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YCA cadets participate in College & Career Fair
CAMP SHELBY, Miss. (WDAM) - Dozens of cadets attending the Youth Challenge Academy at Camp Shelby are already planning their future activities after they graduate in a few weeks. About 140 cadets in Class-60 of YCA took part in a College and Career Fair Friday. More than two dozen recruiters...
Clarksdale, MS road closure expected to last one year
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Friars Point Road in Clarksdale, Mississippi is set to close on Monday, and will not reopen for a year, according to the Clarksdale Police Department. Friars Point Road is the main road typically used to access Coahoma Community College, but an alternate route will be available. The CPD says that if you […]
Review/Gallery: Juke Joint Festival is a Celebration of Town’s Turnaround and the Music That Made it all Possible
In this era of cookie cutter festivals, often run by large corporate entities, it’s nice to know that they’ve been keeping it real down in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Their Juke Joint Festival, held every April, is truly a joint effort from a dedicated community that has been doing it right for 21 years.
Former Mississippi casino hotel could be used to house immigrant minors
TUNICA, Miss. — A former Tunica, Mississippi casino hotel could be used to house unaccompanied immigrant minors. The “Influx Care Facility” or ICF would be located in the sprawling Harrah’s Hotel Complex, which has been vacant since Harrah’s Casino closed in 2014. John Keith Perry, Board Attorney for the Tunica County Board of Supervisors, says […]
Softball Recap: Lee Academy falls to Woodland in first game of season
Lee Academy couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 17-3 to the Woodland Dragons on Wednesday. The loss leaves Lee Academy without a win on the season. For Woodland's part, Brooke Smith was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she...
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