Health

Surviving sickle cell

Parents explain pain, hope of children living with disease By Stephanie R. Jones Contributing Writer Many parents of children who have sickle cell anemia have watched as their children suffered unrelenting episodes of pain in […]

Education

Tougaloo plans symposium, gala

The Mississippi Link Newswire Recently, Tougaloo College reaffirmed its historic commitment to the quest for justice and equality. In two upcoming events, the college intends to bring attention to the positives that have come out […]

News Briefs

News Briefs

Bike to Lunch event set for May 20 at Smith Park in Jackson   May is National Bike Month, which is sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists, celebrated in communities nationwide and observed in […]

Education

JPS’ financial status is far from being a crisis

By Beneta Burt Special to The Mississippi Lin k A recent media report seemed to distort Jackson Public Schools’ finances, particularly the headline claiming the district was facing “financial crisis.” This headline is misleading, meaning […]