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May 2012 June 2012 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MAY Compiled2012 by Othor Cain, Managing Editor Move to Metrocenter Bryant advocates Councilman wants 1delayed 2 school prayer in 3 to cancel Waste The city of Jackson is changing the date again for mov- ing around 300 employees to the Metrocenter. speech to teens Management contract The big move now will go down before the end of July. Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant said he believes there’s a A Jackson councilman wants to end the city’s contract with Waste The relocation of a handful of city departments has now place for prayer in public schools. Management because neighbors are complaining that the company’s had at least six projected move-in dates. The Republican said he’s not prepared to take any legal early-morning trash collection at nearby businesses is waking them up. Oct. 1 was pushed to December. December became action to push the issue. But he believes it should be pos- Councilman Quentin Whitwell said residents in an area off Pear Or- January when the city learned that the offi ces wouldn’t sible for schools to have some sort of nondenominational chard Road have been calling him for years complaining of dumpsters have the wiring it needed. January became March when prayer to open the day. getting emptied at 3-4 a.m. the city and developer couldn’t decide who would pay for Bryant made his remarks Tuesday, May 29, to about 300 The councilman said that’s a violation of a city ordinance saying that the wiring. March became April while they argued over high school students at American Legion Boys State. He no one can pick up near homes before 7 a.m. whether the city should pay interest on the wiring costs. elaborated a short time later in comments to reporters. Whitwell said he went to Waste Management and that the company Offi cials say the developer missed the latest target Bryant also told the students that one of the best ways has promised to clean up its act. because of some contractual issues with one of its sub- to combat teenage pregnancy is to talk about it. He said Despite those promises, the councilman said he still wants to pull the contractors. it’s best to wait until marriage to have children, and fathers contract. should not abandon their sons and daughters. “Well you have to deal with companies in good faith, and they have to deal with us in good faith,” Whitwell said. Waste Management said it investigated the incidents and said they determined a driver was breaking the rules.

Designation eases Metrocenter Mall Bryant Damage award to 4 preservation path 5 sexually abused MS Jackson’s Municipal Art Gallery listed on youth upheld National Historic Register The state Court of Appeals has upheld an award of $500,000 Jackson’s Municipal Art Gallery has been listed on the Na- to a teenager who was sexually abused by workers at facilities tional Historic Register of Historic Places. in Starkville and Ackerman while in state custody. Gallery manager Michael Mathews told The Clarion-Ledger In 2007, the Appeals Court upheld a Hinds County judge’s that the designation confi rms its cultural signifi cance and eases ruling that the Mississippi Department of Human Services was the path for preservation grants. liable for failing to protect the minor from sexual abuse by work- The Municipal Art Gallery’s designation as an offi cial state ers at the two facilities and to monitor his treatment. The court Waste Management landmark came in 2008. record shows the teen was in MDHS custody and assigned to The city-owned circa 1868 Greek revival raised cottage the facilities. functions as a community gallery, displaying its permanent art The case was returned to Hinds County for determination of collection and hosting exhibitions by Mississippi artists and as damages. a meeting spot for civic and cultural organizations. The two sides allowed the judge to determine damages. The gallery was instrumental in the professional careers of Circuit Judge Winston Kidd in 2010 awarded the teenager Jackson’s artists such as Karl Wolfe, William Hollingsworth $500,000. and Eudora Welty, who exhibited works there in the 1930s and On Tuesday, the Appeals Court, in a 5-5 decision, upheld the 1940s. It remains a launching pad for local artists. damage award. STATE

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School’s chief pushes equity, inclusion News Briefs by Monica Land, The Associated Press total outsider, the total misfi t.” black males. For black people, From Across The State Contributing Writer OCEAN SPRINGS - Ocean Hirsch, who became a U.S. there should be concern about Springs Schools Superinten- citizen at 18, began his career the potential loss of a race dent Robert Hirsch spoke no as an educator in 1972, about and culture if what’s happen- English when he began school three years after integration. ing with black males goes un- in Columbus, Ga., at the age Hirsch has pushed programs checked. of 5. that address minorities and “While the greater num- 2 bodies found at old Jackson golf course Two bodies were found on the former Shady Oaks Country Club golf The son of an unwed Kore- transient students, with whom ber children dropping out of course in west Jackson. an mother, who was 17 or 18, he also can relate. As a child, school are black males, we’ve Eric Wall with the Jackson Police Department told WLBT that a call came and an American GI, Hirsch he went to 10 schools in 12 got a dropout problem among in around 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 25, reporting the bodies. Wall said the was barred from attending years. all children. There is abso- Hirsch bodies were badly decomposed and estimated they’d been there for about public school in the segregat- “I, as the superintendent, lutely nothing in this economy a week. ed South. His father sent him have preached and pounded made for school dropouts, would have a better life, she Police have not determined the age, gender or cause of death of the to Catholic school instead. the pulpit on equity and inclu- Fitzgerald said. sent him to the