in order to bring specialized stroke diagnosis and treatment to the Mississippi Delta.

To learn more about Bolivar Med-

ical Center and its services, visit BolivarMedical.com The familiar phrase, “Take me to Ruleville,” stems from great patient care offered at a medical facility found just east of Cleveland in Sunflower County.

North Sunflower Medical Center in Ruleville is a multi-faceted, county-owned 25 bed critical access hospital that offers a complete continuum of care through a variety of services, such as, an inpatient rehabilitation unit, a 60-bed long term care facility, an inpatient and out-patient behavioral health unit, surgery, cardiac rehabilitation, hospice, a rural health clinic (open EVERYDAY 8am – midnight) and the list goes on….

North Sunflower Medical Center has partnered with MS Center for Advanced Medicine (Pediatric Sub-Specialist), MS Sports Medicine and Southeastern UROGYN to provide services that patient would otherwise have to drive over 2 hours to receive, and employs medical staff

specializing in wound care, pediatric and adult dentistry, general surgery, ENT, internal medicine, family practice and more.

Overall, they offer more than 30 services – a trip to Ruleville is all one needs for any medical malady.

For a full list of services, visit www. northsunflower.com.

The Delta Health Center in Mound Bayou, located just north of Cleveland, has become a relied upon health resource for the residents there. The center provides primary care, dental care, OB/GYN services, family planning services, laboratory services, pharmacy services, X-ray services, social services, WIC Certification, EPSDT Screening and home health services.

The Taborian Hospital once was the main center for Mound Bayou health care needs but it closed back in 1983. The facility has been renovated and now serves the community as an urgent care center.

Healthcare in the Delta—top notch with home town care.

Delta Health Center Offers New Clinic Hours For Pediatric Care in Cleveland!

Dr. Jose Rodriguez, Pediatrician, is now seeing children of all ages at our Searcy Medical Center most Friday afternoons from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. A Family Nurse Practitioner is available every Saturday at Searcy Medical Center for all of your family’s primary healthcare needs.

Searcy Medical Center 548 Rosemary Road Cleveland M-Th: 8 am – 6 pm Fri: 8 am - noon 1 pm-5 pm (Pediatrics Only) Sat: 8 am - 5 pm (including Pediatrics) 662-843-7373 Appointments: 662-741-8800 www.deltahealthcenter.org Dr. Rodriguez continues to see patients in Mound Bayou Monday-Thursday.

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Well and Sick Child Visits EPSDT Screenings Immunizations School Physicals ADHD Management Asthma Management Pediatric Weight Management Encopresis Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program Other Pediatric Services

Dr. Jose A. Rodriguez, Pediatrician “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.”

― Martin Luther King Jr

At Delta Health Center, we strive every day to provide quality healthcare to everyone regardless of ability to pay.

We accept most insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, and Medicare plans, and have a sliding fee discount for those that qualify based on income and family size.

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CHIROPRACTORS

HEALTHCARE SERVICES

LONG CHIROPRACTIC, PLLC 810 E Sunflower Rd, Suite 100E Cleveland (662) 721-4496 www.longchiropracticpllc.com

AVRITT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, INC. 4020 Hwy 8 East Cleveland (662) 843-7007 www.avrittmedical.com

PATTERSON CHIROPRACTIC 110 East End Street Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-8712

BLAKE SURGICAL ASSOCIATION, PLLC 907 East Sunflower Rd, Suite 101 Cleveland (662) 846-8880 www.blakesurgical.com

DENTISTS JENNINGS FAMILY DENTAL 716 1st Street Cleveland (662) 843-2955 www.jenningsfamilydental.com JOHNSON DENTAL 1313 Hwy 8 Cleveland (662) 843-8353 www.johnsondentalclinic.com ENGEL ORTHODONTICS 816 East Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 843-7730 www.engelsmiles.com LITTLE SMILE CO. 303 Hospital Drive Cleveland (662) 843-5011 RAANNE TINDLE, D.M.D. 601 West Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 846-1570 ROBERT T. RAGAN D.D.S. 216 North Pearman Ave Cleveland (662) 843-2431 www.ragandentalclinic.com

EYE CARE DELTA EYE CENTER 800 1st Street Cleveland (662) 579-3737 PELTAN EYE & LASER 425 North Davis Ave Cleveland (662) 545-4600 REESE EYE CARE SERVICES, P.A. 801 East Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 843-4011

BOLIVAR UROLOGY CLINIC, P.A. 907 East Sunflower Rd, Suite 103 Cleveland (662) 846-9990 CONTINUE CARE HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE 803 E. Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 846-7693 (800) 273-0649 www.continuecare.com DELTA HEATH CENTER 548 Rosemary Road Cleveland (662) 843-7373 DELTA OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 801 1st Street Cleveland (662) 843-0880 RIGHT AT HOME 211 S. Sharpe Avenue Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 621-9898 TIBBS CLINIC 301 Hospital Drive Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-8314

MEDICAL CLINICS AND HOSPITALS BLAKE SURGICAL ASSOCIATION, PLLC 907 East Sunflower Rd, Suite 101 Cleveland (662) 846-8880 www.blakesurgical.com BOLIVAR MEDICAL CENTER 901 East Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 846-0061 www.bolivarmedical.com BOLIVAR UROLOGY CLINIC, P.A. 907 East Sunflower Rd, Suite 103 Cleveland (662) 846-9990

CLEVELAND MEDICAL CLINIC, PLLC 801 East Sunflower Rd, Suite 100A Cleveland (662) 843-3606 DELTA OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 801 First Street Cleveland (662) 843-0880 FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC 803 First Street Cleveland (662) 843-2721

NURSING HOME CLEVELAND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC 4036 Hwy 8 Cleveland (662) 843-4014 www.clevelandnursingandrehab.com SHELBY NURSING AND REHAB 1108 Church Street Shelby (662) 398-5117 (601) 862-3987 JOY HEALTH AND REHAB 200 North Martin Luther King Dr. Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-5347

PHARMACY/DRUG STORE CLEVELAND MEDICAL ARTS PHARMACY 801 East Sunflower Rd, Suite 100d Cleveland (662) 843-4214 HAIRE DRUG CENTER 805 1st Street Cleveland (662) 843-4211 SOUTH STREET PHARMACY 410 South Street Cleveland (662) 843-6700 WALGREENS 301 North Davis Ave Cleveland (662) 846-1206 WAL-MART #1530 710 North Davis Ave Cleveland (662) 843-6567

PHYSICAL THERAPY ADVANCED PHYSICAL THERAPY 810 East Sunflower Rd, Suite 150 Cleveland (662) 843-4990

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FESTIVAL CITY

Cleveland’s music, art and culture scene is vibrant. The city offers many opportunities throughout the seasons to enjoy these events.

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AGRICULTURE

FARMING IS THE BACKBONE OF THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA. It has provided thousands of jobs and put food on America’s dinner tables When it was discovered that rich, fertile soil was native to Bolivar County, people migrated to the area to plant row after perfect row of corn, cotton, rice, soybeans, wheat and sorghum. It is that same soil that brought the first settlers to the area back in the 1800s, and they never looked back.

In the early years, Italians migrated to Bolivar County for sharecropping opportunities and remain some of the biggest farmers in the area today.

Most farms are passed down generation to generation, and Bolivar County farmers are a proud, sturdy lot that respect the land they cultivate.

It is a tradition and a heritage. In fact, farming remains the backbone of Bolivar County.

Agriculture is the No. 1 employer in the Delta.

It stands to reason that Bolivar is the top county in terms of acres farmed in the state of Mississippi.

While the county does not have the highest number of farmers in the state, Bolivar can boast as being the top producer in many crops. Visitors in agribusiness often comment how the county is home to some of the most savvy producers in the country.

Today, Bolivar County is the top-producing county for soybeans, producing between 4,000,001 to 10,000,000 bushels per year. We are also the top-producing county in the state for wheat, harvesting between 1,400, 001 to 3,000,000 bushels yearly. The county can also boast as being the top producer in rice hundredweight, reaching between 2,000,001 and 4,000,000 per year.

With plentiful farmland and farmers, one is sure to find agribusiness. Hundreds of locals find employment through numerous fields related to farming.

From Ag pilots to chemical sales, the farming industry provides countless jobs and enriches the local economy.

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Sanders Inc., established in 1953, is one of the largest agricultural input supply and distribution businesses in the Mid-South. While Sanders calls Cleveland its headquarters, the company currently services growers through ninety-three locations in nine states, including Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas and Oklahoma.

Sanders is multifaceted in its operations, which include seed production and sales, agricultural chemical distribution, bulk handling of fertilizer and, through its award-winning OptiGro® program, variable rate technology and other precision agriculture services. The company also provides wildlife food plot products and services through its Wildwood Genetics® brand.

Delta & Pine Land, now owned by Monsanto, is a leader in cottonseed production. The company provides its crossbred and genetically engineered cottonseed to agriculture enterprises worldwide.

Founded in 1957, Helena Chemical Company has grown to be one of the nation’s foremost distributors of crop protection and crop production inputs and services for agricultural, turf & ornamental, forestry, aquatics and vegetation management markets.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is a preferred distributor of the full range of crop protection products.

While chemicals and seed are a must on a farm, the equipment is just as important.

For over 100 years, Wade Incorporated has been servic-

ing the equipment needs of the Mississippi Delta.

Planters Equipment is also an equipment distributer and prides itself on providing farmers with excellent service.

The most important reason that the Delta is a mecca for farming is the Mighty Mississippi River.

The fourth-longest river in the world contributes to the success of farming in more ways than one. Along with its many tributaries, the river enables the transportation of 316 million net tons of goods per year, including grain.

The river basin contains nutrient-rich soil, which lends itself to the success of the Delta farmer.

Even with such fertile land, heritage and resources, area farmers are always looking to improve their crops.

Each year, the Delta Ag Expo is held in Cleveland with seminars on the latest herbicides and seeds. Those in agribusiness bring information and the latest in combines and other equipment necessary for running a top-notch business.

