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Kamesha Mumford secures the title of Senator Elect for District 26
By Othor Cain, Contributing Writer, In a runoff that drew strong turnout across neighborhoods from Northeast Jackson to northwest Hinds County, Kamesha Mumford was declared the winner Tuesday night in the Senate District 26 special […]
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Empowerment Center represents ‘Hope in Action’
By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, Leaders from Hope Credit Union (HOPE) along with city officials, media and the broader Jackson community gathered Tuesday, Dec. 2nd, 10:30 A.M. for a press conference and ribbon cutting ceremony for […]
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Commentary: Mt. Olive Mayoral Election results challenged – Dark no more. Bright light shines on small town mayoral contest for all to see.
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Senior Status Judge Lamar Pickard has been assigned to hear the case brought by Mt. Olive business owner and former Alderwoman/Mayor Pro Tem, Marcia Hull, challenging the June 3, 2025, […]
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In Memoriam: A gentle giant – Rev. John E. Cameron passes
By Othor Cain, Contributing Writer, Rev. John E. Cameron’s passing has left a gentle, unmistakable quiet over Greater Mt. Calvary Church, one that feels less like silence and more like the congregation collectively holding its […]
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Prayer and Praise Rally for Kamesha Mumford for Mississippi State Senate, District 26 Run-Off election Dec. 2nd
By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, When community comes together, bridges are built, gaps are closed, and unity prevails. Combined strength produces a successful or positive outcome. That strength is a winning record of […]
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Johnson C. Smith University raises the CIAA Football Championship Banner
By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. , President Emeritus, Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio, The last time my beloved alma mater, Johnson C. Smith University won a CIAA Football Championship was 1969. That’s a long […]
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Commentary: School Choice high priority for 2026 Legislative Session – Who your child sits next to is at the root of the push for School Choice in Mississippi
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Of the fifty states, can you guess the three considered the least educated, based on numerous metrics? Can you guess one state, beyond any doubt, that is always on the […]
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A Black Friday of resistance as Americans push back
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, Black Friday arrives this year in a country wrestling with the weight of policies that have stripped stability from millions of Americans and placed Black communities at […]
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Wells United Methodist Church practices extravagant generosity: awards the Jackson Free Clinic $32,500
By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Wells United Methodist Church – a place of grace – worships on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Having a rich heritage, the Church is composed of all sizes, […]