United States victims. Word of Faith Christian Center now operates on the property, according That experience with exclu- sion,” he said. That’s because, “Everybody has a brain. to live with his father. to WLBT. sion fueled his philosophy of he said, he has found that re- Everybody has goals. Every- “I am forever grateful that Autopsies are pending. inclusion that has given Ocean gardless of race, “if you give body has ability,” Hirsch said. she had the courage to get me Springs Schools the distinc- children the opportunity, they When given the same oppor- out of war-torn Korea that was tion of having almost equal will step up to the level of tunities, there is equal success, extremely racist against Am- Man gets 20 years for burglary A Lowndes County judge has sentenced a Columbus man to 20 years in graduation rates for all stu- opportunity that they are af- he said. erasian children,” Hirsch said prison for burglary of an occupied dwelling. dents, defying a national and forded.” That emphasis on inclusion in an email. The Commercial Dispatch reports that Circuit Judge James Kitchens statewide trend of a gradua- Ocean Springs - a school is something Hirsch, who is “Sending me away, howev- sentenced Demonta Gardner on Friday, May 25. tion rate gap between black district with more than 5,300 retiring, hopes will continue in er, caused her great heartbreak Gardner was convicted earlier this week of burglary of an occupied dwell- and white students. students, more than 20 percent the district while he’s gone. throughout the rest of her life.” ing. A jury found him not guilty of armed robbery. “It doesn’t anger me, but of whom are black, Hispanic “Because I hated school and His mother had been send- Gardner was one of six people charged in the burglary. it impacted me greatly, the or Asian - has long had little I hated the inequality that I ran ing cards for him to his Amer- fact that I could not get into difference in the graduation into, it has been a priority with ican grandmother, who hid Man sentenced in Hancock Bank robbery a white public school,” said rates among boys and girls, me,” he said of inclusion. them to prevent discontent A Waveland man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison in robbery of Hirsch, who’s now 62. black or white. “Public education is the between his father and step- Hancock Bank in 2011. He didn’t attend a public The district’s overall gradu- mother of opportunity. Public mother. That was a different The Sun Herald reports that Michael Williams Gardner was sentenced school until he was in junior ation rate is 87.1. The rates are education equalizes many of time, Hirsch explained, when Thursday, May 24, in federal court in Gulfport. The 48-year-old Gardner high. 86.6 for black females, 88.2 the inequalities in this coun- issues of adoption and illegiti- also was given fi ve years under post-release supervision. Prosecutors say Gardner stole cash from four tellers at Hancock Bank on Hirsch found himself in the for white females, 86.7 for try. So public education is the mate births were kept quiet. U.S. Highway 90 in Waveland on July 14, 2011. minority again at age 13, when black males and 88.3 for white shoulders of America.” He was 45 when he came Prosecutors say surveillance cameras captured Gardner with a crowbar his family moved to France males. Hirsch acknowledges de- across the cards and wrote his in one hand and a satchel in another. Gardner was arrested the day after and he was enrolled in school “The biggest challenge this mographics make a differ- mother. the robbery. but didn’t speak French. country faces has not changed ence. “Everything depends on “She came to visit me four Gardner pleaded guilty to bank robbery in February. “It was around the time the in over a century, and that is your parents,” Hirsch said. times after that and when she French were kicking Ameri- the issue of equity,” Hirsch Statistically, chances are cut got cancer two years ago, I DHS worker’s suit thrown out cans out of France,” he said. said. “Race is a four letter in half for a child raised by a went to Korea to be with her,” A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a Lefl ore County Department of Hu- It was also a bad time to be word.” single, poor parent who lacks Hirsch said. She died three man Services employee who said she was falsely imprisoned after her boss an Asian in France, he said. Oleta Fitzgerald, South- education. But Hirsch is also days after he left. refused to open a door when she became locked inside a foyer. The country had recently lost ern Regional Director for the an example of someone who They were separated for 40 The Greenwood Commonwealth reports that Lefl ore County Circuit the Indo-Chinese war. Children’s Defense Fund, beat those odds. years, he said, but that time Judge Richard Smith granted a motion to throw out the case Thursday, May 24. Emma Bell had sued the Mississippi Department of Human Services “So once again I found my- [said] there should be concern His mother was poor and did not erode their love for and its director, Dynetha Thornton, about the Aug. 31, 2010, incident. self in a position of being the about the graduation rates for uneducated. Realizing he each other. Smith found that the Department of Human Services is immune from liability because it’s a state agency and that Thornton was also immune because she was working in her job at the time. A DHS investigation found that Bell wasn’t falsely imprisoned because Missing Carroll County woman may be in Mexico her being locked inside “was, at most, accidental.” By Monica Land April 29 without a word to family also found a blanket, Reed’s cell the company. Outstanding warrant leads to meth and rape charges GALLMAN - While “Missing” or friends. She told her fellow em- phone and her glasses. Reed lived in a mobile home on An outstanding warrant led to a drug bust and a statutory rape charge in Lowndes posters still fl ood the Montgomery ployees at Moore’s Fabrications There were no signs of a strug- the premises of Moore Fabrica- County. and Carroll County areas in a fam- in Gallman that she was going to gle. tions during