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2 bodies found at old Jackson golf course
News Briefs From Across The State By Monica Land Bodies had been there about a week Two bodies have been found on the former Shady Oaks Country Club golf course in west Jackson. Eric Wall […]
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Historic Elkhorn Church celebrates annual Homecoming
By Monica Land KILMICHAEL – The members of the Elkhorn Primitive Baptist Church are celebrating their 35th annual homecoming celebration this weekend and the public is invited for refreshments, fellowship and fun. The church will […]
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Mississippi Link Exclusive: Sgt. Marcus Wright speaks
Wright serving as Sgt. over Internal Affairs with HCSD By Othor Cain Managing Editor In an exclusive interview with The Mississippi Link, Marcus Wright confirmed that he has been employed with the Hinds County Sheriff’s […]
Editorials
Why The NAACP National Board of Directors voted to oppose codifying discrimination
By Derrick Johnson President, Mississippi State Conference NAACP The NAACP’s recent decision concerning marriage equality is a continuation of our mission and constitution, which states our objective is to ensure the “political, educational, social and […]
Education
JPS given more time to right a wrong
District has until Nov 1 to make improvements By Othor Cain Managing Editor Monday, May 21, proved to be a very busy day for officials within the Jackson Public Schools District. Board members called a […]
Entertainment
Donald Driver Wins DWTS
Espn.com LOS ANGELES – He already has a Super Bowl ring, and now football star Donald Driver can add the “Dancing With the Stars” mirrorball trophy to his awards collection. The Green Bay Packers receiver […]
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Sheriff: Gang started prison riot in Adams County; one guard killed
NATCHEZ – (AP) A gang fight in a prison for illegal immigrants quickly escalated into a riot involving as many as 300 inmates, some lashing out with sticks or homemade knives as the uprising […]
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Clarksdale teen shot in the face while sitting on front porch
By Monica Land CLARKSDALE – Police Chief Greg Hoskins said they are still looking for a suspect in the murder of an 18-year-old girl shot to death while sitting on her front porch last week. […]
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Youth minister arrested for filming woman in dressing room
By Monica Land COLUMBUS – Police Chief Selvain McQueen said a 35-year-old youth minister was arrested on Thursday, May 17, for allegedly using his cell phone to film a woman changing clothes in a dressing […]
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Teen killed driving home from music festival
By Monica Land PERKINSTON – Officials said a 19-year-old teenager from Stone County died in a single-car accident early Saturday morning and that speed and alcohol were factor. Coroner Wayne Flurry said Grant Lowery Hickman, […]