By: DeAnna Tizzie Johnson, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Jackson Advocate
Jackson, MS (September 19, 2023) –– The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health’s Black Men’s Health Equity Council will host Choppin’ It Up—The Barbershop Series from 2 p.m.-4...
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 life for his community. Those were the sentiments public officials and friends...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In every thriving community, the invaluable narratives and unique experiences of its residents form the vibrant tapestry of its identity. The Clarksdale Advocate, your...
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...
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...
