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[ September 17, 2026 ] To Vote or Not to Vote demands attention at “Be Voter Ready” Event Local
[ September 17, 2026 ] Commentary: Scott Colom’s fight for Mississippi; why the Black vote could decide it Local
[ September 17, 2026 ] Unity versus Division – Reflections at the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 National
[ September 10, 2026 ] McInnis challenges Valley community to choose excellence at Fall Convocation Education
[ September 10, 2026 ] MVSU B.B. King Day Symposium reveals new insights into his legacy – Many were surprised to learn that King embraced emerging music technologies long before today’s AI era Education

To Vote or Not to Vote demands attention at “Be Voter Ready” Event

By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Votes are vital for election outcomes. Voters can make a difference in the voting process. But when people do not vote, their voices are muted to how everyday […]

Commentary: Scott Colom’s fight for Mississippi; why the Black vote could decide it

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By Othor Cain, Contributing Writer, For generations, Black Mississippians have understood a fundamental truth about democracy: power is never simply given. It must be exercised. This November, Mississippi voters will make a decision that could reverberate […]

In Memory of Cassandra Wilson

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By Michael West, Freelance Writer, Washington DC, Cassandra Wilson, a singer, songwriter and producer who was one of the most acclaimed and successful jazz vocalists of her generation, died Sept. 2 at her home in […]

A Tribute to Cassandra Wilson

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By H Ralph Samuels, Jr., Her voice now rises softly beyond this earthly realm; fusing a smooth jazzy melody with a bluesy African hymn. She conquered the music world with a special gift of song. […]

Dr. Flonzie Brown-Wright Statewide Voter Registration Day

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, A press conference was held on the second-floor rotunda of the Mississippi Capitol Friday, August 28, 2026, at high noon. At its core was the naming of the Mississippi version […]

Curtis Nichouls – A visionary who saw Mississippi on the big screen

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By Dr. Edelia J. Carthan, Contributing Writer, Mississippi filmmaker Curtis Nichouls had a vision that extended far beyond making movies. He envisioned Mississippi becoming a destination for film and television production, creating opportunities for local […]

Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center’s CEO earns one of Community Health’s highest national honors

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The Mississippi Link Newswire, The Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center (JHCHC) is proud to announce that it’s Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jasmin O. Chapman has received the prestigious National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Lifetime […]

Jackson City Council presents resolution to Comedian Rita Brent: “Jackson Born, Jackson Built, Jackson Proud.”

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By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, Rita Brent, an award-winning comedian, musician, and military veteran was presented with a Resolution Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at City Hall for her outstanding contributions to entertainment and community engagement. The […]

Colonel Donnell Berry Memorial Highway dedication

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MDOT news release, Officials joined Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons August 3, 2026, in dedicating a segment of U.S. Highway 49 in Yazoo County as the “Colonel Donnell Berry Memorial Highway.” As a native […]

Jackson Native Glen Collins amongst seven stars inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame

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By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, Jackson Native, Glen Leon Collins, along with six other stars were inducted into The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Clyde Muse Center in Pearl, […]