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Community · Clarksdale
Clarksdale, Mississippi– Coahoma Community College announced Selina Reid will serve as a 2026–2027 voting member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Appeals Committee. Selina Reid, Director of Athletics, will serve a…
Featured StoryHealth · Clarksdale
CLARKSDALE, Miss. — For families balancing careers, children and the everyday responsibilities of life, caring for an aging or vulnerable loved one can sometimes become overwhelming. Love and Care Home Health Services LLC is working to make…
Culture · Clarksdale
CLARKSDALE, Miss. — The sounds of the Mississippi Delta will fill the streets of Clarksdale this weekend as the city welcomes residents and visitors for several days of live music, community celebrations, festivals and special events. From …
Community · Clarksdale
CLARKSDALE, Miss. — A Journey In Our Shoes (AJIOS) Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership with the University of Mississippi’s Community First Research Center for Wellbeing & Creative Achievement (CREW), marking an exciting miles…
Education · Clarksdale
Clarksdale, Miss. — The Coahoma County School District marked the beginning of a new chapter in leadership with a meet-and-greet reception honoring Superintendent Crystal Hall Gooden, who used the occasion to share her personal journey in e…
Community · Clarksdale
Community event brings mental health resources, family activities, health organizations and free services together Clarksdale, Mississippi– Milestone marked five years of serving the community with its 5th Annual Wellness Fair, bringing fam…
Featured StoryCulture · Clarksdale
CLARKSDALE, Miss. — A new chapter in Clarksdale’s rich musical history is being written on Yazoo Avenue, where the Delta Social Club is preparing to open its doors this fall with a mission that extends far beyond live entertainment. Located…
Community · Delta-wide
BY: Shameka L. Reed, CEO/Publisher Savvy Inc. | July 28, 2026 Jackson, Mississippi– AT&T opened a new Connected Learning Center inside the Bean Path in Jackson to provide internet access and high-quality educational tools to residents who e…
Community · Clarksdale
BY: MDA Staff Writer | July 27, 2026 CLARKSDALE, Miss. — Veteran gospel broadcaster Johnny Kinard has earned one of Mississippi’s highest honors in gospel radio, being named 2026 Mississippi Gospel Radio Announcer of the Year during the 48t…
Featured StoryBusiness · Cleveland
Cleveland, Mississippi– When it comes to creating unforgettable dining experiences in the Mississippi Delta, 122 Hang Suite, owned by Sharita Giles, continues to set the standard. Located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, this locally own…
Education · Delta-wide
Madysin Pigram, the 69th Miss Coahoma, and Ja’Veon Dennis-Howard, the 20th Mister Coahoma, represented the college at the 24th Annual HBCU Kings and Queens Leadership Conference, held July 16–19 in New Orleans, La. The event brought togethe…
Health · Delta-wide
Jackson, Mississippi– For generations, many Black families have survived by being strong. Strength helped us endure poverty, racism, grief, discrimination, violence, and systems that too often failed to protect us. But somewhere along the w…
Education · Delta-wide
Coahoma Community College was recognized during the HBCU Brilliance Initiative Graduation Ceremony held on July 18, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia, after being selected as one of only 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to re…
Education · Delta-wide
By: The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health Jackson, Miss. (July 20, 2026) — All aboard! Sunflower County families are invited to climb aboard the School Supply Express and for a free back-to-school event designed to put studen…
Health · Delta-wide
By: The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health JACKSON, Miss. (July 19, 2026) —In recognition of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, the Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health (IAMH) is helping women—especia…
Community · Clarksdale
Clarksdale, Mississippi– On Sunday, July 19, more than 160 community members gathered in [location] for an afternoon of food, games, prizes, school supplies, and fellowship during the annual community giveaway hosted by Cupcakes and Prayers…
Education · Clarksdale
Clarksdale, Mississippi– A coalition of local community-based organizations and volunteers came together on July 18 to provide backpacks, school supplies, food, and family-friendly activities to more than 200 children and their families dur…
Featured StoryBusiness · Delta-wide
SHELBY, Miss. — This week’s Business Spotlight of the Week shines on a Mississippi Delta entrepreneur whose extraordinary talent has taken him from a small Delta town to one of the world’s biggest streaming platforms. Corterrius Allen, bett…
Community · Clarksdale
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2026 In Clarksdale, Colom holds a stakeholders’ roundtable and a Community Fish Fry on accountability, continuing a week making the case that Cindy Hyde-Smith only takes care of herself while Mississippi gets …
Sports · Clarksdale
CLARKSDALE, Miss. — Clarksdale High School has welcomed home one of its own as veteran coach and educator L.C. Tyler returns to lead the Wildcats boys basketball program, bringing decades of coaching experience, championship success and a m…
Education · Clarksdale
CLARKSDALE, Miss. — The countdown is officially on as the Clarksdale Municipal School District (CMSD) prepares to welcome thousands of students back to classrooms for the start of the 2026-2027 school year. The first day of school for stude…
Featured StoryBusiness · Clarksdale
CLARKSDALE, Miss. — If you’re searching for a place where homemade comfort food, irresistible desserts, fresh coffee, and Southern hospitality come together under one roof, look no further than Blue Cotton Bake Shop. Nestled in the heart of…
Sports · Clarksdale
CLARKSDALE, Miss. — Former Coahoma County High School standout Nakia Cheatham has reached another major milestone in her basketball career, officially signing her first professional basketball contract with Vimpelin Veto in Finland. Cheatha…
Education · Clarksdale
(Clarksdale, Mississippi) — Coahoma Community College Workforce Development will celebrate its Adult Education and Workforce Development graduates at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the CCC Safe House in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Nikitna …