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Vol. 22, No. 41 August 4 - 10, 2016 50¢ Panelists expound on police culture at forum School, By Shanderia K. Posey police shootings of unarmed black men as student at Jim Hill High School; Minister Victor Mason, Hinds County sheriff; and Editor well as the shooting deaths of police of- Abram Muhammad, the State Representa- Luke Thompson, Byram police chief. Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber held a ficers. It also highlighted Jackson’s com- tive of Minister Louis Farrakhan and the The event was moderated by Othor safety community forum titled “Us and Them: munity policing efforts and aimed to in- Nation of Islam; Allen White, Jackson Cain, local media personality. One of A Conversation on Race, Black Lives and crease understanding of police culture. assistant police chief; Lee Vance, Jack- the first questions he presented was- di the Police,” at 6 p.m. July 28, in the Mur- About 100 people came to hear from son police chief; Gail Lowery, special as- rected to Thompson. Cain asked that in back in rah High School auditorium. several panelists representing local law sistant to the city attorney; John Knight, light of events around the country merged The purpose of the event was to gen- enforcement agencies, community and director of Jackson Cares; Kim Robin- erate real, honest conversation regarding national groups as well as youth. son, program manager with Children’s Police session recent events across the nation involving Panelists included Maisie Brown, a Defense Fund Southern Regional Office; Continued on page 3 The Mississippi Link Newswire As summer vacation comes to an end, yellow school buses, new teen drivers and other Campbell young travelers will join the daily commut- INSIDE joins JPS Sigmas present ers in the Check out The morning Mississippi Link’s traffic. annual Back To Although School supplement Board many inside of today’s will be paper. The Mississippi Link Newswire Image Awards focused The Jackson Public Schools’ on get- Board of Trustees has a new Fraternity also gives scholarships at annual banquet ting to board member, Kimberly Camp- school bell, Esq. or work Her appointment by Jackson on time, Mayor Tony Yarber was ap- the Mis- proved by the City Council in sissippi July. She will take the oath of of- Department of Transportation fice at 11 a.m. Aug. 4, before the encourages all Mississippians regular meeting to make safety their top prior- of the Board. ity. A reception Students all over Mississippi will be held will take to school buses, car- to welcome pool lines, bicycles and side- Campbell as walks to return to their class- well as to honor rooms. With schools back in Campbell the service of session, MDOT reminds mo- outgoing board torists to share the roads safely member, Otha Burton Jr. The with proper precautions. Ac- meeting and reception will be cording to the National Safe held in the School Board Meet- Routes to School Program, ing Room located at 621 S. State more children are hit by cars St. near schools than any other Campbell is the newly ap- location. With the school year pointed state director for AARP beginning, it is imperative for in Mississippi. At AARP she is motorists to travel with care responsible for all initiatives through areas where children that involve the 50-plus popula- are present, especially school tion and their families. She also zones. promotes the national agenda MDOT offers many resourc- of AARP and has a strong pres- Phi Beta Sigma Mu Sigma Chapter Image Award Recipients were (from left) Johnny Maloney, Eddie Maloney, Rev. Isiac Jackson, Evelyn es for driver safety education, ence in Washington, D.C. and J. Leggett, Father Jeremy Tobin, Jackie Hampton, Jimmy Wilkins, Silvanus Johnson and Dr. James Warnock. Standing on back row are including programs for parents, throughout the entire state of Vernon Jasper (left) and Mark Young. PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON teens and educators at GoM- Mississippi. Campbell is com- DOT.com/safetyeducation. mitted to her nearly 300,000 By Shanderia K. Posey Maloney, Eddie Maloney and area students. many milestones in her career MDOT’s Survive Your Drive AARP members in Mississippi. Editor Johnny Maloney, Business; A short video highlighting from having been hired as a Y’all includes multiple safety Campbell is the former Mis- The Mississippi Link Pub- Rev. Isiac Jackson, Religion; each recipients’ career accom- receptionist in a Fortune 500 education programs designed sissippi state representative for lisher Jackie Hampton was one Dr. James Warnock, Medicine; plishments was shown before company to an individual who to encourage preventative safe- District 72, which encompasses of several recipients of a Phi Jimmy Wilkins, Law; Evelyn they accepted their awards. rose the ranks of sales manager ty measures, provide commu- Hinds and Madison counties. Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Mu J. Leggett, Education; Father Hampton’s accolades include and beyond. She’s earned her nity outreach and raise aware- She served in the Legislature Sigma Chapter Image Award Jeremy Tobin, Humanitarian; membership of the Mississippi stripes. She knows her job. ness about the importance of nearly nine years. She is also presented during a banquet and Silvanus Johnson, L.T. Press Association and board She’s driven. She is a very seat belt usage, child passenger a former special judge in the July 29, in Jackson. Smith Achievement Award. member of the National News- fierce competitor and yet, she safety, and the dangers of im- Hinds County Youth Court, city More than 200 people at- For the past 13 years, the Mu paper Publishers Association. is the most compassionate per- paired and distracted driving. attorney for Belzoni and a pre- tended the event at the Mis- Sigma chapter has hosted the In the video presentation, son you could ever want to be. MDOT’s SRTS Program vious adjunct professor at Bel- sissippi e-center at Jackson awards banquet to recognize Socrates Garrett, Mississippi “She has taken a newspaper promotes and enables children haven University. State University. Hampton was individuals who have made Link founder and local busi- in this market, which is one of in kindergarten through eighth Campbell is a product of the awarded in the Media catego- a difference in communities ness, said, “Jackie Hampton is the more difficult markets, and grade to choose walking or bi- ry. Other recipients and their throughout the Jackson area as an outstanding individual – a Campbell respective categories were Con well as fund scholarships for young lady that has achieved Sigmas School Continued on page 2 Continued on page 2 Continued on page 3

Yarber gives State of City 2016 Address Levert receives Jackson Music Award By Stephanie R. Jones as a legend of R&B, spoke at Contributing Writer a news conference before the Mississippi is the home Aug. 1, show at the Marriott of blues music but this past Hotel in downtown Jackson. weekend several genres – Levert, who is still per- gospel, R&B and jazz – were forming with the O’Jays in showcased during the Jack- addition to doing solo work son Music Awards Associa- said laughingly, “When I tion’s annual recognition of heard legend, I think old.” local and national musicians But he added of the Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber gave his State of the City 2016 Address Tuesday evening Attending the Jackson Music Awards were Judy Thompson (from at the Jackson Convention Complex. In his status report, he admitted all goals have not and other industry profes- O’Jays, “We are still do- left), Larita Cooper Stokes, Eddie Levert, Kenneth Stokes and been met, and there has been a “fiscal storm” to deal with. However, he talked about sionals. Jessie Thompson. PHOTO BY STEPHANIE R. JONES ing music. We are still the progress the city has made in filling some 62,000 potholes, reduction of crime, the ben- Honorees on the R&B side O’Jays, and we are always efits of the one-percent sales tax program to improve infrastructure and the impact of the included Eddie Levert Sr., McGee, Doug Stringfelllow events was “A Journey Neighbor’s First Lot Program, which permits residents to purchase lots and houses in lead singer of the legendary and Darrayl Simmons. Through Soul.” Music blighted areas. Watch and listen to the mayor’s address online at https://www.youtube. O’Jays, along with Johnnie The theme of the awards Levert, who was honored Continued on page 2 com/watch?v=WRhLfkj9Qzk. PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON See more photos on page 3

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Music Sigmas Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 gained national recognition throughout this country as being one of the top publishers.” Tennessee Tribune publisher Rosetta Per- ry, a close friend and colleague of Hamp- ton’s, also shared why she thinks Hampton was so deserving of the award. “Jackie Hampton is a wonderful Chris- tian woman. She has a lot of personality. She can meet the queen of England and still be Jackie Hampton,” Perry said as photos of Hampton meeting and greeting Presi- dent Barack Obama appeared on the screen. “She is very much involved with students from Historically Black Colleges and Uni- versities. She is responsible for thousands of dollars in scholarships for students in R&B singer Nellie “Tiger” Travis and Bluesman Mr. Sip sign a guitar that those universities through her role as schol- was auctioned at the end of the awards show. Proceeds went to Special arship chair of the NNPA Foundation.” Olympics. PHOTO BY STEPHANIE R. JONES Perry featured Hampton in her book about African-American female newspa- going to be that.” that have come and gone and per publishers. Hampton is a member of Levert talked about the influ- those with the power to stay. “For College Hill Baptist Church where she is a The Mississippi Link Publisher Jackie Hampton accepts the Phi Beta Sigma Image Award for ence of Mississippi bluesmen them (the O’Jays) to be together Sunday School teacher and a member of the Media from Vernon Jasper, chair; (left) and Mark Young, chapter president. PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON Bobby Rush and B.B. King on as long as they have is the utmost Public Relations Ministry and Evangelism his music. He said he thought tribute,” King said. Ministry. She is also a Girl Scouts troop cepting the Religion award. acknowledged his career success is not a playing guitar was easy until he “He’s the kind of person that leader. “It was Jesus who said, ‘If any man would solo act. “Medicine is a team sport, and I talked to Rush. helped mold Jackson, Mississip- “From the bottom of my heart, I say come after me let him deny himself and fol- will only accept this award as part of the As for King he said, “Whenev- pi musicians – people to aspire to thank you,” Hampton said as she accepted low me.’ I’m really not worthy to receive team of Baptist Heart, Baptist Health Sys- er we were in public, I would al- be like, people to look up to, Ed- the award. “When I was first approached re- this award,” said Jackson. “God has so tems.” ways end up kissing his head be- die Levert and the O’Jays,” King garding this award, my first thoughts were, many great preachers, pastors, teachers. I’m Wilkins, who has worked at the law firm cause of what he had achieved.” said. ‘Oh no, no way.’ I thought there were so just one in a pool of so many, and there’s so of Watkins and Eager all of his career, ex- Jackson Music Awards organiz- Performers at the R&B awards many other people so much more deserv- much to be done in a world for humanity pressed his appreciation to Phi Beta Sigma. ers Jessie Thompson and Lee King included J.J. Thames, Eddie Cot- ing at this time, but I humbly accept it and how can you just award me this, but I thank “By me getting this award, it shows that I said having Levert in Jackson was ton, Alvin Garrett, Nathaniel tonight I feel so honored.” you from the bottom of my heart.” must have done something right in my first good for Jackson and the awards. Kimble, Tucka, Gourdan Banks Jackson also expressed humbleness in ac- During his acceptance speech, Warnock three years of law practice,” Wilkins said. “This is really great for Jack- and Ms. Jody. One of Ms. Jody’s son,” Thompson said. “We grew fans had to be held back by secu- up on Levert and the O’Jays.” rity during her performance. Campbell Thompson compared the sus- On the Gospel side, another tainability of Levert and the legendary performer Evelyn Tut- Continued from page 1 O’Jays to that of the Jackson tentine Agee (“God Did It”), was Jackson Public School Dis- manship roles under both the state and their application to Some of her professional/ Music Awards, which celebrated honored and performed her sig- trict, graduating from Callaway Democratic and Republican its citizens. community affiliations are: Al- its 42nd year last weekend. “This nature song July 31. Other honor- High School with honors in leadership in the House of Rep- Knowledge and experience pha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., organization was built on rela- ees were Issac Porter, Stephanie 1990. She received a bachelor resentatives, Campbell is aware are critical to being a true Jackson State University’s In- tionships and this community Butler Morris and Pastor Timo- of arts degree in English from of the importance of working statesman and being able to stitute of Government Advisory has given JMA its longevity,” thy Curry of Tabernacle of Praise Mississippi State University, a toward the best solution for the work across partisan lines. She board member, Junior League Thompson said. Levert and the Church. master’s of arts degree in or- public good. further has years of experience of Jackson, Leadership Jackson O’Jays represent that same sus- A full list of award winners ganizational communications She is well-respected by both volunteering in the community, alumni, Mississippi Women tainability, he said. may be found at jmaainc.com. from Auburn University, and a parties. Her time as an attorney teaching in the classroom and Lawyers Association, National King, with many years in the Stephanie R. Jones can be juris doctor from the University has also equipped her with a serving in the interest of the Association of Black Elected music industry, said he and Le- reached at srjones13@gmail. of Mississippi School of Law. unique perspective on both the people living in Jackson and all Legislative Women and public vert talked about the many bands com or (601) 454-0372. Having held vice-chair- creation of the laws that govern of Mississippi. school community partner. www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 4 - 10, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3

Police School Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 with happenings in Hinds County, son were much more complicated will not be enough. “You have to cycling as their means of engine to scare a pedestrian, for the rider to pass “What do you think the problem that one’s death. gain trust back.” He recalled the ef- transportation to and from even if you have the right of • Watch for bike riders is?” “It’s the result of a culture that fects of growing up and seeing ag- schools. way turning in front of you with- Thompson referred back to the probably existed there for a long gression from officers in the com- MDOT suggests the fol- • Never pass a vehicle out looking or signaling; tragedy that happened in Fergu- time,” Vance said. “If there’s no munity. “So the thing is when you lowing back-to-school safe- stopped for pedestrians. children especially have a son, Mo., Aug. 9, 2014, when Mike relationship between law enforce- see another person get beat up by ty tips for drivers: Sharing the road with tendency to do this. Watch Brown, 18, was shot and killed by a ment and the community then those the police or slammed down on the When dropping off: school buses: for bikes coming from drive- police officer. Specifically, he com- types of things will fester. face for a traffic ticket or no driv- • Don’t park alongside • Never pass a bus from ways or behind parked cars pared the make-up of Ferguson, “In Jackson … I can remember er’s license … that makes you have another parked vehicle; it behind – or from either di- • Check side mirrors be- Mo., to local communities. the way things used to be done and a little strife toward the officer.” blocks visibility for other rection if you’re on an undi- fore opening your door “One of the things that stuck out the way they are done now. If you Brown shared her perspective on children and vehicles vided road – if it is stopped New teen drivers: was the involvement of the police are wise, you must adopt a commu- the problem from her generation’s • Don’t load or unload to load or unload children • Always make sure you department in the community. One nity-oriented policing concept. Ba- vantage point. children across the street • If the yellow or red lights and all passengers are wear- thing I noticed personally was that sically it’s an attitude adjustment “This distrust of police in the from their school are flashing and the stop arm ing seat belts the Ferguson, Mo., police depart- on the part of law enforcement, African-American community … • If possible, carpool to re- is extended, traffic must stop • Obey all speed limits ment was not very well connected, which basically says we are going dates back to slavery days. Dur- duce the number of vehicles • The area 10 feet around • Don’t make assumptions and there was a fundamental dis- to reach out to the community in ing the Civil Rights Movement, at the school. a school bus is the most dan- about what other drivers, cy- connect with the community and many ways.” your policemen were spraying you Sharing the road with gerous for children; stop far clists or pedestrians are go- the police department,” Thompson Vance also emphasized how the with fire hoses … so if somebody young pedestrians: enough back to allow them ing to do said. “One of the things we have 18,000 police departments across is constantly doing these things • Don’t block crosswalks space to safely enter and exit • Always watch for kids strived to do since then is to recon- the nation operate independently of to you from generation to genera- when stopped at red lights the bus getting on and off school nect and make connections that each other. tions, there’s obviously going to or while waiting to make a • Allow for a greater fol- buses didn’t exist before.” “If you are in a police culture be a distrust mentally … even if turn. This often forces pe- lowing distance behind a bus • Don’t use a cell phone Mason agreed with Thompson’s that allows abuse, then that’s gonna they do come and shake your hand destrians to walk around the than if you were driving be- while driving. response. manifest itself. If you are in a po- and take pictures. So I think that vehicle and enter the path of hind a car. If motorists travel with “You can’t stay locked up in lice culture that despises abuse, it’s something the police can help, traffic Sharing the road with bi- caution and care, everyone the office all day,” said Mason, a then the community will trust you.” but it really starts in our own com- • Always yield to pedes- cycles: will be able to reach their former juvenile investigator. “If I Knight blamed ignorance and/ munity. Our family members must trians at crosswalks and in- • When passing a bicy- weekday destinations safely. didn’t speak at your school, I spoke or lack of knowledge on why prob- gain trust because that’s the only tersections, especially when clist, proceed slowly and For more safety tips and at your church. What I believe lems exist. way the years of damage can be flashers are blinking in a leave 3 feet between your information, visit www. helped me was to understand where “A lot of black people are not undone.” school zone car and the cyclist GoMDOT.com/safetyeduca- young people were coming from.” told or read their rights,” said Shanderia K. Posey can be • Always stop for crossing • When turning left and a tion, or follow and like @ Vance weighed in on the ques- Knight said, who expressed that reached at sposey@mississippil- guards and patrol officers bicyclist is approaching in MississippiDOT on Twitter, tion noting that the results in Fergu- police presence in the community ink.com. • Don’t honk or rev your the opposite direction, wait Instagram and Facebook.

