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Spinks, Williamson to play in MAIS All-Star Game

Two Lee Academy seniors will have their football season continue for one more game at the 2020 MAIS All-Star Game.

New Study Confirms the MMR Vaccine May Prevent or Lower the Severity of Covid Illness

We reported last May in these pages (NSS May 21) that each of us obtained both courses of the off-the-shelf, easily available MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Vaccination to guard against the worst as

New Study Confirms the MMR Vaccine May Prevent or Lower the Severity of Covid Illness

We reported last May in these pages (NSS May 21) that each of us obtained both courses of the off-the-shelf, easily available MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Vaccination to guard against the worst as

Opinion: Some other close elections

A recent Wall Street Journal article by David Oshinsky vividly describes some close historic presidential elections - and lasting changes they caused.

CARES Act funds promoting Clarksdale

The Visit Clarksdale Tourism Commission is using the $189,750 it received in CARES Act funds to promote safe travel to Clarksdale for areas within a six-hour radius.

Friars Point announces community center
By Josh Troy/The Press Register, READ MORE > 1,341 Reads
On Sun, 11/15/2020 - 05:50 PM
FRIARS POINT —A new community center will go up on Andrew Thompson Street in Friars Point thanks to funding from the state legislature.
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Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker leads hearings on Facebook, Twitter and Google censorship.

Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker leads charge in holding Big Tech accountable for censorship.
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On Sun, 11/15/2020 - 05:12 PM
Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker leads U. S. Senate hearing on whether Google, Facebook and Twitter should continue to enjoy legal immunity provided by Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1996.
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Coahoma County schools assess MDE grades
By Josh Troy / Press Register , READ MORE > 3,126 Reads
On Sun, 11/15/2020 - 03:28 PM
Coahoma County Jr./Sr. High School still has its sights set on improving its grade from a D to a C with the Mississippi Department of Education.
Principal Cortney Jackson discussed the progress in her at-risk school update during the Coahoma County School District board meeting Tuesday night.
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Grammy Museum lauds Rush
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On Sun, 11/15/2020 - 01:11 PM
CLEVELAND – Grammy winning blues artist Bobby Rush will be the recipient of the second annual Crossroads of American Music Award at Grammy Museum Nov. 12.

Rush will appear at the Museum’s virtual ceremony to accept the award and perform.
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Griot Fall Feast held
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On Sun, 11/15/2020 - 10:09 AM
The Griot Arts Annual Fall Feast raised as of Thursday night $46,529 with additional donations from the not included in the final number. Representatives thanked the community for continuous support of the work along with new sponors for their efforts. The fall feast was outside of Meraki Roasting Company on Sunflower Avenue.
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Dr. L. Ray Matthews

Dr. Ray Matthews talks vitamin D in the age of coronavirus
By Bryan Davis, READ MORE > 10,481 Reads
On Sat, 11/14/2020 - 03:28 PM
Indianola native and retired surgeon Dr. L. Ray Matthews joined The Enterprise-Tocsin via Zoom this weekend to talk about his leading vitamin D research and how the hormone relates to the novel coronavirus.

Matthews talks about what has been predicted to be a "dark winter" ahead for the U.S.
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New CCC athletic website aims to promote athletes, inform fans
By Terrisa Mark/CCC Sports Information, READ MORE > 2,137 Reads
On Sat, 11/14/2020 - 11:32 AM
Adaptability, persistence, and getting the job done all played a part to ensure Coahoma Community College was ranked fourth among Mississippi's best community colleges in 2018.
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State pitches a 12-month school year
By Josh Troy / Press Register , READ MORE > 3,194 Reads
On Sat, 11/14/2020 - 11:25 AM
A 12-month school year might help Clarksdale kids catch up on their education, provide childcare relief to single moms and make sure kids get good nutrition year-round.

And most importantly, there would be no regression in skills and knowledge in kids homebound over the summer break.
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Candidates warned about signs posted on road right of ways
By Special to the Press Register, READ MORE > 550 Reads
On Sat, 11/14/2020 - 09:52 AM
Every election cycle, travelers begin to see a campaign signs sprout up -- and then stay up -- along roadways and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds candidates and supporters it is illegal to place signs in the right-of-way.
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CCC snaps 2-game losing streak, beats Holmes 26-14
By Josh Troy / The Press Register, READ MORE > 1,504 Reads
On Sat, 11/14/2020 - 09:30 AM
After losing two consecutive games by a combined eight points, Coahoma Community College jumped out to a two-touchdown lead at home against Holmes Community College it never relinquished Thursday night.

The Tigers (2-2) defeated the Bulldogs 26-14.
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