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On Fri, 06/26/2020 - 01:51 PM

Lee Academy junior left tackle, defensive end and long snapper Andrew Williamson is the fifth annual Chase Bailey Courage Award winner.

Bailey died of cancer on Aug. 18, 2015 at age 16 during his junior year of high school at Lee. A junior on the Colts football team wins the award every year and Williamson is the 2019 winner.

CECHS faces major changes

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On Thu, 06/18/2020 - 02:55 PM

Everybody is for progress but nobody wants to change and that includes students and administrators at Coahoma Early College High School and a new focus for the 2020-21 school year.

CCC discusses new dorm, cafeteria

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On Mon, 06/15/2020 - 09:56 AM

Facility upgrades at Coahoma Community College were presented by architect Joey Henderson, president of JBHM Architecture out of Tupelo, during the Coahoma Community College board meeting Monday morning.

Tourism Ok’s $6,500 for Mighty Roots Music Fesitval

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On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 05:59 PM

As the economy reopens, tourist will be looking for places to go this summer and fall that are far away from the perils of coronavirus.

Rural spots like Clarksdale may just fit the bill.

Clarksdale, Coahoma, Lee to host graduation

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On Wed, 05/20/2020 - 04:31 PM

Three high school graduations will be held this weekend in Coahoma County and each senior will have their chance to be honored, but the crowds will be limited.

Feeding the little ones

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On Wed, 05/20/2020 - 04:23 PM

With the COVID-19 pandemic interrupting the daily lives of many individuals, retired longtime Clarksdale Municipal School District coach and athletic director Curtis Kemp Sr. decided to give something back to the children in the community.

Jonestown mayor denies business re-opening

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On Fri, 05/08/2020 - 12:46 PM

JONESTOWN —After Mayor Kenny Lester closed down Wesley Williams’ Pool Hall in Jonestown due to the coronavirus, its owners spoke at the city council meeting hoping to get the business reopened.

Press Register names ALL AREA TEAM

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On Fri, 05/08/2020 - 12:20 PM

Coahoma County High School’s boys and girls basketball teams played in the 2019-20 Class 2A state championships and it all came under the direction of one coach.

Doctors speak out about COVID-19 cases and treatment

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On Thu, 04/30/2020 - 03:48 PM

With at least 61 diagnosed cases and three deaths from the coronavirus in Coahoma County, local doctors are spotting many different signs that could go unnoticed and are watching how the community – specifically the health community -- responds to this disease.

Metcalf family giving back

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On Sun, 04/26/2020 - 02:02 PM

The Metcalf family name has been synonymous with athletics for many years, but after the COVID-19 pandemic turned the nation upside down, they decided to give back to their hometown Clarksdale.

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