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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

“The Many Faces of Alyce Griffin Clarke,” an exhibition opening

By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, An occasion designed for a leader who stood tall for 38 years as the first African-American woman elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives, District 69, occurred at […]

Lord, we need you now – The Epistle of James says, “Faith without works is dead.” Truth is we are being outworked

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Sometimes writing is a joy, providing a real sense of satisfaction. Other times it can be an exercise in exhaustion. The worst part is when a thought, idea, or piece […]

Nissan celebrates the season of giving with donation to MadCAAP: The Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant provided Thanksgiving food boxes for MadCAAP client families

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The Mississippi Link Newswire, “Enriching people’s lives” is the global vision of Nissan and all its operating companies worldwide. Nissan supports this vision by helping to improve the quality of life in the communities where […]

Dick’s Place holds 75th Anniversary Reunion

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, In 1952 when Richard Anderson, Sr. constructed Dick’s Place in Clinton, Miss., he had no idea that it would still be around, let alone remain as the longest […]

Commentary: Long past catching a break – No willingness to lend a hand, just relentless piling on of Jackson from outside and inside

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Do you suppose it’s a coincidence that Republican state legislators and Republican elected officials in Mississippi are trying to exert control over the City of Jackson and Hinds County? Do […]

JPS hosts community forum for Lake Hico future

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By Leon Williams, Contributing Writer, On Monday evening at 6 p.m. the Jackson Public School District (JPS) hosted a community forum to discuss future planning for what was previously known as Lake Hico, originally built […]

The verdict settles in – America felt the heat and opened all its doors for the world to see inside

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Each Sunday, so many already know how services start off. “We have come into His house, gathered in His name to worship Him…So forget about yourself, concentrate on Him and […]

Decorated Veteran – Sherrid Griffin, Sr. – Honored by loved ones, Vietnam and the Nation

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Veterans gave of themselves in defense of democracy. They gave of themselves for our freedom. They risked their lives for our protection. They persevered, despite hardships that came […]

Commentary: The recent indictments of Jackson elected officials beg to ask a few questions

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By Socrates Garrett , Contributing Writer, Jackson Mayor Choke Antar Lumumba and two other elected officials, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens and Jackson City Council member Aaron B. Banks, were recently indicted on federal […]

COMMENTARY: In the land of the free and home of the brave – fear prevails – Read all about it! Today, America’s true colors blind us – the underbelly became the official majority

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By Christopher Young , Contributing Writer, The first text message of the day came at 5:40 a.m. from my daughter, Emily, “Disappointing. Not surprising.” She is an amazing young woman and mother. Her heart is […]