Sports

JSU, NFL legend — Richardson remembered

By Stephanie R. Jones Contributing Writer Before Willie L. Richardson Jr. left his imprint on Jackson State University, before he made his mark in the National Football League, the young wide receiver from Coleman High […]

Education

Eyes on the Prize

Williams reflects on book’s impact on race relations The Mississippi Link Newswire With his eyes still on the prize and using reflections from his best-selling book of the same name, national journalist and author Juan […]

Education

JSU Gives Back

Staffers donate to local children By Shanderia K. Posey Editor Last Friday, several Jackson State University staffers agreed that in lieu of individual gifts from President Carolyn Meyers, more than 50 bikes would be donated […]

Education

Jackson State gains control of endowment

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Jackson State University will become the second of Mississippi’s three historically black universities to gain control of an endowment set aside in a desegregation lawsuit. Higher Education Commissioner Glenn Boyce announced […]

Education

JSU student releases 9 books in one year

By Shanderia K. Posey Editor Nakoreya Roberson, 22, has accomplished in one year what some people need a lifetime to do – become a best-selling author. The Atlanta, Ga., native and Jackson State University student […]

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. […]

Sports

Jackson State names Ross Women’s Track and Field Coach

The Mississippi Link Newswire JACKSON, Miss. – The Jackson State University has named Camille Ross to lead its women’s track and field and cross country program. Her start date is set for Oct. 19. Ross […]

Sports

Jackson State University fires football coach Harold Jackson

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Jackson State has fired football coach Harold Jackson less than two seasons into his tenure. School spokesman Wesley Peterson confirmed Jackson was fired on Tuesday afternoon. The Tigers had a 6-11 […]

Education

JSU holds open house for Mass Communication Department

By William H. Kelly III Associate Editor, JSU The Blue & White Flash The Jackson State University Department of Mass Communication gave an excited audience a sneak peak into the future of media at JSU […]

News

Man gets life in prison for murder of Jackson St. professor

CANTON, Miss. (AP) – A 22-year-old man accused in the death of a Jackson State University professor has been sentenced to life in prison. The Clarion-Ledger reports (http://on.thec-l.com/1HkwxbL) Melvin Potts was convicted Wednesday in the […]