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The Mississippi Link Newswire During July, Alpha Kap- pa Alpha women across the country will take part in Bebe Moore Campbell National Mi- nority Mental Health Aware- ness Month. Named after Bebe Moore Campbell, an accom- plished author, activist, and an honorary Alpha Kappa Alpha member, July is a month to fo- cus on building awareness about the importance of mental well- ness and effective mental health care within minority communi- ties. Friends of Fallen Riders, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., members and National Alliance Panelists Tasha Smith, licensed Family Therapist, Marion Counseling Services; and To observe Minority Mental on Mental Illness staff pray prior to the “Ride Against Stigma.” The ride was in support of Christiane Williams, corrections chair, City of Jackson Reentry Task Force Corrections Health Month in Jackson, Miss., Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Committee, discuss various issues regarding mental illness and the minority community. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Rho Lambda Omega chap- mental health in order to pro- for an AKA program,” said Jen- ter and the National Alliance on vide assistance to families and nie Hall, co-chairman, Health Mental Illness hosted its third educators.” Panelists included: Promotions. Friends of Fallen minority mental health town August Patton, LPC, Hinds Be- Riders met at Save-A-Lot and hall meeting on Saturday, July havioral Health Services; Talya rode through the City of Jackson 23. Seventy-five people attend- Straughter, National Certified to the town hall meeting at the ed the town hall meeting, which Counselor, Hinds County Be- medical mall. “Friends of Fall- was held at the Jackson Medical havioral Health Services; Tasha en Riders are well-known for Mall from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Smith, licensed Family Thera- providing community service licensed professionals discussed pist, Marion Counseling Ser- throughout the Jackson area. mental health issues that affect vices; Christiane Williams, cor- We were excited to expand our children….particularly children rections chair, City of Jackson reach by partnering with them.” of color. This included: misdi- Reentry Task Force Corrections The town hall was interactive agnosis, over-diagnosis, stigma, Committee; and Colibri Jenkins, and allowed for questions/an- medication, and the emotional MD, board certified psychiatrist. swers, free mental health assess- Sorority members Marilyn Reed and Monica effect of Black Death images via The event also featured a ments, and the participation in Kent support the minority mental health social media and television. “Ride against Stigma.” The the AKA/NAMI social media awareness anti-stigma campaign. Reed is co- “This is our third town hall “Ride against Stigma” was campaigns. chairman of the Rho Lambda Omega chapter AKA member Sandra Carr Hayes, Ph.D. greet members of meeting focusing on minor- implemented by the Friends The Bebe Moore Campbell Health Promotions Committee. Friends of Fallen Riders Motorcycle Club. ity mental health,” said Sharon of Fallen Riders Motorcycle Minority Mental Health Town Bridges, Esq., president, Rho Club. “This was the first time Hall meeting was a collab- Lambda Omega Chapter, Ebony loo College Owens Health and Friends of Fallen Riders, and Lambda Omega chapter. “We our chapter has hosted a bike orative effort between: Alpha Pearls Foundation, National Al- Wellness Center, Hinds Coun- Jackson Medical Mall Founda- chose to focus on children’s ride in order to raise awareness Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Rho liance on Mental Illness, Touga- ty Behavior Health Systems, tion, Inc.

ADVERTORIAL 2016 Jackson Rythm and Blues Festival set for August 19 - 20

The Mississippi Link Newswire hearts of many. This is evident The 2016 Jackson Rhythm by the three million plus view- and Blues Festival consistently ers captured by her Forever, the third weekend in August is For Always, For Love YouTube set for its 4th year to celebrate video. “Mr. Bad” Bobby Rush Jackson’s culture and rich musi- has been a constant since the cal heritage August 19 and 20. Festival’s inception and it won’t Just in case you missed it, it’s be any different this year. He moving. The move into down- will continue to mesmerize the town Jackson affords the Festi- crowd with his stage antics and val growth opportunity in years dancers with miraculous move- to come and means that this will ments to capture a million eyes. be an all-indoor event at the Mr. “Let’s Straighten it Out” Jackson Convention Complex, himself, Larimore always gives which boasts of 330,000 square Goapele 110 percent with his gutsy bari- feet. tone voice. Demetria McKinney This premier two-day music T-Pain and Kenny “Babyface” is best known for her role on festival is known for a stellar Edmonds were announced as Tyler Perry’s House of Payne music mix and line up with over the headliners, which really so- as Janine Shelton-Payne or be- 30 Performances on 5 Stages. lidified a stellar lineup. This is a ing a guest star on The Real These core components of the great value to capitalize on for Housewives of Atlanta, but she festival will not change. Festivalgoers. is also a phenomenal songstress. Tickets are available now Many festivalgoers have de- BJ the Chicago Kid sings “I through Ticketmaster and all scribed the Jackson Rhythm and Got Church in the Morning,” so Ticketmaster Outlets. Friday Blues Festival as an experience don’t expect him to stay up too night tickets are $40 and Satur- of a lifetime. Festivalgoers can late. Jeff Floyd is a throwback day night tickets are $55. This is prepare for all of their senses Southern soul singer who mim- a great value compared to other to be satisfied with a Boomin’ ics the best of his genre. concert prices in the city for just lineup, quality sound, delectable The Festival has always one main artist. food, spirits and an engaging shown love toward Jackson The first phase of artists- re ambiance. This is going to be an artists, and this year includes: leased was quite impressive with alluring grown folks event com- Mr. Kerry Thomas, Tawanna the likes of Bone Thugs N Har- plete with the perfect lighting to Shaunte; LADY L.; Teneia, DJ mony, a Multi-Grammy Nomi- set the mood to have a Jackson, Scrap Dirty, Seth Power, Tiger nated Hip-Hop Group; Goapele, Mississippi good time. The mu- Rogers & the League of Jass- an American Soul, R&B singer/ sic will be served just like you men, Love Notez, Larry John- songwriter and Human Rights like it, straight and hard with no son & The Beasty Tunes, High activist; Jagged Edge, a be- chaser in the “City with Soul.” Frequency Band, Adib Sabir and loved Grammy Nominated So grab a seat and hold on, or the 2015 Jackson R&B Idol win- R&B group; Kindred the Fam- grab a partner. It’s all up to you. ner Bridget Shield. ily Soul, a Neo-Soul husband All three floors of the Jackson Doors will open both nights at and wife duo; Lanita Smith, the Convention Complex, from east 5 P.M. and the music will start at 2015 winner of Guitar Center’s to west, will be utilized. So, if 6 P.M. and will end around mid- Singer/Songwriter Competition; you’ve only found three stages, night. Parking will be available Old School Funk band, L.T.D.; keep looking, because there is at the Jackson Convention Com- Silas, an up and coming Jackson more. plex lots at no charge. Chairs Hip-Hop artist; Tamia, a 6-Time Additional acts announced will be provided by the venue. Grammy Nominated Canadian truly make this a premier event Experience Jackson, book Singer/Songwriter and wife of in the city of Jackson. your room and walk to the fes- NBA star Grant Hill; and Mor- Lala Hathaway’s voice pos- tival. It’s a Stay-Cation! ris Day & The Time, a popular sesses both power and vulnera- Visit jacksonfestival.com for Pop/Funk/Rock/Soul and dance bility with a quiet resonance that special rates and more informa- band founded by Prince. Then fills spaces of grandeur and the tion. www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 4 - 10, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 Phi Beta Sigma Image Awards and Scholarship Banquet Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Mu Sigma Chapter held its 13th Annual Image Awards PHOTOS BY JAY JOHNSON Program and Scholarship Banquet at 7:14 p.m. July 29, at the Mississippi e-Center at Jackson State University. More than 200 attended the event. Scholarships were presented. Image Award winners in eight categories were announced.

Request for Proposals

Mt. Helm Baptist Church is issuing a Request for Proposals to pursue a general update for its sanctuary and annex.

The request has three objectives: • Repair or replace certain elements of the infrastructure • Bring the infrastructure current with code requirements • Extend the life of the infrastructure

To request a copy, please send a letter to: Treasurer / Building RFP Mt. Helm Baptist Church PO Box 11098 Jackson MS 39283 or email [email protected] Subject: Building RFP COMMUNITY

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Mississippi Link Newswire Louisiana, Mississippi Hope Credit Union re- and Tennessee. cently appointed long- “Mr. Brooks has been time board member James a steadfast supporter and Brooks as its first Director advocate for HOPE and Emeritus. the communities we serve Brooks joined HOPE as often opening accounts one of the first member- for young people and re- owners in 1995, the year cruiting family members, the credit union was char- friends and strangers to tered in Jackson. In 2007, join the credit union,” Brooks was elected to the said Bill Bynum, CEO of board of directors when HOPE. “Mr. Brooks em- HOPE was a $16 million bodies HOPE’s mission credit union with approxi- of improving the quality mately 9,000 members of life for Mid South resi- and seven locations. He dents.” has provided leadership, HOPE Board Chairman expertise and commit- Robert Gibbs and CEO ment to support HOPE’s Bill Bynum presented growth into a $184 mil- Brooks with a resolution lion organization with during a meeting of the 31,000 members and 27 Hope Credit Union Board Hope Federal Credit Union names longtime board member James Brooks as its first Director Emeritus. He received a resolution honoring his years of support locations in Arkansas, of Directors. and commitment to HOPE’s mission of improving the quality of life for Mid South residents. Sickle Cell Foundation to celebrate 20 years of service during gala Aug. 26 Mississippi Link Newswire Thompson will serve as mistress raise awareness in any way that O’Neal said. cluding providing food vouchers changes due to lack of funding, The Mississippi Sickle Cell of ceremonies. I could. My uncle, Corey Brad- As a non-profit organization, for families who need extended but has reopened with a full-time Foundation is celebrating 20 MSCF is thrilled to have Ma- ford, has since dedicated his time MSCF is dedicated to breaking care at the UMMC pediatric clin- registered nurse. So, community years of service with its annual jor Strides 4 Sickle Cell, a local to working with our family to the silence, giving voice to the ic. support remains critical to provid- gala, scheduled for Aug. 26, at the group of sickle cell supporters, bring awareness about this dis- cause and working to find a cure MSCF played a vital role in ing the care that SCD patients so Mississippi Agriculture Museum. as the host for the 2016 program. ease. The work of MSCF has in- for sickle cell disease. Through advocating for the opening of desperately need. This year’s event will feature Created by La’Shon O’Neal, Ma- spired me to create my own group support of the community, MSCF the Sickle Cell Day Clinic at To purchase tickets and tables former NFL wide receiver and jor Strides is dedicated to raising and join MSCF in their efforts provides scholarships to graduat- University of Mississippi Medi- or for sponsorship opportuni- keynote speaker Corey Bradford. awareness about sickle cell dis- to raise awareness and funds for ing seniors, hosts its Camp Sickle cal Center after several patients ties and more information, visit The celebration kicks off at 6 p.m. ease. this cause. I am honored to host Stars – an annual camp for tran- expressed that receiving care in www.mssicklecellfoundation.org. with a silent auction followed by “After abruptly losing my fa- the annual gala on MSCF’s behalf sitioning pediatric patients – and the emergency room wasn’t con- You may contact MSCF at the program at 7 p.m. Miss Black ther to SCD and learning that and my uncle is equally honored gives other community service ducive to their pain crisis. The (601) 366-5874 or via email to Mississippi USA 2010 Kennitra I carried the trait, I vowed to to serve as keynote speaker,” activities throughout the year in- clinic has undergone some major [email protected].

givers as they navigate the condition. LiveToThe- Support of HBCUs is a priority of Alpha Kappa Al- in architecture, engineering, contracting and sub- NEWS BRIEFS Beat.com features information on heart failure, pha Sorority, Inc.’s national campaign. The purpose contracting, vending and other service-opportunities resources for healthy living, community events and of the Think HBCU initiative is to highlight HBCUs with JMAA are encouraged to attend. Campaign targets Jackson an opportunity to take the Live To The Beat pledge and their contribution to the sorority and society. Seating is limited. For additional information and for interactive heart failure to heart health. Through education, engagement and advocacy, to RSVP early, contact Sharon Carter, DBE program HBCUs will be showcased. office manager, at (601) 664-3520 or dbe.info@ awareness event HBCUs in the state include Alcorn State Universi- jmaa.com. Heart failure is a serious, progressive health AKA Sorority to host ty, Jackson State University, Mississippi Valley State condition that disproportionately affects African celebrity lip sync battle University, Tougaloo College and Rust College. Americans. Of the data available, Mississippi has This event is made possible by a grant from the City’s Back to School the highest heart failure mortality rate in the U.S. as HBCU fundraiser Ebony Pearls Foundation, Inc. Food will be served. among blacks of all ages. Vendors will be on site. For tickets visit www. celebration set for Aug. 6 In Hinds and Rankin counties, the heart failure Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Rho Lambda rlolipsync.com. For more information call (601) mortality rates for blacks of all ages are higher than Omega Chapter’s Think HBCU Committee will host 624-5208 or visit www.rloaka.org. The city of Jackson’s seventh Annual Back to the overall rates in those counties. a celebrity lip sync contest at 7 p.m. Aug. 11, at The School Celebration and Supply Giveaway will be Given the impact to the local community, Live To Hideaway, 5100 I-55 N Frontage Road, to raise held from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 6, at the Jackson The Beat, a campaign sponsored by Arbor Pharma- funds for Mississippi’s Historically Black Colleges JMAA presents ‘Doing Convention Complex, 105 E. Pascagoula St. ceuticals, LLC, is coming to Jackson to inspire, edu- and Universities. Business With The Airport’ The event will feature entertainment, activities for cate and empower African Americans to confidently Confirmed contestants are Christiana, 99 Jams; the entire family and a school supply giveaway. take control of their heart health and help prevent Dr. Hilliard Lackey, Jackson State University; Joy workshop on Aug. 6 This year’s event also will feature representatives heart failure. Redmond, WLBT/Fox 40; Councilman DeKeither from the Mayor’s Task Force for a Healthier Jack- The interactive community event is set for 10 a.m. Stamps, Mike Duggar, CEO Methodist Children’s The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority announc- son. Various health screenings will be available for Aug. 6, at Greater Bethlehem Temple Church, 1505 Home; Kimberly Morgan-Myles, former Miss Mis- es its ‘Doing Business With the Airport Workshop’ to youth. Robinson St. in Jackson, featuring a live panel dis- sissippi; Yohance Myles, actor; Joseph Daughtry, be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 6, at the Pearl Mayor Tony T. Yarber and Jackson Public Schools cussion with local health care providers and com- Rankin County deputy sheriff; Brian Worthy, execu- Library, 2416 Old Brandon Road in Pearl. Superintendent Cedrick Gray will deliver remarks. munity leaders, heart-healthy food sampling, par- tive producer, Soul Damage; Dr. Justin Turner of The business-opportunity workshop is the sig- The event is designed to enhance and promote ticipants in a fun “photo-booth” style area, and small Turner Healthcare, and Antar Lumumba, mayoral nature platform designed to engage and educate education in the community and will feature inter- group discussions about heart health. candidate. business owners on the airport’s processes and active exhibits. Parents also will be able to sign Live To The Beat is a campaign to increase Celebrity judges are Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber, requirements for business opportunities at the their children up for tutorial services, after school awareness about heart failure in African Ameri- Tambra Cherie, Stan Jones, Megan West, Derrrick Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. programs and other volunteer, civic and athletic pro- cans and to support and guide patients and care- Magee, Maximus Wright and Elton Pope. Prospective business owners desiring to engage grams.

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Burrell named hospital’s National Immunization Employee of the Month Awareness Month: Mississippi’s strong rates keep children safe

The Mississippi Link Newswire Through each of these and tect them, but it protects those hepatitis B; MMR (measles, In the wake of recent U.S. other outbreaks, Mississippi has children around them who can- mumps and rubella); and vari- outbreaks of vaccine-prevent- remained measles-free due to not be immunized because of a cella (chickenpox). able diseases such as measles one of the highest immunization medical condition or because Because of evidence that the and pertussis, Mississippi chil- rates in the country. No cases of they’re too young.” immunity from pertussis vac- dren have remained safe, with the measles have been reported Mississippi began a strong cination can decrease after a one of the lowest rates of child- in Mississippi since 1992. program of childhood immu- certain period of time, there hood diseases due to the state’s With August recognized as nizations in 1994 to bring the is also now a requirement for strong immunization rates. National Immunization Aware- state up to national standards children entering seventh grade In 2015, 107 cases of measles ness Month, it is important to and has since become a national to receive the Tdap (tetanus, – mainly in unvaccinated indi- remember that childhood im- leader, with more than 99 per- diphtheria and pertussis) vacci- viduals – were linked to expo- munizations have a strong safe- cent of Mississippi kindergar- nation. In addition, human pap- sure at Disneyland with cases ty record, with far fewer side teners fully up-to-date on their illomavirus (HPV) and menin- crossing eight states. This April, effects than the diseases they vaccinations. gococcal vaccinations (MCV4) Clara Burrell of Pearl has been named Mississippi State Hospital’s closer to home, an outbreak of prevent. The vaccination series re- are recommended for adoles- July Employee of the Month for Direct Care. Burrell, a certified nursing measles from a single unvac- “Immunization is a group quired for children first entering cents 11 to 15 years of age. assistant for Jaquith Nursing Home, has worked at MSH for 15 years. cinated person quickly spread effort that benefits the entire a Mississippi school or kinder- For more information on im- The Pearl High School graduate is a previous winner of an MSH Em- through the Memphis area, community,” said MSDH State garten, some of which protect munization requirements or ployee of the Year award. The MSH Employee of the Month award causing seven of the 48 measles Epidemiologist Dr. Thomas against multiple diseases in- medical exemptions for school recognizes employees who have made outstanding contributions to cases confirmed so far this year Dobbs. “When your child is im- clude: DTaP (diphtheria, teta- entry, visit www.HealthyMS. the hospital through their work. The program is sponsored by Friends in the United States. munized, not only does it pro- nus and pertussis); IPV (polio); com/immunizations. of Mississippi State Hospital Inc. Secretary of State’s Office launches online bidding in tax-forfeited property

