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  • [ October 8, 2026 ] Jackson State University announces 2026 Homecoming Celebration, “Thee Greatest Show” Local
  • [ October 8, 2026 ] Farish Street Green – Ribbon Cutting Years in the making, this beautiful Green Space is now open to the public Local
  • [ October 8, 2026 ] Mississippians pack Capitol to say: ‘Leave Our Maps Alone’ News
  • [ October 1, 2026 ] New Orleans senior citizens know the value of exercise and fitness Health
  • [ September 30, 2026 ] A Tale of Three Candidates – The future of Mississippi is on the ballot Local
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Jackson State University announces 2026 Homecoming Celebration, “Thee Greatest Show”

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Gliding and echoing in the air are conversations from Jackson State University Tigers about their 2026 Homecoming Celebration – “Thee Greatest Show,” slated for October 10-17. This exultant […]

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Farish Street Green – Ribbon Cutting Years in the making, this beautiful Green Space is now open to the public

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The Grand Opening Ceremony and Ribbon-Cutting was held for Farish Street Green at 10AM Monday, October 5, 2026, with organizers, project partners, implementors, and community members – nearly 100 people […]

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Mississippians pack Capitol to say: ‘Leave Our Maps Alone’

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, The Mississippi State Capitol was packed last week as citizens from across the state came to make their voices heard at the final public hearing on redistricting. People […]

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New Orleans senior citizens know the value of exercise and fitness

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By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D., President Emeritus, Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio, “Aging gracefully” is an expression that is firmly planted in the American lexicon. We have heard it many times as it describes how […]

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A Tale of Three Candidates – The future of Mississippi is on the ballot

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By Rasheda Bell, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Three candidates. Three distinct paths. One message: Mississippi’s future is at stake. Recently, the Mississippi Federation of Democratic Women hosted a well-attended meet-and-greet, bringing together community members from across […]

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Commentary: State ‘Contracting System’ in Mississippi – Runaway Freight Train

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Visiting for a full hour with Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Central District Commissioner Willie Simmons yields so much information. It had been two and half years since my last […]

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Commentary: Obligations of Democracy – A free press, voting, and more

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Watchdog. I just love that word. It embodies caring, monitoring, being watchful – like the unheralded role of guardian. In our representative democracy, the free press serves as a watchdog. […]

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Young people are done waiting to be invited into ‘Democracy’

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By Jakari Holland, Founder, Mississippi Access Project, I grew up surrounded by museums, even when there was no admission sign at the door. The streets of my Atlanta neighborhood were exhibits of their own. Houses, […]

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Commentary: Redistricting ‘Listening Session’ in The Pine Belt – “Kabuki Theater if I’ve ever seen it.”

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Nearly 300 filled the auditorium in Hattiesburg Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 6PM for the sixth planned statewide ‘listening sessions,’ put on by the Mississippi Joint Congressional Committee on Reapportionment […]

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Absentee Voting at Hinds County Circuit Clerk’s Office vocalizes strong message: “If We Vote, We Win!”

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, A time to remember is what occurred Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the City of Jackson. Partnering with Southern Echo (led by Executive Director Rachel Mays) and the […]

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