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[ April 1, 2026 ] Women who carried the water and the fight honoring the intervenor plaintiffs in the Jackson water crisis Local
[ April 1, 2026 ] Commentary: Community Conversation in Gloster with Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus Local
[ April 1, 2026 ] Jackson’s concerned citizens meet with Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes to discuss Brinkley Middle School closing Local
[ March 25, 2026 ] Constance Slaughter-Harvey: breaking barriers and building a legacy of justice Local
[ March 25, 2026 ] Commentary – A Women’s History Month Profile: Annie L. Cooper Local

Kosciusko mayoral race goes unanimously to white incumbent – All taxpayers pay to maintain white power. Signed, sealed, delivered by an 83 percent white jury.

By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, For three very long days, November 12-14, 2025, Attala County Circuit Court was the scene for the contested mayoral race between incumbent Tim Kyle and challenger Marvin K. Myles, Jr. […]

Mississippi NAACP marks 80 years of advocacy at 2025 State Convention and Freedom Fund Banquet

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, This past weekend, the Mississippi State Conference NAACP celebrated a milestone of eight decades of leadership and service with its 80th Annual State Convention and Policy Institute, held […]

Kolors’ Mystique: Connecting likable African and Caribbean merchandise to Jackson and beyond

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Two decades ago, the store Caribbean Pulse originated on Pascagoula Street in the City of Jackson, Miss. The island’s culture was highlighted as a means of drawing the […]

November 9th declared Cheryl W. Turner Day in the City of Jackson

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By Denise Griffin, Guest Writer, Jackson (MS) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted a Brunch Reception Sunday, November 9, 2025, in honor of Jackson resident Cheryl Turner, recently elected as the Sorority’s […]

The Night the Numbers changed: Election night victories

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By Othor Cain, Contributing Writer, For the first time in more than a decade, Democrats in Mississippi’s Senate will hold enough seats to deny Republicans a two-thirds supermajority, a change that could alter how the […]

42 million Americans will lose food assistance in November amid ‘Government Shutdown’ – In partnership with American Community Media – National Briefing Series

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, 42 million Americans stood to lose their access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — SNAP — Nov. 1 (a judge ruled President Trump must enact usage of contingency funds), […]

The convocation ignites Black women’s creative power at Tougaloo College

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D. Contributing Writer, For three days, the historic campus of Tougaloo College transformed into a sacred space of artistry, reflection and liberation as it hosted The Convocation: A Gathering of Black […]

The search is on for Jackson State University’s next president

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Faculty, staff, students, and alumni gathered to recommend qualifications and qualities for Jackson State University’s (JSU) next president. Principal Kim Bobby (Ed.D.) and Executive Search Consultant Carlton E. […]

The Mississippi Link turns 32: Still linking Mississippi to the world – A journalist’s salute to one of NNPA’s leading Black newspapers

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By Gail H. Marshall Brown, Ph.D, Guest Columnist, When I began freelance writing with The Mississippi Link in January 2008, I had no idea then that my journey with this stick-and-stay publication would stretch me […]

Heartfelt congratulations from an unlikely contributor

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Especially when growing up, if I had a nickel for every time I heard my mother say, “the Lord (or God) works in mysterious ways, his wonders to perform,” I’d […]