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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 […]
Local
In Memory of Cassandra Wilson
By Michael West, Freelance Writer, Washington DC, Cassandra Wilson, a singer, songwriter and producer who was one of the most acclaimed and successful jazz vocalists of her generation, died Sept. 2 at her home in […]
Local
A Tribute to Cassandra Wilson
By H Ralph Samuels, Jr., Her voice now rises softly beyond this earthly realm; fusing a smooth jazzy melody with a bluesy African hymn. She conquered the music world with a special gift of song. […]
National
Commentary: Love Beyond Degree – Does it boil down to a lack of ability, or is it far worse?
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The path is clear. Presidential candidates proclaim their positions on the issues, solidify their platform, try to convince voters they love America, and promise change – always seeking support – […]
Local
Dr. Flonzie Brown-Wright Statewide Voter Registration Day
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, A press conference was held on the second-floor rotunda of the Mississippi Capitol Friday, August 28, 2026, at high noon. At its core was the naming of the Mississippi version […]
National
Legislative Black Caucuses from Mississippi and Tennessee Gather
By Dr. Phyllis Qualls, Guest Writer, Members of the Legislative Black Caucus from Mississippi and Tennessee joined together to present issues in their respective state legislatures. During the panel discussion the legislators stressed the importance […]
Entertainment
Curtis Nichouls – A visionary who saw Mississippi on the big screen
By Dr. Edelia J. Carthan, Contributing Writer, Mississippi filmmaker Curtis Nichouls had a vision that extended far beyond making movies. He envisioned Mississippi becoming a destination for film and television production, creating opportunities for local […]
News
The Greatest! Ten Years On…
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The fight ended on June 3, 2016, in Scottsdale, Arizona. No trunks, no gloves, no squared ring, no rope-a-dope – just a hospital bed, surrounded by his family. The […]
Entertainment
Michael Jackson would have turned 68. In Las Vegas, his music is filling the room again.
Black Press USA, Las Vegas turns up the music to celebrate Michael Jackson’s birthday. The lights go out, the theater goes dark, and then that unmistakable voice fills the room, even before the song begins. […]
National
Do not count on your neighbor to vote. You must vote, too.
By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D., President Emeritus, Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio, We are our brother’s and sister’s keeper. That is a timeless phrase that we have heard over the years. Looking out for […]
Health
Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center’s CEO earns one of Community Health’s highest national honors
The Mississippi Link Newswire, The Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center (JHCHC) is proud to announce that it’s Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jasmin O. Chapman has received the prestigious National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Lifetime […]