Local farmers have also joined forces with the Mississippi State University Extension Service in Cleveland to maximize research-based information, educational programs and technology. This allows the Delta farmer to make informed decisions about his economic, social and cultural well-being.

Roots run deep in the Delta soil when it comes to local farmers.

They are dedicated to putting food on American tables and beyond.

Covering the Delta for over 100 years.

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SPORTS

SPORTS IS A MAJOR PART OF THE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE and community spirit of Cleveland and Bolivar County The Mississippi Delta is known for many things, including its sports icons that range from football great Archie Manning to Boston Red Sox World Series pitcher, the late Boo Ferriss. The Cleveland Park Commission provides many opportunities for local children and adults to get involved in sports. The Commission runs programs for football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, t-ball, softball and baseball.

There’s something to do year-round at Cleveland’s nine parks with playground equipment. There are nineteen ball fields, eight tennis courts and one gymnasium that houses four youth basketball courts, two adult basketball courts and two volleyball courts.

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squads. There are thirty-eight youth basketball teams, ten volleyball teams and twenty-five youth soccer squads. If pigskin is your passion, Cleveland has eight flag football teams and eight tackle teams.

The Park Commission also operates the East Side Swimming Pool and the Fireman’s Park Wading Pool.

Both open around Memorial Day and close at the end of July.

For those who like to compete in the pool, the Delta

Aquatic Club is the place to be. The group is associated with USA Swimming and has more than thirty-five years of experience in developing swimmers. The Delta Ducks specialize in excellent small-group instruction throughout the year, and of course, jumping in the water is a great way to beat the Delta heat.

In addition to the year-round Park Commission athletic programs, Cleveland has a wonderful bowling alley.

For those athletes who prefer a more non-traditional approach, there are several options for dance, gymnastics, cheer, and even karate.

A significant number of Cleveland’s children are involved in youth sports. Cleveland also boasts three local high schools that have won many state championships.

Cleveland High School, East Side High School and Bayou Academy all take great pride in their athletics and continued success.

Clevelanders are sure to show up at Delta State University to cheer on the Statesmen and Lady Statesmen. There is always the opportunity in season to catch a good game on the baseball diamond at Ferriss Field.

The Statesmen are consistently one of the best teams in NCAA Division II and have the 2004 National Championship trophy to prove it. DSU baseball dates back to 1933, and the team has been to the College World Series ten times. The Statesmen have also appeared at the NCAA Tournament twenty-six times and have eleven Gulf South Conference Championships with 1,731 league wins. More than sixty former DSU players have seen time in Major League Baseball and forty-nine Statesmen have earned All-American status.

The namesake of Delta State’s incredible baseball field is Boston Red Sox Hall-of-Famer Dave “Boo” Ferriss, who started coaching the Statesmen in 1960. Sadly in Novem-

ber of 2016, Coach Ferriss passed away. His legacy will forever be a part of the history of Delta State University.

Southerners cannot get enough football, and we especially enjoy watching the Statesmen play at Travis Park Field in Horace McCool Stadium in Cleveland. With a state-of-the-art video board recently installed and artificial turf featuring a patented GeoFlo shock pad and drainage system, the Statesmen always look good. DSU boasts the NCAA Division II National Championship from 2000.

In the winter, Statesmen and Lady Statesmen fans fill the seats of Walter Sillers Coliseum to watch men’s and women’s basketball teams. The Lady Statesmen have earned six NCAA and AIAW national championships.

“The Mother of Women’s Collegiate Basketball,” Margaret Wade, amassed a career record of 465-85 and led DSU to three straight AIAW national championships. Wade’s winning-percentage legacy with the Lady Statesmen remains one of the greatest of all time.

Delta State is also known for the school’s softball, soccer, tennis, swimming and diving, cross country and golf teams.

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City of Cleveland Park Commission Adult & Youth Sports Athletic Programs

The City of Cleveland maintains 9 parks with playground equipment located throughout the city. These parks also contain 19 ballfields (11 baseball and 8 softball), eight tennis courts, and one gymnasium (consisting of 4 youth basketball courts, adult basketball courts, and 2 volleyball courts), one swimming pool, and two wading pools.

The Park Commission operates programs in baseball, youth and adult softball, youth and adult basketball, youth football, volleyball and soccer.

The summer season is most active with 50 organized baseball teams, and 29 organized softball teams ranging in age from 5 to 16 years old.

We have 38 youth basketball teams, 10 girls volleyball teams, 25 youth (boys and girls) soccer teams ranging in age from 6 to 14 years old.

We also have 8 flag football teams and 8 tackle football teams ranging in age from 6 to 12 years old.

PARK COMMISSION 700 N. Chrisman Avenue P. O. Box 1439 Cleveland, MS 38732 Phone: 662-846-6605

HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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An aerial photo of Delta State University’s Harvey Stadium-Ferris Field which is one of the finest collegiate facilities in the Gulf South Conference.

EDUCATION EDUCATION HAS ALWAYS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT IN BOLIVAR COUNTY Cleveland has always put great emphasis on ensuring that the bright minds of tomorrow receive a quality education today The Cleveland School District is made up of a total of ten pre-collegiate campuses. The district is composed of one high school, Cleveland Central High School, and one middle school, Cleveland Central Middle School; and six elementary schools, Pearman Elementary, Parks Elementary, B.L. Bell Academy, H.M. Nailor Elementary, Hayes Cooper Center and Cypress Park Elementary.

Hayes Cooper Center, B.L. Bell Academy, and H.M. Nailor Elementary School are all Magnet Schools.

Magnet Schools promote academic opportunity and excellence over their regular counterparts.

They offer attractive programs and instructional strategies that are specifically designed to hold the interest of the students and to keep them engaged and actively learning.

All students at one of these schools receive the core curriculum enhanced by the magnet school’s theme. In addition, the students have the opportunity to match their interests to the school theme while focusing on excellence in academics.

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schools in the county, Presbyterian Day School, which is a kindergarten through sixth grade elementary institution, and Bayou Academy, which is for K-3 to 12th grades.

In addition, there is a Classical Conversations home school community that meets in Cleveland, as well as an organization for all home schoolers in the area, the Delta Home Educators Association.

Learning does not stop at the end of the school day, either, as The Cleveland Depot/Bolivar County Literacy Council is an asset to the community on many levels.

A small staff and volunteers work

with many area children after school to help further guide them in all areas of study.

Adults and teenagers also benefit from the availability of GED and ACT prep classes, giving those who want to further their education a better chance to succeed.

A literacy class is available for those who wish to advance their education in classic areas of reading, writing and arithmetic while also being given more modern opportunities to learn technology.

A class that teaches English as a second language is also an option and a great example of how the program

has grown — and continues to grow.

Young adults from near and far have the opportunity to attend Delta State University. This four-year university offers numerous bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

From teaching and nursing to aviation and music, Delta State University is a mecca for education and preparation for life after college.

Mississippi Delta Community College and Coahoma Community College are not located in Bolivar County but are not far away, and many students choose these institutions for their many offerings in the areas of technology.

From automotive technology to the culinary arts, these community colleges give twoyear intensive training for students.

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RELIGION BEFORE CLEVELAND SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS HEAD TO A BALL FIELD ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON, many take a seat on a church pew The Cleveland and Bolivar County community can boast of many denominations and places of worship giving citizens and visitors a variety of places to attend church.

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CHURCH LISTINGS APOSTOLIC APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 203 Pearl Avenue Cleveland (662) 843-6380 VERNON MEMORIAL APOSTOLIC CHURCH 120 Andrews Avenue Cleveland (662) 843-4103 TEMPLE OF PRAISE 1300 S. Davis Avenue Cleveland (662) 843-6331

ASSEMBLY OF GOD FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1321 Yale Street Cleveland (662) 843-2169

BAPTIST CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 205 Bishop Road Cleveland (662) 846-6184 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BOYLE 218 N. Brooks Avenue Boyle (662) 843-4405 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CLEVELAND 101 North Bolivar Avenue Cleveland (662) 843-2701 IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 1300 Lamar Street Cleveland 662-843-3507 LINN BAPTIST CHURCH 27 Linn Baptist Road Cleveland (662) 843-3890 MORRISON CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH 196 Morrison Chapel Road Cleveland (662) 843-2828 MID-DELTA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 222 N. Fourth Avenue Cleveland (662) 843-8798

NEW KINGDOM BAPTIST CHURCH 608 Glasco Street Cleveland (662) 721-1280 NEW JERUSALEM BAPTIST CHURCH 319 Ferguson Avenue Cleveland (662) 843-1021 PILGRIM REST CHURCH 202 China Street Cleveland (662) 843-0399 PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH 263 Zumbro Road Cleveland (662) 843-4877 ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH 401 Church Street Cleveland (662) 843-4958 ST. PETER’S ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH 302 Ruby Street P.O. Box 1412 Cleveland (662) 843-5276 UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH 1100 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Cleveland (662) 843-3120 YALE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH 1215 Yale Street Cleveland (662) 843-4490 VICTORY HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH 4253 Highway 8 East Cleveland (662) 846-6200

BAPTIST MISSIONARY MOUNT OLIVE MB CHURCH 701 Beach Street Cleveland (662) 843-0575 MT. PILGRIM MB CHURCH 104 Mullins Road Cleveland, MS 38732Cleveland (662) 843-9553

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NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH White Street Cleveland (662) 846-1768 NEW SAINT PHILLIPS MB CHURCH 515 Ruby Street Cleveland (662) 846-0919 NEW ST. JAMES MB CHURCH 1206 S. Chrisman St. Cleveland (662) 843-0735 PHILLIPS CHAPEL MB CHURCH 1304 S. Davis Street Cleveland (662) 846-0167

CATHOLIC OUR LADY OF VICTORIES CATHOLIC CHURCH 215 Bishop Road Cleveland (662) 846-6273

CHURCH OF GOD CLEVELAND CHURCH OF GOD Highway 8 East Cleveland (662) 843-5919

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 150 Eastover Drive Cleveland (662) 843-8693

EPISCOPAL CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 107 S. Victoria Avenue Cleveland (662) 843-5964

