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[ September 17, 2026 ] To Vote or Not to Vote demands attention at “Be Voter Ready” Event Local
[ September 17, 2026 ] Commentary: Scott Colom’s fight for Mississippi; why the Black vote could decide it Local
[ September 17, 2026 ] Unity versus Division – Reflections at the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 National
[ September 10, 2026 ] McInnis challenges Valley community to choose excellence at Fall Convocation Education
[ September 10, 2026 ] MVSU B.B. King Day Symposium reveals new insights into his legacy – Many were surprised to learn that King embraced emerging music technologies long before today’s AI era Education

Reasonable doubt remains ahead of sentencing

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Contributor, Much has gone unreported about the Bill Cosby trial and what many perceive as an overwhelmingly suspect set of charges filed against him, resulting in a hearing that […]

Trial of Hinds County District Attorney ends with “NOT GUILTY”

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By Othor Cain, Editor, Having gone through two trials in Hinds County, with one ending in a mistrial; the other in a not guilty verdict, Hinds County District Attorney Robert Schuler Smith faced a third […]

Nia Franklin Miss America 2018

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Contributor, The genius, intelligence, beauty and spirit of black women, which continues to transform the world, shined brightly again Sunday as Nia Franklin became the first Miss America in […]

Black church sends message to Trump White House

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By Hazel Trice Edney and Hamil Harris, Triceedneywire.com, As America prepares to return to the polls for mid-term elections amidst racial tensions, continued economic inequities and a president that appears to embrace racism and shun […]

Serving with a servant’s heart

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By Othor Cain, Editor, With absolutely no thoughts of taking on a leadership role in 2005, when he transferred his membership from Theta Sigma Chapter at Dillard University in New Orleans to the Beta Alpha […]

Andrew Gillum shocks the political world and sets stage for three black U.S. governors

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By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Writer, Wildly outspent by a billionaire challenger and the daughter of a former Florida Governor, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, 39, shocked the political establishment to win the gubernatorial primary in […]

Check with the voter registrar – Are you still on the rolls?

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By Mark Hedin, Triceedneywire.com, U.S. citizens across the country soon will vote on all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, for 35 U.S. senators and three dozen governorships. The House of Representatives and possibly […]

David Marion leading by example

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By Othor Cain, Editor, His deeds, his vision his mindset and his heart have made his name synonymous with service and leadership. David Marion became a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in 1979 […]

Espy holds official office opening event

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By Othor Cain, Editor, Momentum is building around the Mike Espy for United States Senate Campaign. Fresh off the heels of a recently released statewide poll showing Espy gaining ground among key constituent groups, Espy […]

Property sale due to unpaid taxes draws a big crowd in Hinds County

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By Othor Cain, Editor, This week, Courtroom No. 7 in the Hinds County Courthouse is a very popular hangout. The annual delinquent property tax sale is underway. The first day of the tax sale for […]