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[ October 15, 2026 ] State of the City: Mayor John Horhn says Jackson is turning a corner – Mayor vows to spur development, clear blight and fill over 100 potholes a day Local
[ October 15, 2026 ] March to the Polls at Hinds Circuit Clerk’s Office Local
[ October 15, 2026 ] More Than a March – Jackson State Students Raise Their Voices for Justice and Accountability Local
[ October 8, 2026 ] Jackson State University announces 2026 Homecoming Celebration, “Thee Greatest Show” Local
[ October 8, 2026 ] Farish Street Green – Ribbon Cutting Years in the making, this beautiful Green Space is now open to the public Local

Juneteenth: Thrusting toward progression, despite “Alternative Fact” President’s stance

By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Juneteenth (Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day), is sometimes called America’s second Independence Day. On June 17, 2021, Congress officially designated Juneteenth as a federal holiday, and President […]

Mississippi Data Centers – Discussion & Prayer

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Sixty Year Anniversary of James Meredith’s Walk Against Fear

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center’s Dr. Alferteen Harrison Auditorium was standing room only at 2PM, Thursday, June 4, 2026, for a deeply moving program marking the 60th Anniversary of […]

Mayor John Horhn issues statement on the passing of State Representative and Former City Councilman William “Bo” Brown

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The Mississippi Link Newswire, Mississippi State Representative, Bo Brown, District 70 died on Monday, June 8, 2026 after a lengthy illness. He had served as a representative of Dist. 70 for six years. He previously […]

Tulsa Race Massacre Descendants – Esteemed in Black pride, resistance, and resilience – Call for Reparations while fighting 105 years of racial destruction and injustice that killed 300 & destroyed a thriving community

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Following World War I, a resurgence of white supremacists flooded the country, giving rise to numerous lynchings and other acts of racially motivated violence. The Tulsa Race Massacre […]

The 2026 FIFA World Cup and America’s Big Test – In Partnership with American Community Media – National Briefing Series

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, In just days, the United States will host the largest sporting event in history. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, spread across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, is expected to bring […]

The NAACP is calling for athletes to help fight for Voting Rights: New ‘Out of Bounds’ campaign launches

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By Caleb Pugh, Our Weekly, The NAACP is calling on athletes to hold Southern states accountable for their radicalization of state maps, as many disfranchise black voters and leaders. While this has been an ongoing […]

Day of Action for Voting Rights – Evening Strategy Session at Mt. Helm

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, was a truly historic day in Jackson where the Mississippi State NAACP Conference called a “Day of Action for Voting Rights” – and had so many […]

“The Fight Is Far From Over” – Thousands rally in Jackson for Voting Rights across the South

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By Othor Cain, Contributing Writer, Jackson, Mississippi became the latest battleground in the ongoing fight for voting rights last week, as thousands of activists, clergy members, students, elected officials and national political voices gathered for […]

Republicans are rushing to redraw districts before midterms. Here’s where things stand

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By David A. Lieb and Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press, Republicans are rushing to redraw congressional districts to their advantage ahead of the midterm elections, following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that weakened minority protections under the […]