On April 16, join the Mississippi Humanities Council, the Phil Hardin Foundation, and Meraki Roasting Company in Clarksdale for the first in a special two-part Ideas on Tap series on public education in the state. The program will feature an ideologically diverse panel of education policy experts to discuss different approaches to improving public schools. […]
From THE BETTER CLARKSDALE FOUNDATION by Marin Reddick In keeping with its tenant of youth mentorship, the Better Clarksdale Foundation would like to take this opportunity to recognize the Clarksdale High school Class of 1985 for its efforts in supporting Clarksdale’s youth in continuing education. During the halftime of the inaugural “Blues Bowl” this past […]
Reconstruction, one of the most misunderstood chapters in American history From CBS NEWS produced by Mark Hudspeth Call it the original “Great Escape.” On May 13, 1862, just over a year into the Civil War, an enslaved man named Robert Smalls, who labored on a Confederate steamer in South Carolina’s Charleston harbor, set into motion […]
From THE DELTA BUSINESS JOURNAL Millsaps College senior DJ Hawkins has been awarded a Fulbright grant to teach and study in Russia as an English Teaching Assistant (ETA). A biochemistry major from Clarksdale, Hawkins plans to pursue a career as a gastroenterologist. He is the 16th Millsaps student to be awarded a Fulbright grant. “Being […]
From 2019 EJI Calendar 1913: President Woodrow Wilson’s cabinet begins government-wide segregation of workplaces, restrooms and lunchrooms. From EJI Timeline President Wilson Authorizes Segregation Within Federal Government On April 11, 1913, recently inaugurated President Woodrow Wilson received Postmaster General Albert Burleson’s plan to segregate the Railway Mail Service. Burleson reported that he found it “intolerable” […]
From WROX: Yesterday’s public meeting of the Clarksdale Public Utilities commission lasted less than 20 minutes as the board reviewed financial reports, approved claims for payment and accepted bids to sell four surplus vehicles. The board meets at 4:15PM on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the board room of the CPU […]
From WROX: At last Thursday’s community police forum at the civic auditorium citizen input from four ward meetings was presented. Clarksdale residents are most concerned about gun violence, gang activity and burglaries; despite those concerns, people generally feel safe and will report crimes to the police. The data will help develop a five-year strategic plan […]
The big takeaway from this meeting is the Mayor will not ask our voters to allow for the City to take over CPU this year Still nothing exact on the proposed Corey Moore Sports Complex, or Wing Stop going into our Historic Bus Station The following are the exact notes given to ClarksdaleNews from attendees […]
From THE NORTHSIDE SUN by Shad White “Is Mississippi the most corrupt state in the country?” It’s one of the most common questions I’m asked as your state auditor. Most folks who ask have read a ranking or article based on a study at the University of Illinois-Chicago. The study found Mississippi has one of […]
Stone Pony Pizza 226 Delta Ave. Clarksdale Lunch Specials: Monday: Meatloaf or Chicken Spaghetti; Potatoes & Gravy, Lima Beans, Cabbage, Squash, Stewed Tomatoes, Fried Okra; Roll, Cornbread, or Mexican Cornbread Tuesday: Lemon Pepper Chicken or Pork Steak; Rice & Gravy, Pinto Beans, Turnip Greens, Yams, Cream Corn, Fried Squash; Roll, Cornbread, or Mexican Cornbread Wednesday: […]
