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On Fri, 11/27/2020 - 10:00 AM

The Clarksdale Police Department is seeking the public's help on the theft of a vehicle earlier this week.

Police responded to the 600 block of Walnut Street about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday on what has been deemed grand larceny.

Police investigate two shooting, burglaries

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On Wed, 11/25/2020 - 03:00 PM

A man was found shot on West Second Street over the weekend and the shooting is believed to have occurred somewhere else and the victim running to West Second before he collapsed.
Officers responded to the 200 block of West Second at 11:16 a.m. Saturday after they received a report of a man being shot.

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Samuel Blackburn celebrates 100th birthday

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On Sun, 11/22/2020 - 01:30 PM

On Saturday, November 14, 2020, local Alcornites presented Mr. Samuel Blackburn with two of his favorite things, a sweet treat and a gathering of friends!

Mr. Blackburn officially celebrated his 100th birthday Nov. 19.

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EDITORIAL: Shop Local!

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On Sat, 11/21/2020 - 06:00 AM

This is the time of year when people shop and this is also the time of year when community-oriented newspapers urge you to shop at home.
We all know the reason for shopping at home: When you spend money locally it strengthens the local economy.
But do you really know the numbers?

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Arson suspected in School Street fire

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On Fri, 11/20/2020 - 05:45 PM

The Clarksdale Police Department and Clarksdale Fire Department are investigating a case of suspected arson that occurred earlier this week.

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Coahoma selected for Jumpstart to improve ACT scores

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On Wed, 11/11/2020 - 01:00 PM

Jumpstart Test Prep announced the selection of 31 Mississippi High Schools that will implement a legislatively funded test prep program to juniors preparing for the state mandated ACT exam administered during the spring of 2020.
Area pilot schools include:
• Coahoma County High School.
• Horn Lake High School.

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Healthcare offered to vets

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On Tue, 11/10/2020 - 01:00 PM

A local healthcare provider is reminding veterans they can offer limited services to veterans as a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs authorized urgent care provider.
Veterans must be eligible to access local Fast Pace Health urgent care services in Clarksdale.

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Crystal Ball Gala set for January 16

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On Mon, 11/09/2020 - 01:00 PM

The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi announces its 21st annual Crystal Ball Gala will be held virtually January 16, 2021.

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CPU addresses financials

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On Mon, 11/09/2020 - 06:00 AM

Compliance and financial issues highlighted a Clarksdale Public Utilities meeting lasting just more than 10 minutes Tuesday afternoon.
Board chair James Hicks discussed the items on the general manager’s report.
Industrial electric rate changes, as recommended by Jeff Atwell, were the first item on the agenda.

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TRUCK STUCK!

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On Tue, 11/03/2020 - 02:50 PM

This bob truck didn't make it under the railroad underpass on Desoto Avenue Tuesday morning.

The accident happened about 9:45 a.m. and blocked one lane of traffic for about 30-minutes with Clarksdale Police directing vehicles around the accident.

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