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City Chaplain Givins organizes community prayer at Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center

By Josh Troy, Clarksdale Advocate City of Clarksdale Chaplain John Givins organized a community prayer in front of Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center on Saturday...

Coahoma County, City of Clarksdale purchase new dump trucks through bonds

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate The City of Clarksdale and Coahoma County jointly purchased seven dump trucks through bonds to transport heavy materials to the...

Local American Legion Auxiliary Chapter organizing Operation – Regift for Veterans Families

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate "Operation - Regift for Veterans' Families" is an opportunity to provide Christmas gifts to veterans' family members throughout the world. Mary...

City of Clarksdale receives $25,000 grant for Walk of Art: A Community Mural Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES Dear Mayor Espy, Thank you very much for submitting an application to the Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Initiative on behalf...

Black Women Empowered in the Fight Against Breast Cancer Disparities

Jackson, MS (November 15, 2023) -- The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health invites Black women aged 18-50 to participate in a crucial...

District 2 Supervisor Davis teams up with CMSD to reward elementary school teachers

By Josh Troy, Clarksdale Advocate Abe's BBQ teamed up with the Clarksdale Municipal School District to reward educators for their efforts. Monica Thomas, the parent...

Second annual I’ll be Home for Christmas Festival coming to Coahoma County

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate The second annual "I'll Be Home for Christmas Festival" in Clarksdale and Coahoma County will have similar events to its...

Slaughter & Associates working on updating zoning map, ordinance; Public meeting, hearing seeking community input expected to be scheduled

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate In response to three areas of Coahoma County being annexed into the City of Clarksdale in 2019, the Board of...

THE INITATIVE CLUB OF LEE ACADEMY DONATES TO CARE STATION

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate The Care Station received an early holiday donation today from The Initiative Club of Lee Academy. The community service club chooses...

New generator installed at city hall

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate A new generator was installed in the back of Clarksdale City Hall on Monday morning as a backup for a...

Clarksdale Fire Department: Dedicated Training Ensures Vigilant Preparedness for City Safety

The Clarksdale Fire Department, a dedicated group of professionals, values the importance of readiness. Annually, each shift is granted the opportunity to hone their...

Decking the Halls on Second Street Bridge

By Josh Troy, Clarksdale Advocate The City of Clarksdale Public Works Department is currently in the process of decorating the Second Street bridge with festive...

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