Kimberly Ward, Author at Jackson's Smooth Soul 100.5

Biden Beats Trump to Win Presidency

National | Monday, November 9

Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, positioning himself to lead a nation gripped by historic pandemic and a confluence of economic and social turmoil. His victory came after more than three days of uncertainty as election officials sorted through a surge of... Read More.

Amy Coney Barrett Sworn In As Newest Supreme Court Justice

National | Wednesday, October 28

Civil rights leaders along with other people and groups opposed to the U.S Supreme Court confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett were seemingly left with no other options but to shake their heads in disgust and disappointment that the president was successfully able to both rush and politicize the process just one week before... Read More.

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Defiant Trump Defends Virus Record In 1st Post-COVID Rally

National | Tuesday, October 13

Defiant as ever about the coronavirus, President Donald Trump on Monday turned his first campaign rally since contracting COVID-19 into a full-throated defense of his handling of the pandemic that has killed 215,000 Americans, joking that he was healthy enough to plunge into the crowd and give voters “a big fat kiss.” There was... Read More.

Michelle Obama, LeBron James Team To Help Boost Early Voting

National | Tuesday, October 13

A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama is partnering with a similar group founded by NBA star Lebron James and other prominent Black athletes and entertainers to sponsor events in major U.S. cities starting next week to generate excitement about voting early for the Nov. 3 election. Mrs. Obama’s When We All... Read More.

Deion Sanders to Coach Jackson State

Local, National, Sports | Tuesday, September 22

Deion Sanders wiped away tears of joy and passion before speaking. Jackson State’s new football coach then stated “I believe” many times about what he envisions happening on and off the field. “I have a commitment to excellence in each and every thing I do,” the Hall of Fame cornerback said during his introduction as... Read More.

Hurricane Laura Blasts Gulf Coast

National | Friday, August 28

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind and torrential rain. It unleashed a wall of seawater that could push 40 miles inland as the Category 4 storm roared ashore Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border. At least one person was killed. The National Hurricane Center said Laura slammed the coast with... Read More.

Georgia Governor To Drop Lawsuit Over Atlanta Mask Mandate

National | Wednesday, August 19

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday said he’s dropping a lawsuit against the city of Atlanta in a dispute over the city’s requirement to wear masks in public and other restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kemp had sued Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the City Council. The Republican governor argued local leaders cannot impose... Read More.

Bonnie Pointer, founding member of the Pointer Sisters, has died at age 69

Music, National | Tuesday, June 9

Bonnie Pointer, who in 1969 convinced three of her church-singing siblings to form the Pointer Sisters, which would become one of the biggest acts of the next two decades, died Monday. She was 69. The Grammy winner died of cardiac arrest in Los Angeles, publicist Roger Neal said. "It is with great sadness that I... Read More.