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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...
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...

Zeta Phi Beta Hosts First Annual Opal’s Freedom Walk in Clarksdale

By: Tom Williams | June 23, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – In a powerful tribute to history, perseverance, and progress, the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority hosted...

Clarksdale Boys & Girls Club Hosts First Community Event to Promote Education and Unity

By: Tom Williams | June 20, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – The Boys & Girls Club of Clarksdale, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving local youth,...

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...

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...

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...

Moms Demand Action Hosts Community Event to Honor Gun Violence Victims and Raise Awareness

By: Tom Williams | June 16, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – The Clarksdale chapter of Moms Demand Action (MDA) held a powerful and heartfelt event aimed...

Charles Fair Elected Mayor of Friars Point: A Lifetime of Service Now Comes with a Title

By: Tom Williams | June 16, 2025 Clarksdale, MS — Charles Fair may be the newly elected mayor of Friars Point, but he’s no stranger...

Lady Wildcats Level Up at Ole Miss Basketball Camp

By: Yasmine Malone | June 13, 2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi – The Lady Wildcats basketball team recently had the opportunity to attend an intensive summer camp hosted...

“Gone Fishin’ and Lovin’ It: Clarksdale Seniors Celebrate a Decade of Derby Fun”

By: Tom Williams | June 13, 2025 Clarksdale, MS – With sunshine overhead and lines cast in the water, senior citizens from across Coahoma County...

“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...

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