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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

Tabitha Brown’s book tour ignites passion in Jackson with a record-breaking event

By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D, Editor, In an evening that will be etched in the hearts of many, Jackson, Mississippi welcomed Tabitha Brown, the New York Times Bestselling author of “Feeding the Soul,” to the […]

State House trailblazer from Deovolente hailed as ‘one in a million’ – Her portrait, the first of a woman to hang in the State Capitol

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By Gail H.M. Brown, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Many are still buzzing about “A Night of Jubilee” held Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in honor of the retired history-making Rep. Alyce Griffin Clarke after 38 hard-working years […]

Convening of the JXN People’s Assembly – 2024 kicks off with the voice of the people heard and documented for Jackson priorities

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Nearly two hundred gathered at our Mississippi Civil Rights Museum January 13, 2023, to participate in developing priorities for Jackson in the new year. Numerous speakers weighed in as participants […]

Jackson Indie Music Week: A resounding success in celebrating Mississippi’s music

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D, Contributing Writer, Jackson Indie Music Week, a dynamic celebration of Central Mississippi’s independent music scene, recently concluded its ninth edition with unprecedented success. This week-long festival, held from January 7 […]

Commentary: Punishment after the punishment – Lifetime bans on voting rights for ex-felons in Mississippi is morally backward

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, For some it was the unthinkable happening when in early August 2023, a three-Judge panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals “struck down a white supremacist law that had […]

JRA receives $2.1 million from Cong. Bennie Thompson for renovations at Jackson Union Station in ‘The City with Soul’

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By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, A press conference was held Monday, Jan. 8, at the Union Station, 300 West Capitol Street, at 11 a.m. in Jackson, where Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS Dist., 2) presented Jackson Redevelopment […]

Judge Kenny Lewis impacts community with gifts – Learned from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, If you’ve been around Kenny Lewis for a brief moment, you would know that there is something about him that causes you to pause in observation. This Mississippian […]

Fresh start for Hinds Co. Board of Supervisors – Hinds County voters have spoken and newly elected Supervisors take their seats

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The New Year got off to a good start for the citizens of Hinds County as the Board of Supervisors convened at 9 a.m. on January 2, 2024, for their […]

How close are we? – Cornerstone of white takeover attempt in Jackson greenlighted by Federal Judge, then halted

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, U.S. District Court Judge Henry Wingate had promised previously that he would render a ruling by the end of the year on House Bill 1020, which was signed into law […]

Civil rights leader removed from movie theater for using own chair

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By Ben Finley, The Associated Press, A civil rights leader was escorted by police out of a North Carolina movie theater after he insisted on using his own chair for medical reasons, prompting an apology […]