Author: Clarksdale Advocate

The Celestial Marvel: Exploring the April 8th Solar Eclipse

Featured ArticlesApril 5, 2024

By CA Staff Writer | April 5, 2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi - On April 8th, 2024, the cosmos will gift us a celestial spectacle: a solar...

Local Business Spotlight: Against the Grain Art Gallery

Featured StoriesApril 5, 2024

By CA Staff Writer | April 5, 2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi - At the Clarksdale Advocate, we take pride in supporting our community by showcasing the...

The United Church of Christ awards grant to local disaster committee

Featured ArticlesApril 4, 2024

By DeVoyce C. Morris | April 4, 2024 Mound Bayou, MS - Katie Howe, Minister for Disaster Response and Recovery, Global H.O.P.E. United Church of Christ...

Youth Leadership Institute’s Inspiring Journey to Selma: A Transformative Experience

Featured ArticlesApril 4, 2024

By Necole Johnson | April 4, 2024 Selma, Alabama - In a powerful and educational expedition, the Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) of the Iota Delta...

Clarksdale Gears Up for the Annual Juke Joint Festival: Celebrating Music, Culture, and Community Safety

Featured ArticlesApril 3, 2024

By CA Staff Writer | April 2, 2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi - As the vibrant rhythms of blues and jazz fill the air, Clarksdale prepares to...

Finding Light in Darkness: A Journey Through Suicide and Hope

Featured ArticlesApril 3, 2024

By Tasha Renae | April 3, 2024 As I sit down to write this article, I am filled with a sense of both trepidation and...

Clarksdale City Council Shakes Things Up: Energy Rates Surge, Diversity Shines, and Justice Prevails in Action-Packed Meeting! Plus, Meet the Newest Judge

Featured StoriesApril 2, 2024

By Yasmine Malone | April 2, 2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi - The City of Clarksdale recently reconvened its council meetings to address essential city matters, covering...

Honoring Mississippi’s Graduating Seniors: A Call to Celebrate Achievements

Featured ArticlesApril 2, 2024

By CA Staff Writer | April 2, 2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi - As graduation season approaches, communities across Mississippi are gearing up to honor their graduating...