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Remembering Mrs. Gene Arthur Farris Hopkins: A Tribute to an Education Trailblazer

Students at Higgins are coming together this Friday to honor the legacy of their beloved librarian, Mrs. Gene Arthur Farris Hopkins, who passed away...

Heartwarming Gesture: Lee Academy 7th Grade Class Sings to Elders in Clarksdale, MS

In a heartwarming display of compassion and connection between generations, the 7th-grade class at Lee Academy brought joy to the elders at Flowers Retirement...

Kids learn basketball at Derrick Moore camp

By Josh Troy, Clarksdale Advocate Learning basketball starts with some of the basic fundamentals. That was what Coahoma County High School basketball coach Derrick Moore...

Christmas tree lighting kicks off monthlong festival

By Josh Troy, Clarksdale Advocate A Christmas tree lighting near the Delta Blues Museum Stage kicked off the “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” festival in...

Oakhurst Intermediate Academy Scholars Excel in Club Invention Afterschool Program

In a commendable achievement, the scholars of Oakhurst Intermediate Academy have successfully completed the Club Invention afterschool program, guided by the dedicated instruction of...

Higher Purpose Awards 2024: A Night of Celebration, Harlem Nights Vibes, and Black Excellence

Clarksdale, Mississippi is set to host the prestigious Higher Purpose Awards on February 3, 2024, at the historic Bank Building located at 123 E....

Coahoma County School District Leaders Attend Winter Mississippi Literacy Association Conference

Coahoma County School District (CCSD) takes pride in its commitment to educational excellence, and today marks another significant step in that journey. A group...

Celebrating Excellence: CMSD Community Engagement Council Rewards Kirkpatrick Elementary’s 4th Grade Class for Perfect Attendance

In a heartwarming acknowledgment of dedication and commitment, the Clarksdale Municipal School District (CMSD) Community Engagement Council recently honored Mrs. Simpson's 4th-grade class at...

Join Our Team! Clarksdale Municipal School District Is Hiring!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? Do you have the skills and dedication to contribute to the field...

Dorothy Cleark Murry’s book, The Kid Who Ate Strawberry Yogurt, published in August

By Josh Troy, Clarksdale Advocate Clarksdale native Dorothy Cleark Murry wanted to encourage people of all ages to try something new and was able to...

Infrequent grand juries can mean long pretrial waits in jail in Mississippi, survey shows

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Most people in Mississippi's county jails have been locked up at least three months without formal charges while waiting to go on...

Safety officials release details of their investigation into a close call between planes in Texas

DALLAS (AP) — The air traffic controller on duty when FedEx and Southwest planes nearly collided earlier this year in Texas told investigators that...

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