The Mississippi Link Newswire line tax-forfeited property auc- Auction.aspx. Sealed paper bids and an auction map. Other in- Since 2012, the Secretary of mine which properties may be Online bidding in tax-for- tions will advance our agency’s will be accepted if returned to formation such as auction dates, State’s Office has made efforts marketed for private owner- feited property auctions is now online initiative and will also 125 S. Congress St., Jackson, bid notices and bid amounts are to alleviate the tax forfeited ship, and which properties may available on the Secretary of help market these properties to MS 39201 by 5 p.m. Aug. 24, also available. Successful bid- epidemic in Mississippi. The be transferred to local govern- State’s website. benefit the Pearl River County,” or they will be rejected. ders will be notified by email agency has had several very ments for public use. The bidding began July 27 said Secretary of State Delbert The online auction portal and payment of the bid amount successful auctions in Green- To learn more on obtaining with the online auction in Pearl Hosemann. may be accessed at http://www. must be paid within 15 days of ville, Greenwood, Jackson, Mc- tax forfeited properties in Pearl River County of 172 parcels of Bids for the Pearl River sos.ms.gov/Public-Lands/Pag- notification. Comb, Meridian, Bay St. Louis River County, visit the Secre- tax-forfeited property, valued County parcels continues un- es/Tax-Forfeited-Auction.aspx. Currently, the Secretary of and most recently in Yazoo tary of State’s website at http:// at approximately $213,811, til 5 p.m. Aug. 24 and the on- To place a bid, the user must State’s Office holds more than City. www.sos.ms.gov/Public-Lands/ surrounding Lake Hillsdale in line auction can be accessed at register online. Users will be $71 Million worth of property The goal of the Secretary of Pages/Tax-Forfeited-Auction. Pearl River County. http://www.sos.ms.gov/Public- able to view property details forfeited to the state for non- State’s Office is to work with aspx or call the Public Lands “The implementation of on- Lands/Pages/Tax-Forfeited- such as parcel location, pictures payment of ad valorem taxes. local governments to deter- Division at (601) 359-5156. 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK AUGUST 4 - 10, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Gray named Superintendent of Year by National Association of School Superintendents

Mississippi Link Newswire Under his direction, there have been Cedrick Gray, Ph.D., superintendent numerous improvements, including dis- of Jackson Public School District, has trict email migration to the “cloud,” the been named Superintendent of the Year Food Service department’s federal rec- by the National Association of School ognition for all 38 elementary schools, Superintendents. money-saving green maintenance, and “Leadership is incredibly important energy management programs, as well as we see public education evolving as the hiring of 450 new certified teach- nationwide,” said David Brown, NASS ers. executive director. “Schools serve as In addition, the district converted the focal point of thousands of commu- to online student registration for the nities nationwide, and we need educa- first time under Gray’s administration, tors that have put programs in place to and Jackson’s operational and instruc- put students first.” tional management developed the dis- Gray’s mantra of “Building Stron- trict’s first-ever Balanced Score Card to ger Schools Together” has taken the showcase these achievements. Jackson Public School District to new “I must say that as mayor of the city heights. He is widely praised for leader- of Jackson, my most valued partner in ship and guidance that have revived the making our city great is Dr. Cedrick district and given it a new focus. He’s Gray and the Jackson Public School known for an innovative and effective District,” said Jackson Mayor Tony Yar- strategic direction process: “Wear- ber. “His innovative approaches to edu- ing WIGs (Wildly Important Goals), cation, use of data, and bold approaches having FITs (Focused Instructional to getting this done has inspired me and Teams), and saying ABCs (Attendance, JPS Superintendent Cedrick Gray addresses a crowd at a recent community forum held to inform the community about the given me hope that the boys and girls Behavior, Coursework),” which ap- district’s successes and goals for the coming year. coming through our school system will plies a research-based focus to school impact the world.” improvement and student achievement. ing relationship that exists between Dr. has been restored to “accredited” and son School District by making some His love for students has been read- “Since being appointed the superin- Gray and the Board of Trustees.” “in good standing.” The district is en- very difficult decisions to improve the ily apparent. Students in Jackson Pub- tendent by the Jackson Public Schools Despite a high level of poverty in the joying its first-ever 1:1 digital initiative, overall academic environment of the lic Schools now have opportunities for Board of Trustees in 2012, Dr. Gray has district, his innovative approach to in- providing high school students with a district,” said Sam Bounds, Ph.D., ex- their voices to be heard, with a Student been acclaimed as an innovator, mo- struction is credited for increasing the laptop computer and access to personal ecutive director of the Mississippi As- Board of Trustees, a Student Gallup tivator, risk taker, outside-of-the-box number of high-performing and suc- computing devices. He was pivotal in sociation of School Superintendents. Poll and an exit survey of high school thinker and true educational vision- cessful schools in the district with five establishing a citywide collaborative “He fully realizes the necessity of team seniors for their feedback. ary,” said Beneta Burt, president of the designated in the top 10 percent in the effort to improve educational opportu- building and community support and Gray shares the honor of NASS Su- JPS Board of Trustees. “He leads by state. nities. has always made every effort to garner perintendent of the Year with Timothy example. I am especially proud of the Under his leadership, the district’s “Dr. Gray has shown bold leader- that support from the parents and city Purnell, Superintendent of Somerville transparent and very productive work- state and national accreditation status ship as Superintendent of the Jack- leaders.” Public Schools in New Jersey. MC law professor reminisces on life lessons from P.E. class

Mississippi Link Newswire short shorts and my inability to the weekend teaching me what- a homerun, don’t give up. Just tered was I hit the ball and I had During this summer, like many see well when the teacher would ever sport I would be tested on tap the ball with the bat, try to made it in home. academics, I have been rethink- take my eyeglasses to prevent the next week. When she talked bunt it, and then don’t wait to I called my mother that night ing my courses from last year them from breaking. That first to them, they actually agreed see if someone catches it…just and gave her the good news to and wondering how I can teach fall semester, we were graded on and even apologized for not let- run as fast as you can and circle give Junior and Junebug. The my students better. This morning “dressing out” for exercises each ting me play sports with them your bases.” next week, I went to see my I was reminiscing about some of class, written assignments about when I was younger. On Monday in physical educa- teacher. I was telling her that I my most memorable lessons I fitness, closed book examina- Just my luck, the spring se- tion class, we played outside the was not coming back to Alcorn learned in college as a student tions on volleyball and basket- mester sports were badminton, cafeteria with so many other col- the next year, as I was transfer- in the 1970s. Before earning my ball (the two sports we would tumbling and softball. Badmin- lege students looking on. When ring to Jackson State University college degree I studied at sev- study), and our participation in ton was first. I learned the rules my team was up, I managed the in the city closer to home, plus I eral Historically Black Colleges learning the sports in class. and Junior and Junebug worked outfield as we had planned. The felt JSU was a better fit for me. and Universities, Alcorn State I dressed out every class with me. I never got a decent teacher had that gradebook of My teacher told me that she was University and Jackson State (while some girls only did hang of the sport, but I knew the hers out, marking down points hoping to teach me in the sec- University, and spent a summer so haphazardly). I made high rules. When the teacher asked as each student batted. When ond year of physical education at a branch of University South- scores on all the written as- for “volunteers,” I stepped up. my team was up for bat, I was and was going to try to get me Kupenda ern Mississippi. At each school, signments and tests, but I never She looked shocked. I noticed, the last one on the list. I took my to change my major to physical I learned lifelong lessons that COMMENTARY volunteered to try to play vol- too, that she had her gradebook place, stood the way Junior and education. I was really confused stick with me. In many instanc- leyball or basketball. I figured in her hands. This semester, she Junebug had taught me and the by her remark. She showed me es, I don’t even remember the the few “four-eyed” students, with so many girls in the class, I was keeping careful records of pitcher released the ball. Strike my grade in her gradebook, my professor’s name, yet over 40 as classmates called us in teas- would be OK. When I received who tried. I was not good at hit- One! Out of the corner of my semester grade was “A.” She years later I still remember, and ing. Being chunky and not see- my grades at Christmas, I was ting that birdie, but I knew the eyes, I saw the teacher signal explained, that what I lacked in try to get, the lesson. One of my ing well did not make me a good shocked! Honors English was rules so well and my professor the pitcher, probably telling her ability, I more than made up for biggest lessons from a profes- team player with softball or an “A,” honors biology an “A,” noticed. My ability was so poor, to throw an easy one. The ball in determination and grit. And, sor did not come from a book, basketball at school. Although honors history an “A,” and hon- though, that soon she told me I came again, slower this time. she offered to be a reference for but from a class I had dreaded, I was concerned about the ra- ors algebra an “A.” In physical could take my seat, but that she Strike Two! me or do anything she could to physical education. cial climate of my high school, education, my grade was a “B.” appreciated me for trying. Almost in tears at that point, help me in my future. I was a chunky little girl. Still I was happy to leave junior high I was so upset and outraged. I I did not even go home for I remembered Junebug’s words, My physical education teach- I loved playing softball. My school and go to a high school was especially determined to get Junebug and Junior to help me “If you can’t hit a homerun, er taught me the value of hard older brother, Junior, would play where physical education was my grade changed, as I would be with gymnastics. My roommate don’t give up. Just tap the ball work, resolve and determina- ball with me sometimes. But, he no longer required. I was happy taking this same teacher again and a few other girls put mat- with the bat, try to bunt it, and tion. She helped me see that not would never let me bat. Plus, to take chemistry, or even typ- for Part II of the course and I tresses down in the dorm hall- then don’t wait to see if someone everyone would tease me about when his friend guys came by, ing, any day rather than physical was concerned about maintain- way and tried and tried to teach catches it…just run as fast as my limitations; she showed me he told me I could not join them. education. ing my academic scholarship. me. They tumbled and tumbled, you can and circle your bases.” many of my peers would encour- When I would then start arguing All of that book reading cer- So, when school was about to and I tried and tried, until the The ball came for the final age me and help me when I tried with them about the limiting of tainly paid off. My mother was start, I went to see her before the dorm matron made us put the time. I tapped the ball with the to help myself. She taught me girls, my mother would call me so happy about the many schol- class began. I, very arrogantly, mattresses back on the beds. I bat and I took off running as fast that a gradebook and grade cal- inside and suggest I read a book. arships I was offered. My first told her about her error. And, finally learned the specific flips as I could. I was crying and run- culation formula sometimes had There were not many girls my year in college I attended Alcorn she listened carefully, bowing we each had to do separately for ning. I tapped first base with my to be tossed to the ground as the age living close by on our city in Mississippi. With the help of her head. I was not prepared for our skill test. foot as I ran past. It looked like professor cheers on the tenacity street, so I read a lot of books. my academic scholarships from her response. She said, “You are My last sport was softball. I the other team was scrambling and resolve of her student. And, When we visited my grand- all of that reading, my mother, fortunate you got that B. Yes, already had my outfield strat- with the ball, but I did not care. I she taught me that giving a lower parents in the country in the who was a single parent by then, you did everything else, but you egy. Some of my classmates had made it to second base, tapped it, grade to an “A” student is OK, as summers, our older cousin, who managed to get me packed up, didn’t even try to do the sports. noticed how hard I was trying. and headed on to third as fast as it may motivate her to dig deeper we called Junebug, Junior and loaded up and moved the two- If you don’t do better, your grade Rather than laughing at me, they my chunky legs could carry me. inside herself to gain something I would start each day playing hour trip from Jackson to Lor- will be much lower this semes- were trying to help. I tapped third. By then I looked even more valuable than a grade. ball outdoors. Soon, inevitably, man. I was very diligent in my ter. And, that precious scholar- I took the bus home for the at home plate. Almost everyone At the end of the semester my Junebug and Junior would chase studies at Alcorn. However, the ship you are worried about, well weekend. Junior and Junebug was cheering. My teacher had grades were physical education me into the house. I would go fly- mandatory physical education . . . you get my point, right?” were ready with the softball thrown her gradebook on the II “A,” physical science “A,” ing inside crying and my mother course was quite challenging for And I sure did. equipment. We practiced all day ground and was jumping up and honors lgebra II “A,” honors would say, go enjoy a book. My me. I called my mother collect that Saturday, with them taking down, screaming for me to come English II “A,” honors history II grandparents had lots of school I needed a high grade point on the payphone in the hallway turns pitching to me. It started on in. For a second, it looked “A,” and introduction to business books and readers around, and I average to keep my academic when I made it back to my dormi- to rain, and we kept practic- like a girl was standing there “B.” What? Still, no 4.0 G.P.A.? would read all of them I could. scholarship. I wasn’t a bit con- tory. I explained my plight. I told ing. I remember the look on Ju- on home plate condescendingly And, a “B” in my major field, Soon, Junebug would get bored cerned about my honors’ classes her I blamed Junior and Junebug nior’s and Junebug’s faces as I showing the teacher the ball. which was business? Well, you and chase my brother Junior in- in biology, algebra, history and for my not knowing how to play explained that I had to actually But, I didn’t care. I started to can’t win it all. I won the most side, too. And we would all end English. But, I was very worried sports. I don’t remember if she hit the ball to get my points, and try to slide in…but had second important thing. My biggest vic- up reading together. and nervous about the mandato- completely agreed with me, but as they sadly realized likely it thoughts about doing something tory was the lifelong lessons I As I got older, in addition to ry physical education overview we came up with a plan. I would would not happen. Then like a I had not learned to do well. So, learned that year on the softball being chunky I also became very class. I was fearful of the teas- take the Trailways bus (which light bulb suddenly coming on, I just ran over home plate as fast field from my physical education nearsighted. Eyeglasses during ing from my freshman female was finally integrated by then) Junebug got an idea. as I could! By then, I was cry- class. that time were made of, well, classmates, about my lack of home every few weeks for the Junebug explained that I ing so hard. My friends were Angela Mae Kupenda is a glass. And, when we played at ability in sports including bas- next few months and Junior and should try my best to hit a home- screaming and jumping up and professor at Mississippi Col- school, the teachers would al- ketball, my chunky body that Junebug, who were both married run for the first two balls. Then, down. No one ever told me if I lege School of Law. She can be ways collect the eyeglasses of would have to dress out in the and lived nearby, would spend as he explained, “If you can’t hit had been out or not. All that mat- reached at [email protected]. EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 4 - 10, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 Leggette receives Phi Beta Mangum works toward inspiring other Sigma Image Award for service to pursue accounting The Mississippi Link Newswire undergraduate and graduate students; on the Dr. Evelyn J. Leggette, provost and senior continent of Africa; and I hope they all are The Mississippi Link Newswire vice president for academic affairs at Jack- better because we crossed each other’s paths. son State University, received the Phi Beta I have also had the great privilege of leading In the world of accounting Sigma Image Award on July 29, at a banquet as a dean, associate vice president and now and auditing, the number of at the Mississippi e-Center @JSU, 1230 provost and senior vice president,” Leggette African-American employees Raymond Road. said. is scarce. Alcorn State Univer- Leggette’s peers and former colleagues According to the Mu-Sigma chapter, the sity junior, accounting major nominated her for the award, due to her “ex- Phi Beta Sigma Image Award was created 14 Robert Mangum plans to be ceptional” job as dean of the university’s un- years ago to serve three purposes. The frater- part of the change by pursuing dergraduate studies program as well as her nity wanted to acknowledge people who im- a career in the field. many contributions to education. proved the communities in which they lived, Mangum is on his way to Mark A. Young Sr., president of the Greek supply scholarships to young male students being one of the few African Dr. Evelyn J. Leggette, JSU provost and se- Americans to obtain a career organization’s Mu Sigma chapter, explained nior vice president for academic affairs from the Jackson Public School district and that Leggette’s 40 years in the education field give back to a charitable organization. as an accountant. He began were highly considered during the selection young age. This year, a portion of the Image Award an accounting internship at process. “Since the early grades, I knew that I proceeds will go to the Mississippi Kidney the Mississippi Department of “When her name was mentioned, she wanted to be a teacher, so I spent a lot of time Foundation. Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks in Mangum trumped everyone just by experience alone. reading, studying and talking to my great Appreciative of those who aided her so- Jackson at the end of June. Lastly, [she was chosen because of] her dedi- teachers whose influence had a lasting impact journ during the infancy stages of her career According to The National “The experience has been cation and service to Jackson State Univer- on me,” she said. to her current position, Leggette said, “This Association Of Black Ac- great. I’ve gotten the chance sity – Mississippi’s only urban university Varied positions and opportunities assured award is certainly a testament to all who countants, Inc. website, www. to see how finances at a state since 1979. [She is] a phenomenal lady for Leggette a diverse portfolio in the world of have had a part in my growth and develop- nabainc.org, the U.S. Census agency are handled. I also get extraordinary times,” Young said. academia. ment as first a student, then a teacher and an reports that only 9 percent of to see the difference in what Leggette, having a passion for instruction, “I have had the opportunity to teach in administrator. I offer a very warm thank you African Americans are clas- we’ve been taught in the class- prepared herself for a career in education at a the public schools; on the college level with for their support over the years.” sified as accountants or audi- room and what actually hap- tors. Mangum is actively chas- pens in the field.” ing his accounting dreams not Mangum said that the love only for himself, but also for of mathematics isn’t his rea- other African-American stu- son for entering the field. He’s During NCAA conference, JSU provides dents who desire accounting more interested in analyzing careers. the company’s transactions and “My goal is to become one how they are used. of the few black, male accoun- “In the profession of ac- insight to institutions on improving APR tants in the field because Afri- counting, it’s not a lot of com- can Americans are a minority plicated equations or formulas, The Mississippi Link Newswire athletics throughout the beau- tions to complete the program. had eligibility and retention is- in accounting,” said Magnum, but it’s more about analyzing Members of the Jackson State tiful fabric of the university,” During its participation in the sues. During that time, we put a Jackson native. “I want to and keeping up with the num- University Athletics Leader- said Meyers. initiative, JSU was considered some very good teams on the learn as much as I can with bers. I really enjoy keeping up ship team attended the recent Shortly after Meyers as- a model AASP institution by field; we averaged about 33 hopes of inspiring those who with certain transactions and NCAA Accelerating Academic sumed the presidency at Jack- the NCAA. wins a year, but we were not are younger than me to pursue number trends.” Success Program Conference son State, JSU was selected as Tiger athletic programs have retaining our kids.” accounting careers.” Mangum credits his mother in New Orleans and provided one of the first NCAA Division consistently met or surpassed To address the eligibility The internship has shown for introducing him to account- insight into the practices that I schools to participate in the NCAA APR requirements. This and retention issue, JSU made Mangum new things about the ing. He praises his instructors allowed the university to chart pilot program, then known as year, JSU had two teams (men’s several changes to policies and field. So far, he’s enjoying the at Alcorn for teaching him to a new course for its athletics the 930 Initiative at JSU. The cross country and women’s procedures within the Divi- challenges that are being pre- work hard and be the best that programs. university’s football program, tennis) to record perfect APR sion of Athletics. Recruitment sented to him. he can be. During the conference, July following several years of un- scores (1,000), and the football criteria were strengthened – 22-23, JSU and administrators satisfactory Academic Progress team won the FCS APR award each sport could only recruit a and coaches at other limited- Rate scores, was faced with for having the highest APR certain number of at-risk stu- resource institutions partici- level-four sanctions from the score in the SWAC. dents, those whose grade-point Mississippi board requires pated in roundtable discussions NCAA. Under Meyers’ lead- “We have over 180 student- averages fell below a 2.5, and on topics such as best practices ership, JSU formulated a plan athletes with over a 3.0 grade- junior college athletes. Manda- for program implementation, to engage the entire university point average,” Myers said. tory study-hall (now called aca- at least 15 credit hours per engagement in the NCAA gov- community and formed an APR “You gave us the resources to demic practice) was instituted, ernance structure and collabo- task force to identify and cor- try something different, and we as well as the formation of the semester or risk state aid ration among limited-resource rect academic problems within rose to the occasion and proved APR Task Force – which in- institutions. the Division of Athletics. that this could be done differ- volved the entire campus. JSU President Carolyn W. The NCAA recognized the ently.” “It takes the whole group, Meyers emphasized the impor- need to assist HBCUs and JSU’s championship baseball the academic enhancement tance of setting goals and hav- limited-resource institutions in coach Omar Johnson also gave counselors, assistant coaches, ing high expectations during improving APR scores. As a insight on the AASP initiative administrators and the faculty. the Chancellors and Presidents result, it established the Aca- from a coach’s perspective. Those are the people who have Summit. demic Success Program Pilot. “We had a lot of issues at to be on board to make it hap- “It was important to integrate JSU is one of the first institu- Jackson State,” he said. “We pen” Johnson said.

