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Mike Epsy: Statment of Candidacy for United States Senate
The following is a statement by Mike Espy who is running for U.S. Senate for Mississippi. Espy is a candidate seeking to fill the unexpired term of retired Senator Thad Cochran.
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Entertainment
KATRINA: Jordan family reflects on unforgettable experience
Aftermaths a year later still looked like the ‘Twilight Zone,’ a member says BY GAIL BROWN Contributing Writer HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. – Holmes County native Clara Marshall Jordan said she and her husband Clarence Jordan […]
Entertainment
Remembering Katrina: “I didn’t plan to evacuate”
By Angel Hampton Special to The Mississippi Link I didn’t plan to evacuate. I had gotten used to hurricane threats being a way of life early on as a student at Xavier University. Sometimes we […]
Education
Black History Month is not dead
An open letter to the more than 42 million African Americans in these United States. By Pastor Jimmy Terry, Sr.
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Amber Alert: Two year old Myra Lewis is missing
THE MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY PATROL IS ISSUING AN AMBER ALERT FOR TWO-YEAR-OLD MYRA LEWIS. SHE WAS LAST SEEN SATURDAYMORNING JUST AFTER 11 AT HER HOME IN CAMDEN IN NORTHERN MADISON COUNTY. SHE WAS LAST SEEN WEARING A […]
Health
“Cover Mississippi”, kickoff campaign launches this Friday at Metro Mall
Coalition to help people understand and signup for “Obamacare” (for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act) Anyone interested in understanding “Obamacare” or shopping for health insurance options will be able to meet with […]
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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 […]
National
Helping African American Children to Be Prideful and Purposeful During These Times
By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D., President Emeritus, Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio, I am an African American man who was born, raised and nurtured a long time ago. The sand in my hourglass is […]
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145 years later, Mississippi stands at the crossroads of history: Election Day tells us that regardless of the final count, Mississippi is not Red or Blue: It is Purple! – Democrats capture both chambers of Congress as Scott Colom’s historic Senate challenge puts Mississippi’s political future in focus
By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, The American people went to the polls Tuesday, November 3, and sent a message that could be felt from Washington, D.C. to the Mississippi Delta. Rising grocery prices, […]
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From Michigan to Mississippi: Journalists examine voting rights, rising costs and the future of democracy
By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, Just days before Americans headed to the polls for the November 3 midterm elections, six journalists from across the country gathered to discuss the issues weighing on voters […]
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Parents of 1-year-old fatally shot by police protest at Mississippi Attorney General’s Office
By Sophie Bates, Associated Press, The parents of a 1-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a police officer in Mississippi led a protest Monday at the office of the state’s attorney general, who […]
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‘Get out the Vote Live Remote’ at Congressman Thompson’s Jackson Headquarters: Every Vote Matters: Mississippi is Counting on You!
Submitted by: Rasheda Bell, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Congressman Bennie Thompson is known for his steadfast commitment to civil liberties, his courage in standing up for Mississippians’ progress, and his local fish fries that bring constituents […]
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The Mississippi Link’s unwavering stance for “Truth” tickles my spine
By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, When you want to discover the truth, read The Mississippi Link Newspaper, the publication that promotes ethics and fairness for potential community readers. Newswriting standards fused with the […]
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Colom rallies at home in Columbus with another groundbreaking VIP – Two days after her birthday, Vice President Kamala Harris stumps for Scott Colum in Columbus
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Oh, what a night! Well over a thousand souls descended on the Columbus High School gymnasium – Home of the Falcons – to rally for Columbus native Scott Colom is […]
Health
Breast Cancer Survivor Tina Leavy speaks of challenges, support, and encouragement
By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, September 2021 was the beginning of health unrest for Tina Leavy. That was a time period that she could never forget. She learned during that time that she […]
Health
MAPPING a Path to Breast Cancer Awareness: Knowledge, Action, and Hope
By Rasheda Bell, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Behind every breast cancer statistic is a person, a family, and a story that matters. Although a diagnosis can bring fear and uncertainty, advances in research, improved treatments, and […]
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U.S. Senate Candidate Scott Colom and Sen. Ralph Warnock energize voters at Rally in Jackson
By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, “Mississippi Matters” has been a central theme for Scott Colom since he announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate race in September of 2025. He continues to convey the message that […]