Home OPINION: JUBILEE: A return to my rootsBy Jackson Advocate News Service ● Opinion ● October 22, 2026By Dr. Selika Sweet JA Guest Writer The Mississippi Book Festival has long given Jackson residents an opportunity to gather and celebrate literature. This year, the 60th anniversary of Margaret […] Local NewsGALLERY – The BCGA Foundation hosted the JSU Homecoming Tech & Gaming Summit and Esports Tournament at Jackson State UniversityBy Joshua Martin ● Community ● October 19, 2026GALLERY – The International Museum of Muslim Cultures hosted its Fall Faith Series’ Kinship Thursdays gathering as part of its ongoing “Sharing Stories of Faith” programBy Joshua Martin ● Community ● October 19, 2026GALLERY – State and city officials gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Nissan Cafe by John Tierre Hospitality at the Two Mississippi Museums in downtown JacksonBy Joshua Martin ● Community ● October 18, 2026GALLERY – Former Kansas City Chiefs first round draft pick and Jackson State University Hall of Famer Sylvester Morris met with community members at Johnny T’s Bistro & Blues in Jackson for a meet and greet and book signingBy Joshua Martin ● Community ● October 17, 2026GALLERY – Former NBA player and Jackson native Monta Ellis was honored at Jackson City Hall, as Mayor John Horhn presented him with a key to the city and proclaimed the date “Monta Ellis Day” in JacksonBy Joshua Martin ● Community ● October 10, 2026GALLERY – The Mississippi Poor People’s Campaign and Black Voters Matter joined forces for a March to the Polls in downtown Jackson to raise awareness about in-person absentee voting and encourage voter participationBy Joshua Martin ● Community ● October 9, 2026Load More
