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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
90th Birthday Celebration Honoring Murlene Terry Taylor
By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, Inclement weather on Saturday, January 24, 2026, resulted in various events throughout the city and state being cancelled or rescheduled but the birthday celebration for Murlene Terry Taylor preceded without a […]
National
Commentary: Threateners-In-Chief -Trump joins a short list of President’s who directly threatened American citizens
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, There have been forty-five men holding the office of the president, for a total of forty-seven presidencies. The only two to hold two non-consecutive terms are Grover Cleveland and Donald […]
National
Crump and Obama are the Top Black News Makers of the 21st Century
By Stacy M. Brown, Special to NNPA Newswire, The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) represents the organized voice, survivor, and power of the Black Press in America. On the eve of Black History Month, we […]
Local
A Conservation with Kamala Harris in Jackson, Mississippi
By James Hampton III, Guest Writer, On January 14th, 2026, the newly renovated Thalia Mara Hall in downtown Jackson, MS hosted its first event post re-opening, “A Conversation with Kamala Harris”. The 49th vice president […]
Local
35th Annual Dr. M.L.K., Jr. Prayer Breakfast echoes the long, unfinished fight for social justice and equality
By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, The third Monday in January – Martin Luther King Jr. Day – is a federal holiday in the United States. The life and legacy of King, one of […]
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Jackson Mayor John Horhn delivers formal apology to civil rights icon Hezekiah Watkins
The Mississippi Link Newswire, Mayor John Horhn delivered a formal public apology on behalf of the City of Jackson to civil rights icon Hezekiah Watkins during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast Celebration, […]
Business
From academic setbacks to entrepreneurial success: Tim C. Lee’s pivotal journey – A dream deferred detours into dividends
By Gail H. Marshall Brown, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, In Langston Hughes’ iconic poem, “Harlem,” the poet asks a question that has echoed across generations: “What happens to a dream deferred?” For CEO and Founder Tim […]
National
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Matthew C. Caston, Guest Writer, CEO & Founder, Freedman Society, “Who is it that is supposed to articulate the longings and aspirations of the people more than the preacher?” Dr. Martin Luther King asked […]
Local
Legislative Black Caucus opens new Session with prayer
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Close to one hundred gathered to participate in and observe the annual Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus Prayer Vigil, Thursday, January 8, 2026, on the steps of the Mississippi Capitol. These […]
National
Venezuela after U.S. military action: What comes next for the country and the world – In partnership with American Community Media – National Briefing Series
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, After months of escalating U.S. military pressure against Venezuela, events shifted dramatically a few days ago with direct U.S. military action and the removal of the country’s ruler, Nicolas Maduro. […]