The Mississippi Link Newswire lege more affordable.” To qualify for state financial Undergraduate state-aid pro- Anderson is founding member of aid in fall 2016, the Missis- grams that require full-time sippi Postsecondary Education enrollment are: Financial Assistance Board has • Higher Education Legisla- modified the definition of full- tive Plan for Needy Students national social work-sports organization time student. Now, students Scholarship (HELP) must enroll for a minimum of • Mississippi Resident Tu- The Mississippi Link Newswire strong interest in enhancing Gill said, “We are pleased and 15 credit hours per semester. ition Assistance Grant (MTAG) Jackson State University’s the welfare of sports,” Ander- honored to have Dr. Anderson Data show that the average • Mississippi Eminent Schol- Brian Anderson, Ph.D., associ- son said. on board as a founding mem- student taking 12 credit hours ars Grant (MESG) ate professor of social work, is According to NASWIS ber of our association. … (He) per semester typically will • Law Enforcement Offi- one of the founding members president Emmett L. Gill Jr., brings our group a wealth of graduate in a five-year time cers and Firemen Scholarship of the National Association of Ph.D., the NASWIS is the only understanding, passion and span from a four-year institu- (LAW) Social Workers in Sports. group that uses expert tech- insight as we move forward.” tion. The new change is ex- • Teacher Education Schol- Established in 2015, the niques of social workers as a Anderson has long-stand- pected to inspire students to ars Forgivable Loan (TES) NASWIS aims to elevate the means of addressing needs of ing coaching experience with “Finish in 4,” whether com- · William Winter Teacher channels in which the practice the professional athletes and high school athletes, college pleting four years at a commu- and Alternate Route Teacher of social work can benefit the their communities. basketball players and young nity college or four years at a Forgivable Loan (WWTS/ sports sector on a grand scale. The NASWIS also acts as a people involved in the Ama- university. WWAR) Anderson said he is excited platform for the promulgation teur Athletic Union. Also, he Dr. Jim Turcotte, chair of the • Health Care Professions about the formulation of such Anderson of social work and educates recently was appointed to a Mississippi Postsecondary Ed- Undergraduate Forgivable a unique organization that has others about the range of per- three-year term on the national ucation Financial Assistance Loan (HCP-UG) been diligently working to “It is definitely an honor to spectives that social work can accrediting body of the Coun- Board, said, “Reduced time in Visit www.mississippi.edu/ provide workshops and con- be a part of a founding group bring to the culture of athlet- cil on Social Work Education college ultimately saves stu- take15 or contact the Univer- ferences that cater directly to of like-minded social work ics. Commission on Educational dents and their families thou- sity’s financial aid office for their clients. colleagues that maintain a In a letter to the university, Policy. sands of dollars and makes col- more details. GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com 10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK AUGUST 4 - 10, 2016 www.mississippilink.com PASTORAL POINTS Message from the Baptist and Tongues Religion Editor By Daphne Higgins Religion Editor By Rev. CJ Rhodes Doctrine of the Church,” Gregg R. archive and rebuking it in writing, “super saints.” It is the Holy Spirit Special to The Mississippi Link In just the past week, I have seen Allison, professor of Christian the- saying it did not “endorse in any of God who sovereignly gives such information from various entities an- Of the many theo- ology at the Southern Baptist Theo- way, advertise, or commend the gifts to us, as the Spirit wills. Not all nouncing their “Back to School” bash- logical fault lines logical Seminary, states: “This spiri- conclusions of the contemporary will speak in tongues, just like not es. Churches, businesses, organiza- that threaten to sepa- tual gift is the Spirit’s endowment charismatic movement including all will be gifted administrators. As tions, and good Samaritans across the rate Baptists from and empowerment of personal acts ‘private prayer language.” McKis- I read 1 Corinthians 12-14, I believe metro area are offering school supplies one another, the of communicating encoded speech sic had some formidable facts on the Word of God makes this clear. to community children with no strings controversy around that rehearses the mighty acts of his side: LifeWay Research, SBC’s My greater concern is that in too attached. speaking in tongues God (Acts 2:11; 10:46), utters mys- data gathering arm, published a poll many of our churches, worshippers This may be one of the biggest give-a-way acts may be the most contentious. There teries directed toward God that are in which the majority of SBC mem- seem to have pneumaphobia: fear of of the year, (probably only) second to the gift giv- are generally two groups in this de- not cognitively understandable (1 bers polled agreed with present-day the Spirit. As I noted in last week’s ing that occurs during the Christmas season. To see bate – cessationists and charismat- Cor. 14:2, 9), and/or express prayers tongues as a private prayer language. article, there are many who reject di- others open up their hearts to help children do bet- ics or continuationists – who offer – of thanksgiving, for example – McKissic, himself a tongues-speak- vinely given dreams and visions, for ter in life (school) is truly a wonderful experience. a spectrum of views on the subject. that derive from one’s spirit but by- er, was not alone according to Life- example, let alone tongues. These The givers are doing as God has demanded; servicing Broadly, cessationists believe that pass one’s mind (vv. 13-17).” Way. That didn’t matter. Southwest- Christians who reject such works their brothers. Several scriptures speak to service but in some way the spiritual gift of Wayne Grudem, a Baptist system- ern continued to essentially promote are unknowingly captive to an I have chosen three: tongues speaking, which the Apos- atic theologian, defines tongues as a cessationist perspective. In a blog overly rationalistic form of Chris- Hebrews 13:16 reads – “Do not neglect to do good tle Paul addresses in 1 Corinthians “prayer or praise spoken in syllables essay published in 2013, McKissic tianity that is unfamiliar to both and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are 12-14, is for a number of reasons not understood by the speaker.” A makes clear where he stands: New Testament Christianity and pleasing to God.” no longer operative in the Church prominent Southern Baptist leader “It is not my purpose, desire, or to the contemporary Church in the Proverbs 11:25 reads: “Whoever brings blessing today. Some cessationists argue that recently told me that there are a lot place to attempt to persuade all Global South. Most Christians in the will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be the gift ceased (hence the term ces- of charismatics in his denomination. Baptists or all believers to speak world today live in Africa and Latin watered.” sationist) at the end of the apostolic This, of course, is not a settled in tongues. I do not believe that it America and are most at home with Proverbs 19:17 reads: “Whoever is generous to the age. Thus, from this perspective, issue in the SBC or in my own de- is God’s will based on His Word for a Gospel that is not only proclaimed poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for contemporary claims for tongues nomination, the National Baptist all believers to speak in tongues (1 but also demonstrated in the power his deed.” speaking are erroneous, fraudulent, Convention USA, Inc. There yet Cor. 12:30). Although it is debated of the Holy Spirit. Now, as you know the countdown is on. The first or demonically inspired. remains great debate and tension among those of us who speak in I am sure that this article nor day of school is literally days away for parents, edu- On the other hand, charismatic or over the subject of spiritual gifts tongues, neither do I believe that ev- countless debates will rest the di- cators and young scholars throughout the metro Jack- continuationist Baptists believe that more generally and about tongues in ery believer is capable of speaking vision in the Church over tongues. son area. Many people have completed their back to the gift of tongues is still operative particular. I have referenced above in tongues – even if they desire to. What I hope will happen is that school shopping for supplies, uniforms/clothing and and beneficial for Christians today. a few pro-charismatic positions God sovereignly determines which those who have this gift will not feel any other items that require children to have a suc- Charismatic and continuationist but there are definitely as many (or believer gets which gifts (1 Cor. the need to be anything other than cessful school year, but there are so many who have Baptists are distinguished by how more) who would insist on the op- 12:7-12).” Baptist to use the gift. There are not and may not be able to do so for a variety of eco- much emphasis is placed on spiri- posite view. At this point I should show my many Baptists who are not afraid nomic reasons. tual gifts; charismatics earnestly Though the NBC-USA hasn’t had hand. Though I respect my cessa- of the Holy Spirit and I pray that I won’t focus on the reasons why anyone needs as- seek and desire to speak in tongues, a national conversation or debate tionist brothers and sisters, I believe their fellow Baptists are not afraid sistance but I do want to give a shout out to those who while the latter group are more cau- about this, the SBC has. In 2006, there is no biblical warrant for such of them. have a servant’s heart and are determined to help all tious about concentration of these Dwight McKissic, a prominent Af- a conviction. Based on Scripture, Rev. CJ Rhodes, a graduate of the mankind. mighty acts. rican American SBC pastor, was experience, and reason, I have long University of Mississippi and Duke Preparation for any event is a wise (even in the Though many traditional Baptist the center of controversy over his come to the conclusion that all the University, serves as the director form of service) but there is one preparation that we churches are de facto cessationist affirmation of “private prayer- lan gifts Paul discussed in 1 Corinthians of Student Religious Life at Alcorn all need to stay focused on throughout our lifetime – congregations, a growing number of guage” during a chapel message at and elsewhere are for us today and State University and is the pastor of preparation to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Baptists are publicly affirming their Southwestern Baptist Theological will be active and operative in the Mt. Helm Baptist Church in Jack- God continues to give us a new day and with each belief in this ongoing gifting of the Seminary. Southwestern, one of Body of Christ until our Lord returns son. He is married to Allison Thom- new day, comes a new opportunity to learn more Spirit. They are doing so from pul- SBC’s regional seminaries, quickly in glory. Tongues are profitable but as-Rhodes, and they are the parents about Him and to become closer to Him. pits, seminaries and publications. distanced itself from McKissic’s they are not given to all believers of twin boys. As we assist and encourage our children to prepare In “Sojourners and Strangers: The message, pulling it from the chapel nor do they make certain disciples for the new academic year, let’s also assist and en- courage study of the Lord’s Word. “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that Church brings food relief to drought-stricken areas doeth the will of my father which is in heaven (Mat- thew 7:21). Because of God’s goodness, countless blessings are By Taurai Emmanuel Maforo and maize meal to the food bank Jara, the Rushinga District social crop. bestowed upon each and every one of us. Because of United Methodist News Service launched earlier in the year by the services officer. In his address to Parliament last God’s goodness, we serve as vessels moving through RUSHINGA, Zimbabwe – Tash- Rev. Philip Musharu, the district su- The United Nations Development year, Zimbabwe President Robert life, taking us where God leads us to share His mes- inga Chapatarongo, an 18-year-old perintendent, in response to the de- Program reported in May that up to Mugabe said crop production dur- sage of love and salvation. pregnant mother, tied two 10-kilo- clared state of emergency due to the 4.5 million people, half of Zimba- ing the 2014-2015 growing season The Mississippi Link, a messenger for news in and gram (22-pound) bags of meal on devastating effects of the drought. bwe’s drought-stricken rural popula- was hurt by a late start to rains and around the state of Mississippi, would like to serve each side of her body and prepared The Rushinga food distribution tion, will need aid by next March as “its uneven distribution, both conse- as your personal messenger to share your good news for the long walk home. She and was the initial step in assisting dis- the agency seeks to plug a funding quences of climate change.” and the news of those you love. about 300 others had come to the advantaged communities within the gap of $290 million for assistance. The Zimbabwe government has As always, we ask that you let us help you to com- Rutuka United Methodist Church areas served by the district’s church- The United Methodist Commit- already started a food program in municate the good news of our Lord. Isaiah 52:7 for food relief. es. tee on Relief has worked in part- schools for the children enrolled in reads (NIV) reads: “How beautiful on the mountains “This is a miracle that has just “The drought has not only af- nership with the U.N. World Food early childhood development pro- are the feet of those who bring good news, who pro- happened and I am out of words. fected our harvest, but the water Program on food security needs grams for pre-schoolers or kinder- claim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim God bless this church,” said Chapa- situation and livestock. Most bore- in the Kariba District and Uzumba garteners through grade 2. salvation, who say to Zion, Your God reigns!” tarongo, who walked 10 kilometers, holes in the Rushinga District have Maramba Pfungwe District,reported The United Methodist Church, To share your news, contact Daphne M. Higgins at about 6 miles, from her home village dried up and now many people have UMCOR’s head of mission in Zim- through its Church and Society [email protected], fax (601) 896-0091 or of Muzeke to pick up the food relief. to drive their livestock for close to babwe last spring. Committee, has tried to complement mail your information to The Mississippi Link, 2659 Churches in the Harare West Dis- 10 kilometers (6 miles) to get water The El Nino-induced drought has the various efforts of the state and Livingston Road, Jackson, MS 39213. trict contributed 15 tons of maize and the scarce pasture,” said Wilson cut the output of the staple maize non-governmental organizations. REIGNING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Farish Street Baptist Church, 619 N. Farish St., ry Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1296 MLK Dr., plies Give-A-Way on August 13, from 12:30 – 3 p.m. at Jackson, is observing its annual 31 Days in August Jackson from 6:45 – 7:45 a.m. Rev. Marek Walker is Lanier High School, 833 W. Maple St., Jackson. Mau- Celebration 2016. Fellowship will take place every the church’s pastor. On August 16, the organization will rice “Mo” Williams of the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA day in August. For more information call 601-355- host a prayer breakfast at Northside Baptist Church, Champions) will be one of the featured speakers. 0636. Dr. Hickman M. Jackson is the senior pastor. 1475 E. Northside Dr., Clinton. Rev. Stan Wilson is For more information call 601-354-1256 or visit www. the church’s pastor. Community gatherings will also cgrove.org. Rev. F. R. Lenoir is organization’s modera- The Church Triumphant Global, 6531 Dogwood continue across the state at various locations through- tor. Rev. Marek Walker is the organization’s president. View Parkway, Jackson, will celebrate the 33rd Pul- out the month of August. For additional information pit Ministry and Birthday Celebration of Bishop Adrian on the cities and times, visit https://missionmississippi- Greater Pearlie Grove M. B. Church, 1640 County Ware on August 7, at 10 a.m. For more information org.wordpress.com/whatwedo/calendar-2/ or call 601- Line Rd., Jackson, will observe call 601-977-0007. Bishop Adrian Ware is the senior 353-6477. Dr. Neddie Winters is the president. “Domestic Violence Awareness Sunday on August pastor. 14,, during the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. For more College Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1600 Flor- information call 601-354-2026 or visit www.gpgmbc. New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, 3387 ence Ave., Jackson, Children’s Ministry will host a org. Rev. Stephen Mason is the pastor. Medgar Evers Blvd., Jackson, will host SWAT Team Back to School Bash on August 13, from 10 a.m. – 2 Revival August 8 – 12, at 7:30 p.m. For more infor- p.m. There will be fellowship, fun, food and games for Jackson Revival Center, 519 W. Silas Brown St.., mation call 601-981-8569 or visit www.newjerusalem- all school-aged children. For more information, call Jackson, Men of Destinay will host their monthly cogic.org. Dr. Andrew Friday, Sr. is the pastor. 601-355-2670. Rev. Michael T. Williams is pastor. Breakfast and Fellowship on August 20, from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall. For more information, Mission Mississippi, 840 E. River Pl., Ste. 506, Jack- The Jackson District and Congress of Christian call 601-948-1874 or visit www.jacksonrevivalcenter. son, will host a prayer breakfast on August 11, at Cher- Education will host a Back to School Bash and Sup- org. Rev. Jennifer Biard is the pastor. www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 4 - 10, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 PRESERVED Justifying sin Take back our christianity Part II

