By Ayesha K. Mustafaa
Staff Writer
We know the phrase, “Many can talk-the-talk but do they walk-the-walk?” Often we are disappointed when we only get the “talk” and not the “walk.”
However recently, there was a pleasant surprise to learn that one of the biggest “talkers” in the business – AT&T- actually put some of its money where its mouth is…. […]
By Tim Ward
Sports Writer
One of the first things looked at once a football schedule is released is the date for homecoming. This is true for high school, college and now some middle schools. This gives alumni the opportunity to come home to rekindle what should be fond memories at their respective institutions.
Not wanting to put a damper on the party, the football team usually plays an opponent they can beat. With all that in mind, Jim Hill and Murrah alumni were wondering how Northwest Rankin and Clinton were chosen respectively as opponents for homecoming. […]
$1,500 investment in youth
By Othor Cain
Managing Editor
Tuesday, Oct. 9, was a day described by several golfers as being ‘picture perfect’ weather-wise for being on the course playing. Yet it was a day that members of the NonIron Golf Club set aside to make a contribution to the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Jackson.
Members of the golf club gathered at the Sonny Guy Golf Course on Woodrow Wilson Drive in Northwest Jackson and participated in a media event by offering quick and helpful tips to some of the youth from the Boys & Girls Club before making the donation…. […]
October 21, 1926 – October 7, 2012
The Mississippi Link Newswire
Charm is deceitful, and beauty empty, the woman who is wise is the one to praise. Give her a share in what her hands have worked for, and let her works tell her praises at the city gates. – Proverbs 31:30
This scripture accurately describes Dr. Cozetta White Buckley, an icon of beauty, wisdom, quick wit, generosity, diligence, hard work and compassion who was adored by her family, friends, community and fellow church members. […]
The Mississippi Link Newswire
Partying with a Purpose will be the motivational force Friday, October 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the Trustmark Ballroom for those attending the 2012 UNCF Masked Ball. The Masked Ball is a major fundraiser for the UNCF Scholarship Campaign at Tougaloo College.
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and Tougaloo College have been partners since 1944 tirelessly devoting their energies to increasing the number of minority college graduates. “With the impact of the economic turmoil on the income of families and the shrinking of federal aid, it’s good to have the support of such organizations as UNCF,” commented Patricia Johnson, UNCF Coordinator at Tougaloo College…. […]
By Ayesha K. Mustafaa
Staff Writer
One would be hard pressed to find an African American who had not heard of the historic Tuskegee Airmen, the black pilots who broke the color barrier during World War II, trained at Tuskegee, Ala., especially now that a 2011 movie was released in their honor.
Some may know about the Buffalo Soldiers who formed the 9th and 10th calvary and 24th and 25th infantry of the U.S. Army starting in 1866. Native Americans coined the phrase “Buffalo” soldier because of the texture of the men’s hair…. […]
By Ayesha K. Mustafaa
Staff Writer
Davis Magnet Elementary School set the new pace for changing the trend that shows Mississippi as the leading state in obesity and in food insecurity, when it became the first school in Mississippi to receive a Teaching Garden, piloted by the American Heart Association (AHA) last year on a national level.
The American Heart Association’s Teaching Gardens program selected Davis, thanks to a sponsorship by the Jackson Heart Foundation. This program uses a school garden to teach students about nutrition and inspire them to eat more fruits and vegetables…. […]
Registration still open for second ‘free’ session
The Mississippi Link Newswire
LEXINGTON, Miss. – The Community Students Learning Center’s “free” EDGE (Empowering the Delta with a Growing Economy) Job Training Program is providing job marketing skills to interested participants.
Registration is still open for a new session which began Sept. 25. […]
By Tim Ward
Sports Writer
After being on the road to open the season for three consecutive weeks, JSU played their first home game in front of an announced crowd of over 20,000. Low numbers since the last time Southern came to Jackson. Saturday’s (Sept. 22) game against Southern was a great example of how Tiger fans are feeling. Let me explain. At this point in the season, die hard fans expected to be at least 2 & 2 after Saturday, not 1 & 3.
Let’s break it down. First game, Mississippi State, yeah right…. […]
Board of Trustees approves big-spending measures
By Othor Cain
Managing Editor
Faced with questions about big spending in his former school district, Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Cedrick Gray vows to remain focused on JPS and moving this district forward. “I cannot afford to lose sight of what is before us, even with lingering questions,” Gray said. “Everything we did in Fayette County, Tenn., was above board and done with board approval.”
Last week Gray asked JPS board of trustees to approve hiring a financial team that would help with restructuring its debt and save the district money. Gray submitted to the board some background on the team and the reason he wanted to bring them on board. What he did not give them were hard cold numbers on cost or projected savings…. […]
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