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[ September 10, 2026 ] McInnis challenges Valley community to choose excellence at Fall Convocation Education
[ September 10, 2026 ] MVSU B.B. King Day Symposium reveals new insights into his legacy – Many were surprised to learn that King embraced emerging music technologies long before today’s AI era Education
[ September 10, 2026 ] In Memory of Cassandra Wilson Local
[ September 10, 2026 ] A Tribute to Cassandra Wilson Local
[ September 10, 2026 ] Commentary: Love Beyond Degree – Does it boil down to a lack of ability, or is it far worse? National

Amazon’s police power sounding alarms among blacks and communities of color

By Hazel Trice Edney, TriceEdneyWire.com, It’s no secret that Amazon has been promoting DIY (Do It Yourself) surveillance products to consumers, such as its very own smart doorbell, Ring. But what Amazon shoppers and most […]

JSUs First Lady raises nearly $320K during lunch

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By Othor Cain, Editor, Thursday, Oct 10, set the tone for what was an amazing homecoming weekend for Jackson State University (JSU). Deborah Bynum, First Lady of Mississippi’s premiere urban university, hosted her second annual […]

Nissan sponsors Jackson State University’s Homecoming 2019

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By Othor Cain, Editor, Jackson State University Let Thee Good Times Roll Homecoming 2019 was presented by Nissan. Thousands of Tiger fans, friends and alumni converged on the capital city for the highly anticipated events […]

Key witness in Amber Guyger’s murder trial shot to death

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By Frederick H. Lowe, TriceEdneyWire.com, Botham Jean’s neighbor who testified courageously and tearfully as a prosecution witness in the murder trial of former Dallas cop Amber Guyger, was found shot dead Friday night in Dallas. […]

What Matters 2020 – Issues that impact minority communities

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By Jeffrey L. Boney, NNPA Newswire Contributor, Every vote counts and elections have consequences! The 2020 presidential elections will definitely have consequences and it will be important that every vote is counted and accounted for. […]

Willie Simmons receives high praise and endorsements for Transportation Commissioner

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By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, A press conference was held October 7 on the steps of the Hinds County Courthouse on behalf of Senator Willie Simmons, candidate for Transportation Commissioner of the Central District of Mississippi. […]

Dallas cop gets only 10 years in prison for killing her neighbor

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By Jake Bleiberg, Associated Press, A white Dallas police officer was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison for killing her black neighbor in his apartment, which she said she mistook for her own unit […]

Bobbie McClure Graves seeks re-election for Election Commissioner District 2

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By Othor Cain, Editor, Some say the third time is the charm. This could very well hold true for Bobbie Graves. Graves, who is seeking reelection to her post as election commissioner for District 2, […]

Dr. Jerry Young affirmed for second term as president of the NBC, USA, Inc.

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The Mississippi Link Newswire, Dr. Jerry Young became the first unopposed, seated president of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., (NBC, USA, Inc.) in nearly 30 years to be reaffirmed as president for a second […]

For 29 years, the 100 Black Men of Jackson have been serving young men of color

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By Othor Cain, Editor, More than 600 people showed up at the Jackson Convention Complex in downtown Jackson September 21 for the annual Scholarship and Mentoring Banquet of the 100 Black Men of Jackson. This […]