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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D., President Emeritus, Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio, Going to the fair as a child was a special outing. Of course, our parents took us because we didn’t have any […]
By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, and Wiley Henry, Journalist, After receiving more than five hundred local, state, and national honors for her extraordinary contributions to publishing, journalism, civil rights, education, and for her support of economic […]
By Dr. Edelia J. Carthan, Contributing Writer, The first week of testimony in the federal trial challenging Mississippi’s 2016 airport takeover law, Senate Bill 2162, centered on one question: Why does the state want to […]
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