By Pastor Simeon R. Green III in submission to take it upon By Shewanda Riley Perhaps I am being impatient, of the speakers and the conven- nominee Hillary Clinton was Special to The Mississippi Link Columnist themselves to disobey. but it just seems so unfair that tion delegates. I kept wondering threatened. When it comes When we disobey, we bring “Until your no matter the money and effort I when the fruits of the spirit from Just like the weeds in my to the things of judgment on ourselves. We of- neighbor takes put into taking care of my yard, Galatians 5:22 (love, joy, peace, neighbor’s yard damaging my God, there is a ten mistakenly expect God’s care of their including getting up at the crack forbearance, kindness, good- healthier yard, they are messing great harm in protection when we are in rebel- weeds, you’re of dawn to water it, it suffers be- ness, faithfulness, gentleness it up for the rest of us who were justifying excus- lion to His will for our lives. We gonna have cause of my neighbor’s careless- and self-control) were going to trying to live a Godly life and es and sin. We can’t expect God to protect us problems with ness. show up. Matthew 7:15-20 re- be living examples of Christ. It must not make when we do not submit to Him. weeds in yours.” I thought about my weeds minds us that we will know false doesn’t matter if we fast, pray excuses, but simply ask God to Never forget about man’s first My yard lady told me this a cou- recently as I looked at my front prophets by the fruits they bear. and pay our tithes if these others forgive us for we have sinned. sin. Adam and Eve ate the fruit ple of months ago as she tried to yard while I took a break from In addition, Galatians 5:19 – 21 continue to be shown as shining We find in Hebrews 10:26-31 that God commanded them not reassure me after I shared how watching the Republican Na- lists what I saw displayed quite a examples of our faith. And just these words, “For if we sin will- to eat. The point is they dis- frustrating it was to continue tional Convention on television. bit by the RNC: the works of the like I’m fighting the good fight fully after we have received the obeyed God’s command. Their to have weeds in my yard. She Honestly, I expected them to be flesh including “hatred,” “dis- with the weeds in my yard, I am knowledge of the truth, there no sin was disobedience. Disobedi- added that eventually my health- vocal about their dislike of the sension” and “contention.” ready to take Christianity back longer remains a sacrifice for ence can only exist when some- ier yard would “beat back” my Democrat Presidential nominee, I’m writing this column be- from those who have hi-jacked it sins, but a certain fearful expec- one is under authority. neighbor’s weeds. but it seemed like the speakers fore the Democrat National with Old Testament style justice tation of judgment and fiery in- Again, when we disobey, we I’ve been waging what some- were more vicious than usual. Convention and my concerns (punishment) and forget about dignation which will devour the bring judgment on ourselves. times looks like a losing battle In fact, the convention’s open- could apply to that convention the New Testament grace that is adversaries. Anyone who has We lose the protection of Psalm with weeds since I built my ing benediction by a minister as well. However, what makes its foundation. rejected Moses’ law dies with- 91. We read these words in vers- house in 2014. First, it seemed from South Carolina was one of the Republican Convention so Shewanda Riley is the author out mercy on the testimony of es 1-6, “He who dwells in the like I was making progress, then the most hateful prayers that I’d disappointing is that so many of of the Essence best-seller “Love two or three witnesses. Of how secret place of the Most High the summer weed season hit. It ever heard prayed in the “name the speakers proclaimed to be Hangover: Moving from Pain much worse punishment, do shall abide under the shadow seems like no matter how many of Jesus.” Christians but were acting the to Purpose after a Relationship you suppose, will he be thought of the almighty. I will say of times the front and back yards As a Christian, I was horri- exact opposite. Lies were told, ends.” She may be reached at worthy who has trampled the the Lord, He is my refuge and are treated by TruGreen and fied at the lack of Christianity speeches were stolen, and in one [email protected]. Son of God underfoot, counted my fortress; My God, in Him I mowed, they keep coming back. that was displayed by so many case, the life of the Democrat the blood of the covenant by will trust. Surely He shall de- which he was sanctified a com- liver you from the snare of the mon thing, and insulted the fowler and from the perilous Spirit of grace? For we know pestilence. He shall cover you Him who said, ‘Vengeance is with His feathers, and under His mine, I will repay,’ says the wings you shall take refuge; His Lord. And again, The Lord will truth shall be your shield and judge His people. It is a fearful buckler. You shall not be afraid thing to fall into the hands of the of the terror by night, nor of living God.” the arrow that flies by day, nor When people purposely reject of the pestilence that walks in God’s Word, they reject God’s darkness, nor of the destruction most precious gift, Jesus Christ. that lays waste at noonday.” We see people make excuses for My friends, God has a plan not following orders. When we of protection when the storms really dig deep into what bibli- of life come against us. The cal sin is we cannot come to any Psalmist mentions protection other conclusion but that it is from war, diseases and calami- disobedience either to God or to ties. We must make the Most His Word. High our dwelling. God is our We cannot justify disobedi- shelter, a refuge when we are ence because we supposedly afraid. By entrusting ourselves did not do anything wrong, to His protection and pledging instead we believed we did our daily devotion to Him, we right. This is often why people will be kept safe. disobey. We think we have the Rev. Simeon R. Green III is right to change the instructions pastor of Joynes Road Church of those in authority because of God, 31 Joynes Road, Hamp- we believe the leader is wrong ton VA 23669. He is married to in their instruction. Even if they Velma L. Green. He is a mem- are wrong, we are wrong in dis- ber of the National Association obeying their orders. of Evangelism Church of God, God will deal with the lead- Anderson, Ind. He serves as ers directly or will use other chairman of the Southeastern Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master leaders over them to bring them Association of The Church of discipline, but it is not for those God, Inc.

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ADVERTISEMENT Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area (”HFHMCA”), a Christian non- ZONING CASE NO. 3944 profit affordable housing ministry, is seeking qualified construction general con- CITY OF JACKSON tractors acting as sub-contractors or sub-contractors in the following areas to By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by FONDREN STREETSCAPE PROJECT support its construction of new homes in the City of Jackson as well as other the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page STP-0250-00(038) LPA/106056-701000 areas in Hinds, Rankin and Madison Counties, Mississippi: 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected thereby, that Anthony Ratliff has filed with the Planning Board for the The City Clerk of the City of Jackson will receive bids for the Fondren General residential contactors and sub/contractors for framing, siding, cornice City of Jackson, an application requesting a Rezoning from C80-C3 (General) Streetscape Project, Federal-Aid Project No. STP-0250-00(038)LPA, no and decking, drywall, painting, electrical, HVAC, insulation, plumbing, roofing, Commercial District to C-3 (General) Commercial District with a Use Permit, to later than 3:30 P.M., Local Prevailing Time, September 6, 2016, in the City tree removal, flooring installation, site prep, and foundation contractors. operate a Used Car Dealership on property located at 1619 University Blvd., in Clerk’s Office located at 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particu- All bids so received will be publicly opened and read aloud. A pre-bid meet- Contracts may be bundled to cover four (4) houses with the possibility of an larly described as: ing will be held at 10:00 A.M., August 25, 2016, in the Andrew Jackson extension to cover one or more additional projects. Conference Room on the first floor of the Warren Hood Building, 200 S. LOT 11 LESS 10 FT OF EAST SIDE & LOT 22 MISSISSIPPI ADDITION President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. Qualifications: All contractors and subs must provide current evidence of gen- eral liability and workers’ compensation insurance. Licenses and bonds must Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the An- The contract time for this project is 94 productive days. also be submitted where required. drew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, August This project contains Add Options and the low bidder will be determined HFHMCA is an equal opportunity employer (M/F) (EOE). Proposals are solic- 24, 2016, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard based upon the following: ited from small, women and minority owned businesses and certified Section both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be established 3 businesses. upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City All add options prices will be added to the based bid price and the project Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by any person owning will be awarded to the bidder that has the lowest total (base plus add op- HFHMCA is a licensed contractor and is licensed by the Mississippi Depart- property within the area, and if made in writing must be filed with the City Zon- tions) bid price for the project. After the project has been awarded to the ment of Banking and Consumer Finance, NMLS Number 283632. ing Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is lowest bidder and prior to the execution of the contract, the City of Jackson desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Admin- will select which, if any, add options will be added to the contract. For information contact: istrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired. The work shall consist essentially of the following items: 615 Stonewall St Traffic signal modifications at North State and Old Canton Road. Jackson, MS 39213 WITNESS my signature this 28TH day of July 2016. Improvement of sidewalks in order to meet ADA criteria and installation of 601- 353-6060 conduits for street lighting installation by others. 8/4/2016, 8/11/2016 /s/Ester L. Ainsworth Zoning Administrator Landscaping along Old Canton, North State, Duling Avenue, and Fondren City of Jackson, Mississippi Place at various locations. LEGAL 8/4/2016, 8/18/2016

The above general outline of features of the work does not in any way limit NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and furnish all plant, LEGAL labor, equipment and materials required by the specifications and the draw- ZONING CASE NO. 3933 ings referred to therein. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A USE PERMIT By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the City The attention of bidders is directed to the Contract Provisions governing Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 thereof, ZONING CASE NO. 3947 selection and employment of labor. Minimum wage rates for Federal-Aid notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected thereby, projects have been predetermined by the Secretary of labor and are sub- that Singh Petro, LLC has filed with the Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the City ject to Public Law 87-581 Work hours Act of 1962, set forth in the Contract application requesting an eight (8) feet Variance from the east/rear building setback Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 thereof, Provisions. where a fifteen feet setback for rear yards is required and a five (5) feet Variance notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected thereby, that from the side yard variance where a twenty–five (25) feet set back is required for Millsaps College has filed with the Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an ap- The City of Jackson hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure properties that adjoin residentially zoned properties within a C-2 (Limited) Commer- plication requesting a Use Permit to build a monument sign with a digital messaging that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvan- cial District on property located at 1302 North State St., in the First Judicial District center within a C-3 (General) Commercial District on property located at 2395 North taged and women’s business enterprises will be afforded the full opportunity of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: State St., in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated particularly described as: against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for THE EAST 101 FEET OF THE PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY DAVID L. JONES an award. The DBE goal for this project is 5 percent. THROUGH THE WARRANTY DEED FROM P. ZEB JONES, ADMINISTRA- A certain lot or parcel of land fronting on the western line of North State Street and on TOR, RECORDED IN BOOK 1908 AT PAGE 531, OF THE RECORDS OF THE the southern line of Woodrow Wilson Avenue (U.S. Highway No.49), Jackson, Mis- The award of this contract will be contingent upon the Contractor satisfying CHANCERY CLERK OF HINDS COUNTY AT JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, AND sissippi and being situated in the NE-1/4 of the NE-1/4 of Section 34, T6N, R1E, Frist the DBE/WBE requirements. THROUGH WARRANTY DEED FROM SYLVIA ROBERTS PEARSON, CON- Judicial District of Hinds Count, Mississippi, and being more particularly described SERVATOR, RECORDED IN BOOK 1892 AT PAGE 514 OF THE AFORESAID as follows: The plans, contract documents and special provision, and proposal forms RECORDS, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST COR- are on file for public inspection at the following locations: NER OF THE INSTERSECTION OF NORTH STATE STREET AND POPLAR For a point of beginning, begin at an iron stake marking the point of intersection of BOULEVARD FRONTING 133 FEET,MORE OR LESS, ON NORTH STATE the north line of Park Avenue (a 40-foot avenue) with the western line of North State City of Jackson Engineering Division, 200 S. President Street Suite 424, STREET AND 101FEET ON POPLAR BOULEVARD, AND ALSO BEING ONE Street (an 80-foot street), as both streets are now (1971) laid out in the City of Jack- Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Neel-Schaffer Inc., 1230 Highway 51 North, AND THE SAME PROPERTY WHICH IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED son, Mississippi, and run thence north 16 deg. 20’30” east along the western line of Madison, Mississippi, 39110. AS FOLLOWS,TO-WIT: North State Street for a distance of 578.0 feet to an iron stake; run thence north 18 deg. 41’30” east along the western line of North State Street for a distance of 477.13 All documents required for bidding purposes may be obtained from Neel- THE WEST 101FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACTS OF LAND: feet to an iron stake; continue thence north 18 deg. 41’30” east along the western line Schaffer Inc., 1230 Highway 51 North, Madison, Mississippi, 39110, upon of North State Street for a distance 161.37 feet to an iron stake; run thence north 16 payment of $200.00 for each set, which will not be refunded. TRACT 1: deg. 47’07” east along the western line of North State Street for a distance of 750.34 THE SOUTH TWO-THIRDS OF LOT 7, SQUARE “D”, OF THE NORTH PARK feet to an iron stake marking the point of intersection of said street line with the radius Each bid shall be accompanied by a Certified Check on a solvent bank or a ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION IN AND TO THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, of a certain curve extended south 73 deg. 12’53” east; then using this point as the true Bidder’s Bond issued by a surety Company licensed to operate in the State ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF WHICH IS ON FILE AND OF point of beginning for the lot or parcel of land being herein conveyed, and run thence of Mississippi, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid price, pay- RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK OF HINDS COUNTY south 16 deg. 47’07’’ west along the western line of North State Street for a distance able to the City of Jackson as bid surety. Bidders shall also submit a current AT JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, IN SURVEYORS RECORD BOOK A AT PAGE of 100.0 feet. to an iron stake; run thence north 73 deg. 12’53” west for a distance financial statement, if requested by the City. The successful bidder will be 309, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE IN AID OF AND AS A PART of 125.0 feet to an iron stake; run thence north 19 deg. 59’16” west for a distance of required to furnish a Contract bond in the amount of one hundred percent HEREOF. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY J.L. ROBERTS 258.84 feet to an iron stake on the south line of Woodrow Wilson Avenue (said iron (100%) of the contract amount. BY INSTRUMENTS RECORDED IN BOOK 160 AT PAGE 44, AND IN BOOK 252 stake being a distance of 100.0 ft. measured North 89 deg. 34’35” west along the AT PAGE 555, OF THE RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY. south line of Woodrow Wilson Avenue from an iron stake marking its point of intersec- The proposal and contract documents in its entirety shall be submitted in tion with the radius of a certain curve); run thence south 89 deg. 34’35” east along a sealed envelope and deposited with the City Clerk, 219 South President TRACT II: the south line of Woodrow Wilson Avenue for a distance of 100.0 feet to an iron stake Street Jackson, MS prior to the hour and date above designated. No bidder BEGINNING EAST SIDE OF NORTH STATE STREET 66 2/3 FEET NORTH on the radius line of a certain curve; run thence north 00 deg. 25’25” east along the may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the date of actual bid open- OF POPLAR BOULEVARD; NORTH 66 2/3 FEET; EAST 126 FEET; SOUTH 66 radius of said curve for a distance of 2.49 feet to an iron stake marking the point of ing, without Owner’s consent. 2/3 FEET; WEST 118 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING IN LOTS 6 AND 7, curve of said curve; rune thence in a southeasterly direction along the southern line BLOCK “D” NORTH PARK ADDITION, IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF of Woodrow Wilson Avenue to a southwesterly direction along the western line of Work to be performed shall be in accordance with the Mississippi Road and HINDS COUNTY, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A PAGE North State Street, said street line being measure along the circumference of a curve Bridge Construction (the 2004 edition) together with all amendments and/ 309. to the right, having a radius of 143.71 feet and a central angle of 106 deg. 21 ‘42”, for or special provisions and/or addenda to the standards duly approved and a distance of 266.78 feet to an iron stake marking the end of said curve; run thence adopted, unless otherwise noted in these specifications. The 2004 Edition BEING THE SAME PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN WARRANTY DEED RECORD- south 73 deg. 12’53” east along the radius of said curve extended southeasterly for a of the Mississippi Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construc- ED IN DEED BOOK 4940, AT PAGE 726, OF THE LAND RECORDS OF THE distance of 0.51 feet to the true point of beginning; containing an area of 1.043 acres. tion, adopted by the Mississippi Department of Transportation, as referred FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI. to herein, may be purchased from the Mississippi Department of Transpor- Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew Jack- tation. Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew son Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. President Street Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. President in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at which time Bidders are hereby notified that award will not be made to any bidder sub- Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro and con on said mitting a proposal involving omissions or irregularities outlined in Section which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro and question, after which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Board 102 of the 2004 Edition of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge con on said question, after which a record will be established upon which the City can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto Construction, or accompanied by letters qualifying any manner the condi- Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any may be made by any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing tions under which the proposal is tendered. objection thereto may be made by any person owning property within the area, and must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof if made in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made No (bid proposal) will be sold after 12:00 o’clock Noon, of the day preceding if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to the Advertised Date for receipt of bids. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing City will take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids impaired. The City of Jackson, Jackson, Mississippi for the visually/hearing impaired. WITNESS my signature this 28th day of July 2016. Jerriot Smash, Interim Director, Department of Public Works WITNESS my signature this 28th day of July 2016. /s/Ester L. Ainsworth Gus McCoy, Chief Administrative Officer /s/Ester L. Ainsworth Zoning Administrator Zoning Administrator City of Jackson, Mississippi Terry Williamson, Deputy City Attorney City of Jackson, Mississippi 8/4/2016, 8/18/2016 8/4/2016, 8/11/2016 8/4/2016, 8/11/2016 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Advertisement to attend. Proposals (one signed original plus five copies) and the EBO Plan (one signed original plus five copies included with the proposal) shall be submit- REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Proposals (one signed original plus five copies) and the EBO Plan (one ted in a sealed package and plainly marked on the outside of the package: signed original plus five copies included with the proposal) shall be submit- “INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ADVANCED METERING INFRA- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE ted in a sealed package and plainly marked on the outside of the package: STRUCTURE EQUIPMENT”. OF ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT “Proposal for Installation and Maintenance of Advanced Metering Infrastruc- ture Equipment. Proposals must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk, Proposals must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk, 219 South Presi- The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is soliciting proposals 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201 by no later than 3:00 dent Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201 by no later than 3:00 p.m., local time, from qualified proposers for the purpose of selecting a Service Provider with p.m. CST, on September 13, 2016. Interested firms may obtain a copy of the on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. which to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement for the INSTALLATION detailed Request for Proposals at no charge from the City’s Website at htto:// AND MAINTENANCE OF ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE www.iacksonmsmov/bids or from: Interested firms may obtain a copy of the detailed Request for Proposals at EQUIPMENT in the City of Jackson (as described in the RFP). no charge from the City’s Website at http://www.jacksonms.gov/bids or from: Wanda Tyler Knotts Proposals will be received by the City of Jackson at the office of the City City of Jackson Wanda Knotts Clerk, City Hall, 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39205, until Department of Public Works City of Jackson 3:00 P.M. CST, September 13, 2016. Warren Hood Building Department of Public Works 200 South President Street Warren Hood Building The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in Jackson, MS 39201 200 South President Street public contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and [email protected] Jackson, MS 39201 equal business opportunity for all persons conducting business with the City. [email protected] As a pre-condition to selection, each Proposer shall submit a completed and A MANDATORY pre-proposal conference will be held on August 16 2016, signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan with the proposal submission, at 9:30AM in the Andrew Jackson Conference Room of the Warren Hood Jerriot Smash, Interim Director in accordance with the provisions of the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Op- Building, 200 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. All poten- Department of Public Works portunity (EBO) Executive Order. Failure to comply with the City’s Executive tial contractors, subcontractors, and other parties are encouraged to attend. Order shall disqualify a Proposer from continuing in the selection process. Nakesha Watkins While the networking session is not mandatory, all interested minority and Legal Counsel, Department of Public Works A MANDATORY Pre-Proposal Meeting is scheduled for August 16, 2016 at female business enterprises as well as locally based businesses are encour- 9:30 A.M., CST, and will be held in the Andrew Jackson Conference Room, aged to attend to network with potential service providers. Attendance by Pro- Gus McCoy, Chief Administrative Officer located on the 1st floor of the Warren Hood Building, 200 South President St., posers intending to submit on the project is required. All potential Subcontrac- Jackson, MS. Attendance by Proposers intending to submit on the project is tors and other interested parties are invited to attend. 8/4/2016, 8/11/2016 required. All potential Subcontractors and other interested parties are invited CLASSIFIED

