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NYPD: Man stuffed bag of feces in woman’s pants
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police are looking for a man who stuffed a bag of feces down a woman’s pants as she walked in Manhattan. Police say the bizarre incident occurred at […]
Year: 2016
News
Louisiana sheriff accused of anti-Semitic threats against prosecutor
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (AP) — A south Louisiana sheriff was taped making anti-Semitic threats that he apparently directed at a federal prosecutor assigned to a civil rights case against him, according to a court filing. […]
Entertainment
Jessica Williams leaves ‘Daily Show’ but not Comedy Central
NEW YORK (AP) — Comedy Central’s “Daily Show” has said goodbye to longtime correspondent Jessica Williams, who is working on a new project with the cable network. Williams joined the program in January 2012 under […]
Health
UMMC clinic provides swift relief for sickle cell patients
UMMC News When registered nurse Tyrah Hickman cares for sickle-cell patients at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, she can feel the agony of the pain crises that accompany the blood disease. Hickman has been […]
Entertainment
Canton Gospel Fest Homecoming slated for July 4
Mississippi Link Newswire The “Big Stage” returns to the Historic Canton Square for the annual “Canton Gospel Fest Homecoming” set for 6 p.m. July 4. This event is hosted by the Black Heritage Committee, which […]
Education
JSU supporters plan July 1 press conference
By Shanderia K. Posey Editor The Ministerial Alliance, a faith-based group in Jackson, will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. July 1, to show its support for Jackson State University in light of scrutiny […]
News
March Against Fear events inspire, educate
By Shanderia K. Posey Editor Area events commemorating the 1966 March Against Fear last week served as tools of inspiration and education for the hundreds who attended. The activities celebrated James Meredith, the first African […]
Education
Student’s recipe wins her trip to White House
The Mississippi Link Newswire WASHINGTON, D.C. – Aniya Madkin’s recipe for Kickin’ Cauliflower Shrimp and Grits has won her a trip to attend a Kids State Dinner at the White House July 14. The 10 […]
Obituaries
In Memoriam: Lessie Parrott Branson
November 10, 1916 – June 14, 2016 Lessie Parrott Branson was born in Canton (Madison County), Miss. on November 10, 1916. She was the first child born to Gus and Tommie Parrott. Her parents and […]
News Briefs
News Briefs
Mississippi Democratic Party elects new officers; Moak is new chair Following the first meeting of the new State Executive Committee, Mississippi Democratic Party spokesperson, Ouida Meruvia, issued the following statement: “We’re excited to announce […]