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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

Jeremiah “JJ” Williamson returns home and performs at Chuckles Comedy Club

By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, Known as “JJ from The Sipp”, Jackson, MS native Jeremiah Williamson performed in front of a live audience at Chuckles Comedy Club located in Jackson on Ridgewood Rd. on July 9- […]

Mississippi officials block COVID vaccine misinformation

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By Leah Willingham, Associated Press/Report for America, The Mississippi State Department of Health is now blocking comments on its Facebook posts that relate to COVID-19 because of a “rise of misinformation” about the virus and […]

Pressured by allies, Biden escalates fight for voting rights

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By Jonathan Lemire, Brian Slodysko and Zeke Miller, Associated Press, President Joe Biden aimed to lay out the “moral case’’ for voting rights Tuesday as Texas Democrats took dramatic action to stymie their state’s latest […]

Inauguration of Jackson’s incumbent Mayor and City Council

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By Bill Washington, Contributing Writer, On July 1, 2021 Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and the Jackson City Council were officially sworn in and celebrated by many at the Jackson Convention Center. A celebration for the […]

Congressman Bennie Thompson selected to lead committee investigating insurrection at the Capitol

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By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, U. S. Congressman Bennie Thompson (D) serving Mississippi’s 2nd district, was chosen by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to lead a committee that will investigate the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. […]

Mississippi State shuts down Vandy for 1st national title

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The Associated Press, Mississippi State’s first national championship had been building since 1985, when “Thunder and Lightning” – Will Clark and Rafael Palmeiro – were the stars on what’s known as the best team to […]

The City of Byram’s historic election and swearing-in

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By Bill Washington, Contributing Writer, On July 1, 2021 the City of Byram had a swearing-in ceremony for its’ Mayor and Board of Alderman. It was held at City Hall at 7 p.m. with standing […]

Grand Opening of Howard D. Catchings Golf Driving Range & Putting Green

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By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, On Saturday, June 19, the grand opening of the Howard D. Catchings Golf Driving Range was held at 700 McDavid Avenue in Lambert, MS at 11 a.m. “It was an exciting […]

In Memoriam: Remembering Richard Temple Middleton III

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By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, When Richard Temple Middleton III departed his earthly home on June 24, 2021, the state of Mississippi and the entire world closed a book on an educator and a historian. A […]

Bill Cosby freed from prison, his sex conviction overturned

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By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press, Pennsylvania’s highest court threw out Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction and released him from prison Wednesday in a stunning reversal of fortune for the comedian once known as “America’s Dad,’’ […]