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Don’t forget . . . Be mindful of conduct at polls Nov. 8 Fall Back! The Mississippi Link Newswire balance preventing interference ers are trained and ready. There Less than a week remains be- with the voting process with pro- are always minor interruptions Set your clocks fore Election Day. Mississippi tecting the integrity of the elec- on Election Day, but I am hope- back one hour before Secretary of State Delbert Hose- tion. The ultimate goal is safe- ful each and every citizen will do mann is asking voters to follow Sample ballot inside, page 4 guarding all Mississippians’ right his or her part in following the going to bed on laws governing conduct in pre- to vote in a free and fair elec- cincts, thereby ensuring ballots ly manner on Nov. 8. tion,” Hosemann said. “Our local Voting Saturday night. are cast in an efficient and order- “Our statutes are designed to election officials and poll work- Continued on page 3 JSU’s time of transition Paige to serve as interim president for several months By Shanderia K. Posey Editor Jackson State University alum- nus and former U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige has been chosen to serve as interim presi- dent of Jackson State University effective Nov. 7. This is what remains of Hopewell M.B. Church in Greenville after a The announcement was made fire Nov. 1.PHOTO COURTESY GOFUNDME.COM by Glenn Boyce, commissioner of Higher Education, Nov. 1 fol- lowing a morning emergency Institutions of Higher Learn- Greenville church ing Board meeting in Jackson in which members voted unani- mously to select Paige. Before mak- burning considered ing the an- nouncement Boyce said, a hate crime “Jackson State Staff, wire reports sault of people’s right to freely worship. Moreover, this mat- University is an The burning of a black ter is being investigated with Paige absolutely won- church on Nov. 1, in Greenville all deliberate speed, and we derful university with tremen- that was also spray-painted will not rest until the culprit dous faculty, staff, students and with a “Vote Trump” message is found and prosecuted to the administration. We are absolutely is making national news and fullest extent of the law.” in a time of transition … but the being investigated as a hate During a briefing the after- leadership that sits in this room crime. noon of Nov. 2 Fire Chief Ru- will take the university forward.” Greenville Mayor Errick ben Brown told the media, “It Several JSU officials attended Simmons described the has been concluded … the fire the meeting including Evelyn J. burning of Hopewell M.B. was intentionally set.” Leggett, provost and senior vice Church as a “hateful and Rod Paige answered media questions via conference call after being named Jackson State University’s interim Brown reported the fire president for Academic and Stu- cowardly act.” president following an IHL emergency Board meeting Nov. 1 in Jackson. PHOTO BY SHANDERIA K. POSEY caused heavy damage to the dent Affairs, who will serve as Simmons said local officials sanctuary and water and heat acting president until Paige be- dent for Jackson State University committee will be established, terim presidents cannot apply for consider the fire a hate crime damage to the kitchen and gins his role. speaks volumes about his love for and JSU students, alumni, faculty the permanent president position. because of the political pastor’s study. “Dr. Paige absolutely has the university.” and administration officials will Carolyn Meyers, who served message he believes was Greenville Police Chief been an educator for a lifetime,” The College Board will begin have the opportunity to serve on as JSU’s president since 2011 intended to interfere with Delando Wilson said investi- Boyce said. “I think that Dr. the process of searching for a per- committees for input on who will turned in her letter of resignation worship and intimidate voters. gators were speaking with a Paige played an incredible role manent JSU president at its next be the next president. effective Nov. 1 last week. “We have contacted local, person of interest as of Nov. 2. throughout his history in taking meeting this month. Boyce said While Boyce promised expedi- Paige, who is currently retired state and federal authorities of The 111-year-old church and making education better for generally the process takes five ency, he also said, “We will not and living in Houston, Texas, was this hateful and cowardly act,” congregation will rebuild the young people across this nation. to seven months and will include do it so fast that we won’t get not present for the announcement Simmons said. “This matter To have a man of Dr. Paige’s online listening sessions. great candidates.” JSU is being investigated as a hate Church stature to serve as interim presi- A campus search advisory Per College Board policy, in- crime. This act is a direct as- Continued on page 3 Continued on page 4 Poll reveals profile of black Gray resigns from JPS From staff reports cent of our schools in- Jackson Public School District creased at least one letter American voters for 2016 Superintendent Cedrick Gray turned his grade from last year. We resignation at the district’s school Board also know that 40 percent The Mississippi Link Newswire elections. current election year’s candidates, meeting Nov. 1. of our schools dropped at WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the Taken together, the data predict 90 percent of respondents said they His last day on the job will be Nov. 17. least one letter grade.” election only days away, a new na- a high voter turnout among black have “overall favorable feelings” to- Frederick Murray, chief academic officer Gray Burt also noted there tional poll shows that black Ameri- American voters in the Nov. 8 elec- ward President Barak Obama. for JPS, will serve as interim superinten- was still reason for optimism in the district. can voters overwhelmingly plan tion and a strong preference for Hill- Findings are based on a national dent until the school Board selects a new “For example, 27.4 percent of our to vote for Hillary Clinton as their ary Clinton over Donald Trump. random sample of more than 900 leader. schools are rated C or above. This is a choice for president of the United A substantial majority (89 per- voters from 22,000 telephone calls Last week, Gray announced his intent clear illustration that our students are ca- States. Their choice is influenced by cent) indicated they will vote for made between Oct. 21 and Oct. 30, to resign from the state’s second-largest pable of excelling on the new assessments. concerns about high quality, afford- Clinton, and two-thirds (67 percent) by researchers in a joint National school district following JPS receiving an We are very proud of those 16 schools. able education, income inequality, said they strongly favor Clinton. Newspaper Publishers Associa- F in the Mississippi Department of Educa- We congratulate Baker Elementary, Davis jobs, the economy, race relations Another 23 percent declared “mod- tion – Howard University poll. This tion’s accountability ratings which were Magnet IB Elementary, Power APAC El- and racial justice. erate support” for her. A slightly was the first national-level scientific results from the Mississippi Assessment ementary and Bailey APAC Middle School The National Black Voter Poll higher percent (74 percent) said they study focused exclusively on voters Program. for exemplifying academic excellence as found a high degree of engagement have “overall favorable feelings” for who identify as African American, In a statement to the media School Board A schools,” Burt said. “We will build on by registered black voters in the Clinton, compared to 2 percent who Afro-Hispanic or other black iden- President Beneta Burt said, “To go from a their success and share their best practices election, with 96 percent of respon- said they had favorable feelings for tity. district with only 3.5 percent of its schools among our schools. The administration is dents saying they will cast ballots. Trump. The goal of the research was to labeled F to 36.2 percent, is indeed signifi- working closely with all of our schools The same number said their friends When asked, “Do you think Don- develop a profile of black American cant and a number that is not acceptable. to identify areas that we can improve and also intend to vote. Nearly all re- ald Trump is a racist?” – 84 percent We are still analyzing the data to pinpoint spondents in the survey said they responded, “Yes.” Poll what happened, but we know that 24 per- Gray voted in both the 2008 and 2012 In contrast to feelings toward the Continued on page 3 Continued on page 4

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The Mississippi Link Newswire The 100 Black Men of Jackson, a non-profit mentoring organization that addresses the comprehensive needs of at-risk African-American children and teens, recently an- nounced it will begin a series of art and entertainment events that pro- mote the important role of family, community and personal responsi- bility. In conjunction with Atlanta- based producer director, Dwight Cummings, 100 Black Men of Jackson will premiere the hit theat- rical stage production, “I’m A Bet- Walker ter Man Now” at 7 p.m. Nov. 5, at the Jackson Convention Complex. “The art and entertainment series of the 100 is a new initiative that expands the presence of our group as a strategic mentoring organiza- tion for our youth,” said LeRoy Walker, founding president of 100 Black Men of Jackson. “We know William Jackson from Tyler Per- that art and creative expression can ry’s “Single Mom’s Club,” Tamika in many ways convey positive life Scott from Grammy-award winning changing messages. The theatrical group Xscape and Donald Gray production of ‘I’m a Better Man from the hit stage play, “There’s a Now’ presents the challenges that Stranger in My House.” many young men face while pre- For more information regarding senting solutions through an enter- 100 Black Men of Jackson Inc. as taining format.” well as the theatrical production “I’m A Better Man Now” stars call 601 366-8301.

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Poll Voting Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 voters in a year when race is be- justice (84 percent), and income in- two elections and also plan to vote a religious affiliation (a strong ma- law and maintaining order at the polls.” lieved to be a defining factor in the equality (82 percent). on Nov. 8, black women show they jority of those Christian). State law provides only local election commis- outcome of presidential and con- When asked about where they ob- are at the forefront of social change The research was conducted us- sioners and circuit clerks, who run Mississippi gressional races. tain their information about political and political history in the United ing social science survey methods general elections, and designated poll workers The vast majority of respondents candidates, nearly half (46 percent) States, by voting to elect the na- at Howard University. Research are permitted to remain in the state’s more than in the survey identified as Demo- said from local TV news, and an- tion’s first black and now its first findings, however, do not necessar- 1,800 precincts on Election Day. There are 410 crats. To the question, “In general, other fourth (24 percent) said from female president. ily reflect the personal views of the election commissioners across Mississippi’s 82 do you think of yourself as Demo- cable stations. Approximately a fifth A majority of respondents said researchers, the faculty or adminis- counties, and an estimated 10,000 trained poll crat, Republican, or something (18 percent) said they rely on black they had attended college (73 per- tration of Howard University, or the workers will be working precincts Nov. 8. else?” 82 percent of respondents newspapers for information about cent), and were 56 years of age or members of the National Newspa- Designated federal and state observers are said “Democrat” and only 2 percent elections. older. Millennials between the ages per Publishers Association. permitted to remain in polling places. The Sec- said Republican. Another 16 percent Revelations of new FBI probes of 18-35 accounted for 11 percent of Principal investigators on the in- retary of State’s Office will have trained observ- said they are either “Independent” into Clinton’s emails occurred in the sample. terdisciplinary Howard research ers in at least 32 counties. Observers report any or “Other” (9 percent and 7 percent, the midst of the research, prompting Those surveyed were nearly team included Dr. William Spriggs, problem observed within a precinct to the Secre- respectively). researchers to compare participant equally split between employed and Department of Economics; Dr. Terri tary of State’s Elections Division, which in turn A large majority of respondents responses to candidates before and not-employed (53 percent and 47 Adams and Dr. Rubin Patterson, contacts the appropriate county election official, (87 percent) identified high quality after this news. They found that fa- percent, respectively). Of those em- Department of Sociology and Crim- district attorney or law enforcement officer to education as an influence in their vorable feelings toward Clinton rose ployed, 30 percent said they were inology; Dr. Lorenzo Morris, De- address and resolve the issue. Additionally, two decisions, and a nearly equal per- slightly and those toward Trump federal employees, and 18 percent partment of Political Science; and credentialed poll watchers present with the per- cent (84 percent) pointed to con- were cut in half. said they were union members. Of Dr. Carolyn Byerly, Department of mission and on behalf of each political party are cerns about college affordability as The sample of more than 900 reg- those not employed, 78 percent Communication, Culture and Media permitted to observe in the precinct. One cre- a factor. istered black voters was 70 percent were retired and 22 percent were Studies.Principal liaisons from the dentialed poll watcher with the permission and Other concerns shaping decisions female and 30 percent male. When unemployed. Nearly half (48 per- NNPA included President and CEO on behalf of each candidate is also permitted to were the economy and jobs (85 considered alongside the 96 percent cent) of respondents said they are Dr. Benjamin Chavis and Chairman observe. percent), race relations and racial who said they voted in the previous married and most (84 percent) have of the Board Denise Rolark Barnes. All other members of the public are prohibited from loitering within 30 feet of a polling place, unless they are standing in line waiting to cast a JSU ballot. Campaigning is not permitted within 150 Continued from page 1 feet of a precinct, unless the activity is taking but did answer media questions via from one outstanding leadership to the Grambling Tigers, broke the dent School District. In 1994, he place on private property. conference call. another,” Leggett said. “We are ex- color barrier at Veterans Memorial left TSU to become superintendent Other Mississippi laws impacting conduct on Having just been chosen for the cited that the Board has selected Dr. Stadium, becoming the first histori- of the Houston Independent School Election Day include, but are not limited to: position, Paige expressed he will Rod Paige. We know his work. We cally black universities to play a District, which was the nation’s ▪ Voters are not permitted to show any other determine a “top priority” for his have his bio, and we know the con- game in the stadium, which is now seventh-largest school district at person their marked ballot role after talking with faculty and tributions he can make.” the home stadium for Jackson State the time. Paige was named National ▪ Write-in candidates are only counted in the administrators, but planned to have As for who will eventually be University. Superintendent of the Year by the event of the death, resignation, withdrawal or re- working strategies for JSU in a mat- chosen as president of JSU, Leggett He and his wife, Stephanie Nel- American Association of School moval of any candidate whose name was printed ter of days. said, “My thinking is that whoever lons-Paige, vice president for USA Administrators in 2001. on the official ballot “I’m a Jacksonian. I’m interested can move the university forward, Funds’ National Engagement, re- He was appointed by President ▪ Voters who have voted absentee cannot in Jackson State being the greatest whether that’s an alumnus or non- cently served as honorary chairs of George W. Bush to serve as the change their absentee vote, but can override university it can be,” Paige said as to alumnus should be considered.” the Jackson State University Na- seventh U.S. Secretary of Educa- their absentee vote by voting on Election Day why he was interested in the interim Serving on the Thomas B. Ford- tional Alumni Association’s bien- tion. Following that role, Paige was at the polls. The absentee ballot will then be position. “I think it has unlimited ham’s Institute’s Board of Trustees nial Black Tie Scholarship and Rec- named a Public Policy Fellow at marked “rejected.” potential and I appreciate the oppor- since 2005, Paige was inducted ognition Gala. the Woodrow Wilson International To date, about 71,544 absentee ballots have tunity to play a part in that role.” into the National Alliance for Pub- For 10 years, Paige served as the Center for Scholars. He serves on been requested by voters. During the 2012 Gen- Boyce was clear that as for the lic Charter Schools Hall of Fame dean of the College of Education at the boards of the Strake Founda- eral Election, 106,722 absentee ballots were re- College Board, a top priority would earlier this year. With co-author Texas Southern University, a com- tion and the Blue Cure Foundation. quested. More than 1.86 million Mississippians be the recent financial matters JSU Elaine Witty, Paige published “The prehensive metropolitan historically He has served on the boards of the are registered to vote in the upcoming election. faces. Black-White Achievement Gap: black university in Houston. While Broad Foundation, the New Eng- Census data estimates the state’s eligible voting The College Board hired an ac- Why Closing It Is the Greatest Civil at Texas Southern, Paige established land College of Finance and Busi- age population to be about 2.26 million. counting firm to oversee JSU’s- fi Rights Issue of Our Time” in 2010. the university’s Center for Excel- ness and the News Corporation. He Polls are open Nov. 8 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. nances recently, saying spending In addition to graduating from lence in Urban Education, a research also served on the National Council Any voter in line at 7 p.m. is entitled to cast a was exceeding revenue and JSU’s Jackson State, Paige served as head facility that concentrates on issues of Economic Education’s Commis- ballot. cash reserves were running low. As coach for the university, coaching related to instruction and manage- sion on the Skills of the American Voters can find their precinct and a sample of June 30, JSU had $4 million in the Tigers on a historic day for col- ment in urban school systems. Workforce. ballot by visiting the Secretary of State’s Polling cash on hand, down from $37 mil- lege football and Mississippi. On During his time at Texas South- In addition to a bachelor’s degree Place Locator online. lion in 2012. The university has an- Oct. 21, 1967, coach Paige and the ern, Paige was elected to serve as a from Jackson State, Paige holds a For more information about state election nounced a plan to rebuild reserves. Jackson State Tigers, in a matchup trustee and officer of the Board of master’s degree and doctoral degree laws, visit the Secretary of State’s web site or “We are here today transitioning against coach Eddie Robinson and Education of the Houston Indepen- from Indiana University. call the Elections Division at (601) 576-2550. 4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 3 - 9, 2016 www.mississippilink.com