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL THE CHURCH OF JESUS 1445-A Shaw -Skene Road Cleveland (662) 846-0950

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Railroad Street Rosedale (662) 759-6341

WORD OF DELIVERANCE 1210 W. Highway 8 Cleveland (662) 843-1919

CHURCH OF CHRIST

UNITED FAMILY LIFE CENTER 1101 S. Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Cleveland (662) 843-3097

CHURCH OF CHRIST 212 Ronaldman Road Cleveland (662) 843-5073 CHRISTIAN STUDENT CENTER 210 N. Fourth Avenue Cleveland (662) 843-8555 LINCOLN GARDEN CHURCH OF CHRIST 1002 White Street Cleveland (662) 846-0272 FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST HOLINESS USA 1010 S. Chrisman Avenue Cleveland (662) 846-7026

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Highway 61 North Cleveland (662) 843-6037

METHODIST WESLEY FOUNDATION 904 S. Court Street Cleveland (662) 843-8865 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 318 S. Court Street Cleveland (662) 843-3414

Rental

PROPERTY REAL ESTATE LIST OF LANDLORDS, PROPERTIES AND CONTACT INFORMATION

APARTMENTS & CONDOS ASHLEY APARTMENTS 201 Lamar Street 9 Units (662) 843-4611

EASTSIDE MANOR APARTMENTS 815 Beach Street 21 Units (662) 843-2555

CAMELLIA APARTMENTS 1300 Cross Street 72 Units (Subsidized-Equal Housing Opportunity) (662) 843-9933

HAPPY STREET ESTATES, LTD 39 Happy Street, Renova (662) 843-7517 Kimberly Apartments Ray Drive & Kimberly Drive 65 Units (662) 719-1709

CARPENTER ESTATES 312 Carpenter Street 72 Units (Not Subsidized) (662) 843-9449

LEAD BAYOU APARTMENTS 147 White Street 48 Units (662) 846-1419

CLEVELAND TOWN HOMES 607 Rosemary Road (662) 843-6035

ODOM PLACE TOWNHOUSES 215 N. Second Avenue 18 Units (662) 843-6090

COLLEGE HEIGHTS APARTMENTS 811 Oak Street 28 Units (Adjacent to DSU) (662) 719-2147 COLONY APARTMENTS 410 Bishop Road 88 Units (662) 843-3869 COUNTRY VILLAGE APARTMENTS 282 Yale Street 24 Units (662) 846-0399

SOUTHERN VILLAS OF CLEVELAND 607 Rosemary Road 40 Units

TERRY BURD (662) 843-0507 W. A. HOLLINGSWORTH (662) 843-9886

SUNSET VILLAGE APARTMENTS 900 White Street 136 Units (662) 832-9823

DAVID BAILEY, JR. (662) 843-6360 or (662) 846-7459 BILLY PERRY (662) 843-3173

VICTORIA BEND APARTMENTS Victoria Avenue (662) 843-5060 VIP VILLAGE APARTMENTS 406 Bishop Road 50 Units (662) 843-8812

LYNN PACE (662) 843-6680 MARCHANT RENTALS (Jenifer Walker) (662) 588-8117 RONNIE VAUGHN (662) 846-6000

WESTSIDE APARTMENTS Hwy 8 West DINESH CHAWLA 18 Units (662) 846-2915 (Brooks Reynolds) MARK MYERS, LLC (662) 846-7437 or (662) 721-8133 JORDAN PROPERTIES Both Apartments & Homes (601) 720-5555 Available to Rent/Lease YOUNG AVENUE (662) 588-3184 or (662) 719-6554 APARTMENTS TROY GARRETT 1530 Young Avenue (662) 846-6944 RENGENCY APARTMENTS 40 Units Rosemary Road (662) 843-7502 LARRY PERRY 32 Units (662) 843-9824 S & L APARTMENTS Rosemary Road 22 Units

SOUTH CENTRAL VILLAGE APARTMENTS 609 Glasco & South Chrisman COUNTRY WAY APARTMENTS 60 Units (Cater to the Handicapped, Elderly and (662) 846-1201 Disabled) (662) 843-0784

ADDITIONAL CONTACTS FOR RENTAL PROPERTIES KEITH WALKER (662) 719-3048

TOMMY WHATLEY (662) 843-8800 JOSEPH STOUT (662) 846-1107

JIMMY BRADSHAW DEBBIE JOEL (662) 458-8563 (662) 843-7108 or (662) 843-4999

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The beautifully landscaped green strip in historic downtown comes alive beginning the end of May with various vendors sharing their goods at the annual Farmer’s Market. Everything is fresh and homemade and the options vary week by week.

Cleveland Bites Food Festival offers visitors the opportunity to have a “bite sized” sample from some of the best restaurants in town.

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Interactive screens at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi keep the young visitors entertained.

LIFE

A tradition since 2009, Wednesday night Trivia at Hey Joe’s restaurant and bar is always a well attended event.

With categories ranging from music to movies to politics, the local “buffs” never miss the opportunity to try and outdo their neighbors.

One of the newest Cleveland traditions is the annual Madi Gras Parade. Floats, decorated golf carts, walkers and pets are all welcome and everyone is encouraged to “dress to impress!!”

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50 Nights of Lights, Cleveland’s Christmas extravaganza has grown immensely since it began with a few modest decorations in 2016. This event brings downtown alive with the sights and sounds of the holidays and draws visitors from across the Delta and the state.

The Bologna Performing Arts Center often includes pre-show activities prior to their nighttime events. Local children had the opportunity to enjoy face painting and other games as they traveled “over the rainbow” at the production of The Wizard of Oz!

You can always count on Peter Cottontail to make an appearance at the annual Easter egg Hunt on the green strip downtown. Local children leave with their baskets full of eggs and family memories are made at this special spring time event.

Otherfest is a two day music festival that features regional and touring unsigned and indie label musicians. This one of a kind event includes free camping in the admission fee and attendees have several choices from local food and beverage vending.

Sponsored by the Rotary Club the annual pancake breakfast is a great way to get your day started with community involvement while enjoying delicious pancakes and all the fixins’.

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Happy Hour each Friday at Delta Meat Market is an opportunity to mix and mingle and enjoy craft beer and dinner in this butcher shop/ gourmet lunch spot. Everyone from college students to local business men and women gather to sip and dine and enjoy live music.

A perfect way to end the week!!

Bolivar County has no shortage of live music Venues!

From Hey Joe’s to The Pickled Okra, Airport Grocery and Crawdads, the music lover is certain to find something to their liking on an almost weekly basis.

Crosstie is held each April and is a combination of children’s activities, 5K race/walk, numerous booths featuring artists from around the Delta as well as a wide array of food options. This annual event is one of the most anticipated of the the year.

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Each season the Bologna Performing Arts Center brings amazing live music to the stage. Various bands and performers have played to the delight of concert goers and each season gets better and better.

Pig Pickin’ is a Delta State tradition that started thirty-three years ago.

Each year hundreds of alumni and friends flood back to campus to tailgate, reminisce and watch a little football.

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Featuring live music, arts & crafts, and Memphis in May level BBQ, Octoberfest has been the primo downtown event since 1982.

This one is definitely a must do.

The annual Christmas parade never fails to bring a crowd regardless of the weather. Area schools, bands, businesses and dance teams all join together to spread Christmas cheer along the parade route.

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OutlyingAREAS

BENOIT

This small town, located along Scenic Highway 1, is not only known for its proximity to the river, but also as the location for the cult-classic film, Baby Doll, which was shot on Hollywood Plantation at the Burrus House, right. This is the only remaining antebellum home in Bolivar County, and was just recently restored to grandeur.

MERIGOLD

To the north of Cleveland lies the small town of Merigold, home to Crawdad’s Restaurant and the world-famous McCartys Pottery, started by Lee and Pup McCarty.

ROSEDALE

This riverside town was made famous in Cream’s classic hit “Crossroads” as being the actual spot where Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil, and some historians believe this is the fabled spot. The historic Rosedale courthouse recently underwent renovations to restore it to its former glory.

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SHELBY

The town of Shelby may be small, but it’s large in soul.

This close-knit community produced such great musicians as Mississippi Slim and Erma Franklin, sister of Aretha Franklin, as well as famed bluesman Henry Townsend, for whom there is a Blues Trail marker in his honor.

MOUND BAYOU

One of the nation’s most historic african american culture sites is Mound Bayou, the oldest town in America founded by former slaves.

Mound Bayou was founded in 1887 by ex-slaves Isaiah T. Montgomery and Benjamin T. Green. Montgomery’s home still stands nearby as a monument to the enterprise of newly freed slaves; the structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

On the grounds of Mound Bayou’s City Hall is a carved wooden plaque depicting famous black Americans. Mound Bayou is also home to the creative artisans at Peter’s Pottery. Started in 1998 by the four Woods brothers, the studio has produced pottery for fans worldwide.

ALLIGATOR

This rural community lies off of the blues music thoroughfare, Highway 61. Many residents choose Alligator, not for its unique name, but for the quiet living it affords.

It is also popular for tourists in search of the Alligator mural, painted

by Delta State art professor Cetin Oguz.

DUNCAN

Duncan is home to old structures that once were the life’s blood of the town. History and a storied past highlight this small city north of Cleveland.

WINSTONVILLE

This area was once home to the Harlem Inn, where acts like Ike and Tina Turner, B.B. King and Little Milton came to rock the house. Unfortunately, the Harlem Inn is no longer, but the spot where it once stood is marked on the Mississippi Blues Trail.

