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[ January 14, 2026 ] The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National
[ January 14, 2026 ] Legislative Black Caucus opens new Session with prayer Local
[ January 14, 2026 ] Venezuela after U.S. military action: What comes next for the country and the world – In partnership with American Community Media – National Briefing Series National
[ January 7, 2026 ] Commentary: Five long years since the assault on American Democracy – The insurrection led by an incumbent President, and the wounding of our democracy National
[ January 7, 2026 ] U.S. Small Business Administration Mississippi District Director Janita R. Stewart to retire – Long tenure marked by celebrating 51 Years of Federal Service News

Mayor paints picture of “Jackson – the city with soul and promise”

By Ayesha K. Mustafaa, Contributing Writer , “I want to commend the mayor on the State of the City’s Address. It was reflective of a well thought-out plan to accomplish the long-awaited needs for the City […]

In Memoriam: Colin Powell remembered as a ‘Good Man,’ and ‘Great American’

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent, Colin Powell has died from complications from Covid-19, his family members have confirmed. The first black US secretary of state was 84. “General Colin L. Powell, former U.S. […]

Historic Homecoming weekend ends in victory

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By Tim Ward, Sports Writer, 53,578 was the number of people announced in attendance at the homecoming game this past weekend. People were everywhere. Smiling, laughing, dancing with the band, waving pom poms, Greek organizations […]

Crime: ‘A sad state of affairs, but it is not just in Jackson’ – Native sons share their take on the situation in the Capital City

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By Gail H.M. Brown, Ph.D. Contributing Writer , As of press time Wednesday evening, Oct. 19, Jackson had witnessed its 121st homicide according to Sam Brown, public information officer for JPD. The latest victim, believed to […]

Jackson State beats Alabama A&M, next up homecoming

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By Tim Ward, Sports Editor, If last Saturday is any indication of how good Jackson State’s football team is, go ahead and give them the championship trophy right now. Last Saturday’s game was built up […]

TSU President Glenda Glover testifies at historic congressional hearing, asking for continued support of HBCUs

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The Mississippi Link Newswire, Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover, Ph.D, recently testified at a virtual congressional hearing about the importance of historically black colleges and universities and urged lawmakers to continue supporting them. Glover, […]

CUNY study underscores the enduring vitality of the Black Press

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent, The racial awakening after the death of George Floyd didn’t prove as much of an arousal for mainstream media, after all. By contrast, Floyd’s murder and the global […]

The AKA’s breast-cancer-fighting machine targets the MS delta

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By Gail H.M. Brown, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, It’s not a cannon but fights just as hard. It’s not a torpedo but knows its target. What is it? It is the huge, pink and green, 3D […]

Evicted: A conversation on policy, activism and economic well-being

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Margaret Walker Center presented Evicted: An Exhibition June 28-October 3, 2021 in Jackson State University’s Johnson Hall Art Gallery. Supported by The Mississippi Humanities Council, the exhibition revealed […]

Study shows police killings in U.S. have been widely undercounted

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By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor, Police killings in the United States have been massively undercounted according to a study by the University of Washington. The study was published September 27 in the Lancet, […]