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By: Tom Williams | June 20, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – The Boys & Girls Club of Clarksdale, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving local youth, recently hosted its first community event, aimed at promoting positive education and...

Clarksdale Renames Street to “Rick Ross Way” in Honor of Grammy-Nominated Icon

By: Tom Williams | June 20, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – The City of Clarksdale recently celebrated a historic moment by renaming a portion of Issaquena Avenue to “Rick Ross Way,” honoring Grammy-nominated rapper, entrepreneur, and cultural icon...

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom and Resilience

By: CA Staff Writer | June 18, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Across the nation and in communities like Clarksdale, Juneteenth is more than just a date on the calendar—it is a powerful reminder of the struggle for...

City of Clarksdale to Honor Hip-Hop Icon with “Rick Ross Way” Street Naming

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2025 Chuck Espy - (D)Mayor of the City of Clarksdale Clarksdale, Mississippi - The City of Clarksdale is proud to announce the official naming of adowntown street in honor of Grammy-nominated, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and...

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Delta Creativity Recognized As Southern Culture Creator in Southern Renaissance Motion Mixer

By: Yasmine Malone | June 5, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — This past Saturday, a powerful conversation unfolded in Clarksdale as artists and media professionals gathered...

New Leadership on the Horizon: Lula, Friars Point, and Jonestown Elections Bring Change to Coahoma County

By: CA Staff writer | Jume 4, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Voters in the towns of Lula, Friars Point, and Jonestown turned out on Tuesday to...

Panel Sparks Urgent Conversation on the Blues Economy in the Mississippi Delta

By: Yasmine Malone | June 4, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – On Friday, John Spann of the Mississippi Humanities Council convened a powerful panel in Clarksdale as...

Historic Election Results Announced for Clarksdale, Mississippi

By: CA Staff Writer | June 4, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – Clarksdale residents made their voices heard in a pivotal municipal general election on Tuesday,...

Mississippi Film Future Panel Illuminates Pathways for Delta Creatives

By: Yasmine Malone | June 3, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – On Friday, the Delta Blues Museum played host to an illuminating conversation about Mississippi’s growing role...

The Office of Communications & Marketing Team Brings Home Nine Awards at CPRAM Conference

By Jasalyn K. Lucas | May 23, 2025 (Starkville, Mississippi) — The Office of Communications & Marketing Team (OCM) continues to raise the bar in higher...

“From Screen to Spotlight: How Clarksdale Turned a Film Premiere Into a Cultural Movement”

By: Yasmine Malone | June 2, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – On Thursday May 29, the Civic Auditorium hosted thousands of patrons for a free screening of...

“Sinners” Screening Brings Hollywood to the Delta at Clarksdale Cultural Capital Festival

By: CA Staff Writer | May 30, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – On Thursday night, Clarksdale Civic Auditorium didn’t just transform into a theater. It became...

Local Business Spotlight of the Week: Hopson Hospitality – A True Delta Experience

By: CA Staff Writer | May 30, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Just outside the city of Clarksdale, Mississippi, sits a historic treasure that continues to embody...

Your Story, Your Voice: Clarksdale Advocate News Invites the Community to Share and Shine

By: CA Staff Writer | May 29, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — If you’ve ever wanted to tell your story, share a community event, or celebrate...

Clarksdale Firefighters Join Forces to Pack 30,000 Meals for Families in Need

By: CA Staff Writer | May 29, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – Clarksdale’s local heroes traded fire hoses for food boxes this past week as the city’s...

Clarksdale High’s Deanna Jackson Triumphs Over Tragedy to Earn Prestigious Scholarship

By: CA Staff Writer | May 28, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — Deanna Jackson’s journey to graduation has been anything but ordinary. On May 31, 2025,...

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