JSU president Meyers responds to opposition to expansion into Madison
By Lonnie Ross Online Editor Jackson State University (JSU) President Carolyn Meyers held a news conference to discuss the institution’s plans for an expansion location in the city of Madison. Meyers...
View ArticleW.K. Kellogg Foundation opens regional office in Jackson
Demonstrates commitment to Mississippi’s and New Orleans’ vulnerable children By Ayesha K. Mustafaa Editor The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) held a reception Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, with the Mississippi...
View ArticleMississippi activists say, ‘zero tolerance school discipline policies feeding...
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...
View ArticleState Senate District 28 run-off Feb. 26
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,...
View ArticleMeyers gives JSU “State of the Union” Spring update
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...
View ArticleSpecial 90th Birthday Salute to Luther B. Buckley
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...
View ArticleLowe’s ‘Community Impact Grant’ benefits MidCity/Georgetown homeowners
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...
View ArticleLockheed Martin conducts fifth annual Information Technology Day
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...
View ArticleChokwe Lumumba celebrates win in Jackson mayoral democratic runoff (VIDEO)
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....
View ArticleMayor Harvey Johnson becomes emotional at the beginning of his State of the...
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...
View ArticleWalk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday
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...
View ArticleNatchez casting call set for James Brown movie
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...
View ArticleJackson man who helped video sexual assault of 4-year-old sentenced to 23...
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) -- A man was sentenced Monday to more than 23 years in prison for a sexual assault on a 4-year-old girl and making a video of the attack with another man who was also...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Voters approve 1% sales tax referendum
The Mississippi Link Newswire Voters in the city of Jackson have approved a 1-cent sales tax increase to help pay for improvements to the city’s infrastructure, including road repair and replacement of...
View ArticleCircus is coming to town: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Super...
The Mississippi Link Newswire: The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is coming to Jackson Mississippi in March. Highlights from this year’s circus include the following: Kids tickets start...
View ArticleTied to be Fit: American Heart Association Raising Awareness of the...
The Mississippi Link Newswire Jackson, Miss. – Americans are spending more time than ever sitting in front of screens – at work and at home –which means less time being active. Physical inactivity...
View ArticleHolmes County matriarch Sarah Hart fondly remembered
By Gail H. Marshall Guest Contributor LEXINGTON – Nearly 300 family, friends, public officials and community members attended the celebration of life for Sarah Kimbrough Hart, Tuesday, May 13, 11 a.m....
View ArticleJackson ophthalmologist charged in shooting death of his wife
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — A Jackson ophthalmologist has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of his wife at their home on Wednesday night. Jackson Police Department spokeswoman Colendula...
View ArticleJackson police seek suspect who shot, killed toddler; 27 bullet holes riddled...
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) – Jackson police are searching for the person who shot and killed 3-year-old Armon Burton. It happened just after midnight. Police believe the shooter used an assault rifle to...
View ArticleAudit shows Mississippi vets wait 45 days in Jackson, 48 days in Gulfport for...
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Patients seeking care through the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Veterans Administration Medical center in Jackson are waiting an average of 45 days for their first appointment...
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