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5 former officers charged with federal civil rights violations in Tyre Nichols beating death

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Five former Memphis police officers were charged Tuesday with federal civil rights violations in the beating death of Tyre Nichols as they...

How they got him: Escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante arrested after 2-week pursuit in Pennsylvania

UNIONVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Thermal imaging equipment in the air, experienced search teams working through a stormy night, a search dog and the element...

Trump waives right to speedy trial as Georgia prosecutor seeks to try him with 18 others next month

ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump and several other defendants are waiving their right to seek a speedy trial in the Georgia case in which...

School district takes teachers union to court for wave of absences that forced school closures

LAS VEGAS (AP) — School district officials in Las Vegas are asking a judge to put an end to what they claim is a...

More about culture than competition, HBCU classics are like a family reunion in the Black community

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — As a crowd made its way into the nearby football stadium, a father watched his two sons toss a...

Speaker McCarthy directs a House panel to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday he is directing a House committee to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family's business dealings,...

Child poverty in the US jumped and income declined in 2022 as coronavirus pandemic benefits ended

Child poverty in the United States more than doubled and median household income declined last year when coronavirus pandemic-era government benefits expired and inflation kept...

Cash bail disproportionately impacts communities of color. Illinois is the first state to abolish it

CHICAGO (AP) — It took four and a half months for Shannon Ross’ life to unravel. Ross, who describes himself as Indigenous and a person...

Special election for Clarksdale Ward 2 Commissioner seat Oct. 3; Qualifying deadline for candidates Sept. 13

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate A special election to fill the Clarksdale Ward 2 Commissioner seat previously held by the late Ken Murphey, will be Oct....

Gaming and Hospital Contributions Drive $655,168 Increase in Supervisors’ General Fund for 2023-24″

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors' general fund for the upcoming fiscal year will see a $655,168 increase from the current...

Clarksdale saving more than $50,000 on insurance, not raising taxes in 2023-24

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate Clarksdale officials expect to save more than $50,000 on medical insurance for the 2023-24 fiscal year and not raise any...

Wilson wins Chancery Clerk nomination, Will Young wins District 5 Supervisor nomination; Both candidates advance to general election

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate It was just a 15.49% voter turnout for two Democratic Primary runoffs in Coahoma County on Aug. 29, but that was...

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