Church Continued from page 1 Epps arrested in Nov. 1 church at its current location, according burned and defaced in what was a deep- Greenville city officials are limited to to Pastor Caroline Hudson. ly shocking and saddening event that what may be disclosed as the investiga- At 9:16 p.m. Nov. 1, the Greenville harkens back to a much darker day in tion is underway. burglary of Flowood home Fire Department was dispatched to Mississippi. I am very concerned about Chief Wilson confirmed a reward of Hopewell M.B. Church, 640 North De- this heinous crime and will urge fed- $11,000 will be given to anyone who Associated Press Epps is accused of lesseps, for a reported church fire. Four eral government agencies to coordinate comes forward with information lead- Former Mississippi Department of running one of the larg- units responded to the scene to discov- with state and local law enforcement to ing to the arrest and conviction of a Corrections Commissioner Chris Epps est criminal conspira- er the church engulfed in flames. The utilize every resource at their disposal person or persons responsible for the was arrested in Flowood Nov.1. cies in state history, tak- church was vandalized with the words, to investigate this incident and bring the crime. The Clarion-Ledger reported that ing at least $1.4 million “Vote Trump” spray-painted on the side perpetrator to justice. The ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, To- Flowood Police confirmed Epps’ arrest in bribes and kickbacks of the church. “The political message of the van- bacco, Firearms and Explosives), State for allegedly removing light fixtures Epps over eight years to steer On Nov. 2, Rep. Bennie G. Thomp- dalism is obviously an attempt to sway Fire Marshals Office and the Washing- from his home that was forfeited as more than $800 million worth of state son (D-MS) gave the following state- public opinion regarding the upcoming ton County CrimeStoppers are collec- part of his February 2015 guilty plea to prison contracts. ment regarding the burning of the election. I encourage all citizens not to tively offering the reward. bribery charges. U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate church: be deterred by this cowardly act and Anyone with information about the Chief Richie McCluyskey told on Oct. 31, reset Epps’ sentencing for “Last evening, Hopewell M.B. exercise your right to vote at the ballot church burning should call (662) 378- WLBT-TV that Epps faces charges of May 24 for those charges. He faces up Church in Greenville, Miss., was box.” 1616 or (662) 378-TIPS (8477). burglary. to 23 years in prison.

Gray For information about advertising in Continued from page 1 implement innovative strategies to in- leave the district. speed in endeavors to come. The city The Mississippi Link crease academic achievement.” “I salute Dr. Cedrick Gray and his of Jackson and its schools will thrive. please call: 601-896-0084 Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber also family for their commitment to Jack- It’s who we are and who we’ve always or e-mail [email protected] issued a statement on Gray’s plan to son Public Schools. I bid him God- been.” LOCAL

www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 3 - 9, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 Local organizations partner to ‘Feed Hearts’ in Poindexter Park The Mississippi Link Newswire (Reprint to correct photo error.) The Family Strengthening Committee with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Rho Lamb- da Omega Chapter collaborated with New Beginnings Mobile Mission Homeless Ministry of Ridgeland, Miss. and Under- graduates of Alpha Kappa Al- pha Sorority, Inc. Lambda Iota Participants included Minister Sandra Logan (from left), New Beginnings Chapter at Millsaps College. Mobile Mission Homeless Ministry; Dovie Reed, chairperson for Alpha The project which took place Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Rho Lambda Omega Chapter Family Strength- in Poindexter Park was called ening Committee; Jennie Ross, New Beginning Mobile Mission Homeless Feeding Warm Hearts in the Ministry and Carolyn Dampeer, co-chair of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Park in observance of October Inc., Rho Lambda Omega Chapter Family Strengthening Committee Childhood Hunger Awareness Day. This day was first observed on available resources in the pha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in 1995, when the American Jackson area. Family Strengthening Com- Culinary Federation Chef and Through the collaborative mittee is to address the issues Child Foundation, Inc. reached efforts of these organizations of families in the community out across America with its first more than 70 nutritious meals during the next several years Childhood Hunger Day national were served. Participants were because anyone can become awareness campaign. provided survival items such homeless. Funding for this This project provided indi- as deodorant, socks, blankets, project was provided by the viduals who were in Poindex- toothpaste, soap, toothbrushes, Ebony Pearls Foundation, In- ter Park and others from local mouthwash, razors and other corporated. homeless shelters with a hot items. Meals were provided by For additional information on balanced breakfast, clothing, 2 for 7 Food Truck of Jackson. Rho Lambda Omega activities, sacked lunches, and information One of the initiatives of Al- visit www.Rloaka.org. Local students celebrate during National School Lunch Week

The Mississippi Link Newswire All students were encouraged and third-place winner was Sha- During the week of Oct. 10-14, to actively participate in some mecia Washington. schools across the country were way. The upper-grade students, The lower grades, K-3 compet- abuzz with activity about Nation- grades 4-8, were motivated to ed in a coloring contest showing al School Lunch Week, and fac- write essays on the merits of good healthy food choices. The entries ulty, staff and students at the E.E. food choices and their effects on were submitted to the panel of Rogers’ Seventh-Day Adventist health and economic factors of judges and first, second and third- Academy in Jackson were part of families. These essays were sub- place winners were chosen. that excitement. mitted to a panel of judges to First place winner was Al- Healthy food choices are en- determine first, second and third anna Tillman. Second-place couraged every day, but this spe- place winners. First-place winner winner was Josiah Camper, and cial emphasis raised students’ and was Nadia Harden. Second-place third-place winner was Kathryn parents’ conscious levels. winner was Ma’Shayla Sanders, Privette. COMMUNITY

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The Mississippi Link Newswire selves now for future roles by Students participating in the participating in extracurricular 2016 ASCEND program for Al- activities and registering to vote. pha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Students were shown the film Rho Lambda Omega Chapter re- Eyes on the Prize which was fol- cently attended a workshop titled lowed by an overview of the civil Be the Voice. rights era by Frank Figgers and The purpose of the workshop concluded with a mock debate was to expand student knowl- coordinated by Former State Sen. edge of politics in today’s society Kenneth Wayne Jones and Dovie and to give them the opportunity Reed, chairperson of Alpha Kap- to learn how laws are made and pa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Family how they impacted the Civil Strengthening Committee. Rights Movement. ASCEND is Alpha Kappa The workshop began with a Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s signature presentation from Rep. Debra youth enrichment program which Gibbs on how laws are enacted is designed to motivate, engage and what students can do to be- and assist high school students in Participants pictured are (front row, from left) Frank Figgers, Debra Gibbs, Kenneth Wayne Jones and Sharon Bridges. Other participants included (back row, come involved in the political reaching their maximum poten- from left) Kimberly Russ, co-chair of Rho Lambda Omega ASCEND Committee; Chloe Owens, Dylon Kimbrough, Anastasia Rainbow, Endurance Demisie, Kirston process. She also encouraged tial in their journey to college or Saffold, Caleb Obodo, Nekirah Betts, Kennedy Williams, Ashley Williams, Kiyah Riley, Chelsea Francois, Aiara Edwards, Alexanderia Morgan, Jakara Harrington, them to begin preparing them- vocational employment. Briceion Ellis, Will Owens and Antrice Smith, co-chair of Rho Lambda Omega ASCEND Committee. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to host community dialogue on mass incarceration The Mississippi Link Newswire state budgets. The United States Dimensions of Service Program, to have more conversations in the Jackson Medical Mall. College Institute for Modern The United States incarcerates has 5 percent of the world’s pop- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. our communities to explore the Panelists include: Byron D. Day Slavery, Tougaloo College more of its citizens than any other ulation but nearly 25 percent of is raising awareness regarding is- factors that place young men at Orey, Arthur McLin, Attorney Mississippi Action Network for nation in the world. The increase its prisoners. sues that have a global impact. risk for incarceration and pro- C.J. Lawrence, Attorney Jody Uplifting Promise among Young in the jail and prison population Today, African-American men Rho Lambda Omega’s presi- pose solutions to address this im- Owens, Attorney June Hardwick Men and Boys of Color. from less than 200,000 in 1972 to who fail to finish high school are dent Sharon Bridges stated, “The portant issue.” and Jeremy Gray. For more information, contact 2.2 million today has led to un- more likely to be behind bars incarceration of young African- The town hall meeting will The event is sponsored by Rho Sandra Hayes, Ph.D. via phone precedented prison overcrowd- than employed. American men has a direct effect be held at 6 p.m., Nov. 9, in the Lambda Omega chapter, Ebony at (601) 665-3812 or email at ing and put tremendous strain on Through it’s Launching New on the family structure. We need Community Meeting Room at Pearls Foundation, Tougaloo [email protected].

