New publication to be launched

Delta Democrat Times – Greenville 7/14/2003

 

Cleveland--Coopwood Magazines, Inc., based in Cleveland, MS, has announced the arrival of its new, full-color lifestyle publication, Delta Magazine.

The magazine, which will initially be published six times a year, will be mailed to a circulation of approximately 16,000 in the Mississippi Delta, and also be available at bookstores stretching from Memphis to Jackson.

"We are extremely excited about the premier issue of our latest publication, Delta Magazine," says J. Scott Coopwood, of Coopwood Magazines. "Every issue will contain bright and beautiful focuses on the homes, food, arts and entertainment that is unique to the Delta."

Coopwood, the publisher, will be joined on the staff by Delta Business Journal Executive Editor, Jack Criss, who will have the same title with Delta Magazine. Melissa Baker Townsend, a Delta native and University of Mississippi School of Journalism graduate, has been named the magazine's editor.

"We are very fortunate to have someone with Melissa's skill and enthusiasm on board with us as we launch Delta Magazine," Coopwood said.

"She was born and raised in Indianola and now lives in Belzoni, so she obviously knows the Delta. In addition, Melissa spent several years after Ole Miss working with a weekly newspaper in Chicago. So, she brings to her position as editor 'big city' skills coupled with 'New South' charm," Coopwood said.