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County presents budget, again
By Floyd Ingram, READ MORE > 2,159 Reads
On Sun, 08/30/2020 - 01:31 PM

The county tentatively set the budget last week and cleared the way to formally present it to the public, but Board of Supervisor President Johnny Newson, called a special meeting this week seeking clarity on revenue.

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Coahoma Supervisors present 2020-21 budget
By Floyd Ingram, READ MORE > 2,444 Reads
On Thu, 08/20/2020 - 04:15 PM

 

Coahoma County started their budget process this year with $31.60 of unencumbered cash.

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County reviews Justice Court fine collection
By Floyd Ingram / The Press Register, READ MORE > 2,625 Reads
On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 04:19 PM

 

The number of unpaid fines just keeps getting bigger and bigger and as Supervisors look to figure out the county’s 2020-21 budget next month, that revenue stream becomes more and more attractive.

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City launches cleanup campaign
By Floyd Ingram / The Press Register, READ MORE > 1,654 Reads
On Fri, 07/17/2020 - 08:55 AM

 

Clarksdale is seeking to instill a little pride in the community and the Mayor and Board of Commissioners may proudly carry two entities to court to prove their point.

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FLOYD INGRAM: I am not the Facebook Police
By Floyd Ingram / The Press Register, READ MORE > 2,178 Reads
On Thu, 07/09/2020 - 03:22 PM

If you will look in the bottom left corner of this page, you’ll see the name and assignment of everyone who works at your Clarksdale Press Register.

Mine is Editor and Publisher.

While the Publisher’s job pays better, I relish the Editor’s post.

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Supervisors table hospital lease agreement
By Floyd Ingram / The Press Register, READ MORE > 2,329 Reads
On Fri, 06/05/2020 - 08:29 AM

 

Supervisors have delayed a decision on reducing the lease price for the Clarksdale hospital.

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Feds to aid cities, counties
By Special to the Press Register, READ MORE > 1,309 Reads
On Fri, 05/22/2020 - 12:07 PM

 

Bipartisan legislation to help states, counties and municipalities offset the revenue losses caused by COVID-19 shelter-at-home decrees is being hammered out by Congress.

An estimated $500 billion in federal dollars will trickle down to Mississippi, Coahoama County, Clarksdale and ultimately those doing business with the city, county and state.

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JIMMY WALKER: Please cut our budget wisely
By Floyd Ingram / The Press Register, READ MORE > 1,454 Reads
On Wed, 04/15/2020 - 04:28 PM

 

Dear Editor,

Well we finally found out what the casino was paying the county or at least part of it. I was always told it was an insignificant amount and it didn’t affect the budget.

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Contractor, county tour Justice Center
By Floyd Ingram / The Press Register, READ MORE > 1,310 Reads
On Thu, 02/20/2020 - 03:40 PM

 

The building is more than halfway complete and the future owners got a tour last week of what they have bought so far.

Coahoma County supervisors, department heads and even a few city officials were carried inside the Coahoma County Justice Complex by prime contractor Benchmark and scrutinized the facility February 12.

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FLOYD INGRAM: Please pay us what you owe
By Floyd Ingram / The Press Register, READ MORE > 877 Reads
On Sun, 02/09/2020 - 03:07 PM

I once owned a Ford Mustang with a hopped-up engine, headers and loud exhaust.

Every Son of the South should own one in his youth.

Yes, that car had a habit of going over the speed limit. Yes, I got my share of traffic tickets.

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Sports

Sarah Thomas, a Pascagoula native, to be first female to officiate in a Super Bowl

Down judge Sarah Thomas will become the first woman ever to officiate in a Super Bowl.

Sports Column: Drew Brees leaves an unforgettable Saints legacy. The story started in Jackson.
In women’s hoops, we suddenly have a real Mississippi rivalry
His name is Carson, he lives in Raymond, and he will officiate the national championship
Seniors Ray, Smith compete in Bernard Blackwell All-Star Game
Matthews going to Miss. College after two years at Coahoma

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Hyde-Smith: Additional $63.6 Million for Army Corps Work in Miss., Including $9.2 Million for Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss) today reported that the U.S.

Aaron Henry get multimodal grant from Mississippi Transportation Commission
Dorothy J. McCray
Olivia Howard presented Clarksdale Alcorn Alumni scholarhips
Mighty Roots Music Festival receives grant from Tourism
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Additional 20,000 New Vaccine Appointments

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DPS Most Wanted list proves successful with multiple captures in under a week

On January 8, the Department of Public Safety in coordination with the Mississippi Bureau of… READ MORE

Phillips hits five 3-pointers in Coahoma loss to Northside
Jenkins, Gray at home for divisional playoffs
Community Foundation's Crystal Ball Gala set for Saturday
Wicker Hails $2.377 Million Award for UMMC Connected Care Pilot Program
EDITORIAL: Do you want a shot?

Coahoma County woman killed in auto accident

A Coahoma County woman has died following a motor vehicle accident on rain-slick streets in south… READ MORE

Four killed in Highway 161 crash
David Mancill: Unconventional route to ministry
FLOYD INGRAM: A look back on 2020
New Year’s gunshots hit Supervisor’s home
Indianola Native Named Reeves Policy Director

Richard Ira Gates

Richard Ira Gates, 60, Clarksdale died March 17, 2020 at his residence. Public viewing is from 2 to… READ MORE

Unkept property, litter and trash, trash, trash
Lee soccer falls to Magnolia Heights
Mississippi COVID-19 curve moving down
Flag commission narrow design to two finalists
Chamber delivers cookies to hospital

Richard Ira Gates

Richard Ira Gates, 60, Clarksdale died March 17, 2020 at his residence. Public viewing is from 2 to… READ MORE

Unkept property, litter and trash, trash, trash
Lee soccer falls to Magnolia Heights
Mississippi COVID-19 curve moving down
Flag commission narrow design to two finalists
Chamber delivers cookies to hospital

Opinion:

Freedom today is under attack

I’m Douglas Carswell, and this week I join the Mississippi Center for Public Policy as the new… READ MORE

Wicker: Big Tech Has Crossed a Red Line
SALTER: Wicker’s certification vote showed character, courage and loyalty to the Constitution
SALTER: Wicker’s certification vote showed character, courage and loyalty to the Constitution
FLOYD INGRAM: I’m looking forward to 2021
Capitol riot brings shame to GOP/Pence chose well but sadly late

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WEDDING: Ashcraft / Dominguez

Alexandra Frances Ashcraft and Joshua Beau Dominguez were united in marriage Friday, October 30,… READ MORE

WEDDING: Debruler / Agostinelli
WEDDING: Hays/Zachary
Weiland / Bosarge engagement announced
ENGAGEMENT: Rodgers/Masterson
Hood / Wilson

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Hyde-Smith: Additional $63.6 Million for Army Corps Work in Miss., Including $9.2 Million for Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss) today reported that the U.S.

Aaron Henry get multimodal grant from Mississippi Transportation Commission
Dorothy J. McCray
Olivia Howard presented Clarksdale Alcorn Alumni scholarhips
Mighty Roots Music Festival receives grant from Tourism
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Additional 20,000 New Vaccine Appointments

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James L. Martin

James L. Martin, 93, of Clarksdale, died Jan. 16, 2021 at Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical… READ MORE

Willie D. Webster
Bobby Jones
Josephine Miller
Charles E. Ray
Lear Bryant Jr.

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