Democratic Rep. Alyce Clarke of Jackson, 83, announced her decision one day before candidates' qualifying deadline for statewide, regional, legislative and county offices in Mississippi.

Lawmakers and others applauded the work of Rep. Alyce Clarke, the first Black woman elected to the Mississippi state legislature, as she announced plans to retire after almost four decades.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - After serving nearly 38 years in the State Legislature, Representative Alyce Clarke announced her retirement earlier this year. Sisters Taking Action and Nurturing ...