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The Legacy of James Milton Hawkins
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give […]
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Flag Day & Army Anniversary Morphed into Trump Birthday Extravaganza – Estimated $45 million price tag – massive Army presence, all for Himself – President Bone Spurs
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, It was the Second Continental Congress in 1777 that adopted a resolution to commemorate the flag of the Unites States by establishing Flag Day. Two years earlier, to the day, […]
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The election process for Kosciusko Mayor demands full transparency Oops, “we made a mistake” still part of the playbook in white-controlled black-majority town
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, According to Census estimates, Kosciusko’s population declined 4.8% between 2020 and 2024 and now stands at 6,774, the white population being estimated at 38.4% and the black population estimated to […]
Local
Residents hope for new direction and better working relations with Horhn’s Election
By Cynthia Milton, Contributing Writer, There was a tangible feeling of anticipation and excitement in the air, at the Plant Venue, a warehouse turned event center off Baily Avenue in Jackson, where supporters of John […]
Local
John Horhn elected mayor of the City of Jackson; City Council election yields mixed results
By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, State Senator John Horhn has been elected mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, following a decisive victory in the June 3 general election. Horhn secured 66.99% of the vote, defeating […]
National
Stolen, returned, remembered: 19 Black Americans reburied in New Orleans
By Stacy M. Brown, Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent, More than 150 years after their crania were taken from New Orleans and shipped to Germany for racist scientific experiments, 19 Black Americans were finally […]
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Beta Delta Omega Chapter Incorporated Hosts 2025 Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum
By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Jackson residents continue to be devastated with festering problems that have held them captive for decades. With the General Election for mayor rapidly approaching on June 3rd, many […]
National
Commentary: Has an American President ever looked so small?
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, It was hard to watch. There was just a feeling from the onset that this would be another installment of – How Can This Be Happening. Just like with the […]
Local
Statement by Senate Minority Leader Derrick T. Simmons on Senate Democratic Caucus Votes of “No” or “Present” in Special Session Budget Measures
The Mississippi Link Newswire, As Senate Minority Leader, Mississippi State Senate, Minority Leader Derrick Simmons stated, “ I stand in full support of my colleagues in the Senate Democratic Caucus who voted “No” or “Present” […]
Education
Joy happened at commencements for college graduates
By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D., President Emeritus, Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio, The month of May is known for blossoms and flowers. May is also known as the month for college graduations. Joy and […]