Clarksdale Press Register

09/06/2024

Editorial from Greenwood Commonwealth: It's ironic that one of the nation's sunniest states is behind in tapping this renewable energy resource.

09/05/2024

This marks the second all-time meeting between the Rebels and Blue Raiders.
Ole Miss currently ranks No. 5 in the Coaches poll and No. 6 in the Associated Press poll for Week Two.
No. 5 is the highest ranking for the Rebels since rising to No. 3 in the 2015 season.
No. 6 was the highest preseason ranking for Ole Miss since 1970, when the Rebels started off at No. 5.

This marks the second all-time meeting between the Rebels and Blue Raiders. Ole Miss currently ranks No. 5 in the Coaches poll and No. 6 in the Associated Press poll for Week Two. No. 5 is the highest ranking for the Rebels since rising to No. 3 in the 2015 season. No. 6 was the highest preseason ra...

09/04/2024

Editorial from Greenwood Commonwealth: Republicans have such overwhelming dominance in Mississippi politics that they should have nothing to worry about from making voting more convenient.

09/04/2024

GREENVILLE – For the first time in 50 years, Entergy Mississippi is building a new natural gas power station, which will ensure customers continue to have modern, reliable energy well into the future. The advanced facility will be the first combined-cycle combustion turbine power station the company has built from the ground up.

GREENVILLE – For the first time in 50 years, Entergy Mississippi is building a new natural gas power station, which will ensure customers continue to have modern, reliable energy well into the future. The advanced facility will be the first combined-cycle combustion turbine power station the compa...

09/03/2024

The football teams for both No. 6 Ole Miss and unranked Mississippi State understood the assignment.
Job 1 for the first game of the season is to win easily at home, avoid terrible injuries and move on to the next game.
Mission accomplished.
The Golden Eagles of Southern Miss struggled against SEC opponent Kentucky.

The football teams for both No. 6 Ole Miss and unranked Mississippi State understood the assignment. Job 1 for the first game of the season is to win easily at home, avoid terrible injuries and move on to the next game. Mission accomplished. The Golden Eagles of Southern Miss struggled against SEC o...

09/03/2024

Across the nation curtains rose.
The secrecy of August practice withered away, and, because coaches can’t mandate that the games be played in private, fans saw their college football teams.
They processed the good and bad and formed opinions.

Across the nation curtains rose. The secrecy of August practice withered away, and, because coaches can’t mandate that the games be played in private, fans saw their college football teams. They processed the good and bad and formed opinions.

09/03/2024

JACKSON – The Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau along with the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office is requesting information regarding criminal trespassing on farmlands in Southwest Hinds County.

On Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of criminal trespassers. On Saturday, Aug. 17, an officer responded again to trespassers along with the theft of farm equipment off Hwy 27 South in Utica, Mississippi. If you recognize these persons or clothing, contact your local law enforcement.

JACKSON – The Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau along with the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office is requesting information regarding criminal trespassing on farmlands in Southwest Hinds County. On Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of cr...

09/03/2024

State Auditor Shad White announced Monday that Special Agents from his office have arrested Shannon Wilburn, former Benton County Tax Assessor, on one count of embezzlement in public office.

09/03/2024

Robert. R. Walker, 46, of Batesville, passed away on Friday, Aug. 28, 2024 at Methodist University in Memphis.

09/03/2024

The Tunica County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a shooter who killed a Clarksdale man on Labor Day.
On Monday, at about 7:50 p.m., the Tunica County Sheriff’s office got a 911 call saying someone has been shot in Robinsonville.

The Tunica County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a shooter who killed a Clarksdale man on Labor Day. On Monday, at about 7:50 p.m., the Tunica County Sheriff’s office got a 911 call saying someone has been shot in Robinsonville.

09/02/2024

The You Are Not Alone Prostate Cancer Support Self-Help Group, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Health, continues to raise awareness among men, particularly those at high risk. Statistics show that African American men are fifty percent more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer.

The You Are Not Alone Prostate Cancer Support Self-Help Group, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Health, continues to raise awareness among men, particularly those at high risk. Statistics show that African American men are fifty percent more likely to be diagnosed with prostate canc...

