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The wave of mass shootings over the Fourth of July highlights the challenges police face

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thirty shot, two fatally, at a block party in Baltimore. At least three killed and 10 wounded at an annual July Fourth...

More Americans apply for jobless benefits, but layoffs are not rising significantly

The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits rose last week, but remains at healthy levels despite the Federal Reserve's attempt to cool the...

Mississippi high court will hear case about appointing judges in majority-Black capital city

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court will hear an appeal Thursday as some Jackson residents try to revive one of the lawsuits challenging the...

City of Memphis, police chief oppose effort to delay lawsuit in Tyre Nichols case

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Criminal charges should not delay a lawsuit against former Memphis officers accused in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, the...

Affirmative action for white people? Legacy college admissions come under renewed scrutiny

WASHINGTON (AP) — The next big fight over college admissions already has taken hold, and it centers on a different kind of minority group...

Melvin receives grant from Preparedness and Treatment Equity Coalition (PTEC)

The Preparedness and Treatment Equity Coalition (PTEC) is announcing the award of three $50,000 grants to U.S. research teams investigating ways to decrease breast...

Conference tackles matters impacting men in Mississippi

Jackson, MS (June 30, 2023) –The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health Black Men’s Health Equity Council will host a Men’s Conference from...

Coahoma County Vietnam Veterans welcomed home

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate It took more than 48 years after the end of the Vietnam War to honor Coahoma County residents who lost their...

Clarksdale Thunder 11U All-Stars win back-to-back state championships, one of two World Series

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate The Clarksdale Thunder 11U baseball all-stars have accumulated back-to-back state championships and were Dizzy Dean World Series champions once out of...

Community celebrates 18th Dr. William Booker Day

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate Dr. William Booker has had a family practice at the Aaron E. Henry Community Health Center for 38 years. Booker has...

BAM Fest works with local businesses and organizations to put together event

By Josh Troy  Clarksdale Advocate  Approximately 300 individuals attended the Birthplace of American Music Festival in downtown Clarksdale from June 16 to 18. Delta Blues Alley...

First Baptist Church

The Dr. WILMA WADE SUMMER READING CAMP will take place at First Baptist Church, located at 115 MLK Blvd., Clarksdale. The camp dates are...

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