Students at Clarkdale Elementary can look forward to enhanced musical performances, thanks to a generous grant awarded by the Community Foundation of East Mississippi (CFEM). Music teacher Kylee McLemore received the grant to support the advancement of music...
Delta State University is proud to announce a new initiative aimed at expanding college access and reducing financial barriers for Mississippi families. Beginning in Fall 2025, the Delta State Free Tuition Scholarship will cover 100% of tuition for Pell...
By: Jim Beaugez, Magnolia Tribune When Canadian musician and filmmaker Mark Rankin brought 74-year-old Clarksdale bluesman James “Super Chikan” Johnson to Vancouver, Canada, to play a few shows with his band in 2018, he expected great music. What he...
By: Magnolia Mornings, Magnolia Tribune Second District Congressman Bennie Thompson (D) announced Wednesday (April 23) that Greenwood Leflore Hospital has been selected to participate in the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program, a federal...
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune State Representative Orlando Paden won the Democratic Primary runoff on Tuesday in the race to be the next Mayor of Clarksdale. Incumbent Mayor Chuck Espy did not seek re-election to a third term. Paden finished second...
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi has elected its 2025 Board Chair and officers, welcoming four new Board members representing DeSoto and Coahoma Counties. Billy Myers, an attorney from DeSoto County who has practiced law for more than 40 years,...
