By: Roscoe Barnes A recent panel discussion on slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers presented him as a family man, a fearless leader in the Civil Rights Movement, and a thriving student at Alcorn State University, where his legacy is recognized to this day....
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Communications When Candace Walker of Pontotoc found out she was pregnant at 39, she knew her journey wouldn’t be easy. With Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, neuropathy and a history of...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Unity has not been used to describe the City of Jackson in quite some time, but on Tuesday it was on display during the inauguration ceremony for new Mayor John Horhn (D). From his inauguration address to a speech...
On Wednesday, June 25, at the Old Capitol Inn in downtown Jackson, Mississippi, a crowd of almost 300 attended the Mississippi Business Journal’s annual “Top 40 Under 40” awards luncheon. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann was the keynote speaker at the event hosted...
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is proud to announce that our Office of Vital Records and Public Health Statistics has received formal accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). This is a significant accomplishment as it...
The Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus held a pinning ceremony on June 26 at Olde Towne Community Church to honor the Practical Nursing Class of 2025. The event recognized 15 graduates: Tyakia Allen of Jackson, Akia Destiny Brown of Vicksburg, Ian Burnette of...