the Outlets of Mississippi at 200 Bass Pro Dr., Pearl. necessary to help move Women for Progress of MS, McKewen, executive director of the non-profit. NEWS BRIEFS Youth Villages also is holding a toy drive Nov. 26 from Inc. forward. For more information, visit www.habitatmca.org or 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Wal-Mart parking lot at 5341 Individuals who are not current members and would call (601) 353-6060. Youth Villages seeks Holiday Highway 25 in Flowood. like to know how to get involved with Women for Heroes for more than children To request a child’s wish list or donate to the Progress of MS and attend this workshop, should email Holiday Heroes fund, visit www.youthvillages.org/ [email protected] or call Irene German at NAMI plans walk, will honor Youth Villages is seeking Holiday Heroes for holidayheroes. For more information, contact Kashea (601) 405-4478. lawmakers Nov. 5 children in the greater Jackson area and across Johnson at Youth Villages at (601) 572-3759 or Mississippi who may have suffered abuse, neglect or [email protected]. Habitat for Humanity’s ‘Not On Nov. 5, the National Alliance on Mental are dealing with mental health issues. As a Holiday Illness in Mississippi-NAMI MS will honor six of Hero, you can make the holiday wishes come true for Women for Progress plans Nailed Down Sale’ set for Mississippi’s 174 state lawmakers as Legislative a child in your community or a child and his or her Champions for distinguished efforts that set them siblings. Strategic Doing Workshop Nov. 12 apart from peers. Youth Villages is a private nonprofit organization Legislative champions senators Derrick with the mission to help emotionally and behaviorally Women for Progress of Mississippi will host a Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area is Simmons, Buck Clarke and Sean Tindell, along with troubled children and their families live successfully. Strategic Doing Workshop from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 16, at having a warehouse sale of new and used items that representatives Jeremy Anderson, Jarvis Dortch Individuals, families or groups may become the Jackson Arts Center, 201 East Pascagoula St. in the non-profit no longer needs or cannot use. The and Linda Coleman, will be honored during the Holiday Heroes by either requesting a child’s holiday Jackson. sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 12, at the post-walk ceremony scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., wish list and shopping for the child, making a financial The workshop will introduce attendees to the unique HFHMCA warehouse at 615 Stonewall St. in Jackson. at the Mississippi Museum of Art 380 South Lamar contribution to the Holiday Heroes Fund or making in- process of Strategic Doing – a framework that helps The items for sale include construction materials, St., Jackson. kind donations. A $100 donation will purchase all of groups identify their assets, develop new strategies to electrical supplies, tools, HVAC condensers, Prior to the ceremony, the annual NAMI walk the items on a child’s wish list, and a $200 donation link those assets into new opportunities and build trust refrigerators, furniture, commercial insulation tiles and begins at 9 a.m., with registration beginning at 8 will provide gifts to a child and his or her siblings. between groups. household items. Everything is being sold “as is.” Only a.m. at the museum. Music and family friendly Youth Villages appreciates donations of any size The workshop will focus on quickly identifying ways cash and credit cards will be accepted. All sales are activities will be provided. along with toys. Toy donations are accepted during Women for Progress of MS, Inc. can take action rather final and all items purchased must be removed from To register for the walk, visit namiwalks.org/ Youth Villages’ Toy Drive set for the weekends of Nov. than producing more plans to gather dust on a shelf. the warehouse by the end of the sale. Mississippi or call (601) 899-9058. Proceeds from 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 6 from 12 a.m. In teams, attendees will develop strategies that will “This is a great opportunity to get a new or used item the event support NAMI MS’s education programs to 5 p.m. and also Nov. 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and result in customized action plans for the organization. that you need at a great price while helping Habitat for and support services for individuals living with Nov. 13, 12 a.m. to 5 p.m. in front of Toys ‘R’ Us at Attendees will leave the session with the next steps Humanity clean out its warehouse and raise funds to mental illness and their loved ones. For more info build more homes and change more lives,” said Merrill on NAMI MS, visit namims.org.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Prepare for Election Day Justice Kitchens has too much integrity to run smear campaign by readying your photo ID The Mississippi Link Newswire You may have seen the dis- law. positive, including one featur- COMMENTARY other recent bill or check con- gusting attack ads against my Dad’s opponent, Judge Ken- ing his grandchildren, who Election Day is just around taining the voter’s name and father, Justice Jim Kitchens. ny Griffis, refuses to condemn watch TV constantly hoping the corner. Mississippians are current address, such as a util- The ads are paid for by Wash- the ads. He’s even defended to see “their” commercial. undoubtedly preparing by re- ity bill issued in the preceding ington corporate interests try- them. But what if the smear Instead, they’re seeing nasty searching the candidates, view- six months. Circuit Clerk’s Of- ing to buy a seat on the Mis- campaign was aimed at him? ads claiming their granddaddy ing a sample ballot, or deter- fices are empowered to look up sissippi Supreme Court. They In one of his cases, State v. sides with child predators. I’m mining in advance the location a voter’s birth information for know Jim Kitchens isn’t for Campbell, Judge Griffis over- proud that my father, Justice of their polling place. free if none of the other docu- sale, so their secret donors turned the conviction of a man Jim Kitchens, has and will Every voter registered by the mentation is available. are spending over $100,000 a who sexually assaulted his fos- continue to run a clean cam- state’s deadline is now eligible If transportation to a Circuit week telling lies about him on ter child. The Supreme Court, paign. You won’t see him run- to vote for President of the Clerk’s Office is a problem, we TV. including Justice Kitchens, ning negative ads or defending United States and other elected have a solution. Call our voter The truth is that the entire unanimously reversed that de- dark-money groups. He has leaders. ID hotline at 1-844-MSVOTER Mississippi Supreme Court cision and reinstated the con- too much integrity for that. One other crucial item is nec- (1-844-678-6837), and we will later agreed with Dad on the viction. Judge Griffis knows Dan Kitchens essary to cast a ballot: an ac- help arrange a ride to the Cir- Wilson case. In the Jordan how unfair and hurtful it would Crystal Springs, Miss. ceptable photo ID. Hoseman cuit Clerk’s Office at no charge. case, Dad joined an opinion be to attack him on TV with Wilson v. State, 21 So.3d 572 The Nov. 8 General Election Finally, on Election Day, vot- written by Justice David Chan- the Campbell case, or with any (Miss. 2009); 81 So.3d 1067 will mark the sixth statewide IDs includes: a driver’s license; ers who neglect to bring an ac- dler, who is now in charge of opinion cherry-picked from (Miss. 2012) election in Mississippi with a state or federal government- ceptable photo ID will not be Mississippi’s foster child sys- his voting record. Jordan v. State, 166 So.3d 1 voter ID law in place requiring issued photo ID; U.S. passport; left out of the process. Affida- tem. Neither Dad, nor any of It’s hard to express how (Miss. 2012) citizens to show photo ID at the firearms license; student photo vit ballots will be available for these other Justices, sided with hurtful these ads have been Campbell v. State, 125 So.3d polls. More than 62 percent of ID from an accredited Mis- these voters, and the ballot will child predators. Instead, they for my family. All of my fa- 58 (Miss. Ct. App. 2012); 125 Mississippi voters approved a sissippi college, university, or be counted if he or she presents did their job and followed the ther’s commercials have been So.3d 46 (Miss. 2013) citizen-initiated Constitution- junior and community college; an acceptable photo ID or ob- al Amendment in November U.S. military ID; or tribal photo tains a free Mississippi Voter 2011, and the law became ef- ID. Voters who do not have any ID card in the Circuit Clerk’s fective in June 2014. of these kinds of identification Office within five business days The Mississippi law is one of are eligible for a free Missis- after the election (Nov. 16). Hospital honors Shield for 25 years of service the few across the country not sippi Voter ID card, which is Voting makes a difference, so subjected to legal challenge. also an acceptable photo ID for we want to ensure your voice is Mississippi State Hospital recently While other states remain in voting. heard on Election Day. Honor honored employees with October Obtaining a free Missis- anniversary dates for their years federal litigation spending mil- those in the Armed Forces who of service. Bridget Shield of By- lions of dollars defending their sippi Voter ID card is simple, have protected and fought for ram was recognized for providing laws, Mississippians trusted requiring only a visit to any your right to elect a President 25 years of service to the hospi- each other and implemented a Circuit Clerk’s Office in the and cast your ballot Nov. 8. tal. Shield, a Prentiss native with constitutional voter ID law. State. One of the following In preparing to vote, make degrees from Tougaloo College The Secretary of State’s Of- documents is required for is- sure you have an acceptable and Jackson State, is a behavioral fice’s goal is to encourage you suance of a Mississippi Voter photo ID. health specialist III in Behavioral to participate in choosing our ID card: an expired but valid Visit www.MSVoterID.ms.gov Health Services. Service awards next elected leaders, while still photo ID document, birth cer- for more information, and I will are given to employees in the month protecting the integrity of elec- tificate, social security card, see you at the polls! of their date of hire, beginning with tions in Mississippi. Medicare card, Medicaid card, Delbert Hosemann is the Sec- one year and followed by every voter registration card, or some fifth anniversary year. Employees The list of acceptable photo retary of State for Mississippi. receive a certificate of apprecia- tion and a service award pin. The program is sponsored by Friends of Mississippi State Hospital Inc. Kelly, SBE member, elected to serve in leadership role of National Assoc. Hospital honors Shaw for 25 years of service of State Boards of Education

Mississippi State Hospital recently The Mississippi Link Newswire ary. honored employees with October The National Association “Now more than ever, states anniversary dates for their years of State Boards of Education are playing a more robust role of service. Tanya B. Shaw of Terry was recognized for providing 25 elected Dr. John Kelly, mem- in determining how our na- years of service to the hospital. ber and former chairman of the tion educates its children, and Shaw, a Terry High School gradu- Mississippi State Board of Ed- state boards of education are ate, is a health records clerk in the ucation, to serve as chair-elect central to this work,” says Medical Records Department. Ser- of the organization in 2017 and NASBE President/CEO Kris- vice awards are given to employees chair in 2018. Kelly will be- ten Amundson. “I am thrilled in the month of their date of hire, be- gin his term as chair-elect in to have such a strong board of ginning with one year and followed January 2017 and then serve as directors to help lead NASBE by every fifth anniversary year. chair of the association’s board during this exciting time.” Employees receive a Certificate of in 2018. The National Association Appreciation and a Service Award “Being elected chairman- of State Boards of Education Pin. The program is sponsored by Kelly Friends of Mississippi State Hospi- elect of NASBE is a tremen- represents America’s state and tal Inc. dous opportunity for both Mis- states around the country,” territorial boards of education. sissippi and me. Over the last Kelly said. Its principal objectives are to two years, our state education Jay Barth, the current chair- strengthen state leadership in system has seen the beginning elect and member of the Arkan- education policymaking, advo- of a real reform in our educa- sas State Board of Education, cate equality of access to edu- tion system. Being in a leader- starts his term as NASBE’s cational opportunity, promote ship role at NASBE will give chair of the board in January. excellence in the education of me a national platform to talk The membership also elected all students and ensure respon- about that reform in a manner regional officers. Their two- sible lay governance of educa- where it might benefit other year terms also begin in Janu- tion. 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 3 - 9, 2016 www.mississippilink.com

Southern Miss to Camden students host first JROTC STEM Invitational get lesson in laundry Nov. 4-5

Mississippi Link Newswire Mississippi Link Newswire North Jackson Elementary High school cadets from the Jackson Public school third-grade scholars Schools System and the Mobile County Pub- got a crash course in home lic Schools System will take part in the first economics from parent and JROTC STEM (Science, Technology, Engi- North Jackson PTA president neering, Mathematics) Invitational set for Nov. Michelle Henry recently. 4-5 at The University of Southern Mississippi’s She taught the students Hattiesburg campus. how to wash and fold laun- Thirty cadets from the Jackson area will join dry with a new washer and 30 cadets from the Alabama Gulf Coast area for dryer donated to the school the event that will feature tours, recreational by Conn’s HomePlus and activities, design challenges, and an opportu- Samsung. The Houston- nity to attend the USM-Charlotte football game based furniture and home Nov. 5. goods retailer, with a loca- Event coordinator Julie Cwikla notes that the tion in Jackson, made the event was planned specifically during Novem- presentation at the school ber which has been designated as innovation Oct. 18. month by Gov. Phil Bryant. Additionally, the “We believe kids at any Nov. 5 home football game has been chosen as age can lend a helping hand military appreciation day. at home, and this is a great “Bringing high school students to campus way to teach kids how they serves important goals. First, students have a can give their parents or chance to experience the energy of a univer- caregivers help in another sity campus and will be challenged in hand-on kind of ‘homework,’” said STEM projects,” said Cwikla, director of Cre- Conn’s HomePlus CEO ativity and Innovation at USM. “Secondly, this Norm Miller. event provides an opportunity for two large The engaging, hands-on Third graders at North Jackson Elementary received a laundry lesson, ice cream and T-shirts when Conn’s HomePlus delivers school districts to come together. Also, the ca- lesson involved students a new washer and dryer to their school. dets are staying at Camp Shelby and will en- competing in teams in a joy the African-American History Museum, high-energy laundry relay the event. from Conn’s and Samsung agreed that having access to needs of our school and stu- Camp Shelby Museum and guest speakers from race where they learned how “If a student has an acci- will help increase school the washer and dryer will not dents,” said Smith. “This Southern Miss.” to separate laundry, fill the dent at lunch we will have attendance by allowing our only keep students at school contribution will help to en- Cadets will engage in two STEM challenges washer and fold shirts. After the ability to clean his or her scholars to feel better about but keep their minds on in- sure our students have a re- from 2-5 p.m. in Room 101-102 of the Trent all that hard work, students clothes so that they don’t themselves if they have an struction while there. source so they can focus on Lott National Center. The challenges, designed were rewarded with an ice feel embarrassed at school,” accident at school.” “We are very grateful for learning, rather being con- by Mobile firm STEMWorks, emphasize team- cream party at the close of said Henry. “This donation Principal Kimberly Smith this donation to support the cerned about their clothes.” work skills, and the critical thinking and prob- lem solving engineers use. Cwikla points out that one challenge involves teams designed an improved amusement park Camden Elementary students visit Sen. Horhn ride – the Dare Devil – so that riders will be safe but will still experience a thrilling, fast, and exciting experience. For the other challenge – Falling with Style – teams will design a glider from simple materials with success being mea- sured by a combination of time in the air and straight line distance traveled. For more information about the JROTC STEM Invitational, contact Cwikla at (601) 266-5116 or [email protected]. JPS accepting applications for magnet programs

