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Favre asks Mississippi Supreme Court to remove him from welfare lawsuit

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is asking the Mississippi Supreme Court to remove him as a defendant in a civil...

‘Mississippi miracle’: Kids’ reading scores have soared in Deep South states

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It’s a cliché that Kymyona Burk heard a little too often: “Thank God for Mississippi.” As the state’s literacy director, she...

Ja Morant in limbo again as he awaits review of latest gun video on social media

Ja Morant still had his endorsement deals Monday. While his latest gun video on social media is costing him plenty in public relations currency,...

Blues Music Awards in Memphis bestows 2 awards each to Guy, Castiglia, Nemeth

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Blues mainstays Buddy Guy, Albert Castiglia and John Nemeth each won two awards and Tommy Castro took home the prize...

After school shooting, Tennessee governor signs bill to shield gun firms further against lawsuits

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed off on additional protections for gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers and sellers against lawsuits...

Mississippi removes hurdle to child care for low-income single parents

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Single parents in Mississippi — one of the poorest states in the nation — no longer face a nearly 20-year-old...

Henderson reflects on growing up in Clarksdale in new book Black Magnolia: An Unequivocal Southern Belle

By Josh TroyClarksdale Advocate Clarksdale native Sherry D. Henderson has been living in Denver since 1984, but she never forgot her roots. Henderson, a retired...

Jurden’s bond reduced to $15,000, trial for two counts of attempted murder set for July 10

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate A reduction in bond for a Clarksdale woman charged with two counts of attempted murder was granted in Coahoma County Circuit...

NBA playoffs: Lakers, Heat advance to conference finals with Game 6 victories

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 30 points, nine rebounds and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the defending NBA champion...

Sheriff Jones responds to social media posts

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate Coahoma County Sheriff Charles Jones spoke out against Facebook posts circulating throughout the community that he claimed were false. Jones did not...

Fire department helps Clarksdale Area Fuller Center for Housing build home

By Josh TroyClarksdale Advocate When the Clarksdale Area Fuller Center for Housing needed volunteers to build homes, the fire department answered the call. The Clarksdale...

Wildcat seniors Espy, Neely sign to play college basketball

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate Two Clarksdale High School seniors officially signed to play college basketball, and both of them will be continuing their careers in...

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