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS — NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE OF APPEAL FOR A REZONING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 48” Water Transmission Line Downtown CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Jackson, Mississippi ZONING CASE NO. 3942 SIGN VARIANCE FOR COSMICH SIMMONS & BROWN PROJECT NO. 50193901 By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON Sealed bids will be received by the City of Jackson, Mississippi, until 3:30 City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 THE SIGN VARIANCE FOR COSMICH SIMMONS & BROWN TO RECEIVE P.M. CST, Tuesday, August 30. 2016 at the City Clerk’s Office located at 219 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected CITIZEN INPUT IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2016 AT S. President St., for supplying all labor, materials and equipment as required thereby, that Deborah H. Gant has filed with the Planning Board for the City of 10:00 A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 219 under the plans and specifications for the construction of 48” Water Transmis- Jackson, an application requesting a Rezoning from C-3 (General) Commer- SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, JACKSON, MS, 39201. INTERESTED CITI- sion Line Downtown, City Project No. 50193901. Please address envelope to cial District to SUD Special Use District to have a low power FM radio station ZENS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. PLEASE CONTACT THE SIGNS City Clerk, P.O. Box 17, Jackson, MS 39205. on property located at 824 Medical Plaza, in the First Judicial District of Hinds & LICENSE DIVISION (601) 960-1154 FOR MORE INFORMATION County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: The entire project must be completed within (365) calendar days. The con- 7/28/2016, 8/4/2016, 8/11/2016 tract will be subject to liquidated damages in the amount Five Hundred Dol- Starting at the Northwest Corner of Lot 4, Oakwood Terrace Subdivision, a lars ($500.00) per calendar day for each consecutive calendar day in which plat of which is on record in the office of the Chancery Clerk, First Judicial Dis- the contract time is exceeded. trict, Hinds County Jackson, Mississippi; thence East along the North bound- LEGAL ary of Lots 4 and 5, Oakwood Terrace Subdivision, and the South boundary The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in of Raymond Road (Mississippi State Highway 18) a distance of 170.4 feet to Advertisement public contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full an the East boundary of Medical Plaza; thence South and parallel to the West REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. As lot line of Lot 4 aforesaid and along the East boundary of Medical Plaza, ac- HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES a precondition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a cording to Baxter F. Wade Engineers’ Plat of South Central Commercial Park, completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) ordinance. Failure dated August 10,1960, recorded in Book 1232, Page 502, in the office of the The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is soliciting proposals from to comply with the City’s ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or Chancery Clerk, First Judicial District, Hinds County, Jackson, Mississippi, qualified proposers for the purpose of selecting a Service Provider with which to offeror from being awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the a distance of 176 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence East and parallel negotiate a Contract for Solid Waste Collection and Recycling in the City of Jack- City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity Program, please contact the with the North boundary of Lots 5 and 6, Oakwood Terrace Subdivision and son (as described in the RFP). office of Economic Development at (601) 960-1856. Copies of the ordinance, parallel to the South boundary of Raymond Road (Mississippi State Highway EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the Program are available at 200 South 18) a distance of 117.5 feet to the West boundary of a 15 foot service drive; The proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: President Street, Warren Hood Building, Second Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. thence South and parallel to the West line of Lot 4, Oakwood Terrace Subdivi- sion, and along the West boundary of the service drive a distance of 50 feet; A. Service Provider’s innovative approach to encourage and maintain a sustain- The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivat- thence West and parallel to the North line of Lots 5 and 6 and parallel to the able solid waste system ing and ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, South boundary of Raymond Road (Mississippi State Highway 18) a distance B. Service Provider’s experience, qualifications and references as demonstrated employment, initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, of 117.5 feet to the East boundary of Medical Plaza; thence North along the in similar engagements corporations, and/or entities doing business within the City, as well as those East boundary of Medical Plaza and parallel to the West lot line of Lot 4 a C. Expertise of key personnel to be assigned to the contract who seek to contract with the City on various projects and/or conduct busi- distance of 50 feet to the Point of Beginning. D. EBO Plan and commitment to maximizing MBE and FBE participation goals ness in the City to assist the City in achieving its goal by strongly considering E. Cost proposal City residents for employment opportunities. Said application was heard by the City Planning Board on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 with a recommendation to deny. The applicant has filed an Appeal The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI of the recommendation of the Planning Board. The Case will be heard at the contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that City Council’s Zoning Meeting in the Council Chambers, First Floor, City Hall, opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selec- all bidders will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this 219 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 2:30 p.m., on Monday, tion, each contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a completed and signed Equal invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, August 15, 2016. Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan, with the bid submission, in accordance with national origin, sex, or disability in consideration for an award. the provision of the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Execu- WITNESS my signature this 15th day of July 2016. tive Order. Failure to comply with the City’s EBO Executive Order shall disqualify Contract Drawings, Contract Specifications, and Proposals forms are on file a contractor, bidder, or offeror from being awarded an eligible contract. For more and open to public inspection on the 4th floor (Engineering Division) of the /s/Ester L. Ainsworth information on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity Program, please Warren Hood Building located at 200 South President Street, Jackson, MS Zoning Administrator contact the Office of Economic Development at 601-960-1055. Copies of the Ex- 39205. One (1) copy of the Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents City of Jackson, Mississippi ecutive Order, EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the program are available at may be procured at the office of the Engineer between the hours of 10 am and 7/21/2016, 8/4/2016 200 South President Street, Room 223, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi. 3pm, local time, Monday through Friday or by appointments, upon payment of $100.00 dollars for each set, which will not be refunded. Checks are to be The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson’) is committed to cultivating and made payable to the Engineer. The Engineer is Reynolds Engineering, LLC, LEGAL ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employment, initia- 460 Briarwood Drive, Suite 115, Jackson, Mississippi 39205; (769) 216-3608. tives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, and/or entities For technical questions, please contact Carl Ray Furr, PE at Reynolds Engi- AGENDA doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract with the City on neering, LLC. The Standard Specifications adopted by the City Council may JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION various projects and/or conduct business in the City to assist the City in achieving its be procured from the Department of Public Works, if desired upon payment WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016, 12:00 NOON goal by strongly considering City residents for employment opportunities. of $5.00 dollars for each specification. 200 S. PRESIDENT ST., ANDREW JACKSON ROOM The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI of the A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on August 9. 2016. at 2:00 P.M. local time, I. CALL TO ORDER, QUORUM NOTED Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that all bidders in the 5th floor conference room of the Warren Hood Building. 200 South II. REVIEW OF MINUTES will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will President Street. Jackson. Mississippi. All potential contractors, subcontrac- MINUTES FROM JUNE 8, 2016 MEETING not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, or tors, and other interested parties are encouraged to attend. III. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS disability in consideration for an award.

Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi law and possess a certificate of A. OLD BUSINESS A MANDATORY pre-proposal conference will be held on August 10, 2016 at 2:00 responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors establish- PM in the Andrew Jackson Conference Room of the Warren Hood Building, 200 ing its classification as to the value and type of construction on which it is 1. CASE NO. 2016-11, REQUEST BY: CHRIST TEMPLE CHURCH South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. The pre-proposal conference authorized to bid. Each bidder must deposit with its proposal, a bid bond or OF HOLINESS (APPLICANT: VERNON ARCHER) TO DEMOLISH will be immediately followed by a Networking Session from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM certified check in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid for the A HOUSE LOCATED AT 835 N. LAMAR STREET IN THE FARISH in the Andrew Jackson Conference Room. While the networking session is not work, payable to the City of Jackson, as the bid security. STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT. mandatory, all interested minority and female business enterprises as well as lo- cally based businesses are encouraged to attend to network with potential service The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond 2. CASE NO. 2016-13, REQUEST BY CHRIS SEWARD TO CON- providers. Attendance by Proposers intending to submit on the project is required. each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount STRUCT A GATE, PERGOLA, AND CIRCULAR DRIVE WAY FOR THE All potential Subcontractors and other interested parties are invited to attend. awarded. Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bid Bonds or Payment Bonds and Per- HOME LOCATED AT 132 PINEHAVEN DRIVE IN THE BELHAVEN formance Bonds must file with each bond a certified and effective dated copy HISTORIC DISTRICT. Proposals (one signed original plus five copies) and the EBO Plan (one signed of their power of attorney. original plus five copies included with the proposal) shall be submitted in a sealed 3. CASE NO. 2016-15, REQUEST BY: RUFFIN LOWRY (APPLICANT: package and plainly marked on the outside of the package: “Proposal for Profes- Each bidder must submit with his bid a separate attachment stating his qualifi- TIM TAYLOR) TO DEMOLISH EXISTING CARPORT AND REPLACE sional Services for Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Services. cations to perform the work. The Statement of Qualifications shall list projects WITH TWO CAR GARAGE, REMOVE VINYL SIDING AND REPLACE of similar size and nature, a list of references with name and telephone num- WITH HARDIE PLANK SIDING, REPLACE FRONT WINDOWS; AND Proposals must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk, 219 South President ber, a list of key personnel who will perform the work, and other information ADD A PORCH ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE HOME FOR THE Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201 by no later than 3:30 p.m., local time, on Tues- supporting the bidder’s qualifications. Failure to provide this information will PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1446 ST. ANN STREET IN THE BELHAVEN day, August 16, 2016. cause the Contractor’s proposal to be rejected by the owner as non-respon- HISTORIC DISTRICT. sive. Interested firms may obtain a copy of the detailed Request for Proposals at no B. NEW BUSINESS charge from the City’s Website at http://www.jacksonms.qov/bids or from: Proposals shall be submitted in triplicate, sealed and deposited with the City of Jackson’s City Clerk prior to the hour and date designated above. Each 1. CASE NO. 2016-14, REQUEST BY: HISTORIC PRESSERVATION Alice Montgomery, Interim Solid Waste Management bidder shall write its certificate of responsibility number on the outside of the COMMSSION FOR THE OWNERS OF 753 OAWOOD STREET, TO City of Jackson sealed envelope containing its proposal. APPEAR BEFORE THE COMMISSION REGUARDING A TREE RE- Department of Public Works MOVAL VIOLATION IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT Warren Hood Building The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive 200 South President Street any and all informalities 2. CASE NO. 2016-18, REQUEST BY: HISTORIC PRESERVATION Jackson, MS 39201 COMMSSION FOR THE DEVELOPERS OF MOUNT HELM TO AP- [email protected] Jerriot Smash, Interim Director, Department of Public Works PEAR BEOFRE THE COMMISSION TO DISCUSS PHASE ONE AND TWO DEVELOPMENTS. Jerrriot Smash, Director, Department of Public Works Gus McCoy, Chief Administrative Officer IV OTHER ITEMS Nakesha Watkins, Legal Counsel, Department of Public Works Terry Williamson, Legal Counsel V ADJOURN Gus McCoy, Chief Administrative Officer 7/28/2016, 8/4/2016 7/28/2016, 8/4/2016 7/28/2016, 8/4/2016

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Advertisement Business Opportunity Program, please contact the Office of Economic Development and other interested parties are invited to attend. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) at 601-960-1055. Copies of the Executive Order, EBO Plan Applications and a copy WASTE TIRE RECYCLING SERVICES of the program are available at 200 South President Street, Room 223, Hood Building, Proposals (one signed original plus five copies) and the EBO Plan (one signed original Jackson, Mississippi. plus five copies included with the proposal) shall be submitted in a sealed package and The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is soliciting proposals from qualified plainly marked on the outside of the package: “Proposal for Professional Services for proposers for the purpose of selecting a Service Provider with which to negotiate a The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivating and en- Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Services. Contract for Solid Waste Collection and Recycling in the City of Jackson (as described suring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employment, initia- in the RFP). tives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, and/or entities Proposals must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk, 219 South President Street, doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract with the City on Jackson, Mississippi 39201 by no later than 3:30 p.m., local time, on Tuesday, August The proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: various projects and/or conduct business in the City to assist the City in achieving its 16, 2016. A. Service Provider’s innovative approach to encourage and maintain a sustainable goal by strongly considering City residents for employment opportunities. solid waste system Interested firms may obtain a copy of the detailed Request for Proposals at no charge B. Service Provider’s experience, qualifications and references as demonstrated in The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI of the from the City’s Website at hlio://www.iacksonms.qovibids or from: similar engagements Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that all bidders will C. Expertise of key personnel to be assigned to the contract be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be Alice Montgomery, Interim Solid Waste Management D. EBO Plan and commitment to maximizing MBE and FBE participation goals discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in City of Jackson E. Cost proposal consideration for an award. Department of Public Works Warren Hood Building The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public con- A MANDATORY pre-proposal conference will be held on August 10, 2016 at 2:00 PM 200 South President Street tracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business oppor- in the Andrew Jackson Conference Room of the Warren Hood Building, 200 South Jackson, MS 39201 tunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, each President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. The pre-proposal conference will be im- [email protected] contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Op- mediately followed by a Networking Session from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM in the Andrew portunity (EBO) Plan, with the bid submission, in accordance with the provision of the Jackson Conference Room. While the networking session is not mandatory, all inter- Jerrriot Smash, Director, Department of Public Works City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Executive Order. Failure to comply ested minority and female business enterprises as well as locally based businesses Nakesha Watkins, Legal Counsel, Department of Public Works with the City’s EBO Executive Order shall disqualify a contractor, bidder, or offeror from are encouraged to attend to network with potential service providers. Attendance by Gus McCoy, Chief Administrative Officer being awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the City of Jackson’s Equal Proposers intending to submit on the project is required. All potential Subcontractors 7/28/2016, 8/4/2016 CLASSIFIED

