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EDITORIAL: Raise your hand and volunteer

This newspaper repeatedly has people call and say “We need to do something about _!”

You can fill in the blank.

But this Editorial is not about what’s wrong with our community. It’s about solutions.

Freedom isn't free but the services of your VSO are.

Supervisors hire new VSO

Veterans are being asked to contact the county’s new Veteran Service Officers (VSO) to see if they qualify for free government benefits.

The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors has hired a new VSO, named his assistant and will provide an office and basic equipment for the position that has been vacant for almost a year.

Tiger's Isaiah Galmore stepping up as sophomore

Just one year ago, Coahoma Early College High School was one game away from the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 3A boys state basketball tournament with a veteran roster.

Police seek stolen car

The Clarksdale Police Department is seeking the public's help on the theft of a vehicle earlier this week.

Police responded to the 600 block of Walnut Street about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday on what has been deemed grand larceny.

Hayes appointed to USDA Cotton Board

The United States Department of Agriculture has announced the appointment of a Clarksdale native to The Cotton Board.

A powershovel digs into a house deemed a public menance by the City of Clarksdale.

City moves to demolish houses

Clarksdale has turned up the heat on houses deemed a public nuisance, prompting some property owners to clean up their act and some to see the city demolish these eye-sores.

Coahoma County known for record deer

Have you ever wondered what the score was of the largest buck bagged in Coahoma County?

Richard Powell holds the record for the third best rack taken off a whitetail with a normal firearm in Coahoma County. And thanks to the Magnolia Records Program if you take a monster buck this fall, you can go on the list, too.

FLOYD INGRAM: It's time to give thanks

Most of us will sit down to a bountiful Thanksgiving dinner today.

Most of us do have so much to be thankful for.

The holiday comes at the end of the harvest season. Spring and summer have been good and now is a time to reflect on that bounty as we face the cold gray days of winter.

NFL standouts Jenkins, Gray give away turkeys

Two Clarksdale High School graduates who have made it in the NFL continue to give back to their hometown.

Elgton Jenkins, an offensive guard for the Green Bay Packers, and Juantavius “JT” Gray, a safety for the New Orleans Saints, both graduated from Clarksdale High School in 2014.

Lee, Tunica Academy split hoop contest

It came down to the final few minutes when Lee Academy hosted Tunica Academy in basketball Friday night.

The Blue Devils (4-0) overcame adversity in the second half when coach Jeff Dalton got ejected to defeat the Colts (0-2) 71-65.