the week, but returned Lowndes County Sheriff’s Offi ce Capt. Bobby Grimes, commander of the Metro Bu- reau of Narcotics, said the warrant team went to the home of John Allen Murphy, 58, ily’s desperate search to fi nd Linda Wal-Mart but never returned. A cloud of suspicion began to her residence in Carroll County of 282 Dogwood Road, around 5:10 p.m. to serve a warrant to a person at the home. Gale Reed, the Clarion Ledger Family members feared the to form when Reed’s employer, on the weekends. When agents entered the home, they discovered a small amount of “ice,” a rocklike is reporting that Reed may have worst when Reed’s car was found Shannon Moore, found discrep- Moore told the Clarion Ledger form of methamphetamine, along with a small amount of marijuana. been found - alive - and living in deep in the woods near Interstate ancies in his fi nancial records that money is missing from his Murphy was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance. Mexico. 55 with her purse, credit cards and that seemed to indicate that Reed company and he believes Reed is Grimes said Murphy had prior drug offenses and had charges pending. Sixty-fi ve-year-old Reed disap- $60 in cash inside. - Moore’s bookkeeper for the last responsible. Moore started han- While at the home agents also arrested Levi Britton Pitts, 18, of 60 Mike Parra Road, peared during the evening hours of A short distance away, police 13 years - was taking money from dling the books when Reed went and charged him with the statutory rape of a 15-year-old female, Grimes said. missing about a month ago. Copiah County Sheriff Harold $189k award to benefi t North Central Jones said he would not confi rm Planning and Development Districts any reports that Reed was found Congressman Bennie Thompson announced that The United States Department of in Mexico, and Reed’s daughter, Commerce has awarded North Central Planning and Development District an invest- Cindy Gray, is also denying any ment award in the amount of $189,000. report that her mother has been This EDA planning investment supports the development and implementation of a found. comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) in the region served by the Reed’s disappearance kicked North Central Planning and Development District which comprises Attala, Carroll, Gre- off a manhunt that included local nada, Holmes, Lefl ore, Montgomery, and Yalobusha counties. law enforcement, family mem- The CEDS process is designed to bring together the public and private sectors in the creation of an economic development roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional bers, community volunteers and economy. Texas Equusearch, a company that specializes in searching rural and wooded terrain on horseback. Kidnapping suspect arrested in Lee Co. A 23-year-old New Albany man has been arrested after he was stopped at a road- Reed’s disappearance is also block less than an hour after a child was reported missing. The Northeast Mississippi featured on the website for Daily Journal reports Antone D. Barry was charged with one count of kidnapping, one America’s Most Wanted and on a count of aggravated assault and one count of burglary. Lee County Sheriff’s Offi ce Chief special Facebook page created by Deputy John Hall said Barry allegedly entered a Shannon home and tried to force the her family. woman in the home to go with him at knife point around 8:22 a.m. When the woman A monetary reward is still be- refused, Barry allegedly took her 10-month-old child and left. Barry remains in the Lee ing offered for information lead- County Adult Jail. The child was reunited with the mother. ing to her whereabouts.

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4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MAY 31 - JUNE 6, 2012 www.mississippilink.com IN MEMORIAM Mary B. Hester Larry Lamar Shepherd June 1, 1925 - May 22, 2012 April 2, 1955 - May 22, 2012 She worked as a time of the purchase this was the Shepherd. professional training in ra- fi rst-grade teacher in only historically black greek letter At a young dio and television repairs. the Jackson Public organization with the distinction of age, he joined Larry served his coun- School System for house ownership in Jackson. Greater Fair- try in the U.S. Navy as an over 35 years before She was the recipient of nu- view M. B. aircraft mechanic for 2.5 she retired. After merous awards, including Alpha Church on New- years. After leaving the retirement, she con- Delta Zeta Chapter Award - 20 port Street in Navy, he worked for the tinued serving in her Years of Service 1982; Outstand- Jackson, Miss. Mississippi School for the church and commu- ing Dedicated Service and Cer- P r e c e d i n g Blind, Singletary Stone nity. tifi cate of Appreciation from Zeta him in death are Works, and Authorized Ap- She was a life-long Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.; Zeta of the his parents, one pliances until starting his member of College Year Personality of South Missis- brother (Ches- own entrepreneurial yard Hill Missionary Bap- sippi; Sigma Beta Club Lifetime ter Shepherd, and janitorial business. tist Church where she Achievement Award; College Hill Jr.), one nephew He leaves to honor his served faithfully as Missionary Baptist Church Chris- Eric (Irene) and memory: fi ve sisters - Flo- departmental superin- tian Education Ministry Service one niece Tif- ra, Irene, Jewel, Bettye, and tendent of the Begin- Award. fany (Flora). Sandra Faye - all of whom ners Sunday School In addition to her numerous He attended now live in Jackson; three Department, music achievements, serving in her G. N. Smith brothers - Malcolm, Stan- coordinator of the church and sorority, Mary held E l e m e n t a r y ley, and Joseph - all of Jack- Sunday School, sec- memberships in the following or- School, Powell son; and, a host of other retary of the Sunday ganizations: National Council of Junior/Senior relatives and friends. Workers’ Council, Negro Women; Walton Elemen- High School, Homegoing Services for member of the Sun- tary School Teachers Club; Phi Hester Shepherd Brinkley High Larry Lamar Shepherd will day School Teachers’ Delta Kappa Educational Frater- School and Cal- be held at Greater Fairview “Unto us a daughter was born.” Board, vice president and presi- nity; Mentor for young girls; and Larry Lamar Shepherd laway High School where M.B. Church Friday, June Those were the words spoken by dent of the Pastor’s Aid Ministry, Retired Teachers Choir of Jackson. was born April 2, 1955 and he graduated in the top 10 1, at 11 a.m. Marcus H. Whitfi eld Sr. and Lula member of the Sanctuary Choir, Mary Belle’s personality never departed this life May 22, percent of his class. He at- A viewing will be held Belle Whitfi eld June 1, 1925 when member and project chairlady allowed her to meet strangers. 