Carlyn Hicks, a senior staff attorney and director of the Parent Representation program for Mission First Legal Aid Clinic in Jackson was the recipient of the National Child Advocacy Award from the ABA’s Young Lawyers Division. Founded in 1878, the American Bar Association seeks to improve the administration of justice, accredit law schools and establish...Read More

Jackson State University alum Dathan Thigpen captured the top prize on Season 8 of BET’s All-Star “Sunday Best” during the reality Gospel singing competition that aired Aug. 30. Thigpen captured the crown after the show’s judges had selected him as one of three finalists. Host Kirk Franklin said millions of votes were cast, with Thigpen...Read More

Jackson State University President Carolyn W. Meyers announces that Dana A. Brown will serve as the University’s interim Chief Financial Officer. She will oversee a range of administrative and business operations that support the University’s academic mission. Brown has more than 25 years of experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, investment and internal controls. “Dana has...Read More