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The Clarksdale Police department has released the following information on felony crimes, including the arrest of a woman for allegedly . . .

EDITORIAL: Think long-term on stimulus money

EDITOR'S NOTE: Lt. Governor Delbert Hoseman met with local city and county officials in Cleveland Wednesday to discuss the spending . . .

Auditor Arrests Public Schools Employees for Fraud and Embezzlement

State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Michael Ludlow and Mickey Bellande, Jr. after both . . .

Clarksdale’s Jeanette Page earns home care recognition

The Mississippi Association for Home Care (MAHC) is proud to announce that Jeanette Page, CAN, of Clarksdale, has received statewide . . .

Public Safety Contacts

The following are a list of community and state agency phone numbers and the names of key personnel who can . . .

Another round of severe weather tears through Mississippi
By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, 261 Reads
Wed, 05/05/2021 - 11:25 AM
A second round of severe weather in three days tore through Mississippi on Tuesday, spawning tornadoes and heavy rains that have damaged property but caused no reported injuries.
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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : May 05, 2021
By Press Release - MSDH, 207 Reads
Wed, 05/05/2021 - 11:19 AM
Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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PSC issues new rule on no-call legislation that omits rule objectional to telephone companies
By Steve Wilson, 4,476 Reads
Tue, 05/04/2021 - 04:23 PM
The Mississippi Public Service Commission will be making a change to its no-call regulations that won’t put responsibility on telephone companies to stop the unwanted calls.
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Angela Fluker
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On Tue, 05/04/2021 - 02:02 PM
Angela Geraya Fluker, 38, of Robbinsdale, Minn., died April 18, 2021 at North Memorial Health Hospital.

Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday, April 30, 2021 at Woolf Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Glasper officiating. Burial is at St. John Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2021.
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Jimmie Liner
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On Tue, 05/04/2021 - 01:59 PM
Jimmie Liner, 69, of Oxford, died April 21, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford.

Funeral services are at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. LC Tyler officiating. Burial is at Heavenly Rest Cemetery in Lyon. Visitation is 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2021.
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James Johnson
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On Tue, 05/04/2021 - 01:56 PM
James Earl Johnson, 56, of Clarksdale died at home April 28, 2021.

Graveside services are noon May 8, 2021 at Heavenly Rest Cemetery with the Rev. Jimmy Glasper officiating. Burial is at Heavenly Rest Cemetery in Lyon. Visitation is 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2021.

Woolf Funeral Home of Clarksdale is handling arrangements.

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Jack Phillips
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On Tue, 05/04/2021 - 12:03 PM
Jack Franklin Phillips, age 71, passed away Monday morning, May 3, 2021 at Northwest Mississippi Medical Center in Clarksdale.
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Transfers to state coffers from the Mississippi Lottery increased by 43.4 percent compared with last year.

Mississippi Lottery makes first transfers to Education Enhancement Fund as revenue continues to grow compared to last year
By Steve Wilson, 505 Reads
Tue, 05/04/2021 - 11:19 AM
The Mississippi Lottery provided its first funds for education this year and is already enjoying its biggest year in terms of earnings and transfers in its second full year of operation.
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Centene has been filling the campaign coffers of Mississippi officials for years and is one of Gov. Tate Reeves' largest donors.

Medicaid agency poised to extend contract with Centene, embattled insurer and big campaign donor
By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today, 429 Reads
Tue, 05/04/2021 - 10:41 AM
Mississippi’s contract with Centene, an insurance company state officials are currently investigating over suspicions it overcharges taxpayers to boost its profits, is set to expire at the end of June, providing an opportunity for the state to end business with the company.
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