Education

Remembering ‘Mr. Hayes’ The closing of a walking library

Students and teachers reflect on an ‘education giant’ By Gail M. Brown Special to The Mississippi Link When Emmitt W. Hayes, Sr. departed his earthly life on the night of December 26, 2014 at the Mississippi […]

Obituaries

In Memoriam: Emmitt W. Hayes Sr.

July 4, 1922 – December 26, 2014 “To everything, there is a season…” “A time to be born” Emmitt W. Hayes Sr. was born to the late Dan Henry and Pauline Beatrice Hayes on July […]

News

Mississippi girl, 4, rescued from mom’s submerged car

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — A Mississippi girl remained hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday, two days after several people, including neighbors, jumped into cold water to rescue her from her mother’s overturned car. Chasity White, the […]

Entertainment

New Year’s celebrations in Jackson

There are multiple venues taking place in the city of Jackson on New Year’s eve to bring in the New Year. Music, food and fun activities for the family. Open to the public.  

News

Mississippi man grateful for his time in Nebraska prison

LINCOLN, Nebraska (AP) — Nebraska inmate Michel Ellington, who committed two robberies and has a parole hearing later this week, says he is grateful for his time at the Community Corrections Center in Lincoln. “If […]