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[ August 26, 2026 ] Curtis Nichouls – A visionary who saw Mississippi on the big screen Entertainment
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[ August 19, 2026 ] Do not count on your neighbor to vote. You must vote, too. National
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Jackson voters send mayoral race, multiple council seats to runoffs amid low turnout

By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, With voter turnout hovering at notably low levels, several key races in Jackson’s city elections are headed for runoff contests, including the high-profile race for mayor. Incumbent Mayor […]

Cutting the state income tax sounds good

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The responsibilities of a governor are enormous and affect all the residents of a state, not just some; in Mississippi that now means a population of 2,939,690. Our current governor […]

HOPE executive leadership appointments announced – Cassandra Williams named president of Hope Credit; Union Ed Sivak named president of Hope Enterprise Corporation

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The Mississippi Link Newswire, HOPE (Hope Enterprise Corporation / Hope Credit Union) has announced the appointment of Cassandra Williams as president of Hope Credit Union and Ed Sivak as president of Hope Enterprise Corporation. Williams […]

Honoring Malena Dow – Woman of character, confidence and resilience

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, When you come in contact with Malena Winfrey Dow, you’re bound to see a woman who has a wealth of knowledge and shares it in a variety of […]

Women’s History Month salutes Oleta Garrett Fitzgerald – Profile in faith, courage, hard work and high thinking

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By Ayesha K. Mustafaa, Special to The Mississippi Link, While Women’s History Month 2025 is wrapping up, its pages continue to expand with profiles of extraordinaire women who impact in positive ways the lives of […]

Gloria Carter Dickerson, a Drew native and Delta changemaker – Continuing the activism of her mother’s legacy

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By Gail H. Marshall Brown, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, In observance of Women’s History Month and to celebrate the often-overlooked heroines who have shaped our communities, The Mississippi Link shines one of its spotlights on Gloria […]

U. S. Congressman Bennie Thompson proclaims current political climate is the worst he’s seen

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By Cynthia Milton, The Mississippi Link Guest Writer, Attendees of U. S. Congressman Bennie Thompson’s Vicksburg townhall were anxious to hear what Mississippi’s longtime congressman had to say Tuesday night, March 18. More than a […]

The 2025 Mayoral Campaign puts candidates under fire

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, For several weeks now, Jackson’s mayoral candidates have been delivering stump speeches expressing why they each should become city manager. Each candidate is striving to convince voters that […]

At least 39 dead after tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms wreak havoc across multiple states

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By Sara Cline and Rebecca Reynolds, Associated Press, Unusually vicious and damaging weather across multiple U.S. states spawned violent tornadoes, blinding dust storms and fast-moving wildfires over the weekend, leaving at least 39 people dead. […]

Anderson hosts Jackson Mayoral Candidate Forum – Jackson Mayoral Forum: Candidates Debate crime, infrastructure and leadership

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, On March 10, candidates for Mayor of Jackson gathered at Anderson United Methodist Church to discuss their plans for tackling the city’s biggest challenges. Moderated by Pam Shaw […]