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Four and a half decades of service to children at heart

October 18, 2012 admin 0

By Ayesha K. Mustafaa
Staff Writer

The Friends of Children of Mississippi (FCM), with its executive director from its inception Dr. Marvin Hogan still at the helm, celebrated its 46th Anniversary Monday, Oct. 15.

“Forty-five years ago, there appeared to be very little concern about poor children and families, and Head Start services were not readily available,” said Hogan, in assessment of the four and a half decades he personally has dedicated to child welfare…. […]

Pastor’s anniversary part of month long celebration

October 18, 2012 admin 0

By Daphne Higgins

Religion Editor

The month of October holds a special meaning for clergy across the country but for the pastor of College Hill Missionary Baptist Church, the month long celebration includes a special day of recognition. Not only is it National Clergy Appreciation Month, but it is also the month that Dr. Michael Titus Williams stepped into the pulpit as the pastor of one of the oldest African American churches in Jackson…. […]

VIDEO: Reaction to the Obama/Romney 2nd Debate

October 17, 2012 admin 0

Video of a community forum hosted by The Mississippi Link.
The community panel discussed the debate immediately after the conclusion of the nationally televised event:
Watch the video… […]

City Council approves changes to Jackson’s aging infrastructure

October 11, 2012 admin 0

By Othor Cain

Managing Editor

In a heated exchange during a special council meeting Monday, Oct. 8, council members voted 3-2 agreeing to spend in the neighborhood of $400 million to rebuild its sewage system and pay a fine. This is part of the consent decree provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

All of the details involving the decree – including the amount of time the city will have to finish the work and the cost of the fine – remain secret, pending Mayor Harvey Johnson’s signature and the filing of the decree in court…. […]

AT&T ‘puts its money where its mouth is’ in Mississippi education

October 11, 2012 admin 0

By Ayesha K. Mustafaa

Staff Writer

We know the phrase, “Many can talk-the-talk but do they walk-the-walk?” Often we are disappointed when we only get the “talk” and not the “walk.”

However recently, there was a pleasant surprise to learn that one of the biggest “talkers” in the business – AT&T- actually put some of its money where its mouth is…. […]

Happy Homecoming??

October 11, 2012 admin 0

By Tim Ward

Sports Writer

One of the first things looked at once a football schedule is released is the date for homecoming. This is true for high school, college and now some middle schools. This gives alumni the opportunity to come home to rekindle what should be fond memories at their respective institutions.

Not wanting to put a damper on the party, the football team usually plays an opponent they can beat. With all that in mind, Jim Hill and Murrah alumni were wondering how Northwest Rankin and Clinton were chosen respectively as opponents for homecoming. […]

Local golfers make donation to Boys & Girls Club

October 11, 2012 admin 0

$1,500 investment in youth

By Othor Cain

Managing Editor

Tuesday, Oct. 9, was a day described by several golfers as being ‘picture perfect’ weather-wise for being on the course playing. Yet it was a day that members of the NonIron Golf Club set aside to make a contribution to the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Jackson.

Members of the golf club gathered at the Sonny Guy Golf Course on Woodrow Wilson Drive in Northwest Jackson and participated in a media event by offering quick and helpful tips to some of the youth from the Boys & Girls Club before making the donation…. […]

UNCF and Tougaloo College at the forefront of creating the next generation of professionals

October 5, 2012 admin 0

The Mississippi Link Newswire

Partying with a Purpose will be the motivational force Friday, October 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the Trustmark Ballroom for those attending the 2012 UNCF Masked Ball. The Masked Ball is a major fundraiser for the UNCF Scholarship Campaign at Tougaloo College.

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and Tougaloo College have been partners since 1944 tirelessly devoting their energies to increasing the number of minority college graduates. “With the impact of the economic turmoil on the income of families and the shrinking of federal aid, it’s good to have the support of such organizations as UNCF,” commented Patricia Johnson, UNCF Coordinator at Tougaloo College…. […]

J-S-WHEW wakes up at halftime to defeat Prairie View

October 4, 2012 admin 0

By Tim Ward

Sports Writer

On a rainy, soggy day that forced the Sonic Boom to perform halftime in the stands, Jackson State snapped out of a first half trance to blowout Prairie View 34 to 13. That’s the ending. The beginning, was more like the previous week, two quarters with no points.

A little over 6500 people braved the elements to watch JSU look lethargic and uninspired to begin the game.

Dedric McDonald started the game but wasn’t the same quarterback who led three fourth quarter touchdowns just seven days ago. He seemed to be pressing…. […]

Jackson native ‘Montford Marine’ received Congressional Gold Medal 69 years later

October 4, 2012 admin 0

By Ayesha K. Mustafaa

Staff Writer

One would be hard pressed to find an African American who had not heard of the historic Tuskegee Airmen, the black pilots who broke the color barrier during World War II, trained at Tuskegee, Ala., especially now that a 2011 movie was released in their honor.

Some may know about the Buffalo Soldiers who formed the 9th and 10th calvary and 24th and 25th infantry of the U.S. Army starting in 1866. Native Americans coined the phrase “Buffalo” soldier because of the texture of the men’s hair…. […]