By Jackie Hampton,Publisher,Carroll McLaughlin, a respected educator, accomplished musician, and proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., passed away on July 8, 2026. A musical tribute honoring McLaughlin was held Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 7 P.M. at Cade Chapel Baptist Church, 1000 West Ridgeway Street, in Jackson. In 2023, he continued his service at Casey Elementary School – JPS, where he remained a valued member of the school community. A Chapter Invisible Ceremony was held in his honor Friday, July 24th at Cade Chapel, prior to the funeral service. Reginald M. Buckley, officiant; followed by the Interment, which was held at Natchez Trace Cemetery, Madison, MS.