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Coahoma County graduate Fisher going into senior season with North Park Vikings

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate Jeffery Fisher, a 2019 Coahoma County Jr/Sr. High School graduate, has been playing football since age 5 and is now heading...

From MLK to today, the March on Washington highlights the evolution of activism by Black churches

The March on Washington of 1963 is remembered most for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have a Dream” speech — and thus as a...

FAMU, Southern favored as Jackson State and the SWAC move on to a season without Deion Sanders

It's no longer Prime's time in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, and maybe that's not an entirely bad thing for the HBCU league. The departure of Deion “Coach...

Mississippi judge declares mistrial for 2 white men charged in attack on Black FedEx driver

BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (AP) — Citing errors by police, a Mississippi judge declared a mistrial Thursday in the case of two white men accused of...

Unofficial Local Results: Democratic Primary Yields Surprises and Confirmations in Key Races

Story with updated numbers 8/12/2023 By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate In a closely watched local election, Mario Magsby emerged victorious by defeating incumbent Charles Jones with a vote...

Clarksdale, MS Gears Up for Crucial August 8th Election: Shaping a Path Towards Progress

The city of Clarksdale, Mississippi, is gearing up for an important event in its civic life—the August 8th election. As residents prepare to cast...

Share Your Story with The Clarksdale Advocate: Weaving the Vibrant Tapestry of Our Community!

In every thriving community, the invaluable narratives and unique experiences of its residents form the vibrant tapestry of its identity. The Clarksdale Advocate, your...

CCSD ribbon-cutting ceremony held for Patrick Campbell Administration Building, Lee Myles Sr. Transportation, Maintenance Facility

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate "There is power in the words that we speak." Coahoma County School District Board President Rico Smith spoke those very...

Sheriff’s Office hosting National Night Out Aug. 1 at Expo Center

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate The COVID pandemic began more than three years ago, but things are just starting to get back to normal. Coahoma County...

Former Police Chief Sandra Williams Johnson returns to City of Clarksdale as consultant

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate She's back. Former Police Chief Sandra Williams Johnson has returned to the community as a consultant for the City of...

Morris named new director for Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Michael Morris is the new director of the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, the state...

Conference to address issues facing Mississippi men

By Bennie Foster, M.Ed. Our health must be our priority.  For years, people have uttered the phrase, your health is your wealth.  Sadly, for a...

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