Delta NewsLocal news for Delta, LA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Mitch Landrieu announces African-American Heritage Trail- February 28, 2008 "You need to think regionally, so you can compete globally" Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu visited northeastern Louisiana Wednesday to unveil the state's new African-American Heritage Trail, one of only two in the nation. via News-Starhttp://www.topix.net/city/delta-la/2008/02/mitch-landrieu-announces-african-american-herit... Black History Moment: C.J. Walker- February 13, 2008 The first African American woman millionaire was Madame C.J. Walker. Born Sara Breedlove in 1867, Walker was the daughter of slaves, born in Delta, La. via WXIA-TV Atlantahttp://www.topix.net/city/delta-la/2008/02/black-history-moment-c-j-walker?fromrss=1 Grammy Blog: The stars came out- February 11, 2008 "I heard my name, so I guess I won." With the Best Zydeco and Cajun Album issued early Sunday afternoon, I had plenty of time for star gazing at the 50th annual Grammys. via The Daily Advertiserhttp://www.topix.net/city/delta-la/2008/02/grammy-blog-the-stars-came-out?fromrss=1 Read- February 5, 2008 "What makes these associations such a blessing is the giving spirit of the people" If New Orleans is known for Mardi Gras, the Saints, and its fantastic food, the farm-rich Delta, located in northeast Louisiana, is known for its cotton, corn, and grain sorghum - and for good reason. via The Baptist Messagehttp://www.topix.net/city/delta-la/2008/02/read?fromrss=1 |