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š± Clarksdale schools require masks as respiratory illnesses spread
Clarksdale, Mississippi Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Clarksdale! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Clarksdale schools require masks as respiratory illnesses spread
- Looking into paramedic training? Coahoma Community College is a local contact
- Clarksdaleās blues scene earns a spot on a centennial road-trip list
Also on today's calendar: No school - Thanksgiving Holidays and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 65, low: 39.
- Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 55 and low of 33 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Masks required in Clarksdale schools as respiratory illnesses spread among students (fox13memphis.com) ā Clarksdale students and staff must wear masks inside all district school buildings and on district transportation as respiratory illnesses spread. The requirement remains in effect until further notice. The district is also urging parents to keep sick children home and have a doctor evaluate them before they return. 
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2. Advanced EMT/Paramedic Training Programs (ms.gov) ā Clarksdale residents exploring advanced EMT or paramedic training have a local contact at Coahoma Community College. Mississippiās training directory lists the college at 3240 Friars Point Road and provides 662-621-4217 for inquiries, but does not specify course schedules, costs or enrollment deadlines. Ā Ā Ā
3. Best U.S. Road Trip Holidays to Celebrate Route 66's 100th Anniversary (internewscast.com) ā Clarksdaleās live blues scene earns a stop in a national road-trip guide marking Route 66ās centennial. The Highway 61 itinerary takes travelers through the Mississippi Delta from Memphis toward Vicksburg, highlighting local juke joints and recommending the annual spring Juke Joint Festival without naming a specific date. Ā Ā Ā
4. Social Security payment schedule changes in November. Why? See dates (hattiesburgamerican.com) ā Veterans Day moved November's first regular Social Security payment to Nov. 10 for beneficiaries with birthdays from the first through the 10th. Other birthday-based payments remain scheduled for Nov. 18 and 25. November SSI payments went out Oct. 30 because Nov. 1 fell on a Sunday, with the next payment due Dec. 1. Ā Ā Ā
5. Mississippi Could Elect Its First Black U.S. Senator Since Reconstruction (texasmetronews.com) ā Clarksdale native Amber Stasher says jobs, food access and mental health services shape her frustration with Mississippiās leadership. Her concerns feature in a statewide voter report on the Senate race between Cindy Hyde-Smith, Scott Colom and Ty Pinkins, which described the leading candidates as virtually tied on Nov. 4 without providing a final result. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Clarksdale
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Upcoming Events in
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Thanksgiving Feast - all students dismissed after the feast - No daycare ā
PDS Clarksdale, 944 Catalpa Street, Clarksdale
11:30 am
Friday November 20
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Other local events
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No school - Thanksgiving Holidays ā
PDS Clarksdale, 944 Catalpa Street, Clarksdale
8:00 am -
Christmas Tree Lighting ā
Delta Blues Museum, 1 Blues Alley, Clarksdale
5:30 pm -
Downtown Christmas Parade 2026 ā
Downtown Clarksdale, Clarksdale
7:00 pm
Monday November 23
Monday November 30
Tuesday December 1
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š Events Nearby
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Deep Roots 2026 Fall Series - Alanna Mosley at Backdraft ā
Backdraft, 337 Cotton Row, Cleveland
6:30 pm -
Deep Roots 2026 Fall Series - Delta Sun & Brisket at Bar Fontaine ā
Bar Fontaine, 215 Cotton Row, Cleveland
7:00 pm -
Greenwood at Senatobia ā
Senatobia MS
7:00 pm -
Bayou Academy at Magnolia Heights ā
Magnolia Heights High School, 1 Chiefs Dr, Senatobia
7:00 pm -
Downtown Clevelandās Open House Weekend ā
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Downtown Clevelandās 11th Annual Tree-Lighting ā
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Downtown Clevelandās 50 Nights of Lights ā
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Oak Hill Academy at North Delta ā
North Delta High School, 330 Green Wave Ln, Batesville
1:00 am
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
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- KFC posted a job opening for TeamMember|KFC|TacoBell in Clarksdale. Apply here.
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Ok Clarksdale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" ā The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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