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US Senate, House primaries set for March 10, 2026

Thu,02/19/26-7:08PM, 36 Reads
Above are sample ballots for the upcoming US Senate and House primary elections. The top ballot is for the Democratic Primary. The bottom ballot is for the Republican Primary.
The primaries for both elections are on March 10, 2026.
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Leaders are recognized for Black History Month. Pictured from left are Clarksdale Municipal School District Superintendent Dr. Toya Harrell-Matthews, Henry Espy, Andrew Thompson, Dr. Peggy Johnson Wells Howard, Donell Harrell, Greg Hoskins, and Principal Shun Readus.

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Trailblazers honored

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Thu,02/19/26-8:50PM, 35 Reads
Local black leaders recognized at Stampley
Longtime leaders in the African American community were honored for Black History Month at JW Stampley 9th Grade Academy on Wednesday.
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Members of the community attend the public hearing to learn about MDOT’s proposals, which are intended to increase safety for local pedestrians.

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MDOT proposing two projects to increase safety for local pedestrians

By JOSH TROY/PUBLISHER JOSH TROY/PUBLISHER
Thu,02/19/26-8:52PM, 31 Reads
Mississippi Department of Transportation officials are looking to make changes to two different areas to lower the amount of pedestrian crashes in Coahoma County.
MDOT officials informed members of the community of their plans during a public hearing at the Clarksdale Civic Auditorium on Tuesday afternoon.
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Photo by CPR photo by Chris Mullins, Copyright 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

Jayven Patterson, center, is with his parents Rebekah, left, and JP.

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Patterson receives Emerging Artist Award

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Thu,02/19/26-7:13PM, 26 Reads
Jayven Patterson of Clarksdale was chosen to receive the Emerging Artist Award from the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation (JSJBF). Christine Clark Zemla, the foundation’s Vice President of the Board and Educational Outreach Chairperson, visited Clarksdale and presented the award to the ninth grader at Meraki Roasting Co.
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