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Brutally cold weather reaches deep into lower United States, causing dozens of deaths

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Much of the U.S. remained gripped by deadly Arctic weather Sunday — with subfreezing conditions reaching as far south as...

Online rumors partially to blame for drop in water pressure in Mississippi capital, manager says

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Law enforcement agencies are investigating whether social media rumors about a potential water outage prompted people to quickly fill bathtubs...

Recovering from natural disasters is slow and bureaucratic. New FEMA rules aim to cut the red tape

WASHINGTON (AP) — Anyone who has lived through a natural disaster and then applied to the federal government for assistance knows that it can be a...

Mississippi legislators approve incentives for a factory that would make EV batteries

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers on Thursday gave broad, bipartisan approval to state incentives for a factory that will manufacture batteries for electric...

A Heartfelt Thank You to the Resilient Residents of Clarksdale: Capturing the Beauty Amidst Snow and Ice

The Clarksdale Advocate Cover Photo By: Visit Clarksdale FBP Clarksdale, Ms - In the face of recent challenging weather conditions, the Clarksdale Advocate extends a warm...

Mississippi has the highest rate of preventable deaths in the US, health official says

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi has improved some of its poor health outcomes, but its people are more likely to die unnecessarily than residents...

Whitney’s Boutique Presents: A Night of Dreams and Celebration at the Vision Board Manifest Pajama Party

Whitney's Boutique is thrilled to invite you to an unforgettable celebration – the Vision Board Manifest Pajama Party, marking their anniversary on February 24,...

Federal labor investigators say poultry company’s inaction led to the death of a teenage worker

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi poultry plant's failure to follow safety protocols led to the death of a 16-year-old worker who was pulled...

Empowering Homeownership: Coahoma County Homebuyer Fair Offers Financial Assistance

Coahoma County residents looking to embark on the journey of homeownership are in for a treat on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. The Clarksdale Carnegie...

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Greenwood Eighth-Grade Teacher: Investigation Underway

A Greenwood eighth-grade teacher was fatally shot on Monday night, as confirmed by Leflore County Coroner Debra Sanders. Casey Larry, aged 28, was discovered...

The race for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination pivots to New Hampshire. Follow live updates

A day after Donald Trump won Iowa's caucuses, the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination has turned to New Hampshire. Trump, Florida Gov. Ron...

Mississippi lawmakers to weigh incentives for an EV battery plant that could employ 2,000

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is asking legislators for $350 million in incentives for a proposed factory that would manufacture electric...

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