We are so happy you are here! As Mayor, it’s my pleasure to invite you to experience the beauty and legacy of our city. We take pride in our heritage, our land, and our people. But we don’t shy away from our Ancestors, either.
Around here, we believe in honoring the past while carving a way forward. Whether you’re visiting to soak up our hospitality or to uncover the stories etched into our soil, know this: Stantonville always keeps its doors open, but it never forgets its roots. So take your time, enjoy the sights, but don’t ignore the whispers. They’ve got plenty to say.
Our legacy began with Free People building their own table and inviting those without to have a seat. Everyone in Stantonville has the same mission, "operate in care and consideration for community"!
Welcome to Stantonville!
From the warmth of our people to the legacy woven into our soil, Stantonville offers a story waiting to be told. Come listen, explore, and become a part of it.
a word from our mayor
albert jimmy tolbert
111th mayor for stantonville
Chief of Police
In Stantonville, things run a little deeper than they seem. See, I'm from here. I know the power of what happens when you walk down these streets, and it’s not just about the houses or the businesses. It’s about the people and their history. Every corner, every turn, has a story. It’s my job to keep things safe, sure—but it’s also to make sure we’re always respecting what came before. This town has a soul, and I’m proud to be a part of it.
Honey Butter, what? Cornbread!
Ma Belle's has been a staple in the city since 1922. From bespoke cocktails using her world famous hooch to Michelin Star soul food, Ma Belle's is hard to get into, but we can see why.
Now, you can bring her speakeasy into your kitchen with their new Honey Butter Cornbread recipe. Perfected by their Master Baker, Cheryl Ross, an award winning cake artist for her Baked by Ross confections.
Grab your ingredients and your cast iron skillet! It's time to throw down.
belle's speakeasy has got a new recipe for you to make at home
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Black Gold Scholarship
Students, Entrepreneurs, and Artists of all kind, now is your time. The Black Gold Scholarship is now accepting applications! Apply here.
The Blackwell has given million dollars through their Black Gold Scholarship every year to deserving applicants who exhibit a knack for making their own way, innovation and creativity. One of the first businesses of Stantonville, The Well, as it is affectionately called, has been tending the garden known as this city for almost a century.
Their Goal? To help more and more people experience financial well-being. Together with our clients and the community, we’re contributing to a more equitable and resilient world – today and for generations to come.
THE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE BLACKWELL CORP.
I grew up here, and it's always been a magical place. And don't get me wrong, I love to travel, but there's no place like Stantonville! We're a proud people {laughing} and we have every right to be.
I'm a freshman at Stantonville University, and I love it here. I always knew I wanted to be in The Parliament! WHOO YA WIT!
I moved here for work, and it was the best decision I made. The Blackwell is an epicenter of Black ambition and creativity.
RADINA PARKER
keith johnsTon
sea BRANSON
stantonville State university, main hall
sistah sci-fi bookstore and cafe
