Mississippi Delta's Economy, Way of Life Fading

NPR : Mississippi Delta's Economy, Way of Life Fading: "The alluvial plain that is the Mississippi Delta was once home to a thriving cotton plantation economy. It has also been fertile ground for American culture, giving birth to the blues, gospel, soul food and such writers as Eudora Welty, Tennessee Williams and William Faulkner."

This is one of those places that I've always wanted to visit. I've added it to the list ... the story is enticing and real. It would be interesting to see the old way of life in the deep south before it's all gone.