Mississippi Link Newswire Jackson Public School District is accepting ap- plications for its elementary and secondary mag- net programs. Applications are available on the district’s website at www.jackson.k12.ms.us. Elementary Magnet Programs Applications for the elementary magnet pro- grams listed below will be accepted until 2 p.m. Nov. 17. The Elementary Magnet Program Ap- plication with required documentation should be given to a child’s school counselor. Out-of- district applications are due to the Office of Ad- vanced Learning Programs, located at 630 South State Street, Jackson, MS 39201. • Academic and Performing Arts, Power Aca- demic and Performing Arts Complex (Grades Third graders from Camden Elementary School under the guidance of teachers Patricia Bynum (left) and Deborah Griffin (right) visited with Sen. John Horhn Oct. 28, where they learned 4-5) about government and toured the building. • Casey Arts Access, Casey Elementary School (Grades K-5) • International Baccalaureate, Davis IB El- ementary School, International Baccalaureate Young to participate in national nurse Program (Grades K-5) Secondary Magnet Programs Applications for the secondary magnet pro- grams listed below will be accepted until 2 p.m. practitioner leadership program Nov. 17. The Secondary Magnet Program Ap- plication with required documentation should be Mississippi Link Newswire gram Nov. Young, a Greenville na- pating in this program and is my mission to persistent- given to your child’s school counselor. Out-of- One of Alcorn State Uni- 17-19 in Ar- tive who earned a master’s disseminating innovative ly advance in nursing and district applications are due to the Office of Ad- versity’s faculty members lington, Va. degree in nursing from Al- information to my students, utilize it as the vehicle by vanced Learning Programs, located at 630 South from the School of Nursing The Lead- corn in 2005, is grateful for colleagues and the School of which I can fulfill the health- State Street, Jackson, MS 39201. has been invited to partici- ership Men- the opportunity to share her Nursing.” care necessities and educa- • Academic and Performing Arts (APAC) pate in a conference geared toring Pro- insight among her peers dur- As a dedicated nurse prac- tional opportunities for as • International Baccalaureate (IB) toward enhancing leadership gram will ing the program. titioner educator, Young many individuals possible. For more information about elementary and qualities among nurse prac- Young officially “I am overwhelmingly said that taking advantage Being accepted for the pro- secondary magnet programs, contact the Office titioner educators. launch during the organiza- excited to have been cho- of this opportunity to add gram is consistent with my of Advanced Learning Programs at (601) 960- Dr. Geraldine Young, as- tion’s Special Topics Con- sen among the eight nurse more knowledge is vital to professional philosophy and 8310. sistant professor in the De- ference. practitioner educators for her progress in the field and mission as a nurse practitio- partment of Graduate Nurs- The Leadership Mentor- the program,” said Young. ability to aid others. ner educator. This is essen- ing, is one of eight nurse ing Program provides the “I am also grateful to re- “Professional, holistic tial to the attainment of my For information about advertising in practitioner educators who opportunity for nurse prac- ceive indispensable knowl- nursing is an integral part of career goals. At this point in were selected to attend The titioners to obtain leadership edge from the organization life for dedicated members my career, I want to channel The Mississippi Link National Organization of development to work on which is a known leader in of the profession. Therefore, my growth toward being the please call: 601-896-0084 Nurse Practitioner Faculties goals that link their role as a nurse practitioner education. as a dedicated member of best nurse practitioner edu- or e-mail [email protected] Leadership Mentoring Pro- nurse practitioner educator. I look forward to partici- this prestigious profession, it cator that I can be.” EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 3 - 9, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 JSU’s Kids Kollege sheds 2 Alcorn alumnae start journalism careers with light on after-school programs Arkansas State University By Rachel James-Terry jsumsnews.com The Mississippi Link Newswire at Alcorn, so I believe that I’ll be In the late ’80s, the term Alcorn State University alum- able to handle pretty much any- “latchkey kids” was a popular nae Jilisa Benton and JaKia Gil- thing these guys throw at me.” phrase used to describe children bert are putting their journalism For as long as she can remem- who would go home after school skills to work with their new ber, Benton said that she has al- to an empty house due to their positions at Arkansas State Uni- ways been a talker. When she parent(s) being at work. Accord- versity. was younger, she would partici- ing to the Afterschool Alliance, The two Alcornites, who are pate in oratorical contest at her approximately 15 million U.S. pursuing master’s degrees in me- church. She even made it to the children are currently without dia and public communication at national level and earned second adult supervision during the af- the school, joined the ASU-TV place for her speaking. She cred- ternoon hours. In efforts to com- News crew earlier this month. its her love for talking for choos- bat such steep statistics, Jackson Benton will be the sports reporter ing broadcast journalism as her State University’s Kids Kollege on the noon show on Mondays field of choice. Enrichment Program partici- Pictured are (from left) Daniel Watkins, dean of the College of Education and Human Development; Elis Mc- and Wednesdays and Gilbert cov- “I really chose this field -be pated in the “Lights On After- Bride, special projects coordinator for the city of Jackson; Leontyne Snell, project coordinator for JSU Kids ers human-interest stories. ASU- cause this is something I love to school” campaign last week in Kollege; Tamika Bradley, interim associate dean of the College of Education and Human Development; Tierra TV News is the school’s daily do. I love to report and give valu- the College of Education. Strong, program director of the JSU Kids Kollege; Dr. Juette Bingham, interim associate dean of the College of newscast. ASU-TV is Arkansas able information to a community “Lights On Afterschool is a Education and Human Development. State’s 24-hour cable station. The or just people in general. I always national event where over 8,000 stations air original sports, news liked to speak, so I thought to afterschool programs, including now, and I like that they help me and talk shows. myself that maybe speaking in statewide, rallied for support and with my homework. They teach Benton, a Jackson native, is the public was for me,” said Ben- to get supporters out to hear and me more about math, and I like enthused about the opportunities ton. see what after-school programs the fact that we read a lot,” said that come with her latest task. Fascination with the art of sto- are doing,” said Tierra Strong, Hunter. Gilbert, a Clarksdale native, en- rytelling is what got Gilbert into program director for JSU’s Kids Outside students played an ar- joys learning new things about journalism. She said that her love Kollege. ray of games, but Kids Kollege journalism and applying them to for editing news packages is what Strong explained funding for is more than just fun and home- her stories. keeps her going. after-school programs is in dan- work. Eleven-year-old Jonathan “It is a wonderful feeling to be “I chose broadcast journalism ger of being cut or eliminated Buford took time out from a a part of the Arkansas State Uni- because I love every aspect of each year. “So when parents group of his friends to explain versity news team,” said Benton. video production. I love the feel- and programs begin to put re- how they are collecting canned “This has been a learning expe- ing of being able to tell a person’s search out there and evidence and packaged food to donate to rience for me as well as a great story through video. The only of how important and impact- parents whose kids are in long- opportunity. Doing something thing I love more is actually ed- ful aftercare and summer camp term care at Blair E. Batson that I love as a career will always iting everything. It’s like putting programs are then it helps build Children’s Hospital. “It makes be a blessing to me. Meeting new together a puzzle and getting to momentum so lawmakers can me feel good,” said Buford, people is fun too.” shape the pieces yourself.” permanently fund after-school smiling shyly. “It’s a new experience and I’m Benton said that she plans to programs,” she said. Kids Kollege Program Co- excited to learn all that they have work hard toward earning a mas- Since its inception in 1983, ordinator Leontyne Snell spent to offer,” said Gilbert. “I’m being ter’s degree so that she can work Kids Kollege’s mission is to several years teaching at Pecan pushed to do things that I never for a local news station. Gilbert provide contemporary oppor- Elementary before transitioning thought I would be doing. The plans on becoming a video pro- tunities for Jackson metro area to her current status at JSU. She staff here reminds me of the staff ducer. students to excel academically, identifies the additional benefits emotionally and socially. From of after-school programs. “With Monday to Friday, students are so many responsibilities added welcomed into an individualized on teachers, at times you’re Mississippi educational group approach environment that em- not able to address the specific phasizes continued learning in a A Kids Kollege mural created by several students in the aftercare pro- needs of each child. After-school taps chair of entrepreneurship fun atmosphere. gram at JSU. PHOTO BY RACHEL JAMES-TERRY/JSU programs offer that platform During the rally, Elis Mc- where it’s one on one or lower Bride, special project coordina- “Enter the world of books,” has been attending Kids Kollege class-size ratio to help zero in on as administrator of year tor for the city of Jackson, read he said. “One thing about educa- for a little over three years. what the student needs.” proclamations from Jackson tion is that it will take you where “I like coming here and learn- Although both public schools By Kennedi A. Cox a “truly well- Mayor Tony Yarber and Con- you need to go. Be a lifelong ing after school. You don’t have and Kids Kollege share a lot of jsumsnews.com deserved honor gressman Bennie Thompson, learner. Get to know things. You to go straight home and be with- traditional classroom resources Mary M. White, Ph.D., chair and tribute to praising the many community could never ever get to know too out someone helping you with and attributes, Snell feels Kids and associate professor for the your dedicated contributions Kids Kollege has much, and once you get it down your homework. It’s a lot of Kollege allows teachers and stu- Department of Entrepreneurship leadership and made. in your mind no one can take it things to do at Kids Kollege, dents additional time and devel- in the College of Business, was professional Daniel Watkins, Ph.D., dean away from you.” and more people should get their opment. recently selected as the Missis- accomplish- of Jackson State’s College of He then challenged the room kids involved,” she said. “More importantly, ‘What are sippi Office of Educational Pro- White ments.” Education and Human Devel- of students and supporters to Jasmine Young, a senior el- our children doing in the after- fessionals Administrator of the Earlier this year, White was opment, shared droll tidbits of “read, read, read, read – enjoy ementary major at JSU, began noons? Where are they after 3 Year 2016. also bestowed the 2016-2017 his childhood without aftercare yourself and have an exciting volunteering at Kids Kollege p.m.?’” Snell said. “We know The award was presented by Administrator of the Year award programs saying, “After school time.” as a sophomore to complete the that with decrease funding across The Mississippi Association of by the Mississippi Association for me was work. When we The dean also commended the university’s community service the board and parents working School Administrators. of Educational Office Profes- would leave school, we had to Kids Kollege staff for its service requirements but enjoyed her more jobs children are having White, who has been at Jack- sionals. do chores, but I was able to learn to more than hundreds of youth position so much she stayed. to fend for themselves a lot of son State University 42 years MASA is the oldest educa- a whole lot.” in the tri-county area, pointing “I’ve been here ever since, and times. So this gives them a safe and most recently served as tional organization in Missis- Growing up in a financial- out the significance of the pro- I love the experience. I love how haven. This gives them a place to interim vice president for Insti- sippi that recognizes and serves ly strapped family left little gram by stating that kids who go the children are always so active have access to activities that are tutional Advancement, was rec- administrators throughout the room for extracurricular activi- home from school unsupervised and always learning and the dif- structured and engaging and just ognized at the MASA Awards state. It is also an affiliate of The ties, Watkins remarked. So, he lose “valuable time learning.” ferent activities,” Young gushed. to grow them individually.” Luncheon Oct. 18, at the Jack- American Association of School learned how to read his grand- Fifth-grader Jamia Knox pa- Twelve-year-old Mark Hunt- For more information on Kids son Hilton. Administrators – The School father’s newspapers and from tiently waited in line for a snow er, who attends Lovett Elemen- Kollege, click the link http:// MASA’s executive direc- Superintendents Association. there an affinity sprouted for cone from a concession truck tary, said, “I’ve been coming www.jsums.edu/education/kids- tor, Lisa Karmacharya, told To learn more about MASA, books and geography. present for the occasion. Knox to Kids Kollege for two years kollege/ White that the recognition is visit www.msasa.org. CCC cosmetology/barbering students pamper local seniors The Mississippi Link Newswire Howard said. For students in Coahoma Commu- CCC Cosmetology Instructor Shir- nity College’s Cosmetology and Bar- ley Hicks added that the visit was bering program, it was a chance to about more than just hair and nails – practice their skills. But for residents it was also a lesson on how to treat at Clarksdale’s SLA Jones Activity people. Center, it meant so much more. “This was a great opportunity to “They love it,” said SLA Jones ac- expose our students to senior citi- tivity director Patricia Payno. “When zens living in our community and I told them we would be taking a field help them to develop the patience and trip to Coahoma, they all were excited skills they’ll need to provide them and jumped on bandwagon to come.” services because even with age, they The residents visited CCC’s Cos- like to be pampered and taken care of metology/Barbering Department in too,” she said. “It was also the chance the morning Oct. 26, where they en- for our students to hear some of the joyed manicures, shampoos and hair- seniors’ life-stories and hopefully cuts. pick up on the wisdom they have to In addition to free pampering for offer.” the seniors, CCC Cosmetology in- Payno said she looks forward to structor Nancy Howard said the visit continuing the partnership with CCC. benefited students as well. “Coahoma’s Cosmetology Depart- “We appointed each student to the ment always visits the center to sit service that they would provide, so with our seniors and manicure their this was an opportunity to really get nails, and we just wanted to show our CCC Cosmetology student T’keyah Sharkey of them out of their comfort zones and appreciation and give back by return- Shaw provides a SLA Jones Activity Center resi- Residents of Clarksdale’s SLA Jones Activity Center enjoyed several free services, includ- give them a feel for the real-world,” ing the visit,” she said. dent with a shampoo and haircut. ing manicures, during a field trip to Coahoma Community College Oct. 26. 10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 3 - 9, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Message from Believer’s Camp comes to Jackson the Religion Editor Special to The Mississippi Link dom of God throughout the neered The Church Triumphant Morning Sessions: There will be an explosion of world and train believers how Global, where she also serves 10 a.m. – “How To Write By Daphne Higgins faith in Jackson. to live successfully using as executive pastor and wor- Your Book In 60 Days” (Work- the Father only.” Religion Editor With the challenges the godly principles. His church, ship arts director. Tonya en- shop) Because of He knows and gives world faces, believers must be business development center joys being the president of the 11 a.m. – “Understanding This weekend us time, we are “thankful” to Him armed with the word of God and television ministries are Daughters of Wisdom, a wom- Your Prophetic Gift” (Work- will be the start of for our days and we celebrate Him and faith that activates the su- results-based, truth-and solu- en’s motivational and mentor- shop) Daylight Savings because of the birth of His only pernatural. tion-seeking outreaches that ing group and is the creator of Mid-day Inspiration: Time but I can al- begotten. Yes, those are references Bill Winston, Bishop Adrian are built solely on the Word of the “Winning in Life” small 12:30 p.m. – “The Worship ready feel the la- to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Ware, and Pastor Tonya Ware God. Living Word Christian groups. She is also a singer and Experience” ziness of the eve- Because of the time He gives us, are coming together, along Center and the Joseph Business author. 1:45 p.m. Refreshments in ning approaching we should not tarry in sharing His with believers from all over the School are located in Forest Tonya is the host of “Satur- The Venue as fall hits its mid-term status but, love/message with everyone. southeast region, for three days Park, Illinois. For more infor- day Church” – Jackson’s hot- Afternoon Success: there is also the air of excitement The Mississippi Link, a mes- of prayer, worship, and life- mation visit billwinston.org. test new one-hour worship 2:30 p.m. – “5 Steps to Start- because the real holidays are ap- senger for news in and around changing word that will ignite Adrian D. Ware is founder experience. The focus of “Sat- ing Your Business” (Work- proaching: Thanksgiving and the state of Mississippi, wants to the fires of the Holy Spirit and and senior pastor of The Church urday Church” is success and shop) Christmas. serve as your personal messen- bring God’s manifested power. Triumphant Global – one of the winning in life. For more infor- 3:30 p.m. – “Understanding As the daylight grows shorter, ger to share your good news and Just like the old-fashioned most exciting ministries in the mation visit TonywaWare.com. Your Dreams” (Workshop) the reflection and excitement of news of your place of worship camp meetings of days gone by, metropolitan Jackson, Missis- SBCM schedule of work- Sunday, November 20, 2016 the days to come grow stronger. and visit. this will be three days of being sippi area. Bishop Adrian Ware shops and services – 2016 9 a.m. – “Overcoming It’s an interesting dynamic but, Remember the verse that I of- in God’s presence, prayer and is a member of Faith Ministries Friday, November 18, 2016 Mental & Emotional Blocks” truly a wonderful one. ten share with you – Isaiah 52:7 intercession, and words of faith Alliance under the leadership 6:30 p.m. – “Birthing the (Workshop) As we all begin our preparations (NIV), which reads: “How beau- that will impact lives forever. of Dr. Bill Winston of Living Supernatural” – Pastor Tonya 10 a.m.– Demonstrations: for the upcoming months, I pray tiful on the mountains are the feet This will be a set time to seek Word Christian Center in For- Ware “Healings, Signs, Wonders, that you continue to find comfort of those who bring good news, God and receive fresh revela- est Park, Ill. Bishop Ware is a 7:30 p.m. – Speaker: Dr. Bill and Miracles! – Bishop Adrian in the life and love that God has in who proclaim peace, who bring tion from heaven. certified member and mentor Winston Ware store for you. Please note that we good tidings, who proclaim sal- Winston is determined to with the John Maxwell Group. Saturday, November 19, Seating is limited and regis- must all remember that no matter vation, who say to Zion, Your preach the gospel of the king- Tonya and her husband pio- 2016 tration closes Nov. 20. how we feel about length of time God reigns!” we have throughout our days – our To share your news, contact time is decided by God. Daphne M. Higgins at religion@ Remember, Matthew 24:36: mississippilink.com, fax (601) NEWS FROM THE WORD “But concerning that day and 896-0091 or mail The Mississip- hour no one knows, not even the pi Link, 2659 Livingston Road, Understanding the spiritual gift within you angels of heaven, nor the Son, but Jackson, MS 39213. By Rev. Leon Collier He is also a published author, equipped the church to fulfill ing and implementing Team New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Special to The Mississippi Link a seminar speaker, a contribut- it collectively through a gifted, Ministry as a spiritual gift based Pastor, Dr. F. R. Lenoir Welcome to ing editor with Strategies for informed, understanding and co- ministry is an essential ingredi- Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. a new series Today’s Leaders magazine, and operating team. ent to equipping, preparing and Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. of study. Dur- has served as visiting a profes- • B) When Christians dis- motivating laypeople to do the Live Radio Broadcast ing this series, sor at the Billy Graham School cover their spiritual gift(s), they work of the ministry. This de- WOAD AM 1300 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. we will address of Missions, Evangelism & will become more productive stroys the idea that people pay “How to find Church Growth, Liberty Baptist and more fulfilled. Some Chris- a pastor to do ministry for them. meaning and ful- Theological Seminary, and Mid- tians are not fulfilled because The pastor’s ministry is to en- fillment through understanding America Theological Seminary. they don’t know their spiritual courage the members to use their the spiritual gift within you.” He indicated that God assigned gifts and are not using their gifts spiritual gifts and to fulfill the I’d like to begin with several Christians an enormous task which God has designed to help ministry of the local church. discussion questions/statements (Matthew 28:19-20), but He also fulfill them. The goal of this study is to “A Church Preparing for a which we will address over the gave us the means to fulfill it. Gil- • C) Team Ministry is crucial identify that God-gifted work- Home Not Built by Man” next few weeks. Let’s begin. bert spoke of the team ministry to the believer, the ministry, the force and unite it to fulfill the New Bethel M. B. Church • 450 Culberston Ave. • Jackson, MS 39209 • 1. What do you believe God approach which is not a church church and to both qualitative God-given task of reaching the 601-969-3481/969-3482 • Fax # 601-969-1957 • E-Mail: [email protected] has gifted you to do? committee or special taskforce, and quantitative church growth. lost. • 2. How is this evident in your but rather team ministry includes • Spiritual gifts were given for We must do more than simply life? • all of the members in the church. the good of the entire church: learn definitions and principles • 3. What is something you There are no bench warmers “Each one is given the manifes- of spiritual gifts; we must put know God has not called you to in the kingdom of God. As the tation of the Spirit for the profit them into practice daily. do? Apostle Paul said to Timothy, of all.” (1 Corinthians 12:7). “Most Christians do not un- • 4. What has He called you to who was a pastor, “…always be When believers know and use derstand the relationships of do? steady, endure suffering, do the their gifts, growth is automatic. how spiritual gifts relate to their • 5. What led you to these con- work of an evangelist, fulfill your Acts 2:46, 47 said it perfectly, lives, the lives of others and the clusions? ministry” (2 Tim. 4:5). There are “Day after day they continued body of Christ as a whole,” said • 6. How do you believe un- three things in this verse that all steadfastly with one accord in Gilbert. derstanding your God-given Christians are supposed to do: 1) the Temple… praising God, and During our next study, a guide spiritual gift(s) will help you? Be steady (sober), 2) endure suf- looked on with favor by all the to better understanding service • Understanding the spiritual fering, and 3) work. people. Meanwhile, the Lord and fulfillment will be revealed. gift within you. Gilbert said, “team ministry kept adding to them daily those Rev. Leon Collier is the pas- This study is prepared by revolves around people and their that were being saved.” When tor of Makarios Worship Center, Larry Gilbert, founder and chair- God-given gifts. Team ministry churches don’t grow, this is an 464 Church Rd., Madison. He man of Ephesians Four Min- is expressed in four themes: indication that some of the mem- can be reached by calling (601) istries, the parent organization • A) God gave the Great Com- bers are not using their gifts. 260-3016, (601) 855-7898 or e- of Church Growth Institute. mission to the church and has • D) Recognizing, understand- mail him at [email protected]. REIGNING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Christ Tabernacle Church, 1201 Cooper Road, thew L. Canada is the pastor. Nov. 16 – 18, at 7:30 p.m. each night. For more Jackson, G.L.O.W. Women’s Ministry will honor information, visit www.newjerusalemcogic.org or the mothers of the church during a banquet at 7 Pleasant Green M.B. Church, 6634 Kennebrew call (601) 981-8569. Rev. Andrew Friday Sr. is the p.m. Nov. 4. For more information or tickets, call Road, in Jackson will be the location for The pastor. (601) 373-1711. Rev. Hosea J. Hines is the pas- Peacemakers Gospel Singers 32nd year Police tor. Public Relations program set for 3 p.m. Nov. 6. Holy City International Empowerment Minis- The theme will be “We Are Reaching Out to Tell tries, 251 Kearney Park Road, Flora, will host its Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in You That We Love You.” The Hodge Brothers, the annual Christmas in November at 10 a.m. Nov. 19. Christ, 5302 Queen Mary Lane, Jackson, will Peacemakers and others will be featured. Hinds The day will include free food, toys and clothes for sponsor “A Sale You Don’t Want To Miss” at 7 a.m. County Sheriff Victor Mason will be the guest needed families. For more information, call (601) Nov. 5. Available items will include: shoes, cloth- speaker. Retired Officer Archie Hodge of Jack- 879-3999. Bishop Stanley Cavett Sr. is the pastor. ing, household items, purses, furniture, lamps, and son Police Department is the founder and can be more. For more information, call (601) 573-8417. reached at (601) 982-4208. Rev. Oliver Hodge is The Festival of Praise Tour, to be held at the Jack- Elder Martha J. Gibson is the overseer. pastor. son Convention Complex, 105 E. Pascagoula St., Jackson; will take place on Nov. 22. The tour will Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 852A New Hope Baptist Church, 5202 Watkins Dr., feature multiple Grammy, Stellar and BET Award Madison Ave., Madison, will celebrate its 130th Jackson, will begin a six-week small group bible winning artists: Regina Belle, Fred Hammond, Is- Church Anniversary from 9-11 a.m. Nov. 6. Rev. study on at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9. For more informa- rael Houghton, Karen Clark Sheard, and Hezekiah Jerry Young, pastor of New Hope Baptist Church tion, call (601)- 366-7002. Rev. Jerry Young is the Walker. The event will be hosted by Earthquake. (Watkins Dr.), Jackson and president of the Na- pastor. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketmaster tional Baptist Convention, USA, will be the guest and other outlets or by phone by calling 1-800-745- speaker. For more information, visit www.pilgrim- New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, 3387 3000 For additional information visit: http:www. restmadison.org or call (601) 856-2609. Rev. Mat- Medgar Evers Blvd., Jackson, will host its revival festivalofpraisetour.com/tour-dates. www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 3 - 9, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 No one will be exempt from judgment

