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Monthly Archives: August, 2023

Coahoma County beats West Bolivar in scrimmage, 12-0

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate Contributions from athletes on both sides of the ball led to a 12-0 victory for Coahoma County High School against West...

As research grows into how to stop gun violence, one city looks to science for help

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — “That’s where I got shot,” said Rashaad Woods, nodding toward a convenience store in Knoxville’s “gun zone.” There were bullet...

Justice Department announces charges against hundreds of alleged COVID-19 fraudsters

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of people have been charged with the theft of more than $830 million in COVID-19 emergency aid following a nationwide...

Vivek Ramaswamy takes center stage, plus other key moments from the first Republican debate

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have dominated the Republican presidential nomination fight for much of the year. Neither dominated the...

Digital clones and Vocaloids may be popular in Japan. Elsewhere, they could get lost in translation

TOKYO (AP) — Kazutaka Yonekura dreams of a world where everyone will have their very own digital “clone” — an online avatar that could...

Scores of Trump supporters show support outside Georgia jail ahead of his expected surrender

ATLANTA (AP) — Hours before former President Donald Trump was expected to turn himself in at the Fulton County Jail on charges related to his efforts to remain...

Gaming, hospital fund lead to $655,168 increase in Supervisors general fund for 2023-24

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors' general fund for the upcoming fiscal year will see a $655,168 increase from the current...

Mississippi Economic Council leaders talk about growth opportunities

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate Economic opportunities, accessible healthcare, and the best possible education are some of the things Mississippi Economic Council officials are hoping...

Lee varsity beats Marshall Academy, ties Delta Streets Academy in home jamboree

By Josh Troy Clarksdale Advocate Lee Academy’s rushing attack helped the Colts overcome rust and mistakes in their jamboree to open the football season recently. The Colts...

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...

Federal judge orders utility to turn over customer information amid reports of improper water use

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered Mississippi’s largest electric utility to turn over information on customers in and around the capital...

India lands a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole, a first for the world as it joins elite club

NEW DELHI (AP) — India on Wednesday made history as it became the first country in the world to land a spacecraft near the...

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