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Education · Clarksdale
By Dr. Alexus Hunter | Oct 29, 2025 (Clarksdale, Mississippi) — Coahoma Community College recently welcomed its Middle College students for an informative and engaging campus tour designed to help them become acquainted with the college’s l…
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | October 29, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi — Former Coahoma County School District (CCSD) Attorney Derek Hopson is speaking out amid recent controversy surrounding school board members’ decision to appoint an interim sup…
Health · Delta-wide
By: Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health |October 29, 2025 October 28, 2025 — Jackson, Mississippi— Our Hip Hop and R & B icons are dying! One by one, the Black men who created the sound and soul for an entire generation are bec…
Community · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | October 27, 2024 Clarksdale, MS – October 25, 2025 — The community of Friars Point came together Saturday for the 14th Annual Ring the Bell for Cancer Walk, a heartfelt event dedicated to raising awareness, honoring survi…
Education · Clarksdale
By Dr. Alexus Hunter | Oct 23, 2025 (Clarksdale, Mississippi) – Coahoma Community College is pleased to announce the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Fall 2025 Induction Ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Safe Ho…
Community · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | October 24, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — On October 22nd, the Crossroads Economic Partnership hosted its annual banquet at The Pinnacle, honoring outstanding individuals and organizations who continue to make a positive impact o…
Community · Clarksdale
By Dr. Alexus Hunter | Oct 22, 2025 (Clarksdale, Mississippi) Professor Jeremy Pittman will serve as a featured guest speaker at the Mississippi Citizens United for Prosperity (MCUP) 4th Quarter Mississippi Zero Lead and Healthy Housing Sol…
Culture · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | October 21, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — The spirit of unity and hope filled the air this past Saturday as Supervisor Darrell Washington, District 3, hosted his Annual Fall Festival and Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at BGM Hopefi…
Education · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | October 20, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — Coahoma County High School Principal Tyinika Shaw is celebrating her third year of leadership, and a major turnaround story. When she first took the helm, the school carried an “F” rating…
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | October 17, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — Known far and wide as the Home of the Blues, Clarksdale is a small town overflowing with rich history, soulful culture, and countless hidden gems that keep visitors coming back year af…
Community · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | October 16, 2025 Clarksdale, Miss. – The historic Riverside Hotel and Civil Rights Museum has officially reopened its doors, marking a new chapter in its remarkable legacy as one of Clarksdale’s most treasured landmarks. …
Community · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | October 14, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Each October, communities across the nation unite to raise awareness about domestic violence, support survivors, and remember those whose lives have been tragically lost. Here…
Community · Delta-wide
By Dr. Alexus Hunter | Oct 7, 2025 Mrs.Monica M. Tompkins has been elected to serve a second term on the Mississippi-Louisiana Advisory Board of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. According to Dr. Ruckel, “Serving on the MS/LA Adv…
Featured StoryBusiness · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | October 10, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — If you’re looking for a drink that’s as colorful, creative, and revitalizing as the Clarksdale community itself, look no further than Mrs. Reid’s Drink Shack, located at 144 Anderson B…
Health · Delta-wide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health (Jackson, MS) October 9, 2025 — Dr. Sandra Melvin, CEO and Founding President of the Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health, was among the featured prese…
Culture · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | October 10, 2025 Clarksdale, Miss. – The Mighty Roots Festival celebrated its fifth year with a weekend of live music, family fun, and community spirit at historic Stovall Farms. Founded in Greenville and now firmly roote…
Community · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | October 9, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi — Coahoma County residents are invited to a “Meet the Candidates” event ahead of the upcoming Special Election for State House of Representatives, District 26. The public forum w…
Community · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | October 8, 2025 Clarksdale, Miss. — The community came together for its annual event aimed at strengthening police–community partnerships and promoting safer neighborhoods across Clarksdale. The gathering, which has becom…
Community · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | October 7, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — Former Coahoma County High School basketball standout Armoni Redmond is continuing to make a name for herself at Jackson State University (JSU)—both on and off the court. During the summer…
Community · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | October 6, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi — Each October, communities across the nation unite in shades of pink to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time dedicated to spreading awareness, honoring survivors, reme…
Community · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | October 2, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi — The Coahoma Opportunities, Inc. (COI) Head Start Department proudly recognizes Mr. Carlos Robinson as a valued asset to the Head Start program. On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, …
Community · Clarksdale
September 30, 2025 | By Jasalyn K. Lucas Clarksdale, Mississippi– October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)—a nationwide campaign committed to raising awareness about domestic violence, supporting survivors, and promoting…
Health · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | September 30, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — “It’s time to shatter the silence and end the stigma.” With these powerful words, Shada Ratliff, Social Emotional Interventionist for the Clarksdale Municipal School District, set the t…
Community · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | September 29, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — Lee Academy junior running back Desi Monix has proven himself one of the most explosive players in high school football, surpassing 1,000 rushing yards for the season while leading the …