2012. He was the seventh of tended Hinds Junior Col- from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. at Mary Belle Whitfi eld entered this of Mission Circle Number Five, Everyone who met her for the 10 children born to the late lege and Jackson State Uni- Greater Fairview. world. Little did they know how Women’s Day Program Planning fi rst time left feeling that they had Chester Lee and Christene versity. He had additional Almighty God would use their Committee chair, 1975, 1976, and known her for a lifetime. Not only precious vessel. Mary Belle was 1987. In 1979, she served as Wom- did she open her home to every- the eldest of her two siblings Mil- an’s Day speaker. Her subject was one, she opened her heart. There dred Anne and Marcus H. Jr. (de- “God Wants a Woman Who Is Not was nothing too great or too small Afraid To Tackle The Impossible.” for her to accomplish. She was a ceased) born to Marcus and Lula Bell. She served the community in devoted wife, mother, grandmoth- She was a strong believer in various capacities. As a member er, and the best “Auntie” in the A Special Invitation to the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority staying connected with family of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incor- whole world. members. At a very early age, she porated since 1955, she utilized After 86 years of faithful ser- Pre-Solicitation Briefing of the learned that she had fi ve additional her skills and knowledge for the vice, the Potter called His precious younger brothers, Samuel, Ivory success of sorority projects in the vessel home May 22, 2012 at Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (deceased), Howard (deceased), community and abroad. She held 11:02 a.m. at the Baptist Hospital. Joseph and Edwin (deceased). the following offi ces in Zeta Phi Many will cherish her memory Access Control System (ACS) and Closed Circuit She received her early and sec- Beta Sorority, Incorporated: First for years to come. ondary education in the Jackson Anti Basileus; Basileus; Dean of She is survived by one adopted Public School System. After high Pledges; Chair of Finer Woman- son, Johnny Terry Hester; one Television (CCTV) Enhancement Program school, she furthered her education hood Committee; Chair of Blue grand-daughter, Stephanie Smith; at Jackson State College where she Revue 1984, 1986, (Annual Debu- two great-grand children, Keyatte June 5, 2012 completed a Bachelor’s degree in tante Presentation); Host Chair of and Kaniyah Smith; one sister, Elementary Education, a Master’s State Meeting of Zeta Phi Beta Mildred A. Lewis of St. Louis, in Elementary Education and com- Sorority in Jackson, Miss.; mem- Mo.; two brothers Samuel D. pleted course work towards a spe- ber of the Zeta Phi Beta National Whitfi eld (Dorothy) and Joseph This workshop is designed to allow system equipment vendors and integrators to demonstrate their cialist degree in Early Childhood. Nominating Committee. Whitfi eld (Betty) both of Detroit, systems in a closed session with airport stakeholders and to serve as a forum for equipment In September of 1947, she mar- The highlight of Mary Belle’s Mich.; a daughter-niece, Onzell vendors, integrators and construction contractors to meet with local disadvantaged business enterprises ried Johnnie W. Hester, who pre- tenure as Basileus (president) of I. Patty (William), also Detroit; (DBEs), veteran-owned businesses and other small businesses interested in pursuing opportunities ceded her in death. They celebrat- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporat- a nephew-son Lonnie Trotter of ed 50-plus years of marital bliss ed, was the purchase of a Zeta Phi Buffalo, NY and a host of nieces, related to the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) ACS/CCTV Enhancement Project before he went home to be with Beta Sorority House in Jackson, nephews, other relatives, and the Lord. Miss. She was proud that at the friends. 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GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS O N L I N E AT: www.mississippilink.com 6 • the mississippi link May 31 - June 6, 2012 www.mississippilink.com Williams for Dist. 2 JPS rezoning Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 to this decision.” at the education system, we need to said Christmon. Christmon has “We must compete for those middle understands the reaction. “The reac- that.” Speaking of a long time, Wil- focus on gaining more qualified known Williams since Williams class black students that are in pri- tion from parents and students was Stringfellow said the district liams is challenging 18-year veter- teachers for public schools. Our was in high school. vate schools in Jackson, you would no surprise; we anticipated that,” he could possibly have a prom, year- an incumbent U.S. Representative dropout rate is at a high level. We “Don’t get me wrong, I have be surprised by the high number of said. “But we have to look at the big- book, homecoming or some type Bennie Thompson, a Democrat; need to pay our teachers more, and always supported Bennie Thomp- black students they have.” ger picture: there was never going to of graduation ceremony for those Bill Marcy, a Republican; and in addition to that, get more money son in the past, but I am support- This is the district’s first com- be the right time to do this…some soon to be seniors from Bailey. “We Lajena Williams of the