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[ October 9, 2025 ] Senate District 26 Forum held at Tougaloo College Local
[ October 9, 2025 ] Deaths, Disappearances, and Danger in Immigrant – Detention In partnership with American Community Media – National Briefing Series National
[ October 9, 2025 ] Sean “Diddy” Combs sentenced to 50 months as court weighs acquitted charges National
[ October 1, 2025 ] VFW Post 12172 Presents 4th Annual POW/MIA Recognition Day Program Local
[ October 1, 2025 ] Mississippi Spotlight: Bishop Dr. Jimmie Horton honored as the 2025 Iowa NAACP Lifetime Achievement Award Local

Hope Credit Union breaks ground on new location

By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, Wednesday morning was sunny and warm as Hope Credit Union broke ground on its new 13,200 sq. ft. Hope Economic Empowerment Center to be located at 5471 I-55 North in Jackson, […]

Listen to GOD, my breast cancer survivor story

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By Glenda Taylor Grant, Special to The Mississippi Link, I am a native of Jackson, MS. I attended Jackson Public Schools and Jackson State University. The Mississippi Link Publisher, Jackie Hampton, knew of her friend […]

New Vineyard Church hosts Annual Pink Out Sunday Service to raise Breast Cancer Awareness – The featured speaker is a 14-year survivor

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By Gail H.M. Brown, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, New Vineyard Church of South Jackson held its annual Pink Out Service Sunday, Oct. 20, aiming to increase awareness about breast cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. […]

Sandra McLin Breast Cancer survivor for almost two years – arose to her wakeup call

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, On a warm night in February 2023, Sandra McLin was lying in bed thinking about her mammogram which she needed to schedule. She then proceeded to examine her […]

Harris Campaign pushes ahead as Election Day nears

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, With just two weeks remaining until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris continues to ramp up her campaign efforts, gaining momentum in what is shaping up to be […]

Harris and Obama rally voters as Election Day nears – A plan for Black men and America’s future

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, With 18 days left until Election Day on November 5, Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is in full swing, marked by a flawless execution and strategic media outreach. […]

House and Senate minority leaders convene 3rd TANF hearing – Hearing titled – Poverty in Mississippi: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, At least 75 people filled Room 115 at the Mississippi Capitol October 15, 2025, to discuss the state’s TANF program. Legislators, policy experts, leaders of multi-state anti-poverty organizations, reform advocates […]

We Understand the Assignment – women’s pre-election pep rally featuring Rita Brent

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, A diversified turnout of women showed up at Hal and Mal’s Restaurant and participated in a pep rally in the Red Room for the purpose of voter involvement […]

Magic Johnson backs Harris as campaign intensifies

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, With just 25 days remaining until what many are calling the most crucial election of our lifetime, Vice President Kamala Harris is ramping up her campaign for president, […]

All eyes on historic Farish Street Baptist Church – Reverend Eric D. Williams installed as 7th senior pastor in church’s 131-year history

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Reverend Eric D. Williams installed as 7th Senior Pastor in the churches 131-year history. Oh, what a weekend it was; a mix of joy, reverence and tradition as Reverend Eric […]