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By Josh Troy, 21 Reads

The Coahoma Community College board approved spending $660,000 to complete the new Student Activity Family Enhancement (SAFE) Center during this month’s meeting.
That led to discussion about other non-athletic facility upgrades on campus from 2019 to 2021 that cost approximately $4.5 million.

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Shots fired into car and Washington Street apartment

By The Press Register, 2,048 Reads

The Clarksdale Police Department is investigating shots fired into a car on Washington Street and is urging the community to help them find the culprit.
Police were called to the 400 block of Washington at 2 a.m. Friday after the occupant of a nearby home called police with a report of shots fired.

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City to get tough on nuisance houses, abandoned property

By Floyd Ingram, 1,563 Reads

The City of Clarksdale is cleaning up its act.
The Board of Mayor and Commissioners voted Monday to set hearings on the city’s plans to either make 18 property owners clean up their property or see the city demolish the homes and send the property owner a bill for the work.

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Lee Academy Junior High Track stars named

By Josh Troy, 636 Reads

Lee Academy junior high hosted the district track and field meet Saturday. Below are the Colts and Fillies results.

The following athletes are listed by event, name, place, time or distance:

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Lady Tigers finish Second in NJCAA Region 23 Tournament

By Josh Troy, 1,473 Reads

CLINTON — The Coahoma Community College women’s basketball team fared better than it had in more than 30 years as it finished the season as runner-up in the NJCAA Region 23 Tournament.

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POLICE REPORT: Shooting sends man to hospital, auto burglary reported, shots fired

By The Press Register, 2,251 Reads

The Clarksdale Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday evening and sent a man to the hospital with a gunshot wound.
As required by law, Clarksdale Police were called to the emergency room after a man was brought to the hospital with a gunshot wound to his hand at 6:40 p.m. Sunday.

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Coahoma Community College earns $75,000 ReTool Your School Grant

By Floyd Ingram, 1,639 Reads

Atlanta, Ga. - For the third consecutive time, Coahoma Community College (CCC) has beaten out 60 other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to win a competitive $75,000 grant.

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Colts win on Senior Night

By Josh Troy, 504 Reads

Lee Academy snapped a five-game losing streak at home on senior night with a 12-2 victory in five innings against Lee, Ark., Monday.

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Clarksdale trustees to review all district salaries

By Josh Troy, 553 Reads

A feasibility study for all salaries highlighted discussion during a special called Clarksdale Municipal School District board meeting Thursday night.
The board heard a presentation from Mississippi School Board Association executive director Denotris Jackson in executive session.

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Care Station calls for volunteers

By Floyd Ingram, 381 Reads

You don’t get paid, they need you regularly, the work can be hard and it’s not always appreciated, but it may be the most satisfying job you ever do.

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