Author: Clarksdale Advocate

W.A. Higgins Middle School TSA Shines at Northern District Competition

Featured ArticlesJanuary 24, 2025

By: CA Staff Writer | Jan 24, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – On Thursday, January 23, 2025, W.A. Higgins Middle School's talented TSA students demonstrated their...

CHS Partners with Northwest Regional Medical Center for Hands-On Job Shadowing Experience

Featured ArticlesJanuary 23, 2025

By:CA Staff Writer | Jan 23, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Clarksdale High School (CHS) is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking new opportunity for its students....

Coahoma County’s Caleb Hearn Selected for North vs. South All-Star Game

Featured ArticlesJanuary 23, 2025

By: Tom Williams | Jan 23, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Coahoma County High School’s standout junior forward, Caleb Hearn, has been selected to play in...

“Two Years Strong: The Clarksdale Advocate Sparks Local Pride and National Spotlight!”

Featured StoriesJanuary 23, 2025

By: CA Staff Writer | Jan 23, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – The Clarksdale Advocate is overjoyed to celebrate two incredible years of serving the Clarksdale...

Sasse Street Community Wealth-Building Initiative Launches Surveys to Shape Neighborhood’s Future

Featured ArticlesJanuary 23, 2025

By: Thrive Integrated Strategies | Clarksdale, Miss. – Jan. 22, 2025 – The Sasse Street Community Wealth-Building Initiative is excited to announce the launch...

MSCS Board Votes to Terminate Superintendent Dr. Feagins; Dr. Roderick Richmond Named Interim Leader

Featured ArticlesJanuary 22, 2025

By CA Staff Writer | Jan 22, 2025 Memphis, TN – In a contentious decision that drew significant public attention, the Memphis-Shelby County School (MSCS)...

Coahoma County School District Students Showcase Greatness Across the State

Featured ArticlesJanuary 22, 2025

By: CA Staff Writer | Jan 22, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – The students of Coahoma County School District (CCSD) are making waves across Mississippi with...

Trump Shakes Up Federal Policies: DEI Programs Eliminated on Day One of Second Term

Featured StoriesJanuary 22, 2025

By: CA Staff Writer | Jan 22, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, once at the forefront of corporate and government...

Mississippi Valley State University’s Mean Green Marching Machine Performs at Presidential Inauguration

Featured ArticlesJanuary 21, 2025

By: CA Staff Writer | Jan 21, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – The Mean Green Marching Machine of Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) made history with...

Trump’s Power Play: Sweeping Executive Orders Shake Up Day One of Second Term

Featured StoriesJanuary 21, 2025

By: CA Staff Writer | Jan 21, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – On his first day back in office as the 47th president of the United...

Mississippi House Passes $1.1 Billion Tax Reform Plan: Income Tax Elimination, Gas and Sales Tax Increases

Featured ArticlesJanuary 21, 2025

By: CA Staff Writer | Jan 21, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – The Mississippi House of Representatives passed a groundbreaking $1.1 billion tax reform plan on...