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[ September 24, 2026 ] Young people are done waiting to be invited into ‘Democracy’ Local
[ September 23, 2026 ] Commentary: Redistricting ‘Listening Session’ in The Pine Belt – “Kabuki Theater if I’ve ever seen it.” News
[ September 23, 2026 ] Absentee Voting at Hinds County Circuit Clerk’s Office vocalizes strong message: “If We Vote, We Win!” Local
[ September 23, 2026 ] Pam Confer brings Harmony Talks to Jackson Local
[ September 17, 2026 ] To Vote or Not to Vote demands attention at “Be Voter Ready” Event Local

Whitney Houston dies of accidental drowning; drugs in body

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LOS ANGELES – (AP) Whitney Houston died from accidental drowning and the effects of cocaine use and heart disease, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office said Thursday. The singer, who died at age 48 in […]

Whitney Houston dies of accidental drowning; drugs in body

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Rolls-Royce to expand in Hancock County

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Special to The Mississippi Link STENNIS SPACE CENTER – Rolls-Royce North America is adding a second jet engine test stand at the NASA John C. Stennis Space Center (SSC) in Hancock County. The project represents a […]

5 from USM pep band disciplined for ‘green card’ chant

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HATTIESBURG – (AP) The University of Southern Mississippi has revoked the scholarships of five members of its pep band who took part in the heckling of a Kansas State basketball player at last Thursday’s NCAA […]

White teen pleads guilty in murder of black man

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By Monica Land JACKSON – In a surprising turn of events, a 19-year-old white teen from Brandon has pleaded guilty to murder and committing a hate crime for running over a black man with his […]

Mitchell asks US Supreme Court to stop execution

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JACKSON – (AP) William Mitchell will die by lethal injection tonight if the U.S. Supreme Court does not stop his execution. Mitchell’s execution is scheduled for 6 p.m. tonight at the state prison in Parchman. […]

Pate named men's coach at Itawamba CC

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FULTON – (AP) Grant Pate, the former Tupelo High School men's basketball, has been named head basketball coach at Itawamba Community College. The 44-year-old Pate took over as head coach at Tupelo in 2008 and […]

Inmate executed for the sexual assault and murder of boss’ wife

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By Monica Land PARCHMAN – Prison officials said Death Row inmate Larry Matthew Puckett went to his death Tuesday night still claiming he was innocent of the crimes against him. Puckett, 35, was condemned to […]

White teen pleads guilty in murder of black man

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JACKSON – In a surprising turn of events, a 19-year-old white teen from Brandon has pleaded guilty to murder and committing a hate crime for running over a black man with his pickup truck, killing […]

Death Row inmate asks US high court to block execution

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JACKSON – (AP) A Mississippi prison inmate has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block his execution Tuesday based on the argument that his lawyers didn't do a good job and prosecutors discriminated against blacks […]