Reform to the classroom and expand our ing Cobby now. Sure he is going prehensive rezoning plan in almost people were going to be hurt more recognize how painful this was for Party. Williams believes his educa- vocational training courses.” He to have a tough hill to climb, but I 30 years and Stringfellow said he than others, and we are working on them.” tion background, passion for im- said he also wants to look at im- think it is time for new ideas and proving the Second Congressional proving early childhood education. new commitments to make way for HIV/AIDS District coupled with 15 years of “We are in double digit unem- the younger generation.” Continued from page 1 experience working on Capitol Hill ployment throughout the Second William’s mother Deloris said equip him to run for the post. Congressional District which is a she recognizes a lot of people are national surveillance data are re- $11,000 per year. The AIDS Health- “These policies must address The Murrah High School gradu- problem,” Williams said. “I will critical of her son for entering the leased, we see the ever-increasing care Foundation, which opposes the role that homophobia plays in ate’s federal background includes: propose legislation that will pro- race, but she always taught him toll the AIDS epidemic is taking on approval of Truvada, estimates that driving new HIV infections among • Human Resources Specialist, vide tax credits to small business- never to be afraid. “I am happy the African-American community. 20 HIV-positive patients could be black MSM (men who have sex U. S. Office of Personnel Manage- es. We look at these ghost towns about what he is doing and support Each year, we ask the same ques- treated for the cost of treating one with men), so that programs miti- ment (OPM), Washington, D.C. around here; businesses have left him 100 percent. He has always tion: Why is AIDS hitting black patient with preventive Truvada. gating that impact can be imple- • Representative for the Depart- the district. I want to restore the had a go-get it attitude,” she said. Americans hardest? There are no Edwards said, given the social mented.” ment of State, America Embassy in flow of credit to small businesses Williams, who has earned nu- simple answers.” and economic characteristics of “These medical breakthroughs Addis Ababa, Ethiopia as well so that they can grow and merous awards and accolades, said Woods and others also worry poor African-American commu- are indeed watershed moments,” • Program Associate - FBI Proj- create new jobs. he will serve all of the people of the that wide scale use of Truvada will nities, a more systemic approach said Woods. “However, we must ect, National Academy of Public “Our small businesses are the district. In terms of healthcare, the divert limited funding from more must be taken to help build stable keep moving the agenda forward Administration (NAPA), Washing- backbones of our district.” Jackson State University and How- cost-effective options and squeeze communities. She said national pol- with a multi-prong approach that ton D.C. Darryl Christmon, vice presi- ard University graduate said, “The already-constrained health care icies must effectively deal not only includes providing equal access to • United States Department of dent and chief financial officer bottomline is we definitely need resources that can be better spent with unstable housing and incar- affordable HIV/AIDS treatment, Agriculture (USDA), Jackson, for Georgetown University Main more access to affordable health- on cheaper and more effective pre- ceration, but also with the poverty encouraging abstinence, condom Miss. Campus in Washington, D.C., said care. We need more physicians and vention therapies. Truvada sells for and social disadvantages of poor use, HIV testing and awareness of • United States Department of he believes Williams is serious licensed practitioners; better access about $900 a month, or just under African-American neighborhoods. one’s HIV status.” Agriculture (USDA), Washington, about his campaign for the office. to hospitals and all of that within it- D.C “I grew up in Mississippi’s Second self will also help create jobs.” Black youths “My platform is simple: educa- Congressional District, and I think “We also need more processing Continued from page 1 tion, job creation and healthcare,” he would bring outstanding com- plants in the Delta and training pro- In video footage from a security dent. 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www.mississippilink.com MAY 31 - JUNE 6, 2012 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 Cultivating respect Racist ‘talk’ with white children By George E. Curry paragraph (10h) below - this for black and white Americans, There is a magnifying effect NNPA Columnist for self and others default principle should be as has been confi rmed by me- here, too, caused by affi rmative In the wake overridden by considerations thodical inquiries in the human action. In a pure meritocracy will usually lead to a malnour- of the shoot- of personal safety. sciences. there would be very low pro- ished body, prone to disease ing death of In consideration of per- Of most importance to your portions of blacks in cognitive- and dysfunction. The same is 1 7 - y e a r - o l d sonal safety, Derbyshire ad- personal safety are the very ly demanding jobs. Because of true of mental and spiritual Trayvon Martin vises: Avoid concentrations of different means for antiso- affi rmative action, the propor- bodies. If all we ever “ingest” By Alim Gaynor in Sanford, Fla., blacks not all known to you cial behavior, which you will tions are higher. In govern- and “digest” is a steady diet of Columnist stories appeared personally; Stay out of heav- see refl ected in, for instance, ment work, they are very high. highly processed and impure in newspapers, on broadcast ily black neighborhoods; If school disciplinary measures, Thus, in those encounters with Self-respect mental stimuli, the results outlets and on the Internet planning a trip to a beach or political corruption, and crim- strangers that involve cogni- is the outgrowth are minds and