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The Jackson Advocate, founded in 1938, is the oldest Black newspaper in the state of Mississippi.

 Jackson, Mississippi
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“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - From Jackson to a Navy warship: Sailor serves aboard USS Germantown jacksonadvocateonline.com/fr…

From Jackson to a Navy warship: Sailor serves aboard USS Germantown – Jackson Advocate

By Megan Lemly JA Guest Writer SAN DIEGO – Seaman Zori Ephraim Johnson, a native of Jackson, Mississippi, serves in the U.S. Navy assigned to USS

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“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - OPINION: Mississippi is Ripe to become a Blue State: Send Thompson and Colom to Washington jacksonadvocateonline.com/op…

OPINION: Mississippi is Ripe to become a Blue State: Send Thompson and Colom to Washington –...

By Ivory Phillips JA Contributing Editor During the first week of November 2019 an article by the writer entitled, “Why Mississippi is the Reddest State

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“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - A Lifetime of Legacy: Provine High School class of ‘86 celebrates 40 years jacksonadvocateonline.com/a-…

A Lifetime of Legacy: Provine High School class of ‘86 celebrates 40 years – Jackson Advocate

By Alisha Reese, CMT Special to the JA If there’s one thing I’ve learned about Jackson residents, it’s that school pride runs deep. No matter how many

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“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - 40 Yazoo City families celebrate innovative pathway to homeownership jacksonadvocateonline.com/40…

40 Yazoo City families celebrate innovative pathway to homeownership – Jackson Advocate

JANS – Forty families at Roberts Estates in Yazoo City are on the path to owning the homes they have rented for more than 19 years. The transition to

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“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - MSDH encourages regular screenings during Breast Cancer Awareness Month jacksonadvocateonline.com/ms…

MSDH encourages regular screenings during Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Jackson Advocate

JANS – Mississippi has one of the lowest breast cancer screening rates in the nation for older women and one of the highest death rates. During October,

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“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - Gastroparesis: When persistent stomach problems deserve a closer look jacksonadvocateonline.com/ga…

Gastroparesis: When persistent stomach problems deserve a closer look – Jackson Advocate

JANS – Most people experience an upset stomach from time to time. Usually, it passes and life moves on. But when nausea, vomiting, or feeling full after

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“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - Nissan Café by John Tierre Hospitality now open at the Two Mississippi Museums jacksonadvocateonline.com/ni…

Nissan Café by John Tierre Hospitality now open at the Two Mississippi Museums – Jackson Advocate

JANS – Nissan Café by John Tierre Hospitality, a new eatery specializing in Southern-inspired cuisine, is now open at the Two Mississippi Museums – the

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“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - OPINION: JUBILEE: A return to my roots jacksonadvocateonline.com/op…

OPINION: JUBILEE: A return to my roots – Jackson Advocate

By Dr. Selika Sweet JA Guest Writer The Mississippi Book Festival has long given Jackson residents an opportunity to gather and celebrate literature. This

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“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - State’s public schools showing good performance under higher standards jacksonadvocateonline.com/st…

State’s public schools showing good performance under higher standards  – Jackson Advocate

JANS – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released accountability grades for the 2025-26 school year, which show 53.9% of schools and 50.7% of

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“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - PROOF POSITIVE: Civil rights photographs return to Mississippi, exhibit asks visitors to name the people in them jacksonadvocateonline.com/pr…

PROOF POSITIVE: Civil rights photographs return to Mississippi, exhibit asks visitors to name the...

Exhibit of contact sheets by five photographers opens October 26 at the Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center, in Jackson  JACKSON, Miss. — A new

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“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - Celebrating their 100th: Coltrane and Davis jacksonadvocateonline.com/ce…

Celebrating their 100th: Coltrane and Davis – Jackson Advocate

By Dr. Anne T. Sulton, Esq. JA Senior International Correspondent Born 100 years ago in 1926, internationally renowned jazz giants John Coltrane and 

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“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - Southern Face & Body Invites the Community to Meet Its Board-Certified Physicians at October 29 Open House jacksonadvocateonline.com/so…

Southern Face & Body Invites the Community to Meet Its Board-Certified Physicians at October 29...

JACKSON, MS — Southern Face & Body will host an open house on Thursday, October 29, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at its practice at 1701 Lakeland

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“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - OPINION: Support for Nolan Wells’ family’s continued pursuit of all facts jacksonadvocateonline.com/op…

OPINION: Support for Nolan Wells’ family’s continued pursuit of all facts – Jackson Advocate

I was an unwitting ornithologist – that’s a fancy name for birder. My childlike imagination mistook the punctuating call of a mourning dove for the

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“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - Coins, care, and community: AKA chapter makes an impact in Jackson jacksonadvocateonline.com/co…

Coins, care, and community: AKA chapter makes an impact in Jackson – Jackson Advocate

JANS – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Rho Lambda Omega Chapter is helping address everyday needs that can affect families and students in the

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“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - Junior League of Jackson awards $99,370 in grants to JPS teachers jacksonadvocateonline.com/ju…

Junior League of Jackson awards $99,370 in grants to JPS teachers – Jackson Advocate

JANS – Jackson Public Schools received $99,370 in classroom and school improvement grants through the Junior League of Jackson’s (JLJ) Public Schools

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“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - Africa and the Middle East at the 81st UN General Assembly jacksonadvocateonline.com/af…

Africa and the Middle East at the 81st UN General Assembly – Jackson Advocate

By Dr. James E. Sulton Jr. JA International Correspondent The general debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, held in New York from September

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“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - Public Safety Built on Trust, Fairness and Accountability jacksonadvocateonline.com/pu…

Public Safety Built on Trust, Fairness and Accountability – Jackson Advocate

The LOC's New Paradigm calls for an African-centered way of thinking about community conditions, public safety and collective responsibility. By Kareem

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“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - Opera Mississippi Announces Chorus Auditions for 2026-2027 Season jacksonadvocateonline.com/op…

Opera Mississippi Announces Chorus Auditions for 2026-2027 Season – Jackson Advocate

JACKSON, MS - Opera Mississippi invites singers from across the region to audition for its 2026-2027 Opera Chorus, with opportunities to perform

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“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - Local African American ladies tennis team bid for state championship jacksonadvocateonline.com/lo…

Local African American ladies tennis team bid for state championship – Jackson Advocate

By Ceagus Reed JA Guest Writer A historic, all-African American women’s tennis team representing Jackson made a powerful run at the USTA Tri-Level State

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“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - OPINION: Robert Clark’s legacy must not be redrawn out of Mississippi jacksonadvocateonline.com/op…

OPINION: Robert Clark’s legacy must not be redrawn out of Mississippi – Jackson Advocate

By Rep. Kabir Karriem JA Guest Writer How do we honor a man who broke down the barriers to Black representation and then draw lines that risk building

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