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IMPORTANT GOVERNMENT NUMBERS CLEVELAND PUBLIC WORKS 662-843-5365 BOLIVAR COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE 662-843-2300 114 South Street

TAX COLLECTOR 662-843-2285

FEDERAL

YOUTH COURT OFFICE 662-843-9898

VETERANS SERVICE CENTER 662-843-2471 122 South Court Street

BOLIVAR COUNTY AGENT 662-843-8361

CLEVELAND FIRE DEPARTMENT Station #1 662-843-2711 Station #2 662-843-3159

BOLIVAR COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 662-843-2706 711 Third Street

CLEVELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT 662-843-3611 Emergency, 911

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 662-843-8311 212 North Pearman

CLEVELAND PARK COMMISSION 662-846-6605

FOOD STAMP OFFICE 662-843-8611 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

SANITATION AND WATER MAINTENANCE 662-843-4601

BOLIVAR COUNTY LIBRARY 662-843-2774 401 South Court

STREET AND SEWER DEPARTMENT 662-843-5365

BOLIVAR MEDICAL CENTER 662-846-0061 Highway 8 East, Cleveland

CLEVELAND AIRPORT 662-843-9360

BOLIVAR COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION 662-846-1491 810 East Sunflower Road

BOLIVAR COUNTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 662-846-5877 AUDITOR 662-843-2531 CHANCERY CLERK 662-843-2071 CHANCERY JUDGE 662-843-2111 COURT REPORTER 662-843-2111 CIRCUIT CLERK 662-843-2061 CIRCUIT JUDGE 662-843-3346 DISTRICT ATTORNEY 662-843-8000 JUSTICE COURT 662-843-4008 SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT 662-843-5378 TAX ASSESSOR 662-843-3926

FARM/AG SERVICE AGENCY 662-843-9401 406 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION 662-843-9402 SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE 662-843-9405 NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY 662-843-2631 Industrial Park UNITED STATES POST OFFICE 662-843-4031 210 S Chrisman Avenue SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATIONATION 662-846-6664 Industrial Parkway

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

MAYOR BILLY NOWELL 662-846-1471 Cleveland City Hall, 101 N Street

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE 601-359-1100

CITY CLERK DOMINIQUE GREEN 662-846-1471 Cleveland City Hall, 101 N Street

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY 662-843-2704 Commerce Avenue

BOARD OF ALDERMEN MAURICE SMITH (WARD 1) 662-843-1651 121 Belvedere

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maintenance 662-843-3541 North Sharpe Avenue

ROBERT SANDERS (WARD 2) 662-846-9003 925 Martin L. King Drive

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION 662-843-9615 212 North Commerce Avenue, DELTA COMMUNITY MENTAL Health Services 662-843-9445 RURAL DEVELOPMENT (Housing) 662-846-1448

DANNY ABRAHAM (WARD 3) 662-843-4541 136 N Sharpe Avenue KIRKHAM POVALL (WARD 4) 662-843-9948 215 N Pearman Ave.

GARY GAINSPOLETTI, ALDERMAN AT-LARGE 662-843-6090 805 W Sunflower Rd COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Will Hooker 662-846-5877 Board of Supervisors BENITHA CALVINWILLIAMS, DIST. 1 662-719-9113 P.O. Box 280, Rosedale DONNY WHITTEN, DIST. 2 662-843-8205 803 Bishop Road PRESTON BILLINGS, DIST. 3 662-398-7228 P.O. Box 946, Shelby JAMES MCBRIDE, DIST. 4 662-843-2401 902 South Street LARRY L. KING, DIST. 5 662-402-0159 P.O. Box 235, Shaw, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ATTORNEY ELLIS TURNAGE 662-843-2811 P.O. Box 216 SHERIFF KELVIN WILLIAMS 662-843-5378 Bolivar County Courthouse P.O. Box 539 DA BRENDA MITCHELL 662-843-8000 Bolivar County Courthouse CHANCERY CLERK BRENETT HAYNES 662-843-2071 Bolivar County Courthouse CIRCUIT CLERK MARILYN KELLY 662-843-2061 Bolivar County Courthouse P.O. Box 670

PAUL JANOUSH (WARD 5) 662-843-0033 1105 Farmer

TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR NANCY HAVENS 662-843-3926 / 662-843-2285 Bolivar County Courthouse P.O. Box 248

TED CAMPBELL (WARD 6) 662-843-0850 823 Pearl Avenue

COUNTY ATTORNEY AELICIA THOMAS 662-843-3777

CHAMBER Directory ABOUT THE CLEVELAND-BOLIVAR COUNTY CHAMBER

Since 1948, the Chamber has been the voice of business in our area and advocates for important issues that create jobs and grow our economy.

The Chamber provides numerous opportunities for members to grow their business. Whether it is one of our many networking events, targeted advertising opportunities, or festivals/special events, the Chamber provides a variety of options to grow and develop business.

The Chamber offers many committees and task forces including but not limited to: Community Development, Education, Delta State Community Action Committee, Keep Cleveland Beautiful, Leadership, Retirement, Infrastructure, Government Affairs/Advocacy, Marketing and Communication, Membership Services and Finance.

The Chamber includes the Bolivar County Economic Development Foundation, Team Cleveland/Main Street, and the Tourism Council.

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ACCOUNTANTS GAINSPOLETTI FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC 805 West Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 843-6090 JACKSON AND BRASWELL, P. A. 3513 Hwy 8 West Cleveland (662) 843-1555

AESTHETICS CHIRO ELITE & AESTHETICS 124 North Street Cleveland (662) 843-0076

AGRICULTURE

GREEN POINT AG, LLC 460 Gaines Hwy Boyle (662) 843-0174 HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY 175 Laughlin Rd Boyle (662) 843-3661 MID-SOUTH WATER AND MACHINE WORKS, LLC 1420 South Davis Ave Cleveland (662) 843-4076 or (662) 843-4079 MIRTECH HARVEST CENTER 610 Gaines Hwy Boyle (844) 690-8130 MONSANTO COMPANY 1 Cotton Row Scott (662) 742-4000

AG RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANTERS EQUIPMENT 201 East Sunflower Rd Suite 10 COMPANY Cleveland 816 North Davis Ave (662) 843-0944 Cleveland 662) 843-2741 or (662) 843-2742 AGUZZI FARMS, INC. 805 Crosby Road Cleveland (662) 843-3083

BILLY TABB FARMS 1311 College St Cleveland (662) 846-4339 BOLIVAR COUNTY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION 3598 Highway 61 N Suite B Cleveland (662) 843-4061 FRIENDS OF DAHOMEY P.O. Box 803 Boyle NOTT WHEELER JR. 1306 College Street Cleveland (662) 846-6802

AGRICULTURE & SUPPLIERS BIG RIVER GRAIN, INC. 509 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 721-0309 BOYLE FLYING SERVICES P.O. Box 517 Boyle (662) 843-8450

SANDERS, INC. 518 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 843-3626 SHELBY AIR SERVICE, INC. P.O. Box 1093 Shelby (662) 398-7833

AMBULANCE SERVICE

ART GALLERY

AIR EVAC LIFETEAM/ AIRMEDCARE NETWORK 1609 Hospital Street Greenville (662) 336-0061

STUDIO 230 (COOPER-OGUZ, LLC) 110 B South Court Street Cleveland (662) 402-0379

PAFFORD EMS 901 East Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 846-1110

THE POST GALLERY & GIFT SHOPPE 314 Court Street Rosedale (662) 379-3270

ANTIQUES

ATTORNEYS

MOONSTRUCK FLEA MARKET 150 North Street ALEXANDER, JOHNSTON Cleveland & ALEXANDER (662) 444-3532 112 N Pearman Ave. Cleveland NEYSA’S FIRESIDE SHOP (662) 843-3631 109 North Street Cleveland ARTHUR CALDERON (662) 843-3311 ATTORNEY AT LAW, PLLC 303 Cotton Row ROSSON CO. Cleveland 140 North Sharpe Ave. (662) 545-4445 Cleveland (662) 843-3986 CARR LAW FIRM, PLLC 301 West Sunflower, Suite D Cleveland (662) 441-1LAW

APARTMENTS

CLEVELAND APARTMENTS, LLC 3612 Hwy 61 North Cleveland (662) 843-3869 or (662) 721-1252

COX & MOORE 116 South Court Street Cleveland (662) 843-8351 JACKS GRIFFITH LUCIANO, PA 150 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 843-6171 or (662) 843-6172

MARK MYERS LLC VALLEY VIEW AGRI-SYSTEMS 204 Caperton Lane Apt 64 Cleveland 605 North Davis Ave (662) 719-6554 or (662) 588-3184 Cleveland MEADOR AND CRUMP (662) 846-7522 or (870) 932-6440 111 South Pearman Ave. APPLIANCES - LEASING Cleveland WADE, INC. (662) 846-0405 645 N Gaines Hwy AARON’S Cleveland 701 North Davis Ave NORQUIST & (662) 843-5321 Cleveland LEVINGSTON, PLLC (662) 843-8414 201 S. Pearman Avenue AIR CONDITIONING & Cleveland (662) 843-1500 HEATING APPLIANCES - SALES, MID DELTA HEATING AIR COND. & ELEC. 307 North Bayou Avenue Cleveland (662) 843-5413 TAYLOR AIR CONDITIONING 278 Gaines Hwy Cleveland (662) 843-8844

SERVICES

C.P. HOUSE GAS COMPANY 365 House Bayou Ave Cleveland (662) 843-4077 SEARS 522 3rd Street Cleveland (662) 843-3671

POVALL & JEFFREYS 215 North Pearman Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-9948 WESTERFIELD, JANOUSH AND BELL, P.A. 307 Cotton Row Cleveland (662) 846-1716

AUTOMOBILE DEALERS CANNON FORD LINCOLN 904 North Davis Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-2785 KIRK BROTHERS OF CLEVELAND 616 North Davis Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-9377 PERRY AUTO SALES 613 North Davis Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-9824

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS BOLIVAR AUTO PARTS 401 North Davis Ave. Cleveland (662) 846-7524

CLEVELAND LOANS, INC. 108 Commerce Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-9434

KUTWORKS STUDIO 118 E. Sunflower Suite A Cleveland (662) 846-1818

CLEVELAND STATE BANK 128 North Sharpe Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-9461

WAY AHEAD SALON & DAY SPA 17 North Davis Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-4247 or (662) 843-2950

FIDELITY NATIONAL LOANS 300 East Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 721-9180 FIRST SOUTH FARM CREDIT P.O. Box 312 Leland (662) 843-4456

