The stories of Sharkey County, MS
8 narrated audio stories from across Sharkey County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Delta National Forest
A Public Delta, Kept Wild
How a rare public forest became Delta hunting and fishing ground.
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How Onward Helped Give America the Teddy Bear
A tiny Delta settlement becomes part of a national legend.
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The Bear Hunt That Softened Into Legend
How a Delta hunting episode helped give America the teddy bear.
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When the Hot Meals Reached Rolling Fork
In Rolling Fork, relief became real when hot food arrived.
Chuck's Dairy Bar
When a Dairy Bar Reopened, So Did a Town
A small restaurant’s return became a measure of recovery in Rolling Fork.
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Before Teddy Bear, There Was Holt Collier
The Mississippi hunter behind a famous presidential hunt.
Onward
How Onward Helped Create the Teddy Bear
A Delta hunting episode became a national legend with a soft ending.
Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Where the Delta Still Hunts
A refuge where conservation and public hunting still share the same ground.
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