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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

Scott Colom holds Voting Rights Town Hall at Farish Street Baptist Church

By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, Mississippi U. S. Senate candidate Attorney Scott Colom, along with Congressman Bennie Thompson (D) 2nd District and U. S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks – Democrat from Maryland, participated in a Town Hall […]

Native Mississippian Roy Lewis returns home and participates in the MS Museum of Art Groundbreaking Exhibition

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By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, The Mississippi Museum of Art, (MMA) 380 S. Lamar Street in Jackson, MS opened its’ landmark exhibit on Saturday, July 25, 2026, presenting  “Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985.” The exhibit […]

Commentary: Some Scandals Lack Outrage

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Were it not for the tenacious investigative reporting by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Anna Wolfe, no one would be wiser about what is now known the world over as Mississippi’s […]

Musical Celebration in honor of Carroll Lee McLaughlin held at Cade Chapel Baptist Church

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By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, Carroll McLaughlin, a respected educator, accomplished musician, and proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., passed away on July 8, 2026. His life of service, leadership, and excellence left a lasting […]

Holy Temple celebrates Pastor Hall’s 20th Pastoral Anniversary in a special way

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By Gail H.M. Brown, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Holy Temple Missionary Baptist Church praised God and celebrated the 20th Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Audrey Lynne Hall with a weekend of appreciation, worship, fellowship and thanksgiving […]

Brandy Norwood honored by thousands in her McComb, Mississippi hometown – Where roots run deep

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D, Contributing Writer, Amidst thousands, Grammy award-winning performer Brandy Norwood received multiple accolades on Monday, July 6, 2026, at a 5:00 p.m. welcoming event on Main Street at Front Street in […]

FROM HOPE TO HEARTBREAK – The guilty pleas that shook Black Mississippi

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By Othor Cain, Contributing Writer, There was a time when many in Jackson believed they were watching history unfold. A young mayor carrying one of Mississippi’s most respected political names. A district attorney promising justice […]

Expert testimony places race at the center of airport takeover trial

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By Dr. Edelia J. Carthan, Contributing Writer, The first week of testimony in the federal trial challenging Mississippi’s 2016 airport takeover law, Senate Bill 2162, centered on one question: Why does the state want to […]

A JUNETEENTH TRIBUTE – Remembering Rep. William R. “Bo” Brown: The Man who wore many hats – A fighter who ‘stood tall,’ serving until the end

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By Gail H. Marshall Brown, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, This Juneteenth, The Mississippi Link pauses to remember State Rep. William R. “Bo” Brown (District 70), whose journey reflected community uplift and freedom. Brown served in the […]

Trudging forward in St. Thomas

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The St. Thomas Community Association met Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with twenty-six in attendance. Association President Yolanda Wilson called the meeting to order, and a member shared a prayer. Wilson […]