CLARK BEVERAGE GROUP, INC. 1235 Scott Street Senatobia (901) 490-8153

GUARANTY BANK AND TRUST 303 North Davis Ave. Cleveland (662) 846-7699 or (662) 846-7826

MITCHELL DISTRIBUTING 1200 Hwy 82 East Leland (662) 686-6906

JEFFERSON BANK 600 Main Street Rosedale (662) 759-3543

NAPA AUTO PARTS/C AND N AUTO & TRUCK PARTS 303 South Davis Ave. MISSISSIPPI LAND BANK, ACA Cleveland (662) 843-4056 or (662) 843-0299 3598 Hwy 61 North Suite A Cleveland (662) 843-2421

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS & SERVICE

BOLIVAR TIRE & ALIGNMENT 406 South Street Cleveland (662) 843-5151 BYRD SERVICE STATION 503 North Davis Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-8585 CANNON FORD LINCOLN 904 North Davis Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-2785 JIMMY’S REPAIR SHOP 913 N. Chrisman Ave. Cleveland (662) 721-5940 SUPERIOR LUBE 711 East Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 846-1861

BANKS, SAVINGS & LOANS BANK OF BENOIT 202 Main Street Cleveland (662) 742-3342

BEER DISTRIBUTERS

BOOK STORES COTTON ROW BOOKSTORE 333 Cotton Row Cleveland (662) 843-7083

THE DELTA CHRISTIAN 112 North Sharpe Ave. Cleveland PLANTERS BANK & TRUST CO. (662) 641-6620 428 North Davis Ave. Cleveland CABLE COMPANY (662) 843-3300 REGIONS BANK 129 South Sharpe Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-4001

CABLE ONE 221 South Sharpe Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-4016

RENASANT BANK 308 East Sunflower Road Cleveland (662) 843-4231

CAR DETAILING & GLASS TINTING

STATE BANK & TRUST 100 East Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 843-8133 or 843-8987 STATEWIDE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 117 Commerce Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-7370

BEAUTY SALONS KONCEITED TRENDS BEAUTY SALON 720 South Davis Ave. Cleveland (662) 721-8750

PRO MASTERS INC. 59 Peavine Road Cleveland (662) 843-1685

CATERING THE FOOD FIX 111 South Sharpe Ave. Cleveland (662) 719-3536

CHIROPRACTORS CHIRO ELITE & AESTHETICS 124 North Street Cleveland (662) 843-0076

CHURCHES FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 318 South Court Street Cleveland (662) 843-3414

CLEANING SERVICES BRADHAM ENTERPRISES 211 S. Shapre Ave. Cleveland (662) 621-9898 or (662) 588-0149 J & W CLEANING & MAINTENANCE CO., INC. 405 North Chrisman Ave. Cleveland (662) 846-0068 or (662) 843-1913 SERVPRO OF GREENVILLE/ CLEVELAND 715 E Sunflower Road Cleveland (662) 846-1700

CLOTHING STORE ABRAHAM’S 136 North Sharpe Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-4541 GILBOW’S 138 North Sharpe Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-1151 H SQUARED BOUTIQUE 115 South Sharpe Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-4504 HEIDI’S 110 North Sharpe Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-3950 KAT 349 Cotton Row Cleveland (662) 588-5160 KUTWORKS STUDIO 118 E. Sunflower Suite A Cleveland (662) 846-1818 MOD AND PROPER 166 N. Sharpe Ave. Cleveland (662) 400-3111 PUNKIN PATCH 134 North Sharpe Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-0434

SAN’S TOUCH CONSIGNMENT 106 B. North Sharpe Ave. Cleveland (662) 402-0859 or (662) 400-3122 MOONSTRUCK FLEA MARKET 150 North Street Cleveland TEN TWENTY FOUR (662) 444-3532 154 North Sharpe Ave. Cleveland CONSTRUCTION (662) 579-3325 WISHING WELL 341 Cotton Row Cleveland (662) 843-7881

CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS AMERICAN LEGION MS DELTA POST 1776 409 South Street Cleveland (662) 843-6609 CLEVELAND COUNTRY CLUB 601 Fayette Davis Ave Cleveland (662) 843-2777 DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Hwy 8 West Cleveland (662) 846-4660 HISTORIC MOUND BAYOU FOUNDATION 604 Washington Ave. Mound Bayou (662) 741-2599 JUNIOR AUXILIARY OF CLEVELAND, INC. P.O. Box 194 Cleveland (662) 846-1716

CLEVELAND LUMBER & SUPPLY CO. 711 Hwy 61 Cleveland (662) 843-2728 FLEMING LUMBER COMPANY 224 North Sharpe Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-2763 JOE REED AND COMPANY, INC. 1016 South Davis Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-2763

MISSISSIPPI GROUNDS 219 South Court St Cleveland (662) 545-4528

COMPUTER PRODUCTS & SERVICES

BACK TO BASIC DAYCARE 816 Bell Ave. Cleveland (662) 588-5732 TINY TOTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 712 N. Chrisman Ave. Cleveland (662) 846-6699

DELIVERY SERVICES

CONVENIENCE STORE DOUBLE QUICK, INC. 415 Pershing Ave. Indianola (662) 887-2160

COUNTY AGENCIES BOLIVAR COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE 406 N. Martin Luther King Dr. Cleveland (662) 843-8361 or (662) 402-8362

PEDIATRIC DENTAL SPECIALIST, PLLC 837 South Main Street Greenville (662) 334-9337

ROBINSON ELECTRIC COMPANY 825 North Chrisman Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-3978 SCOTT ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. P.O. Box 811 Greenville (662) 846-1643

MISSISSIPPI WIN JOB CENTER 119 Commerce Ave Cleveland (662) 843-2704

ENGINEERING ELEY BARKLEY, PA 306 3rd Street Cleveland (662) 846-0180

EVENT PLANNING

RAANNE TINDLE, D.M.D. 601 West Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 846-1570

THE FOOD FIX 111 South Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 719-3536

ROBERT T. RAGAN D.D.S. 216 North Pearman Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-2431

FITNESS CENTER

DEVELOPERS

ANYTIME FITNESS 207 North Davis Ave. Suite G Cleveland (662) 843-8443

THE ROSEALE COMPANY, LLC 104 Terrene Road Rosedale (662) 719-0666

BALANCE FITNESS STUDIO 124 1/2 South Court Street Cleveland (662) 545-4905

BOLIVAR COUNTY TAX DISTRIBUTORS ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR KEY SOLUTIONS INC. 200 South Court Street MITCHELL DISTRIBUTING 201 East Sunflower Ave Suite 7 Cleveland 1200 Hwy 82 East Cleveland (662) 843-6811 or (662) 719-9094 Leland (662) 843-7666 or (334) 235-1550 (662) 686-6906

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CLEVELAND TAXI LLC 907 N. Chrisman Ave. EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES Cleveland (662) 719-7433 or (662) 907-4041 BELFLEX STAFFING NETWORK 112 North Street DENTISTS Cleveland (662) 545-4665 ENGEL ORTHODONTICS

MID-SOUTH WATER AND MACHINE WORKS, LLC 1420 South Davis Ave. Cleveland 816 East Sunflower Rd (662) 843-4076 or (662) 843-4079 Cleveland (662) 843-7730 ROY COLLINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY JOHNSON DENTAL CLINIC 406 3rd Street 1313 Hwy 8 West Cleveland Cleveland (662) 843-5060 (662) 843-8353

UNITED WAY OF CLEVELAND- COPIERS BOLIVAR COUNTY 212 Commerce Ave IMAGE SPECIALIST COMPANY Cleveland 213 East Sunflower Rd (662) 846-1646 Cleveland (662) 846-6482

COFFEE SERVICE-OFFICE

ROSEDALE-BOLIVAR COUNTY EDUCATION PORT COMMISSION 317 Port Terminal Road DELTA CENTER FOR CULTURE Rosedale (662) 843-2008 or (662) 759-6212 AND LEARNING Delta State University Box 3152 Cleveland DAYCARE (662) 846-4311

FLOWER SHOPS CLEVELAND FRESH 117 S. Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 441-0500

THE FOOD FIX 111 South Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 719-3536

FOOD SERVICES CLEVELAND FRESH 117 S. Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 441-0500 DELTA MEAT MARKET 118 North Sharpe Street Cleveland (662) 444-6328 LAMPARD’S WHOLESALE MEATS 4146 Hwy 8 East Cleveland (662) 843-3624 LEVEE BREAK GRILL 15 Ellen Road Cleveland (662) 719-5491 SWEETERY BAKESHOP 112 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 545-4529

FRAME SHOPS AD-VENTURE FRAMES 205 Cotton Row Cleveland (662) 843-6232 COTTON ROW FRAME SHOP, LLC 329 Cotton Row Cleveland (662) 846-6175

FRESH PRODUCE ANGIE’S PRODUCE 401 East Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 846-6340

FUNERAL SERVICES

FURNITURE

FACTORY DIRECT FURNITURE 4115 Hwy 8 East SPECIALTY GLASS Cleveland 512 Third Street (662) 846-6944 Cleveland (662) 843-4513 MALLETTE FURNITURE COMPANY, INC. GOVERNMENT- CITY, 417 South Street Cleveland TOWN & COUNTY (662) 843-9845 TALLAHATCHIE C.C.F. MISSISSIPPI CONSIGNMENT 415 U.S. Hwy 49N SALES Tutwiler 601 East Sunflower Road (662) 345-6569 Cleveland (662) 843-3388 TOWN OF BOYLE 111 T.M. Jones Hwy Boyle GARDEN (662) 843-4661 ANGIE’S PRODUCE 401 East Sunflower Rd GROCERY STORES Cleveland (662) 846-6340 VOWELL’S MARKETPLACE 207 North Davis Ave Cleveland GAS STATIONS (662) 843-0023 BYRD SERVICE STATION 503 North Davis Ave HARDWARE Cleveland (662) 843-8585 CLEVELAND HOME AND HARDWARE 401 1st Street GIFTS Cleveland (662) 843-8200 CLEVELAND FRESH 117 S. Sharpe Ave SEARS Cleveland 522 3rd Street (662) 441-0500 Cleveland (662) 843-3671 HEIDI’S 110 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland HEALTHCARE SERVICES (662) 843-3950 AVRITT MEDICAL MOD AND PROPER EQUIPMENT, INC. 166 N. Sharpe Ave 4020 Hwy 8 East Cleveland Cleveland (662) 400-3111 (662) 843-7007 NEYSA’S FIRESIDE SHOP 109 North Street Cleveland (662) 843-3311