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Advertisement AVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ects of similar size and nature, a list of references with name and telephone REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) WEST BANK INTERCEPTOR SEWER number, a list of key personnel who will perform the work, and other information EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND REHABILITATION, PHASE 5 supporting the bidder’s qualifications. DISASTER RECOVERY ASSISTANCE CITY PROJECT NO. 20505705/SRF PROJECT NO. C280886-04 Any contract or contracts awarded under this invitation for bids are expected to The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is requesting proposals Sealed bids will be received by the City Council of the City of Jackson, Missis- be funded in whole or in part by anticipated funds from the Water Pollution Con- from qualified proposers for the purpose of selecting a Service Provider with sippi at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 219 South President Street, P.O. trol Revolving Loan Fund (WPCRLF) loan program from the State of Mississippi. which to negotiate a Contract for Emergency Debris Management and Disas- Box 17, Jackson, Mississippi 39205 until 3:30 P.M. Local Time, August 30, 2016, Neither the State of Mississippi, the Commission on Environmental Quality, the ter Recovery Assistance as described in the RFP. for supplying all labor and materials (as specified) necessary for construction Department of Environmental Quality nor any of their employees is or will be a of WEST BANK INTERCEPTOR SEWER REHABILITATION, PHASE 5, CITY party to this invitation for bids or any resulting or related contracts. This procure- The proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: PROJECT NO. 20505705, LAKELAND DRIVE TO MEADOWBROOK ROAD. ment will be subject to all applicable sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated. A. Service Provider’s innovative approach to encourage and maintain a sus- The Project consist of the following major components: 1) Cleaning a 54” RCP tainable solid waste system gravity interceptor and installing 7,425± LF of cured-in-place pipe or 48” fiber- A Pre‑Bid Meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2016 at 2:00 P.M., local time in B. Service Provider’s experience, qualifications and references as demon- glass slip liner pipe; 2) Sewer Bypass Pumping as required; and 3) Rebuild/ the 5th Floor Conference Room of the Department of Public Works at 200 South strated in similar engagements Rehabilitate approximately eleven (11) existing manholes. President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. Attendance by all potential contractors, C. Expertise of key personnel to be assigned to the contract subcontractors, and other interested parties is strongly encouraged. D. EBO Plan and commitment to maximizing MBE and FBE participation Contract time for this contract shall be 300 consecutive calendar days from the goals effective date shown in the Notice to Proceeds. Liquidated damages will be Awarding public contracts to non-resident Bidders will be on the same basis E. Cost proposal assessed for each consecutive calendar day the Work has not achieved Fi- as the non-resident bidder’s state awards contracts to Mississippi Contractors nal Completion. The amount of liquidated damages per day will be $1,000.00 bidding under similar circumstances. Current state law, Mississippi General The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in plus any additional actual costs above $1,000.00 incurred by the Owner. These Laws of 2010, Chapter 383, section 31-3-21 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, public contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and actual costs include, but are not limited to, engineering, inspection, and other as amended, requires a non‑resident bidder to attach to the bid a copy of the equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. As construction related costs resulting from the Contractor’s failure to complete the Bidder’s resident state’s current laws pertaining to such state’s treatment of non- a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a work on schedule. resident contractors. Non-resident bidders must attach to their bid a copy of any completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan, with the bid bid preference law of the state, city, county, parish, province, nation or political submission, in accordance with the provision of the City of Jackson’s Equal The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public subdivision where they are domiciled. If there is no such law where they are do- Business Opportunity (EBO) Executive Order. Failure to comply with the contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal busi- miciled, all non-resident bidders shall attach a letter to their bid stating that there City’s EBO Executive Order shall disqualify a contractor, bidder, or offeror ness opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition is no bid preference law where they are domiciled. The bid of any non-resident from being awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the City of to selection, each contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a completed and bidder who fails to attach to its bid a copy of its domicile’s bid preference law Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity Program, please contact the Office signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan, with the bid submission, in ac- or a letter stating that its domicile has no such bid preference law, whichever is of Economic Development at 601-960-1055. Copies of the Executive Order, cordance with the provision of the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity applicable, shall be rejected and not considered for award. EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the program are available at 200 South (EBO) Executive Order. Failure to comply with the City’s ordinance shall disqual- President Street, Room 223, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi. ify a contractor, bidder, or offeror from being awarded an eligible contract. For Each Bidder must deposit with his bid a Bid Bond or Certified Check in an more information on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity Program, amount equal to five percent of his bid, payable to the City of Jackson as bid The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivat- please contact the Office of Economic Development at 601-960-1638. Copies security. Bidders shall also submit a current financial statement, if requested ing and ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, of the Executive Order, EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the program are by the City of Jackson. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Pay- employment, initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, available at 218 South President Street, 2nd Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. ment Bond and Performance Bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract corporations, and/or entities doing business within the City, as well as those amount. who seek to contract with the City on various projects and/or conduct busi- The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI of ness in the City to assist the City in achieving its goal by strongly considering the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4, that all Contract Drawings, Contract Specifications, Instructions to Bidders and Bidders City residents for employment opportunities. bidders will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invita- Proposal forms are on file and open to public inspection in the office of the Engi- tion and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national neering Division, Department of Public Works, City of Jackson, Mississippi and The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI origin, or sex, in consideration for an award. the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Jackson, Mississippi. Copies of the In- of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that structions for Bidders and Bidder’s Proposal, Bid Bond, Contract Drawings and all bidders will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivating Contract Specifications may be procured at the office of the Engineer between invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, and ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employ- the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Local Time, Monday through Friday, upon national origin, sex, or disability in consideration for an award. ment, initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, payment of $150.00, which will not be refunded. Checks are to be made payable and/or entities doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to to the Engineer. A MANDATORY pre-proposal conference will be held on August 18, 2016 contract with the City on various projects and/or conduct business in the City at 3:00 PM in the Andrew Jackson Conference Room of the Warren Hood to assist the City in achieving its goal by strongly considering City residents for The Engineer is Southern Consultants, Inc. (A Woman’s Business Enterprise), Building, 200 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. The pre- employment opportunities. 5740 County Cork Road, Jackson, Mississippi 39206; (601) 957-0999, Fax No. proposal conference will be immediately followed by a Networking Session (601) 957-9332. For technical questions please contact James S. Stewart, P.E. from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the Andrew Jackson Conference Room. While Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi Law and show current Certificate at Southern Consultants, Inc. the networking session is not mandatory, all interested minority and female of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors business enterprises as well as locally based businesses are encouraged to establishing his classification as to the value and type of construction on which The Bid Schedules may also be examined online at http://mscpc.com/bid-op- attend to network with potential service providers. Attendance by Proposers he is authorized to bid. portunities/ under the Mississippi Bids tab. intending to submit on the project is required. All potential Subcontractors and other interested parties are invited to attend. Bids shall be made out on the bid proposal forms to be provided, sealed in an The City of Jackson hereby notifies all Bidders that minority and women busi- envelope and plainly marked on the outside of the envelope: “Bid for WEST ness enterprises are solicited to bid on these contracts as prime contractors and Proposals (one signed original plus five copies) and the EBO Plan (one BANK INTERCEPTOR SEWER REHABILITATION, PHASE 5, CITY PROJECT are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportuni- signed original plus five copies included with the proposal) shall be submit- NO. 20505705, SRF PROJECT NO. C280886-04.” Each bidder shall write his ties, equipment, material and/or supply needs. ted in a sealed package and plainly marked on the outside of the package: Certificate of Responsibility Number on the outside of the sealed envelope con- “Proposal for Professional Services for Emergency Debris Management and taining his proposal. The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any Disaster Recovery Assistance informalities or irregularities therein. Bids and EBO plans shall be submitted in triplicate (bound/stapled separately), Proposals must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk, 219 South Presi- sealed and deposited with the City Clerk, City Hall, Jackson, Mississippi prior Jerriott Smash Gus McCoy dent Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201 by no later than 3:00 p.m., local time, to the hour and date hereinbefore designated. No bidder may withdraw his bid Director of Public Works Chief Adminstrative Officer on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Terry Williamson, Esq. Interested firms may obtain a copy of the detailed Request for Proposals at Each Bidder must submit with his bid a separate attachment stating his qualifi- Consent Decree Manager no charge from the City’s Website at hilp://www.jacksonms.qov/bids or from: cations to perform the work. The Statement of Qualifications shall list past proj- 7/28/2016, 8/4/2016

Alice Montgomery, Interim Solid Waste Management City of Jackson Department of Public Works ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Warren Hood Building 200 South President Street SECTION 901 lic inspection in the Office of the City Clerk in City Hall, 200 South President St, Jackson, MS 39201 Jackson, Mississippi 39205 and in the office of Neel-Schaffer, Inc., 125 South [email protected] ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Congress Street, Suite 1100, Jackson, Mississippi 39201, Phone number 601- 948-3071. One copy of the contract documents and special provisions may be Jerrriot Smash, Director, Department of Public Works City of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi procured from Neel-Schaffer, Inc. upon payment of $25, none of which is refund- Traffic Calming Project- Citywide able. Nakesha Watkins, Legal Counsel, Department of Public Works Federal Aid Project No. TCSP-0250-00(046)LPA 103924 304000 City Project No. 31500 Each bidder must deposit with his proposal a Bid Bond or Certified Check in an Gus McCoy, Chief Administrative Officer amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid payable to the City of Jackson The City of Jackson, Mississippi will receive bids for the installation of traffic calm- as bid security. The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond and a 7/28/2016, 8/4/2016 ing devices city wide, Federal Aid Project No. TCSP-0250-00(046)LPA 103924 Payment bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount awarded. 304000, no later than 10:00 a.m. Local Time, on August 23, 2016 at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 200 South President St, Jackson, Mississippi 39205 at Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bid Bonds or Payment Bonds and Performance Bonds ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS which time all bids so received will be publicly opened and read aloud. must file with each bond a certified and effective dated of their power of attorney.

Advertisement for Bids The work shall consist essentially of installing asphalt traffic speed humps on 22 Proposals shall be submitted in entirety, sealed and deposited, with the Office of city streets, citywide. The installation will include warning signs and pavement the City Clerk of the City of Jackson prior to the hour and date above designated. Re-Bid 3038 (09-02-16) – George Elementary School Window Resto- markings. Stripped proposals will be rejected. ration This general description of the work does not in any way limit the responsibility Bidders may not withdraw their bid within sixty (60) days after the date of the Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by of the Contractor to perform all work and furnish all plant, labor, equipment and actual bid opening without the consent of the City of Jackson. the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business materials required to complete the project as shown on the Contract Drawings Office, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. and as specified in the Contract Documents. Work to be preformed shall be in accordance with the “Mississippi Standard (Local Prevailing Time) September 02, 2016, at which time and place they Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction 2004 Edition,” together with all will be publicly opened and read aloud. A Pre-Bid Conference concerning The contract time is 62 working days. amendments and/or special provisions and/or addenda to the standards duly ap- the project will be held at George Elementary School, 1020 Hunter Street, proved and adopted, unless otherwise noted in these specifications. Jackson, MS 39204, on August 16, 2016, at 2:30 P.M. Attendance at the The attention of the bidders is directed to the Contract Provisions governing selec- pre-bid conference is non-mandatory but strongly suggested. The Board of tion of employment of labor. Minimum wage rates for the federal-Aid projects have No bid proposal will be sold after 12:00 o’clock Noon, of the day preceding the Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, been predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and are subject to Public Law 87- Advertised Date for receipt of bids and to withhold the acceptance of any bid if approved for forty-five calendar 581 Work Hours Act of 1962, as set forth in the contract Provisions. days from the date bids are opened. Proposal forms and detailed speci- The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities. fications may be obtained from Burris/Wagnon Architects, P.A., 500L East The City of Jackson hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson, MS 39216, Email: stan@burriswagnon. in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged and Jerriot Smash, Interim Director, Department of Public Works com, Phone: 601-969-7543, Fax: 601-969-9374. A $50.00 deposit shall women’s business enterprises will be afforded the full opportunity to submit bids be required on each set of plans and specifications, to be refunded upon in response to the invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds Gus McCoy, Chief Administrative Officer return of all documents in good condition by 4:30 P.M. the day before bid of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award. The DBE goal for opening this project is 0 percent. Terry Williamson, Legal Counsel

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Advertisement REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 94633-083016 COLLECTION AGENCY SERVICES

Proposals for collection agency services will be received by the City of Jackson, Mississippi on Tuesday August 30, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. in the Office the City Clerk, 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201.

To receive a copy of RFP 94633-083016, you can contact the Department of Administration, Treasury Division, at (601) 960-2005.

The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in Public Purchasing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business opportunities for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre- condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offer shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan Application, with each bid submission, in accordance with the provisions set forth by authority of the City of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Failure to comply with the City’s EBO Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offer, from being awarded an eligible con- tract. For more information on the City’s EBO Program, please contact the Office of Economic Development at (601) 960-1638. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, EBO Plan Application and EBO Program are available with the Office of Eco- nomic Development at 200 South President Street, Second Floor, Jackson, Mis- sissippi.

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16 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JULY 28 - AUGUST 3, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Intellectual honesty about BLACKONOMICS race, criminal justice reform A strategic plan needed

By Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. concerning the historical and form of our system of justice is sel and senior vice president to redirect our money NNPA President and CEO contemporary role of race in to be productive. Last year in at Koch Industries, was on the By James Clingman There is America.We need remedies Baton Rouge, ironically, I was SCLC panel with me in Baton gain authority over the larger things? George Curry Media an old adage that actually work to enable pleased to be on a panel about Rouge. We agreed that biparti- How will we ever change the behav- that posits, and to empower people to im- criminal justice reform at the san support of results-oriented “Well done, good ior of corporations when it comes to “The more prove their quality of life with- 57th national convention of criminal justice reform pro- and faithful servant! supporting us the way they do other things appear out the debilitating and too the Southern Christian Lead- grams is essential. I was also You have been faith- groups? If we refuse to shop at Tar- to change, often death-rendering conse- ership Conference (SCLC) pleased recently to review ful with a few things; I get, for instance, but go to Walmart the more they quences of a broken criminal founded by Dr. Martin Luther Mark’s appraisal of Project will put you in charge instead, what’s the gain? stay the same.” Once again, justice system. Mass incarcer- King Jr. We discussed the need JumpStart. of many things.” Mat- MLK stated in his final speech, “I millions of Americans are en- ation, prosecutorial miscon- for re-entry programs for the I support President Obama’s thew 25:21 call upon you to take your money out gulfed in what has become a duct, judicial inequality, racial thousands of ex-offenders who “My Brother’s Keeper” initia- In recent days we have heard much of the banks downtown and deposit reluctant national debate and profiling, and police brutality are returning to our communi- tive as one of a series of pro- about efforts to demonstrate our frus- your money in Tri-State Bank. We dialogue concerning race and are all interrelated and inter- ties across the nation. grams targeted to keep our tration and anger about the killing of want a ‘bank-in’ movement in Mem- the urgency to reform the na- connected in the counterpro- One such program I want to young people from entering Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. phis.” That was 1968. Here in 2016, in tion’s criminal justice system. ductive web of the system highlight, Project JumpStart in prison. But we also have to be Boycotting malls and various stores, response to the murders of two black Finding and identifying trans- named criminal justice. Baltimore, Md., is an effective concerned about the millions depositing funds into black-owned men, some of us are finally getting it. formative remedies and solu- It is a system that lacks hon- and efficient model to reform- of people who are now hope- banks are important and have had In Atlanta, there was a call for black tions are long overdue. esty, truth and integrity. Yet, ing an important aspect of the lessly languishing in Ameri- some positive effects. We must do folks to open accounts at Citizens In the wake of the most my purpose here is to go be- criminal justice system: of- ca’s prisons and jails. more of the same but in a more strate- Trust Bank. My question: Why would recent fatal tragedies in Dal- yond merely joining the public fender re-entry workforce de- When I was unjustly im- gic and organized manner. it take two dead brothers to get black las, Minneapolis and Baton chorus that bemoans the pro- velopment. The construction prisoned in my home state of Are black folks, the recipients of people in a majority black city to put Rouge, there are renewed fer- longed contradictions of this trades are a growing skilled- North Carolina during most of $1.2 trillion annually, poor stewards their money in a black bank that has vent calls for improving rela- failed social system. I know workers industry in most ur- the 1970’s as a member of the of this tremendous amount of money been in their community since 1921? tions between police officers that there are some preventa- ban areas where there are high- Wilmington Ten, I witnessed and, thus, unable to obtain economic Don’t get me wrong, I am glad to and the communities they are tive programs and initiatives paying job opportunities. firsthand how thousands of empowerment because of our slothful- see the effort, and I trust the bank will sworn to protect and serve. I that are producing positive re- JumpStart is Baltimore’s young, gifted and talented ness? Is that why we find ourselves not be used as an ATM where folks believe these calls are being sults about which more people premier construction training prison inmates were given no in “outer darkness,” continuously at- put money in on Friday and take it all made in earnest, seeking con- should be made aware. program. It is a 14-week skills rehabilitative chance to re- tempting to “show” others how much out on Monday. I am, however, be- clusive change. Criminal justice reform re- training program in plumbing, enter society with an opportu- money we spend instead of redirecting wildered over someone having to die However, the underlying quires the coordinated and carpentry and the electrical nity to become productive and more of our money to ourselves? before we followed through on such systemic reasons why these combined efforts and sup- trade. Trainees also receive successful in their respective The Parable of the Talents is quite a practical solution by MLK nearly and other tragedies continue to port of principled leaders in financial literacy coaching as life journeys. To that end there fitting for black people in general; of 50 years ago. Is this just another fad, happen are somehow routinely the private sector along with well as practical courses in should be more programs like course we fit the description of the last another temporary gesture of outrage, avoided. There is a pervasive government officials, commu- mathematics as it relates to the JumpStart in every city. steward who buried his talent in the or just another feel-good sign of our fear to speak and articulate the nity organizations, and family construction industry. Most Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. is ground and did not multiply it. Un- frustration? truth about race and the insti- members who are impacted. importantly more than 70 per- the president and CEO of the fortunately, we have used our billions Jim Clingman, founder of the tutionalized devolving impact Acquiring a good educa- cent of the JumpStart trainees National Newspaper Publish- in income to buy everything someone Greater Cincinnati African American of racism on all levels of the tion and training that provide actually go on to attain appren- ers Association and can be else makes, no matter the cost. Chamber of Commerce, writes about criminal justice system. a means of generating a sus- ticeships, licenses and high- reached at dr.bchavis@nnpa. If we cannot demonstrate our abil- economic empowerment for black To put it bluntly, there is too tainable income are also key wage jobs. orga or http://drbenjamin- ity to manage the resources we have, people. He can be reached through his much intellectual dishonesty factors that are necessary, if re- Mark Holden, general coun- fchavisjr.wix.com/drbfc the small things, how will we ever website, blackonomics.com.

