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[ September 23, 2026 ] Commentary: Redistricting ‘Listening Session’ in The Pine Belt – “Kabuki Theater if I’ve ever seen it.” News
[ September 23, 2026 ] Absentee Voting at Hinds County Circuit Clerk’s Office vocalizes strong message: “If We Vote, We Win!” Local
[ September 23, 2026 ] Pam Confer brings Harmony Talks to Jackson Local
[ 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

College Hill observes 117 years of service by “Reflecting Celebrating Envisioning”

By Daphne Monix Higgins, Contributing Writer, More than a century ago, a specific oak tree stood tall on the south side of Florence Avenue in West Jackson, in an area formally known as Gowdy, Mississippi. […]

How Mississippi’s Jim Crow laws still haunt black voters today

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By Daja E. Henry, In partnership with The Marshall Project, Charles Caldwell was never meant to have a voice. Mississippi’s White ruling class made sure of it. He was part of Mississippi’s silenced majority in […]

Family and community supporters remain mystified over Dau Mabil’s disappearance

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, It’s been better than a week and a half since Dau (pronounced as Dow) Mabil was last seen by his wife, Karissa Bowley, and neighboring friends. He disappeared […]

Republican legislators’ scheme to undermine public schools – Charter schools, voucher initiatives, funding private schools including segregations academies – all undermining progress in our painfully uneducated state

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The Hospitality State, well, surely not for education, and keeping up with education funding in Mississippi is a full-time task. Lots seems to go on behind the scenes – out […]

Connecting the Dots Foundation, Inc. celebrates National Women’s History Month with notable women

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, There comes a time in her life when a woman must plot her own path. As she evolves – not a carbon copy of others – she comes […]

Press conference highlights calls for maximum sentences in Rankin County Goon Squad case

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, In a stirring press conference held Monday, March 18, attorneys Trent Walker and Malik Shabazz, representing victims Michael Jenkins and Eddie Parker, called for the “stiffest of sentences” […]

Finally, a long-term contract to Richard’s Disposal: 4-3 vote prevailed over the antics and dysfunction of City Council

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, After years without a long-term solid waste collection and hauling contract, Jackson City Council voted 4-3 at Tuesday’s special meeting for the city to execute a contract with Richard’s Disposal, […]

Rankin NAACP hosts another town hall on police brutality – Call for action against Sheriff Bryan Bailey amidst Goon Squad sentencing this week

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Fifty residents gathered at the Brandon Library, 1475 W. Government Street, from 6:30-8 p.m. on March 19, 2024, to renew the call for the removal of the Rankin County Sheriff […]

Free Palestine rally at the Capitol – Mississippi for Palestine speaks out as two bills seek to restrict free speech

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The United States’ support for Israel has been unwavering since its inception 75 years ago. The aid the United States provides to Israel eclipses aid to all other countries and […]

Mr. Chairman – Willie Simmons – A proven leader, learning early in life on a farm in Utica, Mississippi

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, As a proven leader, Commissioner Willie Simmons has a rich history that began on a farm in Utica, Mississippi. Sitting with him in his office on N. West Street in […]