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No sign of Mississippi governor fulfilling pledge on campaign funds tied to welfare case

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Financial documents show no sign that Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has fulfilled his pledge to give away campaign donations from...

Teen workers are in high demand for summer and commanding better pay

BOSTON (AP) — Teens have long been vital to filling out the summertime staffs of restaurants, ice cream stands, amusement parks and camps. Now, thanks...

Opioid misuse training for Community Health Workers 

Jackson, MS (May 30, 2023) –  An Opioid Misuse Lunch and Learn will be held from 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m., Thursday, June 15, 2023.  This...

Mississippi Democrats improperly excluded candidate for governor, judge says

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi could have a Democratic primary for governor in August because a judge ruled Friday that the party improperly excluded...

Artificial intelligence threatens extinction, experts say in new warning

LONDON (AP) — Scientists and tech industry leaders, including high-level executives at Microsoft and Google, issued a new warning Tuesday about the perils that artificial...

Familiar face is the new superintendent of the Jackson County School District

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — When students show up for school in the fall, a new leader with a familiar face will be in place...

Mississippi churches participate in No Menthol Sunday

Jackson, MS (May 26, 2023) – No Menthol Sunday was observed May 21, 2023, at Calvary M.B. Church in Renova, MS.  Sponsored by the...

Anniversary of George Floyd’s killing: Changes were made, but short of ‘reckoning’ on racial justice

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, and the fervent protests that erupted around the world, looked to many...

Movie Review: Disenchantment under the sea in live-action ‘The Little Mermaid’

It’s not Rob Marshall’s fault that Disney’s latest live-action retread doesn’t really sing. “The Little Mermaid,” a somewhat drab undertaking with sparks of bioluminescence, suffers from...

Attorney demands firing of Mississippi police officer after 11-year-old boy is shot

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi police officer who shot and wounded an unarmed 11-year-old Black boy in the child's home should be fired,...

Revitalizing Community Connections: Share Your Story with The Clarksdale Advocate

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

DeSantis launches GOP presidential campaign in Twitter announcement plagued by glitches

MIAMI (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launched his 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday with firm words but a disastrous Twitter announcement that did little to counter criticism...

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