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By Lisa Lerer. diversity. er vision and less specific platform that career, it could be a devastating coda to Associated Press Trump’s tweeted response to Clin- marked Trump’s turn during the Repub- her and her husband’s political legacy PHILADELPHIA – Hillary Clinton ton’s speech captured his pitch to those lican convention a week earlier. and leave the Democratic Party weaker capped a four-day convention celebra- voters. He slammed the former secre- Clinton’s speech “was such a con- than it has been in a generation. tion with a plea for national unity and tary of state as an ineffectual defender trast with what we saw in Cleveland last The convention provided hours of tolerance. Now, one of the most divi- against terrorism and blasted her judg- week,” Kaine told CNN’s “New Day” glowing tributes, including deeply per- sive and distrusted figures in American ment. Friday, who described the Republican sonal testimonials from her husband, politics must convince voters that she, “Hillary’s vision is a borderless world convention as “dark and depressing.” former President Bill Clinton, and for- rather than Republican rival Donald where working people have no power, Kaine said “there’s still an awful lot of mer boss, President Barack Obama. Trump, can bring a deeply divided na- no jobs, no safety,” he wrote. repair work” to be done on the economy, The event was meticulously designed tion together. Starting with a rally Friday at Temple particularly with regard to job creation, to craft her image as a caring grand- “America is once again at a moment University, Clinton, accompanied by but he insisted, “We don’t have a single mother tough enough to battle terror- of reckoning. Powerful forces are threat- running mate Sen. Tim Kaine and their issue in this country that we can’t tack- ists and unite a party still unsettled by ening to pull us apart,” Clinton said to a spouses, will focus on economic oppor- le.” He said job creation would be the a fractious primary process. Clinton, rapt Democratic convention audience. tunity, diversity and national security, top priority if Clinton wins the White who aides say spent weeks working on “And just as with our founders, there are themes hammered home this week by an House. her address, saw the speech as a major no guarantees. It truly is up to us. We Democratic vice presidential nominee array of politicians, celebrities, gun-vio- Selling that message will depend on opportunity to answer what her husband have to decide whether we all will work Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Democratic lence victims, law enforcement officers, whether Clinton can reach voters walled called the “cartoon alternative.” together so we all can rise together.” presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and activists of all sexualities and races. off by longstanding distrust. Despite Lacking Obama’s sweeping rhetoric After a convention speech aimed walk through falling balloons during Their goal is to turn out the coali- her decades on the public stage, many or the “I-feel-your-pain” sensitivity of squarely at undercutting Trump, the first the final day of the Democratic National tion of minority, female and young vot- know Clinton as much from Republi- her husband, Clinton leaned into her ers that twice elected President Barack can attacks as her resume, a fact Clinton wonky image, saying, “I sweat the de- female presidential nominee embarks Convention in Philadelphia July 28. AP on a bus tour through two Rust Belt bat- PHOTO BY J. SCOTT APPLEWHITE Obama while offsetting expected losses confronted head-on: “I get it that some tails of policy.” tlegrounds, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The among the white male voters drawn to people just don’t know what to make of And Clinton offered an open hand to shoot-from-the-hip billionaire believes graphic that has eluded Clinton and was Trump’s message. me, so let me tell you.” backers of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sand- he can make headway in those states unlikely to be swayed by a convention Democrats contrasted their optimis- The stakes are high: A loss to Trump ers, saying, “I’ve heard you. Your cause with blue-collar white men, a demo- that heavily celebrated racial and gender tic, policy-laden message with the dark- would not only end Clinton’s political is our cause.” Analysis: Obama hopes Clinton can fix what he could not

By Glenn Ellis unsuccessfully to fulfill. The mere fact that In front of thousands of die-hard, cheer- direction this month, compared to 3 in 5 in George Curry Media Guest Columnist the country is considering electing Donald ing Democrats, Obama could do no wrong. early 2015. PHILADELPHIA – Eight years ago, Trump – Obama’s opposite in so many But heading into the fall, it’s unclear how Yet like it or not, Obama’s legacy is now Barack Obama cast himself as the rare can- ways is a stark reminder that many Ameri- his depiction of the country will be re- Clinton’s. His former secretary of state, didate who could transcend the polarizing cans reject his approach. ceived by the broader voting public. Clinton has embraced Obama’s record and “politics of the past” and bridge divides Though Obama pulled the U.S. out of re- “By so many measures, our country most of his policies as her own. that had left Washington barely function- cession doldrums, many Americans strug- is stronger and more prosperous than it And her legacy is his. Should Clinton ing for years. Ultimately, the gulf was too gling financially feel left behind. While was when we started,” Obama said. “And lose and Trump follow through on his wide – if anything, the political climate in he secured a sweeping health overhaul through every victory and every setback, promises, much of what Obama built as the United States worsened. and economic reforms that reshaped the I’ve insisted that change is never easy, and president could be unraveled. So, standing before the last, biggest au- American economy, the same gridlock he never quick – that we wouldn’t meet all of With only a few months left in office, dience he has left, Obama on Wednesday President Barack Obama addresses del- promised to break through stopped him our challenges in one term, or one presi- Obama is now taking stock of what the from delivering new laws and policies to dency or even in one lifetime.” Democratic Party looks like after his two found a successor to carry forward the egates during the convention. PHOTO BY fix immigration, tighten gun restrictions Just 19 percent of Americans said the terms. hopes and aspirations that once rallied mil- JOHN LOCHER/AP lions to his side. and reduce the role of money in politics. country is heading in the right direction in Democrats hope that Obama nostalgia “It can be frustrating, this business of de- While Obama gushed over his former Those are the same priorities that Clin- an AP-GfK poll this month, a significant will animate voters over the next three mocracy. Trust me, I know,” Obama told rival and possible successor, his own cre- ton is putting at the core of her own cam- drop from the 39 percent who felt that way months as Obama clears much of his an adoring audience as he extolled Hillary dentials to make that argument seemed paign. The question for voters is whether a year and a half earlier. Almost 4 in 5 vot- schedule to campaign for Clinton and other Clinton for president. “Hillary knows, too.” weakened by the long list of goals he tried she can do what Obama could not. ers feel the country is moving in the wrong Democrats across the U.S. Michelle Obama electrifies at DNC - But will it be enough to inspire voters

By Hazel Trice Edney of president that Hillary Clinton will be. shame of servitude, the sting of segrega- Sen. Bernie Sanders’ delegates who had Trice Edney Newswire And that’s why, in this election, ‘I’m tion, but who kept on striving and hop- interrupted all other speakers Monday PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – First Lady with her,’” she said to applause as she ing and doing what needed to be done night at the Wells Fargo Center in Phila- Michelle Obama was once again the star quoted the popular motto on the thou- so that today, I wake up every morning delphia – including their favored can- of the Democratic National Convention sands of placards, t-shirts and political in a house that was built by slaves and didate with chants of “Bernie! Bernie! last week with her delivery of an electri- paraphernalia in the room. I watch my daughters – two beautiful, Bernie!” fying speech that wowed a convention She alluded to Clinton’s well-known intelligent, black young women – play- The faces of many Sanders delegates audience – which was still divided be- affinity for public policies that improve ing with their dogs on the White House were streaked with tears as he also en- tween Hillary Clinton and independent the lives of children; praised her choice lawn. And because of Hillary Clinton, dorsed Clinton. He also insisted that Bernie Sanders July 25. of former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine as my daughters – and all our sons and they must not allow Donald Trump to be In a speech punctuated with repeat- vice president; compared her to the peo- daughters – now take for granted that a elected. ed applause and cheers, the first lady First Lady Michelle Obama walks onto ple who lined up to give blood for the woman can be president of the United “We need leadership in this country sought to convince a hostile audience the stage at the convention. PHOTO COUR- victims of the Orlando terrorist attack; States.” which will improve the lives of work- – in the arena – and the millions watch- TESY HELLOBEAUTIFUL.COM and credited her as a woman presiden- Without using Trump’s name in the ing families, the children, the elderly, ing by television and Internet, to unite tial candidate for “putting those cracks entire speech, Obama successfully made the sick and the poor. We need leader- behind former Secretary of State Hill- American story,” she said. She sought to in that highest and hardest glass ceiling the contrast – even with his campaign ship which brings our people together ary Clinton as the person that must lead describe the difference between Clinton until she finally breaks through, lifting slogan “Make America Great Again.” and makes us stronger – not leadership America to its next level – instead of her and Trump, known for his name-calling all of us along with her.” She said, “Don’t let anyone ever tell which insults Latinos, Muslims, women, opponent Republican Donald Trump. and vitriolic expressions of prejudices. Michelle Obama then dropped the you that this country isn’t great, that African-Americans and veterans – and “I want a President who will teach our “And when crisis hits, we don’t turn portion of the speech that drew the most somehow we need to make it great divides us up,” Sanders said. “By these children that everyone in this country against each other – no, we listen to each vigorous applause of the night: again.Because this, right now, is the measures, any objective observer will matters – a President who truly believes other. We lean on each other. Because “That is the story of this country, the greatest country on earth.” conclude that – based on her ideas and in the vision that our founders put forth we are always stronger together.” story that has brought me to this stage The passion and authority of her her leadership – Hillary Clinton must all those years ago: That we are all creat- She continued, “And I am here to- tonight, the story of generations of voice – plus her widely respected repu- become the next president of the United ed equal, each a beloved part of the great night because I know that that is the kind people who felt the lash of bondage, the tation – silenced sporadic protesters and States. The choice is not even close.”

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By Terri Schlichenmeyer Great big hugs had to “last the There are many ways to stay in to as a soldier-parent is packing also includes ideas for keeping meant more for children ages Columnist whole time” they’d be gone, so touch and even more ways to up, and suggestions for things morale high both at home and 3-to-6. For them, in this time of Never be afraid of …. you grabbed as many as you make your parents proud. to remember once a parent is abroad, accompanied by words uncertainty, “Brave Like Me” Your mommy and daddy have could and Mom or Dad was Just be sure you remember deployed. of encouragement for kids and could make them a little less taught you that. Never be afraid glad to give them. all the things you do every day Kerley offers photos of joy caregivers. afraid. of spiders, big animals, light- You might have wondered – birthday parties, school plays, and happiness, of soldiers at While this book can certainly Terri Schlichenmeyer can be ning or loud noises. Always be a lot of things about this pro- pals, pets and parks – and keep work, and the inevitable miss- be read by kids of any age, its’ reached at bookwormsez@ya- brave, they say, and so you are cess. Who would be there when those “million hugs and kisses you scenarios that happen. She simplicity of word and photo is hoo.com. – and in the new book “Brave you came home from school? to share” because you’re going Like Me” by Barbara Kerley, Where would you live? How to need them. Mom or Dad will you’ll see how that courage are far away is overseas, any- be home soon. you’ve got helps them, too. how? You might be sad or mad In the meantime, be brave…. Your mom or dad isn’t home about not having Mom or Dad As a nation, we’re proud of right now. They won’t be home with you for all the important our soldiers. We know they do for supper tonight, either, be- things you do in your life. a hard job and they sacrifice cause they’re serving their Most of all, you’re scared a lot in their duties. Keeping country in the Army, Navy, Air that someone is going to be things as even-keel as possible Force, Marines or Coast Guard. hurt. here at home is what we can do That makes you a Military Kid, The good news is, you know for them, which might include which means you need to be how hard Mom or Dad works having around “Brave Like very brave. to stay safe and you know they Me.” Before Mom or Dad went do the job right. You’ll still be Using a huge abundance of overseas, you spent lots of time able talk to them sometimes, pictures, and including kids of together. Remember all the fun on the phone or on a comput- many ages and cultures, author things you did? The trips and er. You can write letters, draw Barbara Kerley gives Military treats? Remember the kisses? pictures, or send silly cartoons. Families a little bit to hang on

Book Review The Global Hillary: Women’s Political Leadership in Cultural Contexts By Dr. Dinesh Sharma • Routledge Press • Paperback, $52.95 • 222 pages

By Kam Williams ary: Women’s Political Lead- Columnist ership in Cultural Contexts.” “With Hillary Clinton’s po- This enlightening collection of litical rise to the presidency, we essays by leading luminaries in may have seen the emergence fields ranging from psychology of women’s rights as central to to political science was edited political discourse in the U.S. by Dinesh Sharma, Associate and around the world. Women’s Research Professor at the Insti- rights have indeed become hu- tute for Global Cultural Studies, man rights, to paraphrase Hill- SUNY Binghamton. ary Clinton’s landmark speech After publishing a couple of in Beijing more than two de- timely books about President cades ago. Obama, “The Global Obama” This book deals with the and “Barack Obama in Hawaii” nexus of women, development and Indonesia,” Sharma again and democracy – as a post-En- proves to have his finger on lightenment, post-modern and the pulse with this timely opus. global feminist project of the tory as the first woman Presi- Foremost among the topics ex- West – by focusing on the po- dent of the United States. And plored is the “Hillary Doctrine” litical leadership of one of the while she has been constantly linking the subjugation of wom- best-known women politicians scrutinized by the media over en to the deteriorating condi- the United States has produced the last couple of years, the sub- tions in many countries around in recent times... ject of the focus has been fairly the globe. As Secretary Clinton We are principally interested superficial. herself observed, “It was no co- in examining the role Hillary The bulk of the day-to-day incidence that the places where Clinton – as First Lady, Sena- talk has been about Bengazi, women’s lives were most under- tor and Secretary of State – has her email and her standing in valued largely lined up with the played as a transformational the polls. But precious little parts of the world most plagued figure in bridging women’s attention has been paid to Hill- by instability, conflict, extrem- development with democratic ary’s considerable achieve- ism and poverty. institutions in the developing ments, especially those realized A revealing peek into the and developed societies.” – Ex- during her tenure as Secretary mind, motivations and likely cerpted from chapter one (page of State. agenda of the intelligent, invet- 2) Voters interested in mak- erate feminist who just might be Now that she has been nomi- ing an informed choice based the 45th President of the United nated by the Democratic Party on an in-depth analysis of the States. as its candidate, Hillary Clinton Clinton agenda, need look no Kam Williams can be reached is on the verge of making his- further than “The Global Hill- at [email protected]. ENTERTAINMENT

www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 4 - 10, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 19 Henderson Tours guides travelers back to their African roots By Michael H. Cottman Urban News Service Gaynelle Henderson is the second-generation owner of Henderson Tours, a trailblazer among African-Americans in the travel industry. Her late parents, Jacob and Freddye Henderson, were vi- sionaries who founded the agency in Atlanta in 1955. Rosa Parks was arrested that year for refusing to move to the back of a segregated bus in Montgom- ery, Alabama. Freddye Henderson wanted to create a cultural and busi- ness niche overseas, even as Jim Crow blocked many blacks from the polls, barred them Clients of Henderson Tours visit Africa PHOTOS COURTESY OF HENDERSON TOURS from many restaurants and hin- dered their travel in the Deep James Baldwin, and Fela Kuti, ever since. Gaynelle Henderson South. the popular Nigerian musician said demand surged in travel to Freddye felt that Africa and activist. South Africa in 1994. would embrace African Ameri- Henderson Tours made his- “After Nelson Mandela was cans. She believed that blacks tory in 1964: Freddye and Ja- elected president, there was here could experience freedom, cob arranged a high-profile trip immediate and tremendous in- education and entertainment in for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. terest in South Africa,” Hen- Africa, rather than endure per- and his entourage to Oslo, so derson said. “For our travel vasive racism at home. that he could accept the world’s agency, South Africa is still the Henderson Tours pioneered highest honor. most popular destination in all African tourism, according to Andrew Young, America’s of Africa.” Gaynelle Henderson. It was former United Nations ambas- Henderson said the family the first travel agency to- of sador, recalls the voyage like enterprise was created because fer large, multi-group tours to it just happened. “I went with many blacks wanted to visit West Africa. Freddye and Jacob them to Norway when Dr. Africa to learn more about their led their first group of clients to King received the Noble Peace heritage. So, her parents coined Africa in 1957, when Ghana Prize,” Young, 84, told Urban their agency motto: “Education celebrated its formal indepen- News Service. “Freddye Hen- through Exposure.” dence. derson arranged that trip. She “We were pioneers in Af- “My parents were taking cli- understood first-class, sophisti- rican-American tourism,” ents to Africa before Pan Am cated travel overseas. It was a Henderson said in her Silver was flying to Africa,” Hender- wonderful experience.” Spring, Maryland office. “To- son said. “It was known as the Young said that Henderson day, we offer customized and first-class hotels and high-end 1989 and has traveled to 47 of Americans: Her own family ‘Dark Continent’ back then.” Tours introduced him to Afri- tailored trips to Africa.” accommodations. Africa’s 54 nations. and friends. Gaynelle, her sisters and her ca. “They were the first black- What difficulties confront- The Internet is another ma- “We offer clients Africa from Thirty-two people journeyed brother, grew up in their par- owned travel agency that I ed an African-focused travel jor challenge, Henderson said. a unique perspective,” Cook to South Africa, including cou- ents’ office. “Mom and Dad know of to focus on Africa and agency early on? Henderson It empowers consumers to by- said. “We interact with Afri- ples, singles, 13 children and would give us paper tickets to the Caribbean,” he said. “They said that her parents had to pass travel agents and book can people, and we offer wel- five grandmothers. write out by hand with dates, were well-established in Af- charter planes from Paris to Af- flights and hotels directly. come dinners in the homes of “To see all of this experi- departure times and destina- rica, they arranged for the best rica. U.S. airlines had yet to fly “The trade-off,” Henderson Senegalese families in Dakar. enced by three generations of tions for up to 100 people,” hotels, and they made personal there. said, “is that we offer person- Clients get home-cooked meals the same family is a wonderful Henderson said. contacts in Africa and all over Henderson said that, even alized and customized trips to and warm hospitality.” experience,” said Henderson. Henderson Tours’ clients the world.” today, some black Americans Africa.” Henderson arranged an Af- “And that motivates me to en- have included Olympic gold Travel to Africa has blos- are skeptical about traveling to Harold Cook, the agency’s rican excursion in March for courage more of our people to medalist Jesse Owens, author somed for black Americans Africa and wonder if it offers director of tours, joined in a special group of African- travel to Africa.” 20 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK AUGUST 4 - 10, 2016 www.mississippilink.com

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