Special to The Sun-Sentinel
Delta Council President, C. D. “Bubba” Simmons III of Tribbett announced Tuesday that Gov. Tate Reeves will be the keynote speaker for the organization’s 89th Annual Meeting to be held Friday, June 7, at Delta State University’s Bologna Performing Arts Center (BPAC) in Cleveland.
The 2024 Delta Council Day will commence with the 21st Annual Salute to Delta Honor Graduates event at 9 a.m., held outside BPAC on the lawn. High school graduates, their families and school officials will be welcomed, and awards will be presented.
The event is designed to bestow special honor upon two exemplary students from each of the high schools throughout the Mississippi Delta Region, including public, parochial and private schools. In addition, a $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to the top Delta Honor Graduate selected by higher education officials in the Delta.
At 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium of the BPAC, after the inaugural presentation of the colors and God and Country, the business session will proceed with the recognition of the 2024 Delta Council Community Service Award and the tradition of the Wear Cotton contest. Among other features of the Business Session, including a recap of the year’s challenges and opportunities, will be the introduction of the 2024-2025 Delta Council officers. The meeting will be highlighted by a message from keynote speaker Reeves.
The tradition of a fried catfish luncheon will wrap up Delta Council Day on the grounds of the Quadrangle on the Delta State University campus. Delta Council invites and encourages members and guests to attend and participate in this 89-year-old Delta “red-letter” day.
