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[ September 24, 2025 ] The Thousand Man March in Jackson – Unity, Solidarity, Action – Breaking the chains in our Capital City and across Mississippi Local
[ September 24, 2025 ] Calls for transparency grow after death of Delta State Student Trey Reed ruled suicide Local
[ September 24, 2025 ] A History of Bias: Who Gets Deported in the United States? – The roots and realities of U.S. deportation policies. Deportation to achieve racial banishment National
[ September 17, 2025 ] Mississippi prison killing leaves mother with no answers after 5 years News
[ September 17, 2025 ] Commentary: Pain and contradictions reflections on Charlie Kirk and America – God loves us because He is good, not because we are good National

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Beta Delta Omega Chapter Incorporated Hosts 2025 Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum

By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Jackson residents continue to be devastated with festering problems that have held them captive for decades. With the General Election for mayor rapidly approaching on June 3rd, many […]

Statement by Senate Minority Leader Derrick T. Simmons on Senate Democratic Caucus Votes of “No” or “Present” in Special Session Budget Measures

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The Mississippi Link Newswire, As Senate Minority Leader, Mississippi State Senate, Minority Leader Derrick Simmons stated, “ I stand in full support of my colleagues in the Senate Democratic Caucus who voted “No” or “Present” […]

Zoom Mental Health Forum – Thursday, May 29, 2025 @ 6:30 P.M.

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Mississippi PE teacher Jamal Roberts crowned next American Idol

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, Mississippi’s own Jamal Roberts, a physical education teacher from Meridian, has captured the nation’s attention after winning Season 23 of American Idol. Roberts drew a massive crowd of […]

Black’s Chapel Baptist Church celebrates Men & Women’s Day – Theme: “The Right Place at the Right Time”

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Special to The Mississippi Link, “The Right Place at the Right Time” was the theme for Black’s Chapel Men and Women’s Day Program, held Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. The church, pastored by […]

Rankin Supervisor Gaines asked to apologize and resign

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, A lot goes on at the Rankin County Courthouse Annex. It is listed as the Central Government Office in Brandon and is home to the Rankin County Board of Supervisors […]

Medgar Evers Library Presents Juneteenth

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Commentary: Why does the IHL board continue to dictate in the JSU presidential search process: Protest rallying time is long overdue

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, In the state of Mississippi, the governor chooses the IHL board members who are confirmed by the Mississippi Senate. Serving nine-year terms, the 12 board members represent the […]

Jackson mayoral candidates outline visions for restoring city services

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, Four candidates hoping to become Jackson’s next mayor laid out their platforms Tuesday night at the 2025 City of Jackson Mayoral Forum, where they offered competing strategies to […]

NAACP Calls for Resignation of Rankin Supervisor – At a Prayer Breakfast, Supervisor Gaines demeans victims of racist attack by white law enforcement

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, With the endorsement of the Mississippi State Conference of the NAACP and the National Office, Rankin County NAACP President Angela English conducted a press conference on Friday, May 10, 2025, […]