Griffin Run
On Saturday March 24, 2018, Ward 2 Commissioner Ken Murphey and Chief of Police Sandra Williams participated in the 5th Annual Griffin’s Run- Dash for Down Syndrome 5k. Both placed second in their perspective age groups.
American Legion Commander
The Clarksdale Police and Fire Departments were invited to the American Legion Post 28 located in Clarksdale, MS to meet National Commander Denise Rohan. Commander Rohan was elected national commander of the two million member American Legion on August 24, 2017, she resides in Verona, Wisconsin.
Cleanup, beautification, and new arm traffic lights
Cleanup, beautification, and new arm traffic lights Desoto Ave. / 61 – N State St. Sunflower Ave. / 61 – N State St. Madison Ave. / 61 – N State St.
Career Day – Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School
The City of Clarksdale was invited by the Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School to participate in their College and Career Fair on March 9, 2018. Mayor Chuck Espy’s Receptionist, Ms. Danielle Clark was available to answer questions concerning city government. Chief Sandra Williams, Captain Mark Haynes, and Corporal Victor Randle responded to questions from students […]
Travelers Hotel on Third – Construction
The beginnings of some economic development in Clarksdale! The Traveler Hotel on Third Street! 3-29-2018 – The walls are going up! 4-17-2018 Framing!
Whitney’s Boutique Grand Opening
Congratulations Whitney Bailey om your grand opening!
MS Civil Rights Museum Grand Celebration Gala
City of Clarksdale honoring US Sen. Cory Booker, US Rep. Cedric Richmond, and Civil Rights Icon US Rep John Lewis. Special Thanks/ US Rep. Bennie Thompson, Judge Carlos Moore, MS House of Rep. Sonya Barnes, Jaye Espy, Mac Crank, and Cathy Clark.
St. Elizabeth Mardi Gras Parade
St. Elizabeth Catholic School Principal Sally Olivi invited Mayor Chuck Espy and the Clarksdale Police Department to participate in their annual Mardi Gras Parade.
Community Forum Meeting
The City of Clarksdale held its quarterly community meeting last night at the City Auditorium. Present were the Board of Mayor and Commissioners, all the Department Heads, a representative from Clarksdale Public Utilities and a representative from Clarksdale Housing Authority. Approximately forty people from the community were present to discuss issues within Clarksdale. The Mayor […]
Today in Music: February 12th (I Put a Spell on You)
Music history and highlights that have happened on February 12th… from the birthplace of the blues… and rock n’ roll. 1898: “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” composer LeRoy Harris born in Oklahoma. 1914: Glenn Miller Orchestra saxophonost Tex Beneke born in Ft. Worth. 1939: The Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek (“Light My Fire”) born in Chicago. […]