spirits that are about “the talk,” a candid con- amusement park at some date, inal convictions. tive engagement, ceteris pari- of self-love and equally prone to dysfunction versation black parents have fi nd out whether it is likely to These differences are mag- bus the black stranger will be self-acceptance. and disease. at some point with their black be swamped with blacks on nifi ed by the hostility many less intelligent than the white. When these two Africans of the Diaspora, sons about surviving in a soci- that date (neglect of that one blacks feel toward whites. In such encounters, therefore - states of mind African-Americans in par- ety that devalues them as hu- got me the closest I have ever Thus, while black-on-black for example, at a government are absent, self- ticular, have been severely mans. gotten to death by gunshot); behavior is more antisocial in offi ce - you will, on average, be respect becomes perverted. In damaged as a people. We In an April 5 article pub- Do not attend events likely to the average than is white-on- dealt with more competently by its place, respect for superfi ci- have bought into a Euro- lished in Taki magazine (ta- draw a lot of blacks; If you are white behavior, average black- a white than by a black. alities (the things that money centric concept of reality in kimag.com), National Review at some public event at which on-white behavior is a degree Derbyshire ended his article can buy) becomes a substitute. which Africans are powerless contributor John Derbyshire the number of blacks suddenly more antisocial yet. by saying, “You don’t have to Some mistakenly come to be- to control any real aspect of wrote, “Yes, talk about the talk swells, leave as quickly as pos- A small cohort of blacks - follow my version of the talk lieve that fear equals respect. our existence and can only is all over.” Under the head- sible; Do not settle in a district in my experience, around fi ve point for point; but if you are The truth is that “respect” mo- survive through the “benefi - line, “The Talk: Nonblack Ver- or municipality run by black percent - is ferociously hostile white or Asian and have kids, tivated by fear is just fear it- cent” handouts of whites. All sion,” he said, “There is a talk politicians; Before voting for a to whites and will go to great you owe it to them to give them self. When genuine respect is knowledge of our history and that nonblack Americans have black politician, scrutinize his/ lengths to inconvenience or some version of the talk. It will present, it doesn’t have to be culture has been obliterated with their kids, too. My own her character much more care- harm us. A much larger cohort save them a lot of time and verbalized or dressed up. Its by those who usurped power kids, now 19 and 16, have had fully than you would a white; of blacks - around half - will go trouble spent fi guring things vibration is felt by others. by murder and theft at fi rst; it in bits and pieces as subtop- Do not act the Good Samaritan along passively if the fi ve per- out for themselves. It may save Politics, entertainment, then by a systematic rewrit- ics have arisen. If I were to as- to blacks in apparent distress, cent take leadership in some their lives.” sports, music, reality TV… ing of history and subsequent semble it into a single talk, it e.g., on the highway and if ac- event. They will do this out of [Next week’s column: The even cartoons are rife with brainwashing of our people would look something like the costed by a strange black in the racial solidarity, the natural National Review’s Long His- examples of blatant disre- (and themselves). following.” street, smile and say something willingness of most human tory of Racism] spect for self and others. It Just as our people have been He then listed a series of polite but keep moving. beings to be led, and a vague George E. Curry, former ed- appears that disrespect has systematically damaged men- clearly racist and undocument- As you go through life, how- feeling that whites have it com- itor-in-chief of Emerge maga- become commonplace. Young tally and spiritually, it is our ed comments. Among them: ever, you will experience an ing. zine, is editor-in-chief of the impressionable minds, being collective responsibility to “The default principle in ever larger number of encoun- The mean intelligence of National Newspaper Publish- like sponges, absorb whatever systematically heal ourselves. everyday personal encounters ters with black Americans. As- blacks is much lower than for ers Association News Service they are inundated with. If This will be no easy task but it is, that as a fellow citizen, with suming your encounters are whites. The least intelligent ten (NNPA) and editorial director disrespectful behavior is what must be done if we are to sur- the same rights and obliga- random - for example, not re- percent of whites have IQs be- of Heart & Soul magazine. He they see the most, they begin vive and develop as a people. tions as yourself, any individu- stricted only to black convicted low 81; forty percent of blacks is a keynote speaker, modera- to believe it’s normal. Most We must examine every as- al black is entitled to the same murderers or to black invest- have IQs that low. Only one tor, and media coach. Curry of us will agree that our diet pect of our existence, enhance courtesies you would extend ment bankers - the Law of black in six is more intelligent can be reached through his (the foods we eat) has a lot to that which contributes to our to a nonblack citizen. That is Large Numbers will inevitably than the average white; fi ve Web site, www.georgecurry. do with the state of health of basic good manners and good kick in. You will observe that whites out of six are more intel- com. You can also follow our physical bodies. A steady Cultivating respect citizenship. In some unusual the means - the averages - of ligent than the average black… him at www.twitter.com/cur- diet of junk, food for example, Continued on page 5 circumstances, however - e.g., many traits are very different “Life is an IQ test.” rygeorge. THE BIGGEST SEASON EVER IS COMING IN JUNE!