BYAS FUNERAL HOME 1100 South Davis Ave Cleveland (662) 843-3935

THE DELTA CHRISTIAN 112 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 641-6620

CLEVELAND FUNERAL HOME 3463 Hwy 8 Cleveland (662) 843-2552

THE POST GALLERY & GIFT SHOPPE 314 Court Street Rosedale (662) 379-3270

RAY FUNERAL HOME 206 Bishop Road Cleveland (662) 843-1709 or (662) 719-0971

GLASS-AUTO, PLATE, WINDOW

BLAKE SURGICAL ASSOCIATION, PLLC 907 East Sunflower Rd, Suite 101 Cleveland (662) 846-8880

CLEVELAND CHILDREN’S CLINIC PLLC 818 E. Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 579-3449 CLEVELAND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC 4036 Hwy 8 Cleveland (662) 843-4014 DELTA OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 801 First Street Cleveland (662) 843-0880 HEALTHY LIVING FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER 820 Ashland Ave Gunnison (662) 402-1074

HOME IMPROVEMENTS CLEVELAND HOME AND HARDWARE 401 1st Street Cleveland (662) 843-8200

HOSPICE HEART OF HOSPICE, LLC 810 E. Sunflower Rd, Suite 100-C Cleveland (662) 350-0557

HOTELS & MOTELS COMFORT INN OF CLEVELAND 807 North Davis Ave Cleveland (800) 846-1525 or (662) 424-6423 COTTON HOUSE CLEVELAND 233 Cotton Row Cleveland (334) 312-2054

INSURANCE

FARM BUREAU INSURANCE; BOLIVAR COUNTY BOLIVAR UROLOGY 3598 Hwy 61 North CLINIC, P.A. Cleveland 907 East Sunflower Rd, Suite 103 (662) 588-2242 Cleveland (662) 846-9990 DAN BELL - STATE FARM INSURANCE BRADHAM ENTERPRISES 1101 Hwy 8 West 211 S. Shapre Ave Cleveland Cleveland (662) 843-5938 (662) 621-9898 or (662) 588-0149 DELTA RISK SOLUTIONS 705 N. Davis Ave Cleveland (662) 843-3888

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DENSON INSURANCE 703 West Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 843-9541 DIRECT AUTO & LIFE INSURANCE 316- C North Davis Cleveland (662) 579-4002 ROBERT HOLLAND DBA HUMANA 507 Cypress Street Leland (662) 347-0722 or (601) 605-5130 NATIONWIDE INS./WILSON LANGSTON 301 W. Sunflower Rd, Suite A Cleveland (662) 579-3430 PAT INGRAM, CLU, CHFC, AND ASSOC. 814 East Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 843-4734 PATRICK B. DAVIS - STATE FARM INSURANCE 103 Cotton Row Cleveland (662) 843-1591 RIMMER-CHILD & KOONCE INSURANCE 203 North Pearman Ave Cleveland (662) 846-6677 SOUTH GROUP INSURANCE SERVICES 105 South Court Street Cleveland (662) 843-2747

GOLDEN HARVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES 698 South Street Cleveland (662) 843-5361 JACKSON AND BRASWELL, P. A. 3513 Hwy 8 West Cleveland (662) 843-1555 PAT INGRAM, CLU, CHFC, AND ASSOC. 814 East Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 843-4734 VARNER BROKERAGE, INC. 325 Cotton Row Cleveland (662) 843-6015

JEWELRY STORE

LOANS REPUBLIC FINANCE, LLC 710 N. Davis Ave, Suite L Cleveland (662) 846-9022

LUMBER COMPANIES BOYLE LUMBER COMPANY 401 Gaines Hwy Boyle (662) 846-5129 CLEVELAND LUMBER & SUPPLY CO. 711 Hwy 61 Cleveland (662) 843-2728 FLEMING LUMBER COMPANY 224 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 843-2763

BRITT JEWELRY 104 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 843-7464

MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING

ROSSON CO. 140 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 843-3986

BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION 911 North Davis Ave Cleveland (662) 843-9421

LAWN CARE PROFESSIONAL LAWN NURSERY, GIFT, FLOWERS & POOLS 611 Gaines Hwy Boyle (662) 441-2995 PRO-LAWN CARE SERVICES, LLC P.O. Box 359 Cleveland (662) 721-8889

CIVES STEEL COMPANY 219 Port Terminal Road Rosedale (662) 759-6265 FAURECIA AUTOMOTIVE SEATING 907 Delta Council Ave Cleveland (662) 846-9656

LIQUOR STORES

NEEDLE SPECIALTY PRODUCTS CORP. 600 Hwy 446 Boyle (662) 846-0640

WILSON SLEDGE 103 S Court St Ste 124 Cleveland (662) 843-9105

CECIL’S PACKAGE STORE 916 South Davis Ave Cleveland (662) 843-4907

PHARMEDIUM 913 North Davis Ave Cleveland (662) 846-5969

INVESTMENT & FINANCE

TJ’S SPIRITS 1415 Highway 8 Cleveland (662) 846-5386

QUALITY STEEL CORPORATION 2914 Hwy 61 Cleveland (662) 843-4046

WARREN BRAMUCHI DBA FARM BUREAU 321 Laughlin Road Boyle (662) 719-7195

BLAKEMAN, BRISTER, & PUTMAN FINANCIAL GROUP, P.A. 214 N. Pearman Ave Cleveland (662) 843-5923 GAINSPOLETTI FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC 805 West Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 843-6090

TOP SHELF WINE & SPIRITS 300 E. Sunflower Suite B Cleveland (662) 545-4213

MEDIA & ADVERTISING DELTA RADIO, INC. 3965 Hwy 61 North Cleveland (662) 843-3392

RADIO CLEVELAND, INC. 911 South Davis Ave Cleveland (662) 843-4091 TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS 3192 Browning Rd 520 Greenwood (662) 453-2174 THE DELTA NEWS 837 Washington Ave Greenville (662) 332-1500 ext 125

MEDICAL CLINICS, HOSPITALS AIR EVAC LIFETEAM/ AIRMEDCARE NETWORK 1609 Hospital Street Greenville (662) 336-0061 BLAKE SURGICAL ASSOCIATION, PLLC 907 East Sunflower Rd, Suite 101 Cleveland (662) 846-8880 BOLIVAR MEDICAL CENTER 901 East Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 846-0061 BOLIVAR UROLOGY CLINIC, P.A. 907 East Sunflower Rd, Suite 103 Cleveland (662) 846-9990 CLEVELAND MEDICAL CLINIC, PLLC 801 East Sunflower Rd, Suite 100A Cleveland (662) 843-3606 DELTA OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 801 First Street Cleveland (662) 843-0880 FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC 803 First Street Cleveland (662) 843-2721 HEALTHY LIVING FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER 820 Ashland Ave Gunnison (662) 402-1074

MISCELLANEOUS CLEVELAND RENTALL OUTDOORS 512 Third Street Cleveland (662) 843-9871

THE SALVATION ARMY 121 S. Davis Ave Cleveland (601) 214-5154

MUSEUM GRAMMY MUSEUM MISSISSIPPI 800 West Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 441-0100

NEWSPAPERS THE BOLIVAR COMMERCIAL 821 North Chrisman Ave Cleveland (662) 843-4241

NURSING HOME CLEVELAND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC 4036 Hwy 8 Cleveland (662) 843-4014

CLEVELAND LUMBER & SUPPLY CO. 711 Hwy 61 Cleveland (662) 843-2728

DELTA LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY 498 Hillcrest Circle Cleveland (662) 719-8197

FLEMING LUMBER COMPANY 224 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 843-2763

POWELL PHOTOGRAPHY 1115 Lamar Street Cleveland (662) 846-7948

SHERWIN WILLIAMS COMPANY 109 Commerce Ave Cleveland (662) 846-1481 or (662) 846-1482

WILJAX, INC 101 D S Second Cleveland (662) 846-6800

PEST CONTROL SERVICES ADVANCED MOSQUITO CONTROL 2826 Hwy 446 Boyle (662) 843-8450

PHYSICAL THERAPY ADVANCE PHYSICAL THERAPY 810 East Sunflower Rd. Suite 150 Cleveland (662) 843-4990

ROGER’S ENTOMOLOGICAL SERVICES PHYSICIAN Hwy 61 South Cleveland CARDIOVASCULAR (662) 846-1217 or (662) 846-1236 SOLUTIONS OF CENTRAL MS SHELBY NURSING AND REHAB 903 E. Sunflower Rd. #500 1108 Church Street TRI-STATE TERMITE Cleveland Shelby CONTROL (888) 796-1835 (662) 398-5117 or (601) 862-3987 1340 HWY 49 Clarksdale OFFICE-SUPPLIES, (662)-843-5340 or (662)-624-2542 POTTERY

EQUIPMENT & FURNITURE DAWKINS OFFICE SUPPLY 221 Main Street Greenville (662) 332-5448

PHARMACY/DRUG STORE

CLEVELAND MEDICAL ARTS PHARMACY 810 East Sunflower Rd. Suite 100d IMAGE SPECIALIST COMPANY Cleveland 213 East Sunflower Rd (662)-843-4214 Cleveland (662) 846-6482 HAIRE DRUG CENTER 805 1st Street OPTOMETRISTS Cleveland (662) 843-4211 DELTA EYE CLINIC 800 1st Street SOUTH STREET PHARMACY Cleveland 410 South Street (662) 579-3737 Cleveland (662) 843-6700 REESE EYE CARE SERVICES, P.A. WALGREENS 801 West Sunflower Rd 301 North Davis Avenue Cleveland Cleveland (662) 843-4011 (662) 846-1206

