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Dick’s Place holds 75th Anniversary Reunion

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, In 1952 when Richard Anderson, Sr. constructed Dick’s Place in Clinton, Miss., he had no idea that it would still be around, let alone remain as the longest […]

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Commentary: Long past catching a break – No willingness to lend a hand, just relentless piling on of Jackson from outside and inside

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Do you suppose it’s a coincidence that Republican state legislators and Republican elected officials in Mississippi are trying to exert control over the City of Jackson and Hinds County?  Do […]

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JPS hosts community forum for Lake Hico future

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By Leon Williams, Contributing Writer, On Monday evening at 6 p.m. the Jackson Public School District (JPS) hosted a community forum to discuss future planning for what was previously known as Lake Hico, originally built […]

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The verdict settles in – America felt the heat and opened all its doors for the world to see inside

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Each Sunday, so many already know how services start off. “We have come into His house, gathered in His name to worship Him…So forget about yourself, concentrate on Him and […]

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Decorated Veteran – Sherrid Griffin, Sr. – Honored by loved ones, Vietnam and the Nation

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Veterans gave of themselves in defense of democracy. They gave of themselves for our freedom. They risked their lives for our protection. They persevered, despite hardships that came […]

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Commentary: The recent indictments of Jackson elected officials beg to ask a few questions

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By Socrates Garrett , Contributing Writer, Jackson Mayor Choke Antar Lumumba and two other elected officials, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens and Jackson City Council member Aaron B. Banks, were recently indicted on federal […]

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COMMENTARY: In the land of the free and home of the brave – fear prevails – Read all about it! Today, America’s true colors blind us – the underbelly became the official majority

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By Christopher Young , Contributing Writer, The first text message of the day came at 5:40 a.m. from my daughter, Emily, “Disappointing. Not surprising.” She is an amazing young woman and mother. Her heart is […]

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Hope Credit Union breaks ground on new location

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By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, Wednesday morning was sunny and warm as Hope Credit Union broke ground on its new 13,200 sq. ft. Hope Economic Empowerment Center to be located at 5471 I-55 North in Jackson, […]

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Listen to GOD, my breast cancer survivor story

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By Glenda Taylor Grant, Special to The Mississippi Link, I am a native of Jackson, MS. I attended Jackson Public Schools and Jackson State University. The Mississippi Link Publisher, Jackie Hampton, knew of her friend […]

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Sandra McLin Breast Cancer survivor for almost two years – arose to her wakeup call

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, On a warm night in February 2023, Sandra McLin was lying in bed thinking about her mammogram which she needed to schedule. She then proceeded to examine her […]

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