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A Celebration of Unity: The 2025 Kwanzaa Celebration
Special to The Mississippi Link, On the evening of December 26, 2025, the air was filled with anticipation and warmth as families gathered at the Two Mississippi Museums for the annual Kwanzaa celebration hosted by […]
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Commentary: “There’s a Leak in This Old Building” – Welcoming 2026 recalling a tremendous song and the painful truths of present-day America
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Tarrian LaShun Pace was the founding member of The Anointed Pace Sisters, known the world over – gospel royalty. Born in Atlanta, she left this earthly world in 2022, having […]
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Commentary: Yes, I live in Jackson and I love Jackson – Despite the state’s lack of love for Jackson and our many issues – listen to Jacksonians
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Even with suffocating oppression and racism, and despite all of Jackson’s issues, Jacksonians love Jackson. Combing streets, offices, and businesses – South, West, East, and North – speaking to women […]
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New Hope Baptist Church & RECH Foundation provides Christmas Giveaway
By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, When community comes together, bridges are closed and merriment occurs. That’s what happened Sunday, December 21st at New Hope Baptist Church’s R. B. Cooper Gymnasium, 5202 Watkins Dr. […]
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Medgar Evers Library presents Holiday Christmas Bash and prods ongoing, active involvement for Young to Senior Adults
By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Medgar Evers Library charmed young to senior adults with a spirit of compassion Thursday, December 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Adults were honored with a holiday […]
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Sex Discrimination Suit trudges forward – Plaintiff Debra Mays Jackson, former VP and Chief of Staff at JSU, prevails against IHL appeal
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, After nine years in various positions within Jackson Public Schools, including Principal at Forest Hill High School, Debra Mays Jackson became Vice President of Hinds Community College. After four years […]
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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, […]