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Commentary: Reminiscing thirty years across generations

By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Since 1993, The Mississippi Link newspaper has been a guiding light for past generations, this generation and those yet to come. Its oeuvre, which spans three decades, is […]

After you’ve done all you can, you just stand – As our suffering continues, this Governor claims “this is Mississippi’s time.”

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, What could be the explanation be for incumbent Governor Jonathan Reeves flooding the airwaves talking about Mississippi momentum and this is Mississippi’s time? What momentum? Time for what? Some will […]

Tomeka Smith: Victorious breast cancer fighter

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, “I felt numb, and alone. I really didn’t know if I was afraid or not, because this was my second time being diagnosed with cancer. What I feared […]

Tougaloo celebrates the Reuben V. Anderson Pre-Law Program 30th Anniversary – Excellence commemorated on the historic grounds of Tougaloo College

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, On the evening of October 11, 2023, during Tougaloo’s 154th Founders Week, yet another milestone was observed at Woodworth Chapel – the 30th anniversary of the Reuben V. Anderson Pre-Law […]

Free Palestine Rally in Jackson – Concerned Jacksonians of every faith gather to call for ceasing hostilities

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Nearly 100 people rallied at the International Museum of Muslim Cultures at 101 E. Capital Street in downtown Jackson Monday, October 16, 2023, as what has been labeled a war […]

JSU mourns loss of student Jaylen Burns

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By Gabrielle Adams, JSU Intern, Jaylen Burns was a senior technology major at Jackson State University from Chicago, Illinois. His life was cut short Sunda, October 14, during the last day of homecoming festivities at […]

JSU receives $10 million USDA Forestry grant, among highest in institution’s history

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Special to The Mississippi Link, Jackson State University is the recipient of a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as announced by JSU Acting President Elayne Hayes-Anthony, Ph.D., during a press conference […]

Beans & Greens gather Democratic candidates in Kosciusko – Ty Pinkins and Brandon Presley make remarks to an engaged Attala County audience

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The Attala County Democratic Executive Committee sponsored a gathering of political candidates Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 5-8 p.m., at the Oprah Winfrey Boys & Girls Club, 500 Knox Road […]

Mississippi Democrats ‘Save our Hospitals’ tour lands in Jackson – St. Dominic’s Hospital campus was the sit for Mississippi Democrats press conference

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By Christopher Young , Contributing Writer, In early September the Democratic Party of the State of Mississippi announced it would be working with elected officials, local leaders, and healthcare professionals across Mississippi to hold a […]

NNPA condemns attacks on Israel

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, In a display of unity, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America, issued a resolute statement of support for Israel amidst the […]