By Pastor Simeon R. Green III things in this world because of our life, both secret and pub- Let us remember that in the be justified, and by Thy words end in joyful singing, and I have Special to The Mississippi Link they know somebody. A person lic. All will be revealed on that account of the separation of the thou shalt be condemned.” If a fought a faithful fight. Then, we Not one young may talk his way out of a ticket day. It is already recorded, but sheep and the goats, the goats man lives an exemplary, holy lay our armor down; and our person, young for a traffic violation. The offi- it will be brought to light so that were not condemned for what life and in his last year sins and spirits, freed from earthly ties, adult, middle- cer may say, “I’ll just give you every eye will see. Every secret they did, but they were con- loses out with God, God will shall take their happy flight aged person, mar- a warning this time.” Nothing sin will be published. Things demned for what they did not forget all those good years and to possess a starry crown. We ried person, mar- like that will occur on the Judg- done in private and things that do. They failed to recognize he will die lost. Sin will cause a have a hope within our souls, ried person with ment Day. have been hidden from view their sin and accept Christ as soul to end up in eternal separa- brighter than a perfect day: God children, older It is not really all that difficult will be revealed. Those things their Savior. How sad it will tion from God. Sin will always has given us His Spirit, and He person, grandparent, great- if we live right. I have not found that with great care, planning be that many on that day will bring your life down in ruin. wants to world to hear it; all grandparent, or great, great- it hard to live for the Lord. If and effort people have con- stand condemned, not because There is nothing good about our doubts are passed away” grandparent is going to have I should stumble or say some- cealed will be exposed. of great sins, but because they sin. No matter how slight it (“We have a hope,” William G. an excuse that will survive the thing wrong or make a wrong In Romans 2:16 we find these neglected righteousness, holi- may be, there is nothing good Schell). Judgment Day. move, my loving Savior is right words, “In the day when God ness and faith. or justifiable in allowing sin to Rev. Simeon R. Green III is My friends, the judgment there to help me, forgive me shall judge the secrets of men The world has many excel- exist in our lives. If it is there, pastor of Joynes Road Church is going to be tight, because it and restore me if I ask Him. He by Jesus Christ according to lent, good, moral, honest peo- we need to get it covered by the of God, 31 Joynes Road, Hamp- is hard for us to imagine pure is not there to push me down my Gospel.” In Acts 10:42, it ple, but they just will not accept blood. We need to own up to it, ton VA 23669. He is married to judgment. Sometimes, we can and kick me aside. As long as states, “And He commanded us Christ. Without Christ, we will confess it and get it out of the Velma L. Green. He is a mem- talk our way out of things or time stands, mercy is available. to preach unto the people, and have no hope of being received way because Judgment Day is ber of the National Association slip around things. People can Mercy will be over, and it will to testify that it is He which was on the right hand of the Father. coming. We all want to be right of Evangelism Church of God, pay lawyers to plead their cas- be pure judgment. ordained of God to be the judge Many people love themselves with God and ready to meet the Anderson, Ind. He serves as es or even bribe a judge, and We need to understand that it of quick and dead.” Friends, too much to surrender to Christ. Lord. We want to live so that at chairman of the Southeastern sometimes they escape punish- is not what we profess or what Jesus is fully qualified to deal Jesus told us in Matthew 12:37, any moment, when God calls us Association of The Church of ment. They may get by with we boast, but it is the actual facts justly with us all. “For by Thy words thou shalt home, we can sing, “Life will God, Inc.

