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Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | Feb 13, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Thomas Williams, better known as “ESPNTOM,” has been a staple in the Coahoma County sports community since 2016. His journey in basketball began as an announcer for Coahoma Aggie …
Featured StoryEducation · Clarksdale
February 13, 2025 | By Dr. Alexus Hunter (Clarksdale, Mississippi) – Coahoma Community College proudly announces the remarkable accomplishments of three distinguished staff members, each having earned advanced degrees. Dr. Alexus G. Hunter,…
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | Feb 14, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — Coahoma County High School (CCHS) head basketball coach Derrick Moore celebrated a significant milestone last night, earning his 900th career win with a victory over Amanda Elzy. Moore, who h…
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | Feb 14, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – Meriwether McGettigan was fully aware that the Clarksdale Advocate was not interested in accepting paid advertisements or running articles related to her political views or candidates. One…
Featured StoryBusiness · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | Feb 15, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – For nearly 50 years, Randy Arnett Jewelers has been a trusted name in Clarksdale, MS, offering high-quality jewelry services with a legacy rooted in four generations of craftsmans…
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | Feb 13, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Harriet Tubman’s life was one of courage, determination, and unwavering faith in freedom. Born Araminta Ross around 1822 in Dorchester County, Maryland, she was enslaved from birt…
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | Feb 12, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – The Clarksdale Advocate sat down with Kim Seals to discuss how everyday citizens can be part of change in our community. In a time when challenges in our community seem to be multiplying, …
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | Feb 11, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Madam C.J. Walker was a trailblazer in business, a champion for Black women’s empowerment, and the first self-made female millionaire in America. Born Sarah Breedlove in 1867 in D…
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | Feb 10, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Garrett Morgan was a brilliant inventor whose creations helped save countless lives. Born in 1877 in Claysville, Kentucky, to formerly enslaved parents, Morgan had only a sixth-gr…
Featured StoryEducation · Clarksdale
BY: Dee Brown | Feb 8, 2024 Clarksdale, MS — Coahoma County High School is celebrating a double victory as both the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams have clinched the District 3A Championship titles. The girls’ team secured a 44-36 win ove…
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | Feb 7, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – When thinking of the Wild West, many people picture cowboys, sheriffs, and outlaws from Hollywood films. However, one of the most legendary lawmen of the frontier was Bass Reeves, …
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | Feb 6, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Throughout history, many trailblazers have shattered barriers, opening doors for future generations. One such figure is Bessie Coleman, the first African American and Native Americ…
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | Feb 5, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi– When discussing the Civil Rights Movement, Rosa Parks is often credited as the first person to refuse to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. However, months…
Featured StoryCommunity · Delta-wide
By” CA Staff Writer | Feb 4, 2025 When people think of the Civil Rights Movement, names like Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X often come to mind. But behind the scenes, one man played a crucial role in shaping the movement’…
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | Feb 3, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Fannie Lou Hamer was a fearless activist who dedicated her life to the fight for civil rights, particularly voting rights for Black Americans. Born on October 6, 1917, in Montgomer…
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | Feb 1, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – The Clarksdale advocate sat down with Kim Seals to discuss Black History Month and the national attack on civil rights and Diversity, equity, and Inclusion (DEI). In a stirring art…
Featured StoryBusiness · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | Jan 31, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Zee’s Barbeque is bringing bold flavors and unforgettable meals to Clarksdale, serving up some of the best barbecue in the Mississippi Delta. Owned and operated by Jay Washington,…
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | Jan 27, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Friday night was electric as Cait Hall, a rising basketball star, put on a performance that left spectators and scouts alike buzzing. Among those in attendance was Keith Sanders, a c…
Featured StoryHealth · Clarksdale
By CA Staff Writer | Jan 25, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – As the first month of the new year comes to a close, many people are still working toward their resolutions to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. For some, the journey has…
Featured StoryBusiness · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | Jan 24, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Located at 250 Delta Avenue in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Nellie May’s is a destination that blends style, charm, and creativity. This boutique and gift shop has become a favorite f…
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | Jan 23, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – The Clarksdale Advocate is overjoyed to celebrate two incredible years of serving the Clarksdale community! Under the passionate leadership of Clarksdale native Dee Brown, this fr…
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | Jan 22, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, once at the forefront of corporate and government policies, are facing significant challenges across the United States. These p…
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | Jan 21, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – On his first day back in office as the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive actions addressing a wide range of issues. These orders, many…
Featured StoryEducation · Clarksdale
By: Dee Brown | Jan 18, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Cait Hall, a name every women’s college basketball coach should know, is captivating audiences and making headlines with her extraordinary skills on the court. In Coahoma County High Sc…