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[ November 5, 2026 ] 145 years later, Mississippi stands at the crossroads of history: Election Day tells us that regardless of the final count, Mississippi is not Red or Blue: It is Purple! – Democrats capture both chambers of Congress as Scott Colom’s historic Senate challenge puts Mississippi’s political future in focus Local
[ November 5, 2026 ] From Michigan to Mississippi: Journalists examine voting rights, rising costs and the future of democracy News
[ November 5, 2026 ] Parents of 1-year-old fatally shot by police protest at Mississippi Attorney General’s Office News
[ November 2, 2026 ] ‘Get out the Vote Live Remote’ at Congressman Thompson’s Jackson Headquarters: Every Vote Matters: Mississippi is Counting on You! Local
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City banking on January 14 referendum for 1% sales tax increase

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By Ayesha K. Mustafaa Editor Mayor Chokwe Lumumba is leaving nothing to chance in getting passed a 1% sales tax increase via referendum to be voted on January 14, 2014 in the Municipal Special Election. […]

Dianne Gatson-Riley approved as new Hinds County jail administrator

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By Ayesha K. Mustafaa Editor In a special call meeting Dec. 23, 2013, Hinds County Board of Supervisors approved the selection for the new Hinds County Jail Administrator, Dianne Gatson-Riley, with a 4 to 1 […]

Stories captured by The Mississippi Link in 2013

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By Ayesha K. Mustafaa Editor During the year 2013, The Mississippi Link carried articles of historic relevance to its readers. Standing out are these headlines: • Remembering the 1965 Lanier High School National Championship Basketball […]

Police say at 4 bodies found in California home

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FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — Four people, two of them children, were found killed in a Southern California home, police said. A 16-year-old boy called police Monday night to say his family members were injured or […]

AP poll: Obama health care overhaul top 2013 story

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By DAVID CRARY The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The glitch-plagued rollout of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul was the top news story of 2013, followed by the Boston Marathon bombing and the dramatic […]

US consumer confidence rises in December to reading of 78.1 on greater outlook for hiring

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By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence jumped this month on a better outlook for hiring and growth, supporting other signs that show the economy could accelerate in 2014. The […]

Calif. girl to remain on ventilator until Jan. 7

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By LISA LEFF and TERRY COLLINS The Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A California girl declared brain dead after tonsil surgery will remain on life support for at least another week after a state judge on Monday […]

A review of 2013 with the top 10 photos from around the world

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The Associated Press How to sum up an entire year of news in just 10 photos? The very notion is daunting when we consider that the AP’s award-winning team of hundreds of staff photographers, freelancers […]

AP analysis: Former State Rep. Mack McInnis of Lucedale among Mississippi 2013 deaths

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JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — State Rep. Mack McInnis helped 1994 become one of the worst years for Mississippi inmates. McInnis, who died in April at age 79, wanted inmates to wear stripes. How he said […]

Federal health care sign-ups pass 1 million mark

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HONOLULU (AP) — The government’s rehabilitated health insurance website has seen a December surge in customer sign-ups, pushing enrollment past the 1 million mark, the Obama administration says. Combined with numbers for state-run markets, that […]