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Clarksdale Police Department report: April 25-26, 2019
By STAFF REPORTS,
Fri, 04/26/2019 - 11:00am
Police activity reported Friday, April 26
Residential Burglary
* 900 block of Lynn Street. A storm door and wooden exterior door were taken.
Armed Robbery
* 1000 block of Ritchie Avenue. U.S. currency was taken.
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College student accused of baking desserts laced with THC
By MICHAEL BANKS / THE PRESS REGISTER,
Tue, 04/02/2019 - 3:08pm
The Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office is cautioning residents to be sure of where their home-baked desserts are coming from after a raid earlier this week at a dorm room on the campus of Coahoma Community College.
Survey says citizens concerned about Clarksdale's crime, but few attend forum
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Tue, 04/09/2019 - 3:25pm
While a recent survey shows there is a great concern about crime in Clarksdale, there were few members of the public in attendance at Thursday’s forum where a plan guiding the city’s police department for the next five years was unveiled.
Peacock and Fowler to wed May 4
Fri, 03/29/2019 - 11:40am
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Eric Peacock of Brandon announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth Peacock, to Joshua Davis Fowler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Van Robert Fowler of Clarksdale.
Clarksdale author Thompson unveils new book at hometown appearance Friday
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Mon, 04/01/2019 - 3:13pm
Over the past decade, Clarksdale native Wright Thompson has steadily carved out a niche as one of the most successful sportswriters in America.
His work includes the most-read articles in the history of ESPN Magazine and he’s been anthologized in The Best American Sports Writing books 10 times.
Food, fun served at annual Taste of Clarksdale
By MICHAEL BANKS / THE PRESS REGISTER,
Wed, 04/17/2019 - 3:17pm
Barbara Jamison, at left, serves up an offering of John Wayne casserole to Gail Collins, at right, during Friday’s Taste of Clarksdale at the Clarksdale Civic Auditorium. Also shown are Janise Ray, center, and Janette Stokes, back right, as they were manning the table for the Aaron E. Henry Head Start Center in Clarksdale.
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Eastgate Gardens murder suspect makes initial court appearance
By MICHAEL BANKS / THE PRESS REGISTER,
Thu, 12/13/2018 - 5:10pm
A man charged in a Clarksdale murder in mid-November made his initial court appearance on Tuesday, Dec. 18.
Nikolus TaShawn White, 19, had his request for bond denied by Clarksdale Municipal Court Judge Derek Hopson and White remains lodged in the Coahoma County Jail.
Piggly Wiggly announces plans to build new store in Clarksdale
By MICHAEL BANKS / THE PRESS REGISTER,
Mon, 01/28/2019 - 8:27pm
The Pig is back.
In a town where residents say they’ve been hungry for another grocery store option, Piggly Wiggly announced Monday plans to build a new store along Desoto Avenue near the Highway 61 bypass.
Man shot, killed by Clarksdale Police Department officer
By MICHAEL BANKS THE PRESS REGISTER,
Sun, 11/11/2018 - 4:16pm
A 41-year-old Clarksdale man was shot and killed by an officer with the Clarksdale Police Department, who was investigating a reported prowler on Saturday night in a quiet residential area near downtown Clarksdale.
Shortly after attending Clarksdale crime forum, man shot during robbery
By MICHAEL BANKS / THE PRESS REGISTER,
Tue, 11/20/2018 - 3:03pm
Less than an hour after he’d attended a community meeting on crime Monday night, a 44-year-old Clarksdale man was shot multiple times during a robbery at his home.
Darry Jenkins sustained several gunshot wounds in the robbery at his residence along the 400 block of Garfield Street.
McGlown wins seat on levee board
By MICHAEL BANKS / THE PRESS REGISTER,
Tue, 11/27/2018 - 8:59pm
While much of the nation’s attention was focused on the U.S. Senate race in Mississippi in Tuesday’s runoff election, Coahoma County voters were also deciding who would occupy a seat on a little-known board that is about as far from D.C. as one can get.
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Arrest warrant issued for man after Clarksdale traffic stop
By MICHAEL BANKS / THE PRESS REGISTER,
Thu, 03/07/2019 - 5:45pm
The Mississippi Department of Corrections issued an arrest warrant for a 25-year-old man after a traffic stop in Clarksdale on Thursday afternoon, March 7.
The DOC issued a warrant for the arrest of Demarco Brown for a probation violation on Thursday.
April K. Smith
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Mon, 11/05/2018 - 12:58pm
April K. Smith, 39, of Clarksdale, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Jackson.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Delta Burial Corporation at 429 Yazoo Ave. in Clarksdale.
Henry Odell White, Jr.
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Wed, 10/31/2018 - 7:27pm
Henry Odell White, Jr. was born to Charles Zetta Willis-White and Henry Odell White, Sr., on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 17, 1961, at Coahoma County Hospital in Clarksdale.
Two face drug charges after traffic stops in Clarksdale
By MICHAEL BANKS / THE PRESS REGISTER,
Mon, 01/21/2019 - 5:41pm
Two men face drug charges after two separate traffic stops Saturday night in Clarksdale.
Adari Haulcy, 38, was pulled over around 9:34 p.m. Saturday for running a Stop sign. During the investigation, police allegedly found powder cocaine and marijuana, as well as a firearm.
Lester: Jonestown owes IRS $214,000
By JOSH TROY / THE PRESS REGISTER,
Mon, 02/18/2019 - 5:24pm
JONESTOWN — The state IRS paid a visit to Jonestown City Hall on Friday, Feb. 8 claiming the city owes $214,000 in most likely back taxes going all the way to 2004, according to mayor Kenny Lester.
Alderman Unta Wiley said the issues were from previous administrations.