09/01/2024

I marvel at the colors in the rainbow when I see one going across the sky.
God’s beauty of these colors cannot be duplicated even though many have tried. There is something majestic about the arch of brilliant colors streaming across the sky. Many, as I do, find it worth looking at a rainbow because of its beauty.
Also, if anyone has ever seen the end of the rainbow please let me know and if there was for sure a pot of gold there.
Have you ever stopped to realize why we have rainbows?

I marvel at the colors in the rainbow when I see one going across the sky. God’s beauty of these colors cannot be duplicated even though many have tried. There is something majestic about the arch of brilliant colors streaming across the sky. Many, as I do, find it worth looking at a rainbow becau...

08/31/2024

In August 1945, in the waning days of World War II, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on cities in Japan. Four years later, the Soviet Union tested its first atomic weapon, and the Cold War began. Nuclear testing made its way to Mississippi through the underground detonation of two nuclear devices outside of Hattiesburg. Project Dribble, as it was known, was a joint effort of the United States Atomic Energy Commission and the United States Department of Defense. It was part of a larger program to assess remote detonation detection capabilities.

In August 1945, in the waning days of World War II, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on cities in Japan. Four years later, the Soviet Union tested its first atomic weapon, and the Cold War began. Nuclear testing made its way to Mississippi through the underground detonation of two nuclear....

08/31/2024

The prospect of Jackson again having its own, self-sustaining water system rests on its residents and their pocketbooks.
While the city is expected to receive around $800 million in federal funds for its water repairs, JXN Water head Ted Henifin knows that the money will one day dry out.
In Jackson, 51% of the city’s homes are occupied by renters, according to Census data. Rep. Ronnie Crudup, D-Jackson, said out-of-state landlords that aren’t keeping up with their properties, including the ones who had their water disconnected, are a known issue in the city.
The latest water bill collection rate from July was 73%, although the number’s fluctuated between the 50s and 70s over the last nine months. To reach the 2029 goal, Henifin said, they’ll need to reach 80% by next year and 90% by 2026.

The prospect of Jackson again having its own, self-sustaining water system rests on its residents and their pocketbooks. While the city is expected to receive around $800 million in federal funds for its water repairs, JXN Water head Ted Henifin knows that the money will one day dry out. In Jackson,...

08/31/2024

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08/31/2024

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES FROM ACROSS THE STATE FOR FRIDAY, AUG. 30, 2024.
Including Clarksdale, Coahoma County and Lee Academy.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES FROM ACROSS THE STATE FOR FRIDAY, AUG. 30, 2024. Including Clarksdale, Coahoma County and Lee Academy.

08/31/2024

I would love it at my house if just once a year, Sara the boys and I sat down and hammered out a budget.
We’d work on it for a month with each of my boys coming before Momma and me seeking funds for food, clothing, rent and -- of course -- transportation and leisure.
Sara and I would sit around our big wooden table in the room with a high ceiling and ponder the pros and cons of each request and pencil in expenditures based on revenue projections.

I would love it at my house if just once a year, Sara the boys and I sat down and hammered out a budget. We’d work on it for a month with each of my boys coming before Momma and me seeking funds for food, clothing, rent and -- of course -- transportation and leisure. Sara and I would sit around ou...

08/31/2024

As this newspaper has said before, we think it is time the federal government finalizes Interstate 69. The Delta is the only part of the state that does not have an interstate highway and it shows.
Congressman Bennie Thompson was in Clarksdale this week to address the opening of the IRS Offices on the third floor of the Federal Building. That project will bring 50 jobs to the area. And your Clarksdale Press Register thanks Congressman Thompson for his help in funding this project.
We now urge Congressman Thompson to look ahead and see how construction of I-69 would bring untold commerce and jobs to Mississippi, the Delta and Clarksdale.

As this newspaper has said before, we think it is time the federal government finalizes Interstate 69. The Delta is the only part of the state that does not have an interstate highway and it shows. Congressman Bennie Thompson was in Clarksdale this week to address the opening of the IRS Offices on t...