PAINT DEALERS CLEVELAND HOME AND HARDWARE 401 1st Street Cleveland (662) 843-8200

PHOTOGRAPHY/STUDIO HADONICA’S PHOTOGRAPHY 5 Brown Drive Cleveland (662) 719-3153

MCCARTY’S 101 St. Mary Street Merigold (662) 748-2293 PETER’S POTTERY 301 Fortune Avenue Mound Bayou (662) 741-2283

PUBLISHERS & PRINTERS THE BOLIVAR COMMERCIAL 821 North Chrisman Ave Cleveland (662) 843-4241 DELTA BUSINESS JOURNAL 125 South Court Street Cleveland (662) 843-2700

REAL ESTATE DEBBIE DAVIS REAL ESTATE, LLC 201 East Sunflower Rd. Suite 1 Cleveland (662) 402-0031

GRIFFITH REAL ESTATE, INC & GRIFFITH APPRAISAL SERVICES 1200 West Sunflower Road Cleveland (662) 843-0309 LELAND SPEAKES & ASSOCIATES 103 South Court St. #100 Cleveland (662) 843-2751 MOSCO LAND AND REALTY 701 West Sunflower Road Cleveland (662) 846-1425 PARTNERSHIP PROPERTIES 201 East Sunflower Rd. Suite 6 Cleveland (662) 843-8850

RENTAL PROPERTY CLEVELAND APARTMENTS LLC 3612 Hwy 61 North Cleveland (662) 843-3869 or (662) 721-1252 GRIFFITH REAL ESTATE, INC GRIFFITH APPRAISAL\ SERVICES 1200 West Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 843-0309 KEITH WALKER RENTALS 1101 W. Sunflower Rd. Cleveland (662) 843-7102 MARK MYERS, LLC 204 Caperton Lane Apt 64 Cleveland (662) 719-6554 or (662) 588-3184 MOSCO LAND & REALTY 701 West Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 846-1425

RENTAL SERVICES CLEVELAND EVENT CENTER 209 East Carpenter St. Cleveland (662) 545-4755 or (662) 719-3539 WILLIAMS EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY 911 North Chrisman Ave Cleveland (662) 846-1661

RESTAURANTS AIRPORT GROCERY 3608 Hwy 61 North Cleveland (662) 843-4817 BACKDRAFT 337 Cotton Row Cleveland (662) 846-9991 BELLAZAR’S INC 114 South Gaines Hwy Boyle, 38730 (662) 846-8943 BURGER KING 215 North Davis Cleveland (770) 738-8790 CATFISH CABIN 575 Hwy 61 Boyle. 38730 (662) 846-0004 COUNTRY PLATTER, INC. 700 Ruby Street Cleveland (662) 846-7051 DELTA DAIRY 113 South Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 545-4859 DELTA MEAT MARKET 215 Cotton Row Cleveland (662) 444-6328

MEXICO GRILL 604 N. Davis Suite 106 F Cleveland (662) 843-3383 MISSISSIPPI GROUNDS 219 South Court St. Cleveland (662) 545-4528 MOSQUITO BURRITO 118 E Sunflower, Suite C (662) 843-4822 NO WAY JOSE 1321 Hwy 8 West Suite 2 Cleveland (662) 545-4929 PAPA ROC’S 3442 Hwy 8 West Cleveland (662) 545-4525 SEA LEVEL OYSTER HOUSE 301 Cotton Row Cleveland (662) 545-4068 SONIC DRIVE IN 409 East Sunflower Road Cleveland (662) 843-4389 STARVING MUSICIAN 323 Cotton Row Cleveland (662) 843-7535 THE SENATOR’S PLACE 1028 South Davis Ave Cleveland (662) 846-7434

RETAIL FACTORY DIRECT FURNITURE 4115 Hwy 8 East Cleveland (662) 846-6944 MISSISSIPPI CONSIGNMENT SALES 601 East Sunflower Rd Cleveland (662) 843-3388 WILJAX, INC. 101 D S Second Cleveland (662) 846-6800

RETAIL DOWNTOWN ABRAHAM’S 136 North Sharpe Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-4541 AD-VENTURE FRAMES 205 Cotton Row Cleveland (662) 843-6232 BACKDRAFT 337 Cotton Row Cleveland (662) 846-9991 BRITT JEWELRY 104 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 843-7464

DOMINOS 425 North Davis Ave. THE WAREHOUSE Cleveland 229 North Sharpe Ave (662-843-3663 or (662) 417-3909 Cleveland (662) 846-7223 or (662) 402-1563

CABLE ONE 221 South Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 843-4016

HEY JOE’S 118 East Sunflower Road Suite C (662) 843-5425

CLEVELAND TROPHY 120 North Sharpe Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-8860

LEVEE BREAK GRILL 15 Ellen Road Cleveland (662) 719-5491 LOST PIZZA CO. 3745 Hwy 61 North Cleveland (662) 846-1300

WING HAVEN 400 North Davis Ave. Suite A Cleveland (662) 545-4271 G3 INTERESTS, LLC DBA ZAXBY’S 208 Fairground Street Winona, 38967 (662) 614-0326

COTTON ROW BOOKSTORE 333 Cotton Row Cleveland (662) 843-7083 COTTON ROW FRAME SHOP, LLC 329 Cotton Row Cleveland (662) 846-6175

DELTA ARTS ALLIANCE 103 South Court St # 106 Cleveland (662) 843-3344 DELTA DAIRY 113 South Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 545-4859 GILBOW’S 138 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 843-1151 H SQUARED BOUTIQUE 115 South Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 843-4504 HEIDI’S 110 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 843-3950 HEY JOE’S 118 East Sunflower Rd Suite C Cleveland (662) 843-5425 KAT 349 Cotton Row Cleveland (662) 588-5160 KUTWORKS 118 E. Sunflower Suite A Cleveland (662) 846-1818 MISSISSIPPI GROUNDS 219 South Court St. Cleveland (662) 545-4528 MOSQUITO BURRITO 118 E. Sunflower Suite C Cleveland (662) 843-4822 NEYSA’S FIRESIDE SHOP 109 North Street Cleveland (662) 843-3311 PATRICK B. DAVIS State Farm Insurance 103 Cotton Row Cleveland (662) 843-1591 PUNKIN PATCH 134 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 843-0434

REGIONS BANK 129 South Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 843-4001

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SPORTING GOODS SCHOOL 1501 VFW Road DELTA OUTDOORS Greenville, 38701 (662) 378-9711 or (662) 378-3496 3755 Hwy 61 North Cleveland (662) 843-9109 WEST BOLIVAR SCHOOL

SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO. 109 Commerce Ave. DISTRICT Cleveland (662) 846-1481 or (662) 846-1482 909 Hwy 8 Rosedale (662) 759-3525 STARVING MUSICIAN 323 Cotton Row Cleveland SCRAP METAL PROCESSOR (662) 843-7535 BROWN BROS. SCRAP METAL INC. SWEETERY BAKESHOP 423 Central Ave 112 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland Cleveland (662) 843-5741 (662) 545-4529 TEN TWENTY FOUR 154 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 579-3325 THE WAREHOUSE 229 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 846-7223 (662) 402-1563 WILJAX, INC. 101 D S Second Cleveland (662) 846-6800 WISHING WELL 341 Cotton Row Cleveland (662) 843-7881

SCHOOLS, COLLEGES & EDUCATION BAYOU ACADEMY 1291 Crosby Road Cleveland (662) 843-3708 CLEVELAND SCHOOL DISTRICT 305 Merritt Drive Cleveland (662) 843-3529 DELTA CENTER FOR CULTURE AND LEARNING DSU Box 3152 Cleveland (662) 846-4311 DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY DSU Box A - 1 Cleveland, 38733 (662) 846-4000 PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL 1110 Highway 8 west Cleveland (662) 843-8698

PAUL’S MART INC. 612 N. Davis Ave Cleveland (662) 843-2719

STEEL FABRICATORS CIVES STEEL COMPANY 219 Port Teminal Rd. Rosedale, 38769 (662) 759-6265

TREE SERVICES HUNTER CALDWELL TREE CARE 117 E. Reed Road Greenville, 38701 (662) 378-6240

UTILITIES ATMOS ENERGY - 5136 107 West Sunflower Rd. Cleveland (662) 843-3684

SCREEN PRINTING

STORAGE FACILITES

DELTA ELETRIC POWER ASS. P.O. Box 9399 Greenwood, 38930 (662) 843-5441

HEIDI’S 110 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 843-3950

MCNEER MINI STORAGE 811 North Chrisman Ave Cleveland (662) 843-5336

ENTERGY 100 W. Sunflower Rd. Cleveland (662) 721-4144

TELEPHONE COMPANIES SECURITY - PRODUCTS, SYSTEMS, BURGLAR ALARMS AT&T 337 North Broadway & COMPANIES SECURITY SERVICES, INC. 504 North Chisman Ave Cleveland (662) 843-7268

SERVICE BOLIVAR COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC. 810 East Sunflower Rd. Suite 130 Cleveland (662) 846-1491 BOLIVAR COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING 800 North Davis Ave Cleveland (662) 846-6161 DELTA ARTS ALLIANCE 103 South Court St. #106 Cleveland (662) 843-3344

SIGN COMPANIES JOHN SIGNS CO. INC. 4139 Highway 8 East Cleveland (662) 843-3548

WHOLESALE & DISTRIBUTORS

C.P. HOUSE GAS COMPANY Tupelo, 38804 365 House Bayou Ave (601) 961-1160 or (601) 405-2451 Cleveland (662) 843-4077 CABLE ONE DENTON DAIRY PRODUCTS 221 South Sharpe Ave Cleveland 116 North Pearman Ave. Cleveland (662) 843-4016 (662) 843-9451 C SPIRE WIRELESS 608 North Davis Ave. GRESHAM PETROLEUM CO. Cleveland 415 Pershing Ave. Indianola, 38751 (662) 846-7400 (662) 887-2160 RUSSELL CELLULAR 710 N. Davis Ave. NEHI BOTTLING COMPANY 310 North Sharpe Ave Cleveland Cleveland (662) 701-7566 (662) 843-3431

TRANSPORTATION

BOLIVAR COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING 800 North Davis Ave Cleveland (662) 846-6161 CLEVELAND TAXI, LLC 907 N. Chrisman Ave. Cleveland (662) 719-7433 or (662) 907-4041 DEH TRUCKING 3671 Hwy 61 Cleveland (662) 843-3217 JANTRAN, INC. 507 David Work Road Rosedale (662) 759-6841

SCOTT PETROLEUM 121 West Harrison St. Ruleville (662) 756-4351 SERV-U- PETROLEUM, INC. 441 South Sharpe Ave Cleveland (662) 843-3471

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The Pickled Okra, also known by the college crowd as “The Bar” is a restaurant and live music venue offering good eats and great bands.