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The Top 10 Gospel Songs from the Billboard Gospel Charts for the week of November 3

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1. Made A Way Travis Greene 2. Put A Praise On It Tasha Cobbs Featuring Kierra Sheard 3. You’re Bigger Jekalyn Carr 4. God Provides Tamela Mann 5. Better Hezekiah Walker 6. Spirit Break Out William McDowell Featuring Trinity Anderson 7. Work It Out Tye Tribbett 8. You Deserve It J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise 9. I Need You Donnie McClurkin 10. You Jermaine Dolly

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12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 3 - 9, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Trump is straight up lying Our stories, our truth: Loving By E. Faye Williams about election voter fraud Trice Edney Newswire In my first year of law school, I learned about the case, Loving By Julianne Malveaux gations are most often unfounded. some people who want to vote will through voter suppression? NNPA News Wire Columnist v. Virginia. Having grown up in Trump also cited a Pew Center not have the opportunity. African Americans know rigged the South, the case didn’t sur- I watched the pres- study that indicated one in eight This voter suppression has been elections. Our voices have too often prise me. A three-tiered system idential debate Oct. voter registrations might be inaccu- deliberately, and it has had a parti- been rigged out of the electoral pro- was ‘normal’ in my home state of 19, in both awe and rate. But Pew says inaccurate regis- san skewing. Why can a gun regis- cess. Fannie Lou Hamer was beaten Louisiana. We had black people, horror. tration may not be fraudulent ones. tration be used as appropriate voter to within an inch of her life because white people and mulattoes. Each rarely married Awe, because I tru- As an example, some people have identification, but not a student ID? she dared to organize people to outside of their own group. My family is multi- ly do not understand not changed their addresses and will Rule shifting has gained the at- vote. Medgar Evers was killed be- racial, so our arrangement seemed perfectly nor- Donald Trump’s te- do so before they attempt to vote tentions of conservative appeals cause he dared to organize black mal, although we certainly understood that many merity to lie, interrupt, sniff, sigh again. These folks aren’t commit- courts. As an example, the Fifth folks to vote. Our people overcame others didn’t agree. and interject offensive comments ting fraud, they’ve simply moved. Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas grandfather clauses, voter tests and Loving v. Virginia was fascinating because (“such a nasty woman”) in lieu of The Pew Center says our nation’s voided Texas Voter ID laws. Wis- all kinds of other nonsense in order this case did not originate in the Deep South, but disagreement. voter registration system needs an consin’s voter restrictions were also to vote. We know voter suppression. in a state many considered to be advanced in race The horror came when Trump as- upgrade. They have not identified disallowed. When Trump talks about elec- relations. Little did we know. serted that he would not necessar- massive voter fraud as a problem. Most notably, a federal appeals tions being rigged, he exhibits, A movie about the case will be in theaters ily accept the result of an election Trump, though, is the master of ma- court shot North Carolina down again, his historical ignorance. Ev- soon, and, if you are in doubt about what real he has described as “rigged” (ac- nipulative repetition. Just like he and, were uncharacteristically criti- ery time black folks were excluded love is, this movie shows you. When you look tually, in Trump’s world, anything hammered on “Little Marco,” “Low cal. The court wrote that, “Although from the voting process, we accept- at all of the hate and the continuing bigotry that that does not go his way is rigged Energy Jeb” and “Crooked Hill- the new provisions target African ed the outcome. We accepted the is so prominent in the current presidential elec- – debates, primary elections, Emmy ary,” now he is hammering on voter Americans with almost surgical democratic process. tion, it’s easy to understand the significance of Awards). fraud, whether it is accurate or not. precision, they constitute inapt rem- Now Trump has millions of ra- the mantra Love Trumps Hate. Trailing in the polls, Trump is At least one fact-checker has de- edies for the problems assertedly bid followers who inhale his every Like the hoards of the ghostly that flood our playing the same racial games he tailed how wrong Trump is and has justifying them and, in fact, impose word. His irresponsible allegations consciousness during Halloween or in horror has played throughout the elections, described his claims as “bogus.” cures for problems that did not ex- of rigged elections may well mobi- movies, racial hatred and intolerance seem to re- suggesting there is massive voter Claims of voter fraud divert at- ist.” lize his base to reject the integrity of emerge from sinister recesses of our culture. In fraud in cities like Philadelphia and tention from a more significant is- Is there voter fraud? If only 31 the electoral process. part, we’ve made this possible with attitudes of Detroit, cities with large African- sue: that voter suppression makes cases, out of a billion votes, were Some of us know all we need to self-satisfaction and contentment. American populations, that dead it more difficult for many to vote. found fraudulent, we can say that know about rigged elections. We The struggle continues and, in reality, has nev- people are voting, and that millions Too many states have instituted new there is a bit of fraud, something that know voter suppression person- er ended. Thinking they have made it, too many of voter registration records are voter ID laws, reduced the number is less than a fraction of 1 percent. ally and immediately. And we know have closed a blind eye to the indignities that our wrong. of early voting days, consolidated At the same time, voting restrictions that Trump has disqualified himself enemies are still willing to heap upon us. Lest There have been dozens of re- precincts (forcing people to travel imposed in 2014 and 2015 were set for leadership by saying he cannot we forget, it is through our struggles that we gain ports that refute the Trump claims. further to vote), and purged people to block over 1.3 million voters in commit to an electoral outcome that our victories, and once we are victorious, we According to analysis by a profes- from voting registration polls. Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia and does not favor him. must guard our gains or we lose them. sor at Loyola Law School in Los Several organizations are provid- Wisconsin, all swing states. Julianne Malveaux is an author Without divulging the details of Loving v. Angeles, only 31 of more than 1 bil- ing backup for voters, including the Should we be more concerned and economist. Her latest book Virginia, it’s a story about interracial marriage lion votes cast since 2000 have been website www.iwillvote.com that al- about voter fraud (31 claims out “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and true love. More than coincidentally, the real fraudulent. The Brennan Center for lows people to check their voter of one billion votes cast) or the and Public Policy” is available via name of the subject couple was Loving! Justice, housed at the New York registration. But with registration 1.3 million Americans who have www.amazon.com. For booking, Mildred Jeter, the 17-year-old black female University School of Law has stud- deadlines closing in this handful of been deliberately and “surgically” wholesale inquiries or for more info subject of the movie, had the kind of determina- ied voter fraud and found that alle- days before the election, it is likely excluded from the voting process visitwww.juliannemalveaux.com. tion we so often see in black women. Denied a place to live in Virginia, Jeter had to leave the state. Instead of giving up and committing ‘emo- tional suicide,’ Jeter stood firm in her resolve. Like most of us, she did not overcome by her- Why the HBCU community should self. Through the generosity of another strong, black woman character, Jeter, her husband and children were given long-term shelter – a place to call home – in the home of another woman. support Hillary Clinton for president Although the story is principally about roman- tic love and marriage, consistent with the values By Glenda Baskin Glover it is important to remind each other available to everyone and addresses • Finally, and most of all, her un- that most black women embrace, another black Special to the NNPA of the significant bloody and deadly student loan debt. paralleled credentials and experience woman showed agape love. This article sum- battles that were fought for such a • Her pledge to protect Pell grant in government, public service, law, Black women have always had a lot with marizes why African fundamental right that should have funding for minority students and re- and international affairs. which to contend, but a significant part of our Americans should been enforced from the inception of instate summer Pell grants, thereby These are only a few of the reasons story – our truth is that we, more often than not, be eager to vote this our democracy. In fact, we honor the making this funding available year that define the choice for Clinton, tend to be thoughtful, to practice unconditional year, and why histori- legacy of those who made sacrifices round. and explain why I’m with her and love and communal compassion. We are our sis- cally black colleges by exercising this decisive right. • Her history of supporting con- you should be too! Clinton will build ters’ keeper. We are our brothers’ keeper. We are and universities, stu- This brings us to the critical choice cerns that affect African Americans upon President Barack Obama’s leg- the caregivers and nurturers of our children. dents and the black community, as a between the candidates for this all- including improved education, un- acy and chart her own path toward Historically, we have prioritized our focus on whole, should vote for Hillary Clin- important election on Nov. 8 that employment, civil rights, the cur- issues that are important to us. our families and friends and subordinated our ton for president. Additionally, par- many are characterizing as one of the rent criminal justice system, racial Your vote counts! Your vote mat- own interests for an altruistic, greater good. We ents should urge young millennials most crucial elections in the last 60 injustices and other disparities in the ters! We have a responsibility as well have never been the exclusive beneficiaries of to support Clinton as well. years. In analyzing the candidates, black community. as a duty to vote. In this critical elec- our own advocacy. That’s what makes us so spe- Voting affects every aspect of our their platforms, experiences and • Her experience with healthcare tion, we must vote to effect change. cial. Our stories are rich and have yet been fully American lives. It is the cornerstone qualifications, Clinton is the clear initiatives which will ensure that af- No vote, no voice, no victory! told. of our democracy as well as a con- choice for this nation for the follow- fordable health care is available for Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover is the The movie Loving provides a glimpse of how stitutional right that we must respon- ing reasons: families. This is especially important eighth president and first female a black woman, motivated by love, can move a sibly exercise as American citizens. • Her commitment to HBCUs since there are enormous health dis- president of Tennessee State Uni- nation. As Dr. Dorothy Height always reminded As an outspoken college president is far-reaching. Her New College parities that affect African Ameri- versity in Nashville, Tennessee. An us, “We black women don’t always do what we regarding civil rights, I can easily Compact pledges $25 billion to HB- cans and other minorities. alumnae of TSU, Glover, is one of want to do, but we always do what we have to articulate that the most critical chal- CUs and minority-serving institu- • Her platform advances an econo- a few women to hold the PhD-CPA- do.” lenges facing African Americans tions, thereby strengthening oppor- my that works for everyone and pres- JD combination in our nation. She Now, as we approach Election Day, the today center around educational is- tunities for African Americans and ents an investment in the nation’s is a lifetime educator and a long- strength of our character is being tested again. sues, economic inequality and grow- other minorities to attend college. It infrastructure, thereby providing a time advocate of civil rights and Like Michelle Obama, we are being asked to ing injustices. Voting is the first step provides that families with income comprehensive new jobs program. social issues impacting the African- “pull the fat out of the fire.” Our consistent vot- and a necessary condition to fashion- up to $125,000 will pay no tuition at • Her proven record of promoting American community. Glover serves ing and turnout are being relied upon to provide ing solutions to many of these chal- in-state public colleges and univer- and advancing women; and she will on several corporate boards and is the margin of victory in political contests across lenges. sities, and that community colleges continue to tear down barriers, espe- regarded as an expert in the area of our nation. As in all things, we are up to the task. The right to vote is a matter of are tuition free for all working fami- cially as it relates to African-Ameri- governance and economic empower- E. Faye Williams is national president of the dignity and democracy. Sometimes lies. Also, it makes debt-free college can women. ment. National Congress of Black Women. Ask Alma: My son drops his kids off at my house when they visit him By Alma Gill more in life before settling down What do you think Alma? Am I you gonna do about it? that you deal with your grown-up his kids. Real life isn’t like a mo- NNPA News Wire Columnist with a family. blowing things out of proportion? Bringing this to his attention, son like the man and father he is nopoly game, there are “No get Dear Alma, I want to be here to support Signed, Me-ma, may not convey the truth and stop worrying about hurting out of jail” or responsibility free I need your ad- him in any way that I can. I love One Concerned Grandmother you seek. You and I both know his feelings. He survived not get- cards to be won. vice. I love my son my grandchildren and would do he’ll deny these actions and ac- ting his way when he was 5 and Your grandchildren are to be with all my heart. anything in the world for them. Dear Concerned, cuse you of not wanting to spend he will now. loved, cherished and enjoyed at He’s been a good Here’s my problem: For over Look Grammy, there’s one thing quality time with your grands. The next time he comes by your convenience and availability, son and never gave three months, on my son’s visita- I know for sure and that’s every This is not the case I’m sure, but with the children, tell him you’re just like everyone else in your life. us any problems. tion weekends, he brings his girls woman knows her child. I think manipulators are all the same, it’s a busy “Glam-ma” and you’re This situation isn’t about you, it’s He and his girlfriend have lived over and drops them off with me. I you feel like your son is taking ad- only the names that change. The heading out. Nope, the kids can’t about your son and his account- together for the past five years, don’t want to come off like an un- vantage of you, and I agree, he is. truth of the matter is, he drops join you. Do this two or three ability as a father. and they have two children to- grateful grandmother, but I don’t Clearly, his weekend plans do not off the kids to you because you times, because you need to build Alma gether. think this is right. I think he should include his children. A mother’s let him. So again I ask, what you up your confidence and not feel Email questions to alwaysas- They just recently separated spend time with them, especially intuition is better than any radar gonna do about it? guilty about your actions. [email protected]. Facebook and he said it was his choice. He since they don’t live together any- detector, GPS or Google map app. Your question is about him, but Stop allowing your son to take “Ask Alma” and Twitter @al- says he should have experienced more. We know what we know. So what my answer is about you. It’s time advantage of you and disappoint maaskalma.

