Education
JSU makes history
as first HBCU in state to have School of Journalism By Gail M. Brown Contributing Writer It was standing room only in the lobby of the Mississippi e-Center at Jackson State University at 6 p.m. […]
News
Health
Alzheimer’s conference draws 250 plus
Keynote speaker stresses positivity; attendees adorn their ‘fighting purple’ Special to The Mississippi Link A sea of purple attire was vividly seen throughout Anderson Hall of Mississippi College Nov. 12, as the Fifth Annual Central […]
News
Omega Psi Phi men present service awards at banquet
By Stephanie R. Jones Contributing Writer Each year the Beta Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. recognizes members of its organization who have carried fourth the fraternity’s mission of service to the community […]
Religion
Mt. Helm celebrates 180 years of ministry
By Jackie Hampton Publisher The 180 year anniversary weekend celebration of Mount Helm Baptist Church, the oldest African-American church in the capital city, pastored by C. Edwards Rhodes II, MDIV, culminated on Sunday with a […]
Obituaries
In Memoriam: Life and legacy of Nausead Lyvelle Stewart, Esq.
Aug. 15, 1931 – Nov. 10, 2015 Surrounded by her brother and nieces, Nausead Lyvelle Stewart died at Regency Hospital in Jackson Nov. 10. Stewart was born Aug. 15, 1931 in Starkville to Tommy James […]
Entertainment
A star comes to town
Jackson’s own Trinitee Stokes, who plays Judy on Disney Channel’s K. C. Undercover, was among several Disney and Nickelodeon actors who were in Madison Saturday for the Tween Stars Live event. The show at the […]
Sports
Mississippi State suspends F Demetrius Houston indefinitely
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State says that sophomore forward Demetrius Houston has been indefinitely suspended because of “conduct detrimental to the team.” The school sent a statement on Tuesday saying that Houston will not […]
Sports
Saints owner’s former assistant claims wrongful firing
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A longtime assistant to Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson claims he was fired last year in violation of a legal contract. In the lawsuit filed Tuesday against the Saints corporation, […]
News
Paris attacks raid: 2 dead, 7 arrested in search for mastermind
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Amid gunfire and explosions, police raided a suburban Paris apartment where the suspected mastermind of last week’s attacks was believed to be holed up Wednesday. The siege ended with two deaths […]
Entertainment
Actor Charlie Sheen reveals he is HIV positive
NEW YORK (AP) — Former “Two and a Half Men” star Charlie Sheen has the HIV virus. In an interview Tuesday on NBC’s “Today,” the 50-year-old Sheen said he tested positive for the virus that causes AIDS. But […]