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Youth Matters
By Gabrielle Adams, JSU Intern, This election is one of the most important elections for the State of Mississippi. During this time, our youth can play a huge role in changing the environment for the […]
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Commentary: Reminiscing thirty years across generations
By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Since 1993, The Mississippi Link newspaper has been a guiding light for past generations, this generation and those yet to come. Its oeuvre, which spans three decades, is […]
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After you’ve done all you can, you just stand – As our suffering continues, this Governor claims “this is Mississippi’s time.”
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, What could be the explanation be for incumbent Governor Jonathan Reeves flooding the airwaves talking about Mississippi momentum and this is Mississippi’s time? What momentum? Time for what? Some will […]
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Tomeka Smith: Victorious breast cancer fighter
By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, “I felt numb, and alone. I really didn’t know if I was afraid or not, because this was my second time being diagnosed with cancer. What I feared […]
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Free Palestine Rally in Jackson – Concerned Jacksonians of every faith gather to call for ceasing hostilities
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Nearly 100 people rallied at the International Museum of Muslim Cultures at 101 E. Capital Street in downtown Jackson Monday, October 16, 2023, as what has been labeled a war […]
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JSU mourns loss of student Jaylen Burns
By Gabrielle Adams, JSU Intern, Jaylen Burns was a senior technology major at Jackson State University from Chicago, Illinois. His life was cut short Sunda, October 14, during the last day of homecoming festivities at […]
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JSU receives $10 million USDA Forestry grant, among highest in institution’s history
Special to The Mississippi Link, Jackson State University is the recipient of a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as announced by JSU Acting President Elayne Hayes-Anthony, Ph.D., during a press conference […]
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Mississippi Democrats ‘Save our Hospitals’ tour lands in Jackson – St. Dominic’s Hospital campus was the sit for Mississippi Democrats press conference
By Christopher Young , Contributing Writer, In early September the Democratic Party of the State of Mississippi announced it would be working with elected officials, local leaders, and healthcare professionals across Mississippi to hold a […]
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Jackson police officer injured after crash on I-220
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – November is National Diabetes Month, and health officials are asking Mississippians to get tested. According to reports, Mississippi has the highest rate of diabetes in the country.
“We have some high-risk groups. Our Native American, Black, African American, Latino and Hispanic ethnic groups are all more likely to have type two diabetes. I mean let’s face it, we all love the Southern food and Southern cuisine, but sometimes it may not be the healthiest for us,” said Associate Director of the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi Irene McClain. […]
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Metrocenter Mall now owned by State of Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Metrocenter Mall in Jackson in now owned by the State of Mississippi, according to court documents.
Emily Sanders used to own the mall. The court documents stated that Sanders owed $99,000 in taxes.
Metrocenter Mall leaders respond to vendor complaints
Former vendors at the Metrocenter Mall said Sanders failed to pay them for months.
“It seems like I’m never going to see that, and I have made peace with that,” said Dr. William Grigsby, the former Senior VPS for Metrocenter Mall.
Sanders could reclaim ownership of the mall if she is able to make the repayments she owes in a certain amount of time.
WJTV 12 News has reached out to Sanders. As of Friday afternoon, she has commented. […]