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US gas prices have fallen or remained steady for 10 weeks straight. Here’s why

NEW YORK (AP) — It's not just you. Across the U.S., prices at the pump have felt milder in recent months. Gas prices have fallen...

Finding Comfort and Joy Amidst the Challenges of the Holiday Season

The holiday season, often portrayed as a time of joy and togetherness, can be challenging for many individuals facing personal struggles, loneliness, or adversity....

Mayor and Commissioners honor Clarksdale Coahoma Panthers

By Josh Troy, Clarksdale Advocate The Clarksdale Coahoma Panthers continue to make a difference in the lives of youth, both on and off the football...

AKA/Chi Mu Omega Chapter to celebrate 20 years

Mound Bayou, Miss.-  Cynthia J. Finch is not a name that is heard in this area; however, on December 6, 2003, Cynthia J. Finch...

Rhymes provides update on I’ll Be Home for Christmas Festival

By Josh Troy, Clarksdale Advocate The City of Clarksdale’s second annual I’ll Be Home for Christmas Festival activities will begin on Nov. 30 and...

Care Station serves 1,100 plates of food on Thanksgiving

By Josh Troy, Clarksdale Advocate The Care Station in Clarksdale feeds members of the community every Thanksgiving, but it could not happen without a group...

6-year-old Mississippi girl honored for rescue efforts after her mother had a stroke while driving

COLUMBUS, Miss. (AP) — A 6-year-old Mississippi girl is being honored for helping emergency responders find her family's car after her mother had a...

Mississippi drops charges in killing of former state lawmaker but says new charges are possible

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi prosecutors have dismissed indictments against a man in the shooting death of a former state lawmaker and the earlier burning of...

U.S. egg producers conspired to fix prices from 2004 to 2008, a federal jury ruled

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Illinois jury ruled this week that several major egg producers conspired to limit the U.S.'s supply of eggs in order...

Consolidated Grain and Barge, Make Donation To CCFD

On behalf of the Coahoma County Volunteer Fire Department, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of $5,178.39 Your...

Institute hosts supports holiday health at local shelter

Ridgeland, MS (November 20, 2023) – The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health will deliver health and holiday cheer to the men at the...

Milestone LLC mental health service celebrates six-year anniversary with turkey giveaway

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate Milestone LLC, a community mental health service in Clarksdale, celebrated its six-year anniversary by giving out more than 200 turkeys...

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