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[ December 10, 2025 ] From Legality to Illegality: How the Trump Administration Is Reclassifying Lawful Immigrants as “Unauthorized” – Redefining citizenship sends a clear message about who belongs and who doesn’t belong National
[ December 10, 2025 ] In Memoriam: Rod Paige, nation’s first African American to serve as secretary of education, dies at 92 National
[ December 10, 2025 ] Viola Ford Fletcher – International Figure and oldest known living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre – issued strong appeal with memoir before dying National
[ December 10, 2025 ] Official Press Release: Celebration of life for Reverend Dr. John E. Cameron, Sr. News
[ December 3, 2025 ] Kamesha Mumford secures the title of Senator Elect for District 26 Local

November 9th declared Cheryl W. Turner Day in the City of Jackson

By Denise Griffin, Guest Writer, Jackson (MS) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted a Brunch Reception Sunday, November 9, 2025, in honor of Jackson resident Cheryl Turner, recently elected as the Sorority’s […]

The Night the Numbers changed: Election night victories

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By Othor Cain, Contributing Writer, For the first time in more than a decade, Democrats in Mississippi’s Senate will hold enough seats to deny Republicans a two-thirds supermajority, a change that could alter how the […]

42 million Americans will lose food assistance in November amid ‘Government Shutdown’ – In partnership with American Community Media – National Briefing Series

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, 42 million Americans stood to lose their access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — SNAP — Nov. 1 (a judge ruled President Trump must enact usage of contingency funds), […]

The convocation ignites Black women’s creative power at Tougaloo College

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D. Contributing Writer, For three days, the historic campus of Tougaloo College transformed into a sacred space of artistry, reflection and liberation as it hosted The Convocation: A Gathering of Black […]

The search is on for Jackson State University’s next president

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Faculty, staff, students, and alumni gathered to recommend qualifications and qualities for Jackson State University’s (JSU) next president. Principal Kim Bobby (Ed.D.) and Executive Search Consultant Carlton E. […]

The Mississippi Link turns 32: Still linking Mississippi to the world – A journalist’s salute to one of NNPA’s leading Black newspapers

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By Gail H. Marshall Brown, Ph.D, Guest Columnist, When I began freelance writing with The Mississippi Link in January 2008, I had no idea then that my journey with this stick-and-stay publication would stretch me […]

Heartfelt congratulations from an unlikely contributor

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Especially when growing up, if I had a nickel for every time I heard my mother say, “the Lord (or God) works in mysterious ways, his wonders to perform,” I’d […]

Commentary: Two suspicious Mayoral Elections being challenged

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Hearing dates are set to challenge the June 3, 2025, mayoral election results in Kosciusko and Mount Olive, Mississippi. In the City of Kosciusko, Marvin K. Myles, Jr., was declared […]

Mississippi school homecoming celebrations turn deadly as 8 people are killed in separate shootings

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By Katie Adkins and Jeff Martin, Associated Press, High school homecoming celebrations in Mississippi ended in gunfire, with two separate shootings on opposite sides of the state Friday night that left at least eight people […]

American Heart Association celebrates the opening of the Tougaloo College Community Pantry, named in honor of Robert Smith, M.D

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The Mississippi Link Newswire, On September 25, 2025, the American Heart Association celebrated the opening of the “Robert Smith, M.D. Center of Excellence Pantry” located on the campus of Tougaloo College. Sponsored by Atmos Energy, […]