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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Advertisement for RFPS Advertisement for Bids RENAMING POINDEXTER PARKTO INEVA MAY-PITTMAN PARK. Bid 3049 - Food Service Warehouse Food Products RFP 2016-10 Lead Partner to Provide Training on Lesson Plans Bid 3050 - Food Service Warehouse Paper and Stock Supplies WHEREAS, it is befitting for the City of Jackson to recognize, honor, Implementation for the MS Assessment Program (MAP) and celebrate Mrs. Ineva May-Pittman, whose contributions have a and Subject Area Testing program (SATP2) Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by the positive impact in the community; and Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Of- Sealed, written formal rfp proposals for the above bid will be received by the fice, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. (Local WHEREAS, Section 110-1 and 110-2 of the Jackson Municipal Code Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Of- Prevailing Time) November 10, 2016, at which time and place they will be authorizes the Jackson City Council to name City Owned facilities; fice, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 2:00 P.M. (Local publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves the right and Prevailing Time) November 18, 2016, at which time and place they will be to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to withhold the accep- publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves the right tance of any bid if approved for forty-five calendar days from the date bids are WHEREAS, Mrs. Ineva May-Pittman is a citizen of the city of Jackson; to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to withhold the accep- opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifications may be obtained free of and tance of any bid if approved for forty-five calendar days from the date bids are charge by emailing [email protected], calling (601) 960-8799, or opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifications may be obtained free of documents may be picked up at the above address. WHEREAS, Mrs. Pittman is married to Mr. Joe Pittman, is the mother charge by emailing [email protected], calling (601) 960-8799, or of one son (Albert Pittman), and has one grandchild; and documents may be picked up at the above address or downloaded from JPS 11/03/2016 website at www.jackson.k12.ms.us. WHEREAS, Mrs. Ineva May-Pittman is a native of Jayess, Mississippi. She attended elementary schools in Jayess and Jackson and gradu- 11/03/2016, 11/10/2016 EMPLOYMENT ated from Lanier High School. She also attended CM&I High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education LEGAL WANTED: DIRECTOR in 1956 from Jackson State College and a Master of Science degree in Education and Supervision from Jackson State University in 1973. PRIVATE NON-PROFIT HAS AN OPENING FOR A DIRECTOR She has engaged in additional study at the University of Alabama, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI MUST HAVE MASTERS DEGREE IN MENTAL HEALTH, INTELLECTUAL / Southern University, Belhaven College, Mississippi Baptist Seminary, HONORARILY RENAMING CHANNEL 16 WAY (FROM MADDOX ROAD DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR A RELATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH and numerous Christian Education courses on the local, district, state TO THE JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI CITY LIMITS) TO BERT CASE DRIVE. FIELD and national levels; and WHEREAS, Mr. Bert Case was a citizen of the City of Jackson and contrib- INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD CONTACT EDGAR BROWN @ 601-969- WHEREAS, Mrs. Pittman is a member of numerous civic, religious, uted to the legacy of the City of Jackson; and 3733 by November 15, 2016. civil rights, and professional organizations. Mrs. Pittman has been rec- ognized for her efforts to improve the quality of life for all residents of WHEREAS, Mr. Bert Case career as a news director, anchor, and reporter 11/03/2016 the Jackson area; and spanned more than fifty (50) years, during which he covered every major news event in the state. During those years he served in many capacities WHEREAS, the naming of Poindexter Park as Ineva May-Pittman for all three (3) Jackson TV stations, WJTV, WLBT, and WAPT. His ability to Park will allow visitors of the City of Jackson area to know that our deliver straight-forward news reports as well as personal and often humor- “Jackson’s Bold Vision” is fully committed to acknowledging dedicated ous stories gained him a loyal following across the state of Mississippi and role models for Jackson, Mississippi. southeast; and

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the City Council of Jackson, WHEREAS, many awards and honors were bestowed upon Bert including Mississippi hereby names Poindexter Park as Ineva May-Pittman the 2004 Associated Press Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Award Park. and the 2014 Jackson Police Department Meritorious Service Award; and

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Director of Parks and Recreation WHEREAS, the designation will enhance the historic nature of the area is hereby authorized and directed to make appropriate revisions to the surrounding Channel 16 WLBT and the City of Jackson. official map of the City of Jackson, Mississippi to reflect the renaming of said park and to take appropriate action as required to affect said THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the City Council of Jackson, Mis- park name change. sissippi honorarily renames Channel 16 Way (Maddox Road to Jackson, Mississippi City Limits) to Bert Case Drive. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the City Clerk of the City of Jackson, Mississippi is authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of Council Member Stamps moved adoption; Council Member Stokes sec- this Ordinance to the Director of the Mississippi Highway Department onded. and to notify the Department of Transportation, Public Safety Com- munication Division; Hinds County Tax Assessor, the United States Yeas- Barrett-Simon, Foote, Hendrix, Stamps, Stokes and Tillman. Postal Service, appropriate City Departments, and all other necessary Nays- None. parties of the renaming of said park. Absent- Priester.

Council Member Stokes moved adoption; Council Member Tillman ATTEST: seconded. Kristi Moore City Clerk Yeas- Barrett-Simon, Foote, Hendrix, Stamps, Stokes and Tillman. Nays- None. I, Kristi Moore, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian Absent- Priester. of records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed ATTEST: by the City Council at its regular meeting on the 4th day of October, 2016, Kristi Moore and recorded in Minute Book “6K”, page 13. City Clerk WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this 15th day of Novem- I, Kristi Moore, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful cus- ber, 2016. todian of records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Kristi Moore Ordinance passed by the City Council at its regular meeting on the 4th City Clerk day of October, 2016, and recorded in Minute Book “6K”, pages 15-16. 11/03/2016 10/27/2016, 11/03/2016, 11/10/2016 WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this 15th day of November, 2016.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI SIGN VARIANCE FOR ST. DOMINIC’S HOSPITAL

THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SIGN VARIANCE FOR ST. DOMINIC’S HOSPITAL TO RE- CEIVE CITIZEN INPUT IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016 AT 10:00 A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 219 SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, JACKSON, MS, 39201. INTERESTED CITIZENS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. PLEASE CONTACT THE SIGNS & LICENSE DIVISION (601) 960-1154 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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Attention:

I, Johnny Johnson, am making a public inquiry into the whereabouts of Sonet Womack Johnson. She and I were unsuccessfully married for a short time many years ago and I have been relentlessly searching for her to obtain a divorce. I have not the slightest idea of where she may be but she has been missing for a very long time. If anyone knows the where- abouts of Sonet Womack Johnson please contact me at (504) 295-4810 or my email address [email protected].

Johnny Johnson

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LEGAL NOTICE

I, the member of Next Level Entertainment LLC, intend to make applica- tion for an On-Premise Retailer permit as provided for by the Local Op- tion Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, Section 67-1-1, et seq., of the Mis- sissippi Code of 1972, and Annotated. If granted such permit, I propose to operate as a limited liability company under the trade name of Next Level Entertainment LLC located at 3645 Highway 80 W, Jackson MS of Hinds County. The name(s), title(s), and address(es) of the owner(s)/ partners/corporate officer(s) and/or majority stockholder(s)/member(s)/ trustee of the above named business are: Leland Socrates Garrett. If any person wishes to request a hearing to object to the issuance of this permit a request for a hearing must be made in writing and received by the Department of Revenue within (15) days from the first date this notice was published. Requests shall be sent to: Chief Counsel, Legal Division, Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 22828, Jackson, MS 39225

Date of First Publication: November 3, 2016. This the 2nd day of No- vember, A.D., 2016.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR BRANDING SERVICES ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI BY THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY HONORARILY NAMING DETROIT STREET (FROM MARTIN LUTHER RENAMING LANGLEY AVENUE (FROM SILAS BROWN STREET PROJECT NUMBER: 004-17 KING, JR. DR. TO HOLMES AVENUE) TO WILLIAM BYRD DRIVE. TO WINTER STREET) TO DR. RAYMOND O. BIARD DRIVE. OCTOBER 26, 2016 WHEREAS, Mr. William Byrd, Sr., is a citizen of the City of Jackson and has WHEREAS, Thursday, June 2, 2011, the City of Jackson experienced a tre- The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) requests Proposals (“Pro- contributed to the City of Jackson; and mendous loss due to the passing of a distinguished citizen and public servant, posal”) to provide branding services. The selected organization will be asked Dr. Raymond Owen Biard; and to work in close collaboration with and in support of JMAA’s marketing depart- WHEREAS, Mr. William Byrd, Sr., is the son of the late Joseph Byrd and Lillie ment in the development of the JMAA brand including the tagline: “Connecting Hicks Johnson. He was educated at the New Hope School in Florence, Missis- WHEREAS, Dr. Biard served as the pastor of the Jackson Revival Center for Jackson to the World and the World to Jackson.” sippi and the Jackson Public Schools. He was married for fifty-nine years to the fifty-six (56) years, where he dedicated his life to promoting love and reconcilia- late Lula Mae Beverly. They have six loving children: Wilma Ree (deceased), tion to the people of the City of Jackson and the State of Mississippi; and The successful vendor will analyze JMAA’s current brand and strategic plan, William, Jr., Carol Lynn, Vincent Joe, Erwin Kirkland (deceased) and Karl Ced- including but not limited to name, and develop and implement a new brand ric (deceased); and WHEREAS, August 13, 2013, an ordinance establishing the renaming of West identity. This includes value proposition (positioning), brand messaging and Silas Brown Street (from Gallatin Street to University Blvd) to Dr. Raymond architecture, internal and external launch plan (go-to-market strategy), imple- WHEREAS, Mr. Byrd served as the Board of Elections Poll Manager for about O. Biard Blvd came before the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and was mentation the creation of identity package templates (letterhead, business 60 years, and to this day continues to work at the polls. Through many years referred to the Planning Committee; and cards, brochures, envelopes, etc.), and brand guidelines. It is expected that of devotion to his family, church and community, he has enriched the lives of the selected firm will produce at least three (3) distinct brand options with cor- others; and WHEREAS, after considering the public comments of the citizens of Jackson, responding imagery for consideration. to preserve the history associated with West Silas Brown Street for the good WHEREAS, he was P. T. A. Treasurer at the Mary C. Jones Elementary School order of the City of Jackson and to provide a reasonable alternative, the Council JMAA will receive Proposals to perform the Services at the offices of JMAA, where his children attended. He also, served as P. T. A. Treasurer at Lanier High finds that naming Langley Street (from Silas Brown Street to Winter Street) to Suite 300, Main Terminal Building, Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International School for a number of years. Mr. Byrd, was always active in working with the Dr. Raymond O. Biard Drive is fitting and proper. Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39208, until 3:00 p.m. on schools where his children attended; and Tuesday, November 29, 2016 (the “Deadline”). THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED by the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi that WHEREAS, Mr. Byrd served a very short time in the U.S. Navy. He worked Langley Avenue (from Silas Brown Street to Winter Street) is hereby renamed JMAA will not consider any Proposals received after the Deadline for any reason at the Jackson Army Airbase until it was phased out and became the Army Dr. Raymond O. Biard Drive. whatsoever. Information for Respondents relating to this Request for Proposals National Guard Center. He worked for the Federal Government for forty-four (“RFP”) is on file and open for public inspection at the offices of JMAA. The In- years. He received many a Service Awards and commendations; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the city engineer is hereby authorized and formation for Respondents contains a copy of the RFP, General Information for directed to make appropriate revisions to the official map of the City of Jackson, Respondents, Information Required from Respondents and Criteria for Selection. WHEREAS, Mr. Byrd is an ordained Deacon at New Hope Missionary Church, Mississippi to reflect the renaming of said Public Street and to take appropriate Interested persons may obtain a copy of the Information for Respondents from where he continues to serve today; and action as required to affect said street name change. JMAA by contacting Mr. Chad Parker, JMAA’s Procurement Specialist, as follows: WHEREAS, the designation will enhance the historic nature of the area sur- IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the City Clerk of the City of Jackson, Missis- Jackson Municipal Airport Authority rounding Detroit Street and the City of Jackson. sippi is authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this Ordinance to 100 International Drive, Suite 300 (39208) the Director of the Mississippi Highway Department and to notify the Depart- Post Office Box 98109 THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi ment of Transportation, Public Safety Communication Division; Hinds County Jackson, Mississippi 39298-8109 honorarily renames Detroit Street (Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. to Holmes Av- Tax Assessor, the United States Postal Service, appropriate City Departments, Attention: Chad Parker, Procurement Specialist enue) to William Byrd Drive. and all other necessary parties of the renaming street of said street. Telephone No.: (601) 939-5631, ext. 516 Facsimile No.: (601) 939-3713 Council Member Stokes moved adoption; President Hendrix seconded. Council Member Stokes moved adoption; President Hendrix seconded. E-Mail: [email protected] Yeas- Barrett-Simon, Foote, Hendrix, Stamps, Stokes and Tillman. Yeas- Hendrix, Stamps, Stokes and Tillman. or from JMAA’s website at www.jmaa.com/resources/rfprfb-center/. Nays- None. Nays- None. Absent- Priester. Abstention- Barrett-Simon and Foote. Based on the Proposals, JMAA will select a maximum of three (3) Respon- Absent- Priester. dents with whom to enter into negotiations to provide the Services. JMAA ATTEST: will initiate negotiations with the Respondent ranked first on the list. If such Kristi Moore ATTEST: negotiations fail to produce an agreement in form and content, satisfactory City Clerk Kristi Moore to JMAA, within a reasonable period of time, then JMAA may reject the first- City Clerk ranked Respondent. In that event, JMAA will follow the same process with the I, Kristi Moore, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian of other Respondents, in the order of their ranking, until a Respondent agrees to records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify I, Kristi Moore, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian of and enters into an agreement satisfactory to JMAA. that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed by the City records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify Council at its regular meeting on the 4th day of October, 2016, and recorded in that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed by the City JMAA reserves the right to: (1) reject any and all Proposals, for any reason, Minute Book “6K”, page 16. Council at its regular meeting on the 4th day of October, 2016, and recorded in any time before execution of a contract with a Respondent selected by JMAA Minute Book “6K”, pages 14-15. to perform the Services and (2) waive any and all informalities and irregulari- WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this 15th day of November, ties in the selection process. 2016. WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this 15th day of November, 2016. JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY Kristi Moore City Clerk Kristi Moore 10/27/2016 11/03/2016 11/03/2016 City Clerk 11/03/2016

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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI NAMING THE BRIDGE ON PEARL STREET AS MAYOR FRANK E. MELTON BRIDGE.

