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BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (AP) — Citing errors by police, a Mississippi judge declared a mistrial Thursday in the case of two white men accused of chasing and shooting at…
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Story with updated numbers 8/12/2023 By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate In a closely watched local election, Mario Magsby emerged victorious by defeating incumbent Charles Jones with a vote…
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The city of Clarksdale, Mississippi, is gearing up for an important event in its civic life—the August 8th election. As residents prepare to cast their votes, the community…
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In every thriving community, the invaluable narratives and unique experiences of its residents form the vibrant tapestry of its identity. The Clarksdale Advocate, your trusted local newspaper, firmly…
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By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate “There is power in the words that we speak.” Coahoma County School District Board President Rico Smith spoke those very words when discussing…
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By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate The COVID pandemic began more than three years ago, but things are just starting to get back to normal. Coahoma County Sheriff Charles…
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By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate She’s back. Former Police Chief Sandra Williams Johnson has returned to the community as a consultant for the City of Clarksdale on July…
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Michael Morris is the new director of the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, the state Department of Archives and…
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By Bennie Foster, M.Ed. Our health must be our priority. For years, people have uttered the phrase, your health is your wealth. Sadly, for a great majority of…
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth can go into effect — at least for now — after a federal appeals court…