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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

The year in recap

By L. Socrates Garrett, Guest Writer, 2023 began with the relief from COVID-19 and the economic devastation that it caused. Many business owners lost their clients and their sources of income, and many citizens lost […]

Christopher Little: A giant on a mission for greatness – Hundreds gathered to reflect and release balloons in memory of ‘a beacon of light’

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By Gail H.M. Brown, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Hundreds gathered in the field of Jim Hill High School (JHHS) Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 3 p.m. to reflect on the life and musical legacy of Christopher Little. […]

Hinds County Tax Collector and staff hold annual Christmas social event

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By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, Hinds County Tax Collector Eddie J. Fair and staff held their annual Christmas social Friday, December 17, where friends, community leaders, legislators and others gathered to enjoy good food, entertainment, door […]

Smarty Pants’ final farewell to school children

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By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, After thirty years of educating children, teaching them the importance of having an education, the importance of loving themselves, and giving practical life surviving techniques, Charles Smarty Pants King, Jr. said […]

Commentary: A dream for Christmas in Mississippi – Nearly all say they love God in MS, imagine if that were true

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Any day is a day to reflect on the love of God. God doesn’t love us because we are good, He loves us because He is good. We call him […]

Judah School of Performing Arts glitters and dances into Christmas 2023

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Judah School of Performing Arts cultivates students’ artistic gifts and talents in a Christian environment and channels their artistic expression to glorify God. Generations are revived through the […]

New wrinkle in the Jackson trash saga – Richard’s asks Hinds County Circuit Court to block new RFP until pending suit is settled

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The phrase – here we go again – alerts us all to buckle up and be prepared for a repeat of something we have already endured. Hearing those words typically […]

Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes holds press conference against IHL Board on JSU presidential hiring

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Ward 3 Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes lashed out against the Institutions of Higher Learning Board in a press conference which he called on the Jackson State University […]

Proper respect for Dexter Wade and family at last – A celebration of life featuring Rev. Al Sharpton and proper burial at Cedarwood Memorial Park

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Hundreds gathered at New Horizon Church International Monday, November 20, 2023, for Dexter Alex Wade’s homegoing celebration. The church is located at 1770 Ellis Avenue, Jackson, MS. Scores of family […]

Local churches and organizations are pipelines for needed Thanksgiving foods – Food boxes & turkey giveaways, a must-have for many

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By Gail H.M. Brown, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, According to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF), the cost of the Thanksgiving dinner this year is down by a 4.5% decrease from last year’s record-high dinner average […]