WHEREAS, Former Mayor Frank E. Melton, a native of Houston, Texas, grad- uated from Stephen F. Austin College; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Frank E. Melton journeyed from television sports anchor, manager, General Manager to ownership of television stations; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Frank E. Melton was selected by former Governor Ronnie Musgrove as director of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Frank E. Melton labored diligently to transform the City of Jackson, Mississippi.

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED:

Section 1. that the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi hereby names the Pearl Street Bridge as Mayor Frank E. Melton Bridge.

Section 2. that the City Clerk shall notify all appropriate City departments and all other necessary parties of the naming of said bridge.

Council Member Stokes moved adoption; Council Member Tillman seconded.

Yeas- Barrett-Simon, Foote, Stamps, Stokes and Tillman. Nays- None. Abstention- Hendrix. Absent- Priester.

ATTEST: Kristi Moore City Clerk

I, Kristi Moore, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian of records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed by the City Council at its regular meeting on the 4th day of October, 2016, and recorded in Minute Book “6K”, page 14.

WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this 15th day of November, 2016.

Kristi Moore City Clerk 11/03/2016

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By Linda A. Johnson talc causes cancer. Several factors AP Medical Writer HEALTH make that unlikely, and there’s no TRENTON, N.J. – For the proof talc, which doesn’t interact third time, Johnson & Johnson minerals, it’s crushed into a white with chemicals or cells, can travel has been hit with a multimillion- powder. It’s been widely used up the reproductive tract, enter dollar jury verdict over whether in cosmetics and other personal the ovaries and then trigger can- the talc in its iconic baby powder care products to absorb moisture cer. causes ovarian cancer when ap- since at least 1894, when Johnson One large study published in plied regularly for feminine hy- & Johnson’s Baby Powder was June that followed 51,000 sisters giene. launched. But it’s mainly used of breast cancer patients found Late Thursday, a St. Louis jury in a variety of other products, in- genital talc users had a reduced awarded $70.1 million to Debo- cluding paint and plastics. risk of ovarian cancer, 27 percent rah Giannecchini of Modesto, Does It Cause Ovarian Can- lower than in nonusers. An analy- Calif., who was diagnosed with cer? sis of two huge, long-running advanced ovarian cancer in 2012. Like many questions in sci- U.S. studies, the Women’s Health Giannecchini, then 59, said she ence, there’s no definitive answer. Initiative and the Nurses’ Health had used Johnson’s Baby Powder Finding the cause of cancer is Study, showed no increased risk for more than 40 years to keep her difficult. It would be unethical to of ovarian cancer in talc users. genital area dry, as many women do the best kind of study, asking What Experts Say do. She blamed it for her cancer a group of women to use talcum If there were a true link, Dr. Hal and accused J&J of negligence. powder on their genitals and wait C. Lawrence III says large studies Two other jury trials in St. Lou- to see if it causes cancer, while that tracked women’s health for is reached similar outcomes ear- comparing them to a group who years would have verified results lier this year, awarding the plain- didn’t use it. of the smaller ones. tiffs $72 million and $55 million. While ovarian cancer is often “Lord knows, with the amount But in J&J’s home state of New fatal, it’s relatively rare. It ac- of powder that’s been applied to Jersey a judge recently threw counts for only about 22,000 of babies’ bottoms, we would’ve out two other cases, ruling there the 1.7 million new cases of can- seen something,” if talc caused wasn’t reliable evidence talc cer expected to be diagnosed in cancer, said Lawrence, vice presi- causes ovarian cancer, a relative- the United States this year. dent of the American College of ly rare disease. Factors that are known to in- Obstetrics and Gynecology. Johnson & Johnson says its crease a women’s risk of ovarian The National Cancer Institute’s product is safe, and it is appeal- cancer include age, obesity, use Dr. Nicolas Wentzensen says the ing all three losses. And investors of estrogen therapy after meno- federal agency’s position is that don’t seem worried that J&J is pause, not having any children, there’s not a clear connection. in financial trouble, even though certain genetic mutations and per- “It is very hard to establish the company faces an estimated sonal or family history of breast causal relationships,” he said, 2,000 similar lawsuits. J&J shares or ovarian cancer. adding, “A lot of ovarian cancers fell 0.3 percent Friday, about the What Research Shows occur in women who have never same as the broader stock market, The biggest studies have found used talc, and many women have to close at $115.33. no link between talcum powder used talc and not gotten ovarian The next trial is set to start in applied to the genitals and ovar- cancer.” January, also in St. Louis. ian cancer. But about two dozen Research director Elizabeth Here’s what experts say about smaller studies over three de- Ward of the American Cancer So- talc and cancer. cades have mostly found a mod- ciety says it is unusual to have so What is Talc? est connection – a 20 percent to much discrepancy between stud- Talc is a mineral that is mined 40 percent increased risk among ies. “The risk for any individual from deposits around the world, talc users. woman, if there is one, is prob- Paid for by friends of Zack Wallace including the U.S. The softest of However, that doesn’t mean ably very small,” Ward said. www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 3 - 9, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 17 JSU Homecoming 2016 Jackson State University took on Prairie View A&M for homecoming in the Mississippi

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Lady Tigers bowling team Braves defeat Delta State finishes 13th tourney in final tennis match

The Mississippi Link Newswire 8-3 win at No. 1 singles over lian Massa 8-4 at No. 2 doubles. To close out the fall, 2016 sea- Noblecourt, while Kilumets re- It capped a big fall season for son, the Alcorn State University corded the identical score at No. Rawal who went 4-0 in singles men’s tennis program defeated 2 singles over vice. at the Fall Fling in Pensacola, Delta State 7-3 in singles and 3-2 Kilumets and Kostikov then Florida on Oct. 18 to be crowned in doubles Oct. 30, at University defeated Noblecourt and Vice in champion at second-flight sin- Courts. another eight-game pro set, 8-5, gles. Rawal tallied an undefeated Alcorn’s top two players, ju- before both winning again in sin- record at No. 4 singles in SWAC niors Nikita Kostikov and Kert gles 6-2 each. competition last season. Kilumets, combined to go 4-0 in At No. 3 singles, Junior Nis- The Lady Braves had the singles and 2-0 in doubles. The chay Rawal breezed past Joao weekend off but will close out duo kicked it off with an 8-3 vic- Yamacita 8-1 before taking out their fall season next weekend in tory at No. 1 doubles over Jeof- Oleg Balabko 6-1. Rawal also Hammond, La., at the George E. frey Noblecourt and Mason Vice. teamed with freshman Suyash Fourmaux Invitational, hosted by Kostikov followed it up with an Gupta to beat Yamacita and Ju- Southeastern Louisiana.

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(François Arnaud) and forced to the premiere of this gorgeously 72 Hours: A Brooklyn Love couch-surf at her sister and mom’s crafted art film about a family Story? (**1/2) – A Love Jones house until she gets her life to- dealing with the past and the fu- relationship is filled with give and gether. ture on a sea island off the coast of take, push and pull, breakups and The soap opera-ish drama never South Carolina. reunions in this very cinema vérité stops: Estranged granddad shows Prize Winners look at a street-smart Brooklyn up at family dinner and dies on Jackson, a stirring documentary 16-year-old on the verge of attend- the doorstep. Grandma (Michelle by filmmaker Maisie Crow about ing college. Caesar (Melvin Mo- Hurst, Orange is the New Black) an abortion clinic’s fight for -sur goli) is supposed to enter school is having an affair. Auntie (Gloria vival in Jackson, Miss., won the in 72 hours. But he is emotionally Reuben) is separating from her Best Documentary Feature Jury and psychologically anchored to husband and her unmarried sis Prize. downtown Brooklyn, his moody (Erica Ash) is pregnant with a doc- Five Awake won Jury Prize for girlfriend Kaya (Andrea-Rachel tor’s baby. Witty, funny and ought Louisiana Feature, thanks to direc- Parker) and his best friends. Will to be a web, cable or TV series. tors Donna Dees and Susan Willis he or won’t he? One Note at a Time (***) – who brought attention to domestic In his first feature writer/direc- New Orleans gives musicians a violence. tor Raafi Rivero exhibits some safe haven, and in return those The Other Kids, which won the young Spike Lee mojo. thankful artists ply their trade on Jury Prize for Best Narrative Fea- Ella Brennan: Commanding street corners, in parks, at bars, ture is a mix of fiction and non- the Table (****) – Brennan res- concert venues and fancy res- fiction helmed by director Chris taurants have been a New Orleans taurants. When Katrina hit, the Brown. tradition since 1946. And for many performers dispersed around the For complete list of winners go of those years the matriarch of the country, returning later with a set to: http://neworleansfilmsociety. Brennan family has been the ef- of very specific health, psycholog- org/journals/detail/51/noff-an- fervescent Ella Brennan who has ical and career issues. nounces-jury-award-winners. guided her family’s restaurant dy- As legendary New Orleans mu- The 2016 New Orleans Film nasty into stardom, particularly by sician Dr. John delicately puts it: Festival was a big gumbo of note- winning the James Beard Founda- “You want to keel over after the worthy movies that gave NOLA tion Award for Outstanding Res- last song in the set. Band gets paid audiences a lot to savor. taurant for Commander’s Palace, and then you don’t have to do an Dwight Brown is a film critic which launched the career of su- encore.” A heartwarming non-fic- and travel writer. Read more mov- perstar chef Emeril Lagasse. tion film. ie reviews by Dwight Brown at Director Leslie Iwerks chroni- Sicily Jass: The World’s First DwightBrownInk.com. Black novelist Paul Beatty becomes first American to win Man Booker prize

By Zenitha Prince Garner in The New York Times. Special to the Trice Edney News Wire The beginning pages, he added, African-American novelist “read like the most concussive Paul Beatty was named the 2016 monologues and interviews of winner of the Man Booker Prize Chris Rock, Richard Pryor and this week, becoming the first Dave Chappelle wrapped in a American to ever win the presti- satirical yet surprisingly delicate gious award annually given to the literary and historical sensibility.” writer of what is judged to be the During the award ceremony best original novel written in the in London on the night of Oct. English language. 25, Beatty acknowledged the The 54-year-old New Yorker, intensity of his novel: “This is a an associate professor at Co- hard book. It was hard for me to lumbia University School of the write; I know it’s hard to read,” he Arts’ writing program, won out said, according to The Wall Street over 154 other nominees with his Journal. novel “The Sellout,” which crit- In addition to his $50,000 prize ics have called a searing satire on “Bonbon,” an African-American and trophy, Beatty also receives U.S. race relations. urban farmer living in a fictional a designer bound edition of his The unanimous decision, the town on the outskirts of Los Ange- book and a further $2,500 for be- Prize judges said, was based on les. After his father, a sociologist, ing shortlisted. Prize officials said Beatty’s audacious and comic ap- is killed by police during a traffic Beatty can also expect worldwide proach to the oft-divisive issues stop, the protagonist launches his recognition and a boost in sales. of race, racial and economic in- own social experiment by taking According to the Journal, “The justice and racial identity. on a willing slave – a former un- Sellout” has already zoomed “‘The Sellout’ is a novel for derstudy for Buckwheat on “The from No. 1,585 to No. 1 on Ama- our times,” Amanda Foreman, Little Rascals.” zon.com. 2016 chair of judges, said in a Bonbon ends up in the Supreme Beatty is also the author of statement. “A tirelessly inventive Court for attempting to reinstitute three other novels, “Slumber- modern satire, its humor disguises slavery and segregation in the lo- land,” “Tuff” and “The White a radical seriousness. Paul Beatty cal schools. Boy Shuffle;” and two books of slays sacred cows with abandon The first one-third of the novel poetry, “Big Bank Take Little and takes aim at racial and politi- are “the most caustic and the most Bank” and “Joker, Joker, Deuce.” cal taboos with wit, verve and a badass first 100 pages of an Amer- He is the editor of “Hokum: An snarl.” ican novel I have read in at least a Anthology of African-American “The Sellout” is narrated by decade,” wrote reviewer Dwight Humor.” 20 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 3 - 9, 2016 www.mississippilink.com

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