08/31/2024

It doesn’t take long during a visit to Red’s Lounge to realize you’re in a one-of-a-kind setting – a place outside the realm of a normal club, more intimate, more personal.
Located in Clarksdale, Mississippi’s Art and Culture District, the boundary between the stage and the audience seems thinner at Red’s. The many characters that weave together the venues personality become defined and the banter unfolds between friends, family and strangers alike

08/31/2024

Making public predictions on a Mississippi college football season is a capricious business.
Trust me, I know.
Depth at our schools is often thin. An injury or three at a key position can turn a potential 8-4 season into 4-8 quicker than you can say anterior cruciate ligament.
But here goes . . .

08/30/2024

As the Ole Miss Rebels literally kickoff the football season in Oxford this week, here are are few things to know about this year's team and talents

08/30/2024

STARKVILLE -- Farms are the most prominent symbol of agritourism, but the industry contains numerous types of enterprises and entertainment.
The agritourism sector also creates additional income streams for producers and entrepreneurs and has been a proven community development tool in Mississippi, especially in rural areas.
Fall marks the time of year when this activity is at its peak, and one easy way to experience it firsthand with minimal advance planning is the Mississippi Hills Farm to Fork Foodie Trail. This 35-stop route across 19 full counties and parts of 11 others encompasses a variety of agritourism examples in the state’s northeastern quadrant.
Stops include the farms where commodities are grown and produced, and the restaurants, farmers markets and local stores where goods are sold.

08/30/2024

Another step in the process of securing federal funding that will expand access to high-speed internet through Mississippi has been completed.

Initial proposals from two states were approved by the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration, according to a statement from NTIA this week.

Approval of the initial proposal is one of several steps required for states like Mississippi to gain access to federal funding set aside as part of the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed in 2021.

08/30/2024

Extracurricular activities offer many benefits for children and teens, but parents should help young people set important boundaries when it comes to these activities.
“Participating in sports, music, dance and other activities not only helps children learn life skills, like time management and interpersonal skills, but also teaches them about themselves -- what things they are good at and what things they enjoy,” said Lori Elmore-Staton, a human development and family science specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service.

08/30/2024

As the school year gets underway and the sound of marching bands fill the gridiron, the timeless tradition of gathering to watch football reignites the spirit of our communities. The Mississippi Association of School Superintendents knows that this love for sports is strong and reminds everyone that respect should be the name of the game whether you’re cheering on new players or celebrating starring seniors.

Editor’s Note: This article was provided by MASS and Coahoma County Superintendent, Dr. Virginia Young, is a MASS Board Member.

08/29/2024

Editorial from Greenwood Commonwealth: Mississippi Legislature, as did the PERS board, is not addressing the root causes to the retirement system's long-term financial unhealthiness.

08/29/2024

Mississippi’s Second Amendment Sales Tax holiday will be held this weekend, from Friday, August 30 to Sunday September 1.
All purchases statewide of fi****ms, ammunition and selected hunting supplies will be tax free during the holiday. Applicable items include ammunition such as reloading supplies, shotgun shells, cartridges, pistols, rifles, shotguns, bows, crossbows, holsters, parts for fi****ms, holsters, and hearing protection, to name a few. Targets, sights and suppressors are also eligible.
Local stores are participating in this event.

Mississippi’s Second Amendment Sales Tax holiday will be held this weekend, from Friday, August 30 to Sunday September 1. All purchases statewide of fi****ms, ammunition and selected hunting supplies will be tax free during the holiday. Applicable items include ammunition such as reloading supplie...

08/29/2024

OAKLAND, -- Irma Kay Miller, 82, a homemaker, died August 27, 2024, in Batesville.

08/29/2024

LYON – April Marie Johnson, 38, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven.

08/29/2024

The two presiding officers of the Mississippi Legislature have formed special committees to further their goals of providing additional tax cuts during the 2025 legislative session.
On Tuesday, House Speaker Jason White, who earlier this year formed a special tax cut study committee, announced a day-long policy summit on tax cuts for Sept. 24. Also on Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, who presides over the Senate, announced he has formed a special committee to study the state’s fiscal policy.

The two presiding officers of the Mississippi Legislature have formed special committees to further their goals of providing additional tax cuts during the 2025 legislative session. On Tuesday, House Speaker Jason White, who earlier this year formed a special tax cut study committee, announced a day...