March 29th, 2018 by Warren Matthews
The City of Clarksdale, Clarksdale Coahoma County Chamber of Commerce, Mississippi Development Authority and MAP of Easton-Clarksdale met Wednesday, March 28, 2018 to proudly announce the expansion of the MAP of Easton building in Clarksdale. MAP will be expanding on the products that they will produce at the local plant in Clarksdale which would create […]
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March 20th, 2018 by Warren Matthews
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.
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March 14th, 2018 by Warren Matthews
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.
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March 9th, 2018 by Warren Matthews
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 […]
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March 2nd, 2018 by Warren Matthews
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!
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February 26th, 2018 by Warren Matthews
Congratulations Whitney Bailey om your grand opening!
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February 26th, 2018 by Warren Matthews
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.
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February 20th, 2018 by Warren Matthews
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 […]
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February 12th, 2018 by Warren Matthews
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. […]
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February 12th, 2018 by Warren Matthews
Source information from SCOTTY MOORE. Elvis played in Clarksdale in late 1954, on January 12, 1955, March 10, 1955 and September 8, 1955. He may have also played at the Clarksdale VFW in 1955 as well (date unknown). To help understand where Elvis was in his career ascent in late 1954 and through 1955, his […]
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