Once a general store, Cleveland Commons Commissary is a one-stop shop for anything from home decor to caramel cakes to unique jewelry items.

H-Squared is an upscale women’s boutique with an amazing marble facade that would rival any New York establishment.

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SCENES FROM THE PAST AND THEIR MODERN DAY COUNTERPART KAT Boutique is another jewel located in historic downtown! Whether you are a college girl looking for something special or a businesses woman this Cotton Row store has something that is sure to fit the bill.

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From the days of Warner Cable to the current Cable One, the occupants of this location have provided quality Cable service to the residents of Cleveland for many years.

The former location of The Image Specialist, which is now located on Highway 8, is the home of a breakfast and lunch destination, The Starving Musician.

From hotel of old to upscale downtown condos this building continues to be a jewel in the downtown landscape.

Housed in the former Jay’s location, Heidi’s provides Cleveland with the best monogramming services in the Delta and is an adamant supporter of all local schools and organizations.

Once a drug store, Neysa’s Fireside Shop is a premier antiques store that is visited by discerning shoppers from across the Delta and the state.

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From ELLIS to ELLIS. The old Ellis theater was not used for many years as it’s original purpose, but has been reborn to it’s original glory and is home to the Delta Arts Alliance and many community events.

The Cleveland Police Department has seen many changes and advances throughout the years, but their headquarters has remained in the historic building on South Sharpe Avenue.

One of the newest floral/ gift shops in town, Cleveland Fresh, provides a unique variety of home decor and those hard to find flowers and gifts that make every house feel like a home.

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While Dress for Less no longer has a Cleveland location, the Delta Meat Market has found a home in it’s place and serves unique and fresh lunch options. When the highly anticipated Cottonhouse Hotel opens it’s doors in the fall, The Delta Meat Market will find a new home in this upscale downtown destination.

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When you factor in all the history associated with the train debot building, it only stands to reason that it is the current home of the Cleveland/Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce and Cleveland Tourism.

These organizations keep the town on it’s toes and work together for the betterment of the community and strive to spread the word about all that makes Cleveland the “Hip Little Town that Could.”

Backdraft, one of the best restaurants in town was once home to a wedding dress boutique, The Wedding Bell.

The quadrangle at Delta State University is one of the most beautiful spots in Bolivar County. From the days of DSU Teacher’s College, and even after the devastating loss of the mature trees after the ice storm of 1994, this is still a keystone in the landscape of Cleveland.

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Business is

BOOMING Bolivar County continues to grow year in and year out. Listed below are some businesses that joined the community over the past year.

Ku Yummy Republic Finance Zaxby’s Bishop Road Laundry The Post Gallery & Gift Shoppe (Rosedale, MS) Levee Break Kirk Brothers Auto Sea Level Oyster House Mod & Proper Cannon Ford Lincoln Cleveland Fresh Cannon Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Top Shelf Wine & Spirits Delta Car Wash Express The Salvation Army Happy Petals Flowers & Gifts Delta Eye Clinic Little Smile Co. Dentist & Orthodontics

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Blaze Elite Cleveland Nutrition Stripe It Up David Mullen Dance B&T Liquor Grace South Cleveland The Animal Shack

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The Delta Blues has many roots in Cleveland and Bolivar County, with stops along famous roadways like the “Blues Highway,” Highway 61, as well as the Great River Road, Highway 1. Many of these unique towns contain Mississippi Blues Trail markers that tell the story of how the blues influenced the world.

Po Monkey’s Juke Joint in Merigold is currently not open for guests, but is still worth a visit while on a Delta Blues Trail

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BLUES TRAIL MARKERS IN BOLIVAR COUNTY BY DRIVE HIGHWAY 61 MARKERS (NORTH TO SOUTH) 1 ALLIGATOR BLUES / ALLIGATOR / LAKE STREET 2 BLUES LEGENDS OF DUNCAN / DUNCAN / EAST MAIN & PARK STREET 3 THE HARLEM INN / WINSTONVILLE / ML KING DRIVE & MIXON STREET 4 MOUND BAYOU BLUES / MOUND BAYOU / WEST MAIN STREET 5 HENRY TOWNSEND / SHELBY / BROADWAY & 2ND AVENUE 6 PO MONKEY’S / MERIGOLD / PO MONKEY ROAD 7 W.C. HANDY / CLEVELAND / COURT STREET & PEARMAN AVENUE 8 CHRISMAN STREET MARKER / CLEVELAND / CHRISMAN STREET 9 GOSPEL & THE BLUES / CLEVELAND / RUBY STREET 10 THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE BLUES? / DOCKERY FARMS / HIGHWAY 8 EAST 11 THE PEAVINE / BOYLE / HIGHWAY 446 & ILLINOIS CENTRAL AVENUE 12 HONEYBOY EDWARDS / SHAW / WHITE OAK STREET

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Charley Patton called Dockery Farms home, and you can still visit the historic grounds today. B.B. King said if he could name one place where the blues started, it was Dockery Farms.

Located on Highway 8 just five miles East of

FREEDOM TRAIL MARKERS Bolivar County has deep roots in the civil rights movement, and is home to two of the Mississippi Freedom Trail markers that tell the story of the civil rights movement in the county.

TRAVELING THE RIVERSIDE BLUES HIGHWAY 1 MARKERS (NORTH TO SOUTH) 13 OTIS CLAY / GUNNISON / WAXHAW ROAD 14 HOT TAMALES & THE BLUES / ROSEDALE / HIGHWAY 1 & BROWN STREET 15 ROSEDALE & THE RIVERSIDE BLUES / ROSEDALE / RAILROAD AVENUE & BROWN STREET 16 EDDIE TAYLOR / BENOIT / HIGHWAYS 1 & 448 17 EDDIE SHAW / BENOIT / HIGHWAYS 1 & 448 18 MISSISSIPPI RIVER BLUES / SCOTT / SALISBURY AVENUE & DEER CREEK DRIVE

THE AMZIE MOORE HOME – Amzie Moore was a leader “a civil rights giant” in the civil rights movement in Mississippi. After serving in World War II, he co-founded the Regional Council of Negro Leadership, helped organize the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in Mississippi, and was the first president of the Cleveland NAACP. His home was used as a “revolving dormitory” and “safe house” for activists during the movement’s voter-registration drives in the 1960s. His many guests included Fannie Lou Hamer, Medgar Evers, Dr. Martin Luther King, Andrew Young, John Lewis, Thurgood Marshall, and Rev. Jesse Jackson.

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T.R.M. HOWARD –

Theodore Roosevelt Mason Howard was a surgeon in Mound Bayou who founded the Regional Council of Negro Leadership, Mississippi’s preeminent civil rights organization in the 1950s. He served as a mentor to Amzie Moore, Medgar Evers, Fannie Lou Hamer, Jesse Jackson and more. He played a prominent role in the investigation of the murder and kidnapping of Emmett Till.

The rich Italian heritage of the Mississippi Delta was recently acknowledged with the placement of a historic marker in Bolivar County.

EDWARDS AVENUE AND ROOSEVELT STREET MOUND BAYOU

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TASTEBUD DELIGHT

Even the pickiest BBQ fanatic will leave satisfied. Not only after dining at Airport Grocery, but several other establishments around town.

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Look Who’s

VISITED

Many famous musicians, artists, movie stars and politicians have traveled to our town.

We are certain there are some we have missed, but this is a pretty impressive list!

Elvis Ed Nixon Smashing Pumpkins Roger Fisher, Heart Joe Frazier Mohammed Ali Rosanne Cash Bryce Dallas Howard Jessica Chastain Morgan Freeman BB King Jerry Lee Lewis Carlos Santana Debbie Gibson Bobby Gentry Johnny Cash Willie Nelson Ted Nugent Ike and Tina Turner Martin Luther King, Jr. Kris Kristopherson Judge Antonin Scalia Marvin Hammlisch Shannen Doherty The Avett Brothers The Temptations

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Matthew McConaughey Holly Marie Combs Stevie Ray Vaughan Wernher von Braun David Rockefeller Mark Zuckerberg John F. Kennedy, Jr. Ted Kennedy Bobby Kennedy President Bill Clinton President George W. Bush Keith Richards, The Rolling Stones Mick Jagger, The Rolling Stones President Theodore Roosevelt Geoff Emerick, engineer of The Beatles Lynyrd Skynyrd Gene Hackman Travis Tritt Emma Stone The Bangles Ray Charles Sara Evans Tanya Tucker Amy Grant Vince Gill Clint Black

Faye Dunaway Hillary Clinton Vice President Al Gore Derek St. Holmes, Ted Nugent band Peyton Manning Eli Manning Archie Manning James Burton, guitarist for Elvis Billy Gibbons, ZZ Top John Grisham William Faulkner George Plimpton Roy Rogers & Dayle Evans Branford Marsalis Jason Isbell Tony Joe White Tom Brokaw Britt Hume Andy Lack Roy Orbison The Band Perry Mary Wilson Peter Frampton Fred Smith, Founder/CEO FedEx Steve Forbes, Forbes Magazine

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