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TVO-069 Carriage Print Ads 11.625x10.5.indd 1 5/9/12 2:17 PM Editorials and Letters to the Editor may be e-mailed to [email protected] or mailed to 2659 Livingston Road, Jackson, MS 39213. The views and opinions expressed on the Op/Ed pages are not necessarily the views and opinions of The Mississippi Link. The Mississippi Link also reserves the right to edit all material for length and accuracy. 8 • the mississippi link May 31 - June 6, 2012 www.mississippilink.com JPS and community partners kickoff ‘One Jackson...Many Readers’ 2012 The Mississippi Link Newswire reading ambassador for One One Jackson...Many Read- Jackson...Many Readers, also ers kicked off its second year of read to the Dawson students. promoting a culture of reading Resources that are available to across the community during a support families in their Summer press conference held at Eudora Reading efforts include: Welty Library May 9. • Daily summer programs Program presenters included and activities at all branch- Carol Burger, United Way ex- es of the Jackson-Hinds Li- ecutive director; Dr. Jayne B. brary System Sargent, JPS interim superinten- • United Way’s Summer dent; Rhoda Yoder, JPS curricu- Reading parties, book lum director and summer read- clubs and other activities ing coordinator; City of Jackson throughout the summer; Mayor Harvey Johnson; and • United Way’s Pages of Ronnie Agnew, MPB executive Promise program which Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. addresses students at Dawson Dawson Elementary students and First Lady of Jackson Kathy Johnson director. provides books for libraries Each speaker emphasized and to give to families par- the importance of developing a ticipating in its programs reading routine at an early age • JPS Summer Reading Par- and promoted their organiza- ent Academies and Book tion’s role in supporting summer Fair; reading efforts for students and • Reading lists, and student their families. guides sent home with stu- On behalf of Friends of the Li- dents and available in the brary, Sue Berry, past president Summer Reading section of the organization, presented of the JPS Website; and a check for $5,000 to Ruth Da- • Access to the online pro- vis, youth services supervisor, gram MyOn Reader which for additional summer reading offers additional online books to stock its shelves. reading opportunities for Students from Dawson El- students in grades K-8. ementary participated in reading One Jackson...Many Readers Local author John Starks spins tales with Dawson students at the Eudora From left to right: Dawson Elementary Students John Davis, Amarial Smith, activities with interactive story- partners include Jackson Public Welty Library during the One Jackson...Many Readers kickoff celebration. First Lady Kathy Johnson, Kalia Nichols and Marquaveon Harris teller and author John Stark. City Schools and school adopters, of Jackson First Lady Kathy United Way of the Capital Area, City of Jackson, Community Friends of the Library, Missis- sissippi Public Broadcasting, Shoestring, the Jackson Zoo, and Johnson, introduced as summer Jackson Hinds Library System, Foundation of Greater Jackson, sippi Children’s Museum, Mis- Lemuria Bookstore, Operation others. McWillie Elementary Murrah’s girls track team wins second combines fun With safety consecutive 6-A State Championship The Mississippi Link Newswire ATMOS, Attorney General’s fire safety, swim safety, to- McWillie students had Office, Jackson Fire Depart- bacco prevention, West Nile tons of fun all in the name of ment, Jackson Public Schools prevention, cyberbullying, safety, during a carnival May Department of Transporta- school bus safety, and physi- 18. The event was sponsored tion, MS Highway Patrol, cal activity. Students had a by school adopter, Missis- MS Tobacco-Free Coalition, day of fun, while learning sippi State Department of and YMCA. critical skills that may save a Health. Participants included Topics discussed included life over the summer.

