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CPR photo by JoSH TROY, Copyright 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. The Lori Willis Band performs for Fridays at the Stage at the Delta Blues Museum Stage. Pictured in front, from left, are guitarist Danny Dean, lead singer Lori Willis, and guitarist Scott Alan. In back is drummer Greg Grammer.

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Lori Willis Band plays in Clarksdale for first time, visits Ground Zero
By JOSH TROY/PUBLISHER
Fri,08/08/25-2:54PM , 280 Reads
The Lori Willis Band out of Memphis, Tenn., has been together for eight years, but the members had never been to Clarksdale until last week.
The band came to Clarksdale for the first time to see Ground Zero Blues Club, since one of its partners is actor Morgan Freeman.
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Press Register Willie James Jones’ family surprises him on his 97th birthday. Pictured in front from left are son Keith Jones, granddaughter Sarah Jones, honoree W.J. Jones, son Willie C. Jones, great-grandson Isaiah Campbell, granddaughter-in-law Tanesha Jones and niece Nadene Arrington. Pictured in back from left are daughter KaWanda Jones, great-granddaughter Mijoi Jordan, cousin Karmen Holder, cousin Jasmine Holder, great-granddaughter Latoria Crosby, granddaughter Katherine Jones, granddaughter Carla Marsh, great-granddaughter Cortni Jefferson, great-grandson Malachi Crosby, grandson Desmond Jones, granddaughter Faheemah Shelby, and family friend Neil Russell.

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Former Coahoma Mayor Jones celebrates 97 birthday
By JOSH TROY/PUBLISHER
Fri,08/08/25-2:48PM , 117 Reads
Willie James Jones has served as a mayor and administrator in the educational field while winning many awards for his achievements through the years.
But it was not until Jones’ 97th birthday that family, friends, colleagues and others were able to come together in one room and surprise him with a celebration.

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photo submitted by christopher coleman Clarksdale Board of Mayor and Commissioners and Coahoma County Board of Supervisors come together after their work session. Pictured from left are District 1 Supervisor Paul Pearson, District 3 Supervisor Derrell Washington, Mayor Orlando Paden, Ward 4 Commissioner Linda Downing, District 2 Supervisor and Board President Pat Davis, Ward 3 Commissioner Eddie Earl, and Ward 1 Commissioner Ray Sykes. Ward 2 Commissioner Jimmy Harris was present by phone. District 5 Supervisor Will Young was present. District 4 Supervisor Jesse Harris was unable to make this work session.

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City, County working together
By JOSH TROY/PUBLISHER
Fri,08/08/25-1:42PM , 75 Reads
The City of Clarksdale and Coahoma County will be collaborating to clean up the community in three different areas.
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Mayor and Commissioners approve pay adjustment
By JOSH TROY/PUBLISHER
Fri,08/08/25-1:35PM , 114 Reads
The Clarksdale Board of Mayor and Commissioners voted to adjust their pay by a 3-2 margin during a special meeting on Friday, July 18.
The Mayor’s salary went from $86,421 annually to $109,500 annually.
The Commissioners’ salary went from $26,650 annually to $40,375 annually.
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