Author: Clarksdale Advocate

Shaping Futures: Hertayshia Thomas Named Teacher of the Year!

Featured StoriesDecember 24, 2024

By: CA Staff Writer | Dec 24, 2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Dedication, passion, and perseverance define Hertayshia Thomas, Clarksdale’s 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year. With...

Clarksdale Municipal School District Honors Excellence in Education

Featured ArticlesDecember 23, 2024

By: CA Staff Writer | Dec 23, 2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi - The Clarksdale Municipal School District is proud to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals...

Lyon Elementary Recognizes Co-Teachers of the Year

Featured ArticlesDecember 23, 2024

By: CA Staff Writer | Dec 23, 2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi - Lyon Elementary School is thrilled to announce the well-deserved recognition of our Co-Teachers of...

Community Volunteers Spread Holiday Cheer to Seniors in Clarksdale

Featured ArticlesDecember 23, 2024

By: CA Staff Writer | Dec 23, 2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi – In a heartwarming display of community spirit, Ms. Josephine Rhymes, alongside a group of...

Chinese Satellite Reentry Causes Stunning Light Show Over Clarksdale Mississippi

Featured StoriesDecember 23, 2024

By: CA Staff Writer | Dec 23, 2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi — The night sky over North Mississippi lit up on Saturday, captivating residents with an...

Corporal Eric Hunter: CPD’s Policeman of the Year

Featured ArticlesDecember 20, 2024

By: Tom Williams | Dec 20, 2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi - In March 2023, Corporal Eric Hunter joined the Clarksdale Police Department (CPD) with a mission...

Local Business Spotlight of the Week: Yumon Munchy Mobile

Featured StoriesDecember 20, 2024

By: Tom Williams | Dec 20, 2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi - Meet Yumon Williams, the 22-year-old entrepreneur from Jonestown, MS, whose passion for cooking has taken...

Elton Jenkins, JT Gray, and the Jenkins Impact Foundation Bring Joy to the Holidays

Featured ArticlesDecember 19, 2024

By: Tom Williams | Dec 19, 2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi - The holiday spirit was alive and thriving this season as Elton Jenkins, JT Gray, and...

Beta Club Blitz: A Movement Sweeping the Mississippi Delta

Featured StoriesDecember 19, 2024

By: Raquel Williams | Dec 19, 2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi - According to the National Beta Club website there are 761 schools that currently have active...

A Taste of Christmas Brings Holiday Joy and Local Shopping to Clarksdale

Featured ArticlesDecember 18, 2024

By:CA Staff Writer | Dec 18, 2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi - Clarksdale is gearing up for the ultimate holiday shopping experience with A Taste of Christmas—a...