Health
The most valuable gift
Dr. Timothy Quinn, Quinn Healthcare, When asked to write this article on healthy tips for parents preparing to help their children get off to a good school year, I thought long and hard. I thought […]
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Education
Black school districts will take another “F” grade under new standards, despite making improvements
By Othor Cain, Editor, “Our [black] children don’t stand a snowball’s chance in hell of succeeding or overcoming odds, if we continue sending the message that no matter how hard you work, your work just […]
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Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith FOUND NOT GUILTY
By Othor Cain, Editor, It took the jury nearly four hours to render a unanimous decision in the second trial of Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith, that lasted for seven days. Smith, who […]
Entertainment
Momma’s Baby Boy coming to Jackson Sept. 30
What happens when a mother holds on to her son too long? That’s precisely what we learn as Nephew Tommy, Jackee’ Harry, Shirley Murdock, “Lil G” from the R & B group Silk, and more […]
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Voting ‘No’ means you’re saying ‘Yes’ to new possibilities at Nissan
By Othor Cain, Editor, Commentary, This week, full time and regular part-time production and maintenance employees, including leads, at Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant, will take to the polls Aug. 3 and 4 to vote […]
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Hinds County District Attorney Smith hires high-powered ATL based lawyer
By Othor Cain, Editor, Hinds County District Attorney Robert Schuler Smith, facing his second trial for allegedly attempting to hinder the prosecution of criminal defendant Christopher Butler, has hired Moorehouse graduate Micheal T. Sterling to […]
Education
JSU alum joins alma mater’s top leadership
Mays-Jackson hired as Bynum’s chief of staff By L.A. Warren, Jackson State University, Debra Mays-Jackson, a three-degree recipient from Jackson State University with many accomplishments to her name, will provide oversight to a number of […]
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Opening statements and two witnesses testify in Day 2 of the trial of Hinds County District Attorney Robert Schuler Smith
By Othor Cain, Editor, A jury composed of 12 jurors—5 black females; five black males and two white females— along with three alternate jurors (two white females and one black female) listened to opening statements […]
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Nissan Canton: A Force for Prosperity in Numerous Ways
By J R Jones, Indeed, Nissan Canton is a prime example of how an employer can generate new wealth and economic growth in a region in the form of jobs, increased revenue and a vibrant […]
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NAACP names Derrick Johnson as interim president
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor, The NAACP has named Derrick Johnson, the vice chairman of their board of directors, the organization’s interim president. The unanimous decision was made by the executive committee of […]