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[ July 24, 2026 ] Holy Temple celebrates Pastor Hall’s 20th Pastoral Anniversary in a special way Local
[ July 23, 2026 ] Always on the cover – A reflection on the exceptional and enduring value of The Black Press National
[ July 23, 2026 ] Tony Parker’s Two Books on Law, Lynching, Freedom and Faith Tell One Complete Story in Two Different Perspectives National
[ July 23, 2026 ] Nolan Wells remembered for his gentle spirit as Rev. Al Sharpton demands truth about his death National
[ July 16, 2026 ] Family of Mississippi teen who died after July 4 trip call for transparency and deeper investigation News

Holy Temple celebrates Pastor Hall’s 20th Pastoral Anniversary in a special way

By Gail H.M. Brown, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Holy Temple Missionary Baptist Church praised God and celebrated the 20th Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Audrey Lynne Hall with a weekend of appreciation, worship, fellowship and thanksgiving […]

Always on the cover – A reflection on the exceptional and enduring value of The Black Press

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The Mississippi Link, Seeing America’s real racial truth – laid bare under the current president – is both jarring and informative. America has never truly or fully stopped viewing and […]

Tony Parker’s Two Books on Law, Lynching, Freedom and Faith Tell One Complete Story in Two Different Perspectives

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Nolan Wells remembered for his gentle spirit as Rev. Al Sharpton demands truth about his death

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By Jake Offenhartz and Stephen Smith, Associated Press, Family members and supporters of Nolan Xavier Wells filled a Mississippi church Monday to mourn and celebrate the 18-year-old, as the Rev. Al Sharpton pleaded for new evidence addressing […]

Family of Mississippi teen who died after July 4 trip call for transparency and deeper investigation

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By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press, The family of a Mississippi 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip with friends to an island off the Gulf Coast called for a thorough […]

IN MEMORIAM: A Queen Mother’s Journey Home

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By Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr, President/CEO, The National Newspaper Publishers Association, From truth’s bright flame she lit the way, so bold and wise each day, Her fearless voice inspired us all and never […]

A Historic Return: Dr. Denise Jones Gregory steps in to stabilize JSU

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By  Desare Frazier, Mississippi Public Broadcasters, Jackson State University is entering a new era of leadership as a familiar face takes the helm to break a five-year cycle of rapid presidential turnover. Dr. Denise Jones […]

Brandy Norwood honored by thousands in her McComb, Mississippi hometown – Where roots run deep

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D, Contributing Writer, Amidst thousands, Grammy award-winning performer Brandy Norwood received multiple accolades on Monday, July 6, 2026, at a 5:00 p.m. welcoming event on Main Street at Front Street in […]

Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents

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By Travis Loller and Sophie Bates, Associated Press, The fatal shooting of a 1-year-old boy by police who were responding to a shoplifting call this week has ignited simmering tensions between police and Black residents […]

FROM HOPE TO HEARTBREAK – The guilty pleas that shook Black Mississippi

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By Othor Cain, Contributing Writer, There was a time when many in Jackson believed they were watching history unfold. A young mayor carrying one of Mississippi’s most respected political names. A district attorney promising justice […]