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By: CA Staff Writer | June 27, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi –Clarksdale is known around the globe as the home of the blues—a cultural landmark where legends were born and music history continues to thrive. But to those who...

20th Annual Dr. William L. Booker Day Set for June 27 in Clarksdale

By: CA Staff Writer | June 26, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — The community is invited to celebrate a milestone event at the 20th Annual Dr. William L. Booker Day, taking place Friday, June 27, 2025, at the...

Inaugural Celebration Honors the Late James Washington Sr., Former Mayor of Friars Point

By: Tom Williams | June 25, 2025 CLARKSDALE, MS – In a weekend filled with reflection, celebration, and legacy, the life and impact of the late James Washington Sr. were honored during an inaugural celebration recognizing his...

Cleveland Walgreens Offers Free Testing on National HIV Testing Day, June 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE By: The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health | June 24, 2025 (Jackson, MS) June 13, 2025 — National HIV Testing Day is Friday, June 27, 2025.  The Institute for the Advancement of Minority...

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“He Was My Everything”: Lekitha Hill’s Journey from Grief to Advocacy in the Fight Against Gun Violence

By: Tom Williams | June 12, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — In 2017, tragedy struck Lekitha Hill’s life in the most unimaginable way. Her only child,...

Columbus Russell Jr. Makes History as Jonestown’s Youngest Mayor: A Vision Rooted in Service and Community

By: Tom Williams | June 11, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi — In a historic and heartfelt victory, Columbus Russell Jr. has been elected as the youngest mayor...

Turning Grief into Purpose: Rose Jordan’s Fight Against Gun Violence

By: Tom Williams | June 10, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – In the aftermath of unthinkable tragedy, Rose Jordan found purpose in pain. After losing two...

Blues Meets Thunder: OTIS Takes Over Ground Zero Blues Club June 19

By: CA Staff Writer | June 9, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — There’s something in the blood when it comes to music, and for Boone Froggett,...

Orlando Paden Elected Mayor of Clarksdale, Mississippi: “Your Partner in Progress”

By: Yasmine Malone | June 9, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — On June 3, Democrat Orlando Paden was officially declared the next mayor of Clarksdale, following...

Linda Downing Becomes First-Ever City Councilwoman, Ushering in a New Era of Leadership

By Yasmine Malone | June 7, 2025 “We want the world to know we are moving to a new level. We are changing our trajectory...

Clarksdale at a Crossroads: Historic Election, Hollywood Spotlight, and a Bold New Era Begins

By CA Staff Writer | June 6, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi — On June 3, the people of Clarksdale made history. With the election of new...

Coahoma Community College’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Empowers Local Professionals

By OCM Staff | May 28, 2025 (Clarksdale, Mississippi) — Coahoma Community College’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) is expanding its impact beyond campus...

Empowering the Delta: Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship Honors Next Generation of Trailblazers

By: CA Staff Writer | June 5, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – On Saturday, June 8, 2025, the Mississippi/Arkansas Delta Chapter of the Aspen Young Leaders...

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...

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