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Business Spotlight of the Week: Diaper Bank of the Delta

Featured StoryBusiness · Clarksdale

Business Spotlight of the Week: Diaper Bank of the Delta

Clarksdale, Mississippi– This week, we’re proud to shine the spotlight on Diaper Bank of the Delta (DBD)—a vital 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving families across the Mississippi Delta with compassion, dignity, and real support when …

Feb 6, 2026
City of Clarksdale Swears In New Assistant Police Chief

Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale

City of Clarksdale Swears In New Assistant Police Chief

By: CA Staff Writer | December 23, 2025 Clarksdale, Miss. — On Monday, December 22, the City of Clarksdale officially administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Assistant Chief of Police Eric Bilbro during a regularly scheduled boar…

Dec 23, 2025
Local Business Spotlight: Against the Grain Art Gallery

Featured StoryBusiness · Clarksdale

Local Business Spotlight: Against the Grain Art Gallery

By CA Staff Writer | December 5, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – At the Clarksdale Advocate, we take pride in supporting our community by showcasing the remarkable businesses and individuals that contribute to its vibrancy. Each week, we spo…

Dec 5, 2025
Email Reveals Plot to Oust CCSD Superintendent Dr. Virginia Young: Will Smith and Dr. Debra Dace at Center of Failed Ouster and Alleged Illegal Contract; Duo Hint at Lawsuit After Termination, Possible Criminal Referral Looms

Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale

Email Reveals Plot to Oust CCSD Superintendent Dr. Virginia Young: Will Smith and Dr. Debra Dace at Center of Failed Ouster and Alleged Illegal Contract; Duo Hint at Lawsuit After Termination, Possible Criminal Referral Looms

By: CA Staff Writer | October 6, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi– On September 8, 2025, Will Smith formed a single-member LLC called Strategic Leadership. Days later, on September 26, 2025, according to an email shared with the Clarksdale Advo…

Nov 6, 2025