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The Parchman Band is back together. (Missed it? Save the Date: Sun. 10/19, Noon panel & 2pm show here at Hopson -- details on our website and everyone welcome!) This was their second show in public, as moving and joyful as you can imagine. They sang Mississippi classics and original songs about regret and redemption and yes, prison food. Mark Muleman Massey is a force behind the band's revival. He credits it with changing his life, giving him work and even a career once he served his time, and m

There is a MASSIVE COMMUNITY FOOD AND CLOTHING GIVEAWAY going on right on HWY 49! This annual event is sponsored by the Mississippi Delta Council/WFOI, Inc. Hundreds have already gathered and the crowd is expeced to increase as food will be distributed at 11:30 a.m. Visit the Mississippi Delta Council Disaster Relief Center (1536 Desoto, Clarksdale, MS). The Giveaway is from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. today! | City of Clarksdale Government

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