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Natchez casting call set for James Brown movie

September 17, 2013 admin 1

NATCHEZ, Mississippi — Actors and musicians looking to land a part in the upcoming James Brown movie to be filmed in Natchez will have their chance this weekend.

The Natchez Democrat reports Universal Pictures is scheduled to have a casting call for “Get On Up” Saturday at the Natchez City Auditorium.

The film will tell the story of the Godfather of Soul’s life from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century… […]

Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday

September 10, 2013 admin 1

The Mississippi Link Newswire

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a united movement to reclaim the future for millions. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday September 14th at The Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson, MS. Nearly 1,000 people from the Jackson Metro Area are expected at this year’s event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s participants will participate in a 3 mile walk/run… […]

Mayor Harvey Johnson becomes emotional at the beginning of his State of the City speech

May 30, 2013 admin 0

WATCH VIDEO: Mississippi outgoing Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. broke down at the beginning of his State of the City speech in front of an overflow crowd on May 29 2013 at the Smith Robertson Museum.
When he started thanking his wife, he paused in tears during the audience’s applause…. […]

Chokwe Lumumba celebrates win in Jackson mayoral democratic runoff (VIDEO)

May 22, 2013 admin 0

WATCH VIDEO:
Jackson city councilman Chowke Lumumba along with family and supporters celebrates his victory over Jonathan Lee in the Jackson Mayoral Democratic Runoff on Tuesday, May 21 2013…. […]

Lockheed Martin conducts fifth annual Information Technology Day

March 18, 2013 admin 0

Company to host educational talks, hands-on expo, STEM bowl and local job fair

The Mississippi Link Newswire
JACKSON, Miss – Lockheed Martin is hosting the fifth annual Information Technology (IT) Day on Friday, March 22 at the Jackson Convention Complex to increase IT education and awareness, as well as to encourage networking and collaboration in industry, academia and the community. The day-long event is free of charge and is open to the public. Lockheed Martin will also be on-site recruiting for jobs in the Mississippi area at the event…. […]

Lowe’s ‘Community Impact Grant’ benefits MidCity/Georgetown homeowners

March 7, 2013 admin 4

By Jackie Hampton

Publisher

Robert Williams, a 59-year-old disabled truck driver, is pleased that his home on Wood Street will be one of 21 that will receive major repairs as a result of a matching grant awarded to Habitat for Humanity/Metro Jackson (HFH/MJ).

Last fall, HFH/MJ was among nine affiliates nationwide invited to apply for one of four major Community Impact Grants from Lowes. On Friday, March 1, at a media event at Jaycee Park on Bailey Avenue, officials from Lowe’s announced…. […]

Special 90th Birthday Salute to Luther B. Buckley

March 7, 2013 admin 0

By Melvin V. Priester Jr.

Special to The Mississippi Link

Frederick Douglass said, “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” In that spirit, Saturday, March 2, 2013, a tribute was held at Lanier High School honoring its retired principal Luther B. Buckley on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

Very few have “built stronger children” and put in action Douglass’ words better than Principal Buckley. Legendary for his embrace of all children, Buckley guided Lanier High School during the tumultuous Civil Rights era when “Separate but Equal” was the standard in Mississippi….. […]

Meyers gives JSU “State of the Union” Spring update

February 28, 2013 admin 0

By Lonnie Ross

Online Editor

Jackson State University (JSU) President Dr. Carolyn W. Meyers highlighted University accomplishments and shared information about campus expansion plans during her “Spring Update.” Speaking to a large audience February 27 at the Rose Embly McCoy Auditorium on the JSU campus, she talked about expansion, enrollment, academic achievements, research, athletics, staff development, technology, advancements, and student initiatives….. […]

State Senate District 28 run-off Feb. 26

February 14, 2013 admin 0

City mayoral and council seat candidates lining up

By Ayesha K. Mustafaa

Editor

Marshand Crisler and Sollie B. Norwood will be the two run-off candidates for State Senate District 28, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. Crisler received 25 percent of 2,789 votes cast, with Norwood receiving 22.5 percent of the votes…. […]

Mississippi activists say, ‘zero tolerance school discipline policies feeding pipeline to prison’

February 14, 2013 admin 2

By Ayesha K. Mustafaa

Editor

A call to action plan toward repealing “zero tolerance school discipline policies” was issued by Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), at a press conference Friday, Feb. 8, held at the Central High School Auditorium in Jackson.

Edelman joined the Southern Poverty Law Center, the PERICO Institute for Youth Development and Engagement and CDF’s Southern Regional Office…. […]