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Murphey remembered for love of Clarksdale, family

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate Ken Murphey loved the City of Clarksdale as much as anyone and put his heart into improving the quality of...

Let’s Meet Milton

By Raquel Williams Many times you hear about a person before you actually meet them. In this case I heard about a man named Milton...

Coley named Exchange Club Officer of the Year

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate Sgt. Alvin Coley of the Clarksdale Police Department has been in the law enforcement profession for close to 20 years, with...

Moore reflects on having Coahoma County gym named after him

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held in celebration of the Coahoma County Jr./Sr. High School gym being named the Derrick...

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...

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