A lovely couple from North Mississippi had lunch with us Tuesday at The Crown! They had just come from the B.B. King Museum and were in awe of the Museum's quality and story! They said, "We are really museum lovers and the B.B. King Museum is one of the best we've ever seen." And we really loved hearing that because we think so too!
But that wasn't all.....their next statement was..."Your town is just beautiful. HOW did Indianola manage to keep the downtown alive?" I was very proud to say that thankfully...our downtown never died! Some of our loyal, local businessmen, years ago, raised private money to add great lighting, planters and plantings on the Bayou, paint some of the buildings that needed it, refurbish an old church for a Little Theatre and more! And most importantly Indianola's residents continue to support our local merchants and restaurants...on the highway AND downtown! Indianola works together!
I couldn't be prouder of our little town of Indianola, right in the very center of the Delta. The Museum attracts visitors from all over the world and our "job" is to make sure that everyone who drives down Indian Bayou enjoys their visit to Indianola, the Museum and the entire Mississippi Delta! The daffodills are starting to bloom....ya'll come see us in Indianola and order some Catfish Allison at The Crown!
I absolutely love the Delta and I'm glad that people are starting to appreciate the beauty of Mississippi as a whole. Visit http://www.visitthedelta.com!
Missy E. Davis
M.S. Delta Tourism
Posted by: Missy E. Davis | February 03, 2012 at 01:35 PM