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Community · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | July 02, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – At the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Delta Connection Consortium, Inc. is transforming lives through opportunity, education, and empowerment. This dynamic nonprofit organization is devoted…
Community · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | July 01, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – The City of Truth church recently hosted a heartfelt community barbecue, offering food, fellowship, and kindness to local residents. The event, catered by Zee’s Barbecue Restaurant and its o…
Business · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | July 01, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — Excitement filled the air on a sunny afternoon in downtown Clarksdale as residents gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Consignment Collection, a new retail space owned and operated by…
Sports · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | July 01, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – On a hot and beautiful day in Coahoma County, the gridiron action was just as intense as the summer sun as teams from across the region came together for the first annual Coahoma County Jr. …
Featured StoryEducation · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | June 30, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – The Brown Foundation proudly recognized eight exceptional students as recipients of this year’s prestigious Roundyard Scholarship. Congratulations to Jayson Liner, Erik Brown, Zira Deonńa Wi…
Community · Delta-wide
By: Dr. Nashlie Sephus | June 30, 2025 As the founder of The Bean Path and engineer, I’ve always believed that Mississippi has the potential to be a leader in technology and innovation. This belief was reinforced recently when we had the ho…
Featured StoryBusiness · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | June 27, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Rice Bowl Chinese Restaurant has been a longtime favorite among Clarksdale residents, earning its reputation through years of consistent, flavorful Chinese-American dishes and fr…
Community · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | June 27, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi –Clarksdale is known around the globe as the home of the blues—a cultural landmark where legends were born and music history continues to thrive. But to those who were born and rai…
Community · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | June 26, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — The community is invited to celebrate a milestone event at the 20th Annual Dr. William L. Booker Day, taking place Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Coahoma County Expo Center, located at 115…
Community · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | June 25, 2025 CLARKSDALE, MS – In a weekend filled with reflection, celebration, and legacy, the life and impact of the late James Washington Sr. were honored during an inaugural celebration recognizing his recent inducti…
Community · Cleveland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE By: The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health | June 24, 2025 (Jackson, MS) June 13, 2025 — National HIV Testing Day is Friday, June 27, 2025. The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health, in partner…
Featured StorySports · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | June 24, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – The energy was electric as more than 400 kids packed the field for the 4th Annual Jenkins & Gray Football Camp, hosted by NFL stars Elgton Jenkins of the Green Bay Packers and J.T. Gray of t…
Education · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | June 23, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – The Iota Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. recently hosted its 11th Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser, continuing its strong tradition of giving back to the community. This beloved …
Community · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | June 23, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – In a powerful tribute to history, perseverance, and progress, the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority hosted its first annual Opal’s Freedom Walk in Clarksdale. The event honored the life and legacy of O…
Community · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | June 20, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – The Boys & Girls Club of Clarksdale, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving local youth, recently hosted its first community event, aimed at promoting positive education and strengthe…
Community · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | June 20, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – The City of Clarksdale recently celebrated a historic moment by renaming a portion of Issaquena Avenue to “Rick Ross Way,” honoring Grammy-nominated rapper, entrepreneur, and cultural icon R…
Community · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | June 18, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Across the nation and in communities like Clarksdale, Juneteenth is more than just a date on the calendar—it is a powerful reminder of the struggle for freedom, the endurance of …
Community · Clarksdale
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2025 Chuck Espy – (D)Mayor of the City of Clarksdale Clarksdale, Mississippi – The City of Clarksdale is proud to announce the official naming of adowntown street in honor of Grammy-nominated, philanthropist, …
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE By: CA Staff Writer | June 16, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – The City of Clarksdale will honor multifaceted entrepreneur and community leader Dee Brown by renaming Center Street to Dee Brown Lane. The ceremony will ta…
Community · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | June 16, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — Charles Fair may be the newly elected mayor of Friars Point, but he’s no stranger to leadership or community service. With more than 50 years of experience helping youth and serving the town…
Community · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | June 16, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – The Clarksdale chapter of Moms Demand Action (MDA) held a powerful and heartfelt event aimed at raising awareness about gun violence and honoring the lives lost to it. The gathering, held un…
Featured StoryBusiness · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | June 13, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – For those seeking a one-of-a-kind adventure on one of America’s most iconic rivers, look no further than Quapaw Canoe Company, located in the heart of Clarksdale. Specializing in…
Community · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | June 13, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – With sunshine overhead and lines cast in the water, senior citizens from across Coahoma County gathered to enjoy a day of laughter, fellowship, and fishing at the 10th Annual Senior Citizen …
Sports · Clarksdale
By: Yasmine Malone | June 13, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – The Lady Wildcats basketball team recently had the opportunity to attend an intensive summer camp hosted by the University of Mississippi. The camp offered athletes hands-on instr…