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Emma Lou Johnson Bailey, second from left, celebrates her 100th birthday. At left, Christopher Coleman, administrative assistant to Clarksdale Mayor Orlando Paden, presents Bailey with a photo recognizing her 100th birthday. Mary Jo Abraham, second from right, presents Bailey an award on behalf of the American Legion Auxiliary.

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Emma Lou Johnson Bailey celebrates 100th birthday on February 11
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Thu,02/19/26-6:54PM , 25 Reads
Emma Lou Johnson Bailey will be turning 100 years young on February 11, 2026. Born in Ponotoc, MS, she was one of eight (8) children. She was educated in the Sledge School system.
a/k/a Annie the Riveter, Emma Lou was married to John Thomas “Jake” Bailey, who served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
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Three Clarksdale High School seniors sign to continue their football careers at the college level. They are all seated in front of the table. Seated at the table from left are Northeast Mississippi Community College signee Desmond Ball, Coahoma Community College signee Tommie Magsby and Jones College signee Jatavion Cole. The signees are surrounded by family members and coaches.

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X marks the spot for Wildcats
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Thu,02/19/26-6:51PM , 99 Reads
Three Clarksdale High School seniors are being rewarded for their success on the football field with scholarships to community colleges.
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In honor of School Board Appreciation Month in February, the Coahoma County School District board members were recognized during Tuesday’s meeting. Pictured from left are board member Johnnie Moore, board member Margaret Walker, board member Rachel Holmes, board president Gerald Johnson, board member Coreen Richardson and Superintendent Dr. Virginia Young.

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School board appreciation month in February
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Coahoma County High School's Zechariah Smith looks at the district tournament bracket. The Red Panthers went on to win the district tournament played in Independence.

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Emma Lou Johnson Bailey celebrates 100th birthday on February 11

X marks the spot for Wildcats

School board appreciation month in February

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