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2 dead in Lee County plane crash, State Police confirm
MARIANNA, Ark (KTVE/KARD) — On Sunday, May 12, 2024, at around 9 p.m., the Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) dispatch received a report of a possible plane crash in Lee County. According to witnesses, the privately-owned plane was traveling from Florida to the Batesville airport. At around 8 p.m., family members of the victims had […]
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 […]
Arkansas education board removes Lee County’s fiscal distress status
The Arkansas State Board of Education on Thursday voted to remove the Lee County School District from its fiscal distress status, but state officials will continue to monitor the district’s finances for the next three years. Superintendent Michael Stone told the Advocate he felt great about the board’s decision and said his Delta district has […] The post Arkansas education board removes Lee County’s fiscal distress status appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
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.
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