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Community · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | June 12, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — In 2017, tragedy struck Lekitha Hill’s life in the most unimaginable way. Her only child, Dayeveon Hill, a beloved high school senior with a bright future, was shot and killed in Clarksdale.…
Community · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | June 11, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi — In a historic and heartfelt victory, Columbus Russell Jr. has been elected as the youngest mayor in Jonestown, Mississippi’s history. At a time when many small towns are seeking new…
Community · Clarksdale
By: Tom Williams | June 10, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – In the aftermath of unthinkable tragedy, Rose Jordan found purpose in pain. After losing two of her sons to gun violence—her youngest in 2021 and her middle son in 2023—Jordan turne…
Community · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | June 9, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — There’s something in the blood when it comes to music, and for Boone Froggett, frontman of Kentucky-based blues-rock band OTIS, it’s a legacy that stretches back generations. With a grandf…
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: Yasmine Malone | June 9, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — On June 3, Democrat Orlando Paden was officially declared the next mayor of Clarksdale, following a decisive runoff victory. He will succeed sitting Mayor Chuck Espy, ushering in what many …
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By Yasmine Malone | June 7, 2025 “We want the world to know we are moving to a new level. We are changing our trajectory when we work together.” Clarksdale, Ms. – In a historic and inspiring victory, Linda Downing has officially been electe…
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By CA Staff Writer | June 6, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi — On June 3, the people of Clarksdale made history. With the election of new leadership, the city now stands at a pivotal crossroads. But electing new officials is only the beginning…
Education · Clarksdale
By OCM Staff | May 28, 2025 (Clarksdale, Mississippi) — Coahoma Community College’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) is expanding its impact beyond campus by supporting the professional advancement of individuals throug…
Community · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | June 5, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – On Saturday, June 8, 2025, the Mississippi/Arkansas Delta Chapter of the Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship (AYLF) will celebrate the completion of its 9-month seminar program with a …
Community · Clarksdale
By: Yasmine Malone | June 5, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — This past Saturday, a powerful conversation unfolded in Clarksdale as artists and media professionals gathered at the Crossroads Cultural Arts Center to discuss the growing impact of Delta …
Community · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff writer | Jume 4, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Voters in the towns of Lula, Friars Point, and Jonestown turned out on Tuesday to cast their ballots in closely watched municipal elections. Unofficial results, which include abse…
Community · Clarksdale
By: Yasmine Malone | June 4, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – On Friday, John Spann of the Mississippi Humanities Council convened a powerful panel in Clarksdale as part of the festivities surrounding the premiere of Sinners, a film rooted in…
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | June 4, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – Clarksdale residents made their voices heard in a pivotal municipal general election on Tuesday, marking a significant moment in the city’s history with a strong voter turnout and several …
Community · Clarksdale
By: Yasmine Malone | June 3, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – On Friday, the Delta Blues Museum played host to an illuminating conversation about Mississippi’s growing role in independent film. The panel, Mississippi Film Future: Attracting B…
Community · Delta-wide
By Jasalyn K. Lucas | May 23, 2025 (Starkville, Mississippi) — The Office of Communications & Marketing Team (OCM) continues to raise the bar in higher education communications, earning nine prestigious awards at the 2025 College Public Rel…
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: Yasmine Malone | June 2, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – On Thursday May 29, the Civic Auditorium hosted thousands of patrons for a free screening of the movie ‘Sinners’ sponsored by Warner Brothers Inc. Following the screenings, a panel…
Culture · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | May 30, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – On Thursday night, Clarksdale Civic Auditorium didn’t just transform into a theater. It became a time machine, a sanctuary, and a spotlight all at once as the city hosted the soul…
Featured StoryHealth · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | May 30, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Just outside the city of Clarksdale, Mississippi, sits a historic treasure that continues to embody the soul of the Delta—Hopson Commissary, located at 10 Commissary Circle. Under…
Community · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | May 29, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — If you’ve ever wanted to tell your story, share a community event, or celebrate a local achievement, there’s a powerful resource right in your backyard: The Clarksdale Advocate News. As a …
Community · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | May 29, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Clarksdale’s local heroes traded fire hoses for food boxes this past week as the city’s firemen teamed up with Extra Table and the Northwest Delta Community Foundation for a large…
Education · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | May 28, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — Deanna Jackson’s journey to graduation has been anything but ordinary. On May 31, 2025, she will proudly walk across the stage as a Clarksdale High School graduate—an accomplishment made e…
Community · Clarksdale
By: Tamara Travis | May 27, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Tyler James Washington, the son of Kendric and Tamara Travis and Maurio and Simone Parham, will graduate with the Clarksdale High School Class of 2025 on May 31, 2025. Throughout hi…
Featured StoryCommunity · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | May 26, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – As families gather this Memorial Day weekend, firing up grills and enjoying long-awaited sunshine, it’s important to remember the deeper meaning behind this national holiday. Memo…
Education · Clarksdale
By: CA Staff Writer | May 22, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — Nadia Streeter, a standout student and future healthcare leader, is closing out her senior year with a long list of achievements that reflect her dedication, intellect, and community invol…