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EDITORIAL: Charter Schools
By The Press Register, READ MORE > 3,150 Reads
On Sat, 10/17/2020 - 12:00 PM

As with any endeavor, the reason you are called to action says a lot about your cause.
That is true of charter schools.

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Coahoma Early High School talks tests
By Josh Troy, READ MORE > 5,444 Reads
On Mon, 09/28/2020 - 05:00 AM

 

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Parents can be fined for truancy
By The Press Register, READ MORE > 1,442 Reads
On Sun, 08/30/2020 - 02:20 PM

Education is the only chance some kids get in life and they can’t get an education if they are not in school.
As the new school year begins for local schools the Mississippi Department of Education reminds parents there are laws governing school attendance and they can be enforced on the parents of children not enrolled in school.

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County school talk benchmark concerns
By Josh Troy / Press Register, READ MORE > 1,337 Reads
On Thu, 02/20/2020 - 04:04 PM

The second Benchmark assessment scores for the 2019-20 academic year are in and all elementary schools in the Coahoma County School District earned a C, while Coahoma County Jr./Sr. High School’s score was a D.

School principals reported the scores and discussed strengths and weaknesses during the Tuesday, Feb. 11 board meeting.

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Think, Speak, Act: Changes discussed for local schools
By Josh Troy / Press Register, READ MORE > 1,675 Reads
On Fri, 11/22/2019 - 04:53 PM

 

After two school districts in Coahoma County recently received failing grades from the Mississippi Department of Education, the educational development committee of Clarksdale-Marks Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. took action.

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Improve or perish
By Floyd Ingram The Press Register, READ MORE > 1,067 Reads
On Fri, 10/11/2019 - 11:30 AM

Supervisors told community must step up to reform local schools.

Coahoma County Supervisors were told this week Clarksdale and Coahoma County must improve their schools or see them face takeover by the state.

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County trustees address state takeover
By Josh Troy The Press Register, READ MORE > 799 Reads
On Thu, 10/10/2019 - 03:28 PM

Interim superintendent says criteria for state intervention doesn’t apply to CCSD.

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Sarah Thomas, a Pascagoula native, to be first female to officiate in a Super Bowl

Down judge Sarah Thomas will become the first woman ever to officiate in a Super Bowl.

Sports Column: Drew Brees leaves an unforgettable Saints legacy. The story started in Jackson.
In women’s hoops, we suddenly have a real Mississippi rivalry
His name is Carson, he lives in Raymond, and he will officiate the national championship
Seniors Ray, Smith compete in Bernard Blackwell All-Star Game
Matthews going to Miss. College after two years at Coahoma

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James L. Martin, 93, of Clarksdale, died Jan. 16, 2021 at Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical… READ MORE

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Hyde-Smith: Additional $63.6 Million for Army Corps Work in Miss., Including $9.2 Million for Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss) today reported that the U.S.

Aaron Henry get multimodal grant from Mississippi Transportation Commission
Dorothy J. McCray
Olivia Howard presented Clarksdale Alcorn Alumni scholarhips
Mighty Roots Music Festival receives grant from Tourism
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Additional 20,000 New Vaccine Appointments

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DPS Most Wanted list proves successful with multiple captures in under a week

On January 8, the Department of Public Safety in coordination with the Mississippi Bureau of… READ MORE

Phillips hits five 3-pointers in Coahoma loss to Northside
Jenkins, Gray at home for divisional playoffs
Community Foundation's Crystal Ball Gala set for Saturday
Wicker Hails $2.377 Million Award for UMMC Connected Care Pilot Program
EDITORIAL: Do you want a shot?

Coahoma County woman killed in auto accident

A Coahoma County woman has died following a motor vehicle accident on rain-slick streets in south… READ MORE

Four killed in Highway 161 crash
David Mancill: Unconventional route to ministry
FLOYD INGRAM: A look back on 2020
New Year’s gunshots hit Supervisor’s home
Indianola Native Named Reeves Policy Director

Richard Ira Gates

Richard Ira Gates, 60, Clarksdale died March 17, 2020 at his residence. Public viewing is from 2 to… READ MORE

Unkept property, litter and trash, trash, trash
Lee soccer falls to Magnolia Heights
Mississippi COVID-19 curve moving down
Flag commission narrow design to two finalists
Chamber delivers cookies to hospital

Richard Ira Gates

Richard Ira Gates, 60, Clarksdale died March 17, 2020 at his residence. Public viewing is from 2 to… READ MORE

Unkept property, litter and trash, trash, trash
Lee soccer falls to Magnolia Heights
Mississippi COVID-19 curve moving down
Flag commission narrow design to two finalists
Chamber delivers cookies to hospital

Opinion:

Freedom today is under attack

I’m Douglas Carswell, and this week I join the Mississippi Center for Public Policy as the new… READ MORE

Wicker: Big Tech Has Crossed a Red Line
SALTER: Wicker’s certification vote showed character, courage and loyalty to the Constitution
SALTER: Wicker’s certification vote showed character, courage and loyalty to the Constitution
FLOYD INGRAM: I’m looking forward to 2021
Capitol riot brings shame to GOP/Pence chose well but sadly late

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WEDDING: Ashcraft / Dominguez

Alexandra Frances Ashcraft and Joshua Beau Dominguez were united in marriage Friday, October 30,… READ MORE

WEDDING: Debruler / Agostinelli
WEDDING: Hays/Zachary
Weiland / Bosarge engagement announced
ENGAGEMENT: Rodgers/Masterson
Hood / Wilson

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Hyde-Smith: Additional $63.6 Million for Army Corps Work in Miss., Including $9.2 Million for Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss) today reported that the U.S.

Aaron Henry get multimodal grant from Mississippi Transportation Commission
Dorothy J. McCray
Olivia Howard presented Clarksdale Alcorn Alumni scholarhips
Mighty Roots Music Festival receives grant from Tourism
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Additional 20,000 New Vaccine Appointments

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James L. Martin

James L. Martin, 93, of Clarksdale, died Jan. 16, 2021 at Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical… READ MORE

Willie D. Webster
Bobby Jones
Josephine Miller
Charles E. Ray
Lear Bryant Jr.

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