(Front from left to right) Shakina Green, Chelsi Boyd, Aysha Evans, Tyra Newman, Deunna Peterson, Emily Go- mez, Natasha Funches, Kierra Ringgold, Chineyre Jones, Raven Williams (Back from left to right) Jacinda Smith, Kyla Lewis, Eva Williams, Taylor Hodge, Lauren Erby, Kadejia Lovett, Simone Jones, Tamia Cavett, Raven Cow- an, Alyssa Pennington, Emery Wilson, Briona Thompson, Mya Thompson, Dorian Hill, Ariel Wolfe, Sierra Shelby, Phyliceia Brown, Fadarika Russell, Kenya Odems, Relessia Harris,and Asia Cooper. (Not Pictured) Arielle Wal- lace, Tatyana Lofton, Joyneisha Thompson, Victoria Oguhebe, Tianna Brand, Natayla Franklin, Davikkia Daniels

The Mississippi Link Newswire meter relay. • Jacinda Smith placed 4th MDOT seatbelt roll-over demonstration illustrates the importance of always wearing a safety belt. The Murrah High School Other notable winners were: in the shot put girl’s track team recently • Arielle Wallace winning The 1600 meter relay won their second consecu- the long jump and placing 2nd placed 6th (Lauren Erby, Ra- tive Division, Regional, and in the high jump ven Cowan, Deunna Peterson, North State Championships. • Sierra Shelby placing 5th and Kyla Lewis). The Mustangs also won their in the Triple Jump It was a total team effort. second consecutive 6A State • Raven Cowan placing 4th “Everyone contributed to the Championship at the track and in the 100 hurdles, 6th in the team winning the champion- field meet held at Pearl High 300 hurdles and high jump ship,” said Coach Dakedreon School May 14. • Tatyana Lofton placing Lampkin. “I am so proud of Kierra Ringgold, Kyla Lew- 4th in the discus throw and the team because they worked is, Tamia Cavett, and Asia 5th in the shot put so hard and had to overcome a Cooper won the 800 meter • Kyla Lewis placed 3rd in lot just to make it to this point. relay and Kierra Ringgold, the 400 meter run The team really earned and Tamia Cavett, Kenya Odems, • Relessia Harris placed 6th deserve this State title,” said and Asia Cooper won the 400 in the discus throw Lampkin.

Models of the harmful effects of smoking captivate McWillie students. Jackie Carter, of MS Tobacco-Free Coalition, shows students a model of a smoker’s internal organ.

McWillie students, parents, and teachers are all smiles during this mid-day workout. Matthew Haynes gets McWillie students excited about physical activity. EDUCATION

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Tougaloo professor named president of Mississippi Chapter American Association Show off your support for Lanier of University Professors (AAUP) and build scholarships, say alums The Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Link Newswire longstanding tradition of pro- plication, write an essay and more years to come. TOUGALOO - Dr. James D. Supporters and alumni of viding scholarships to gradu- complete community volun- The Lanier High School Stewart, associate professor of his- historic Lanier High School ating seniors of Lanier High teer service.” National Alumni Association tory and political science at Touga- can now display an offi cial School. Offi cial Mississippi license has been in existence since loo College, was recently named Lanier High School license According to President plates are popular marketing 1998. It holds regular month- president of the Mississippi Chap- plate emblazoned with the Bobby T. Armstrong, “The and fundraising tools for vari- ly meetings on the 3rd Sun- ter of the American Association familiar Bulldog and maroon Asociation has funded schol- ous organizations throughout day of each month at 4 p.m. of University Professors (AAUP). and white colors. arships to the seniors for the the State. The purchase of a at the Jackson Medical Mall. The AAUP’s purpose is to advance The Lanier High School past 12 consecutive years. license plate demonstrates For additional information, academic freedom and shared gov- National Alumni Association In order for students to love for the school and a please call 601-262-3054 ernance, to defi ne fundamental is sponsoring the offi cial li- qualify for the scholarships, pledge to continue the schol- or write LHSNAA, P O Box professional values and standards cense plates to continue its they have to complete an ap- arship progaram for many 11343, Jackson, MS 39283 for higher education, and to ensure higher education’s contribution to the common good. Stewart Southern Miss students earn NSF Graduate Research While BIGGER BANKS WERE Fellowship recognition BUSY RUNNING Numbers, The Mississippi Link Newswire Derek Patton, Hoff’s research The National Science Foun- focuses on designed synthe- dation Graduate Research sis of polymer architectures FIRST COMMERCIAL Fellowship Program (GRFP) for advanced materials. She’s has honored two University also active in outreach activi- of Southern Mississippi stu- ties, including science demon- Ran With My dents; providing one with strations at local elementary BUSINESS. funding for graduate study schools, mentoring and work- and another with recognition ing with freshman athletes at of her outstanding academic the university to prepare for achievements. science curriculum in their “After dealing with financial institutions where no one could make a Emily Hoff of Gulfport, academic programs. decision, going to First Commercial was the best decision I could have made. Miss., a doctoral student in the Hoff praised the School of They’re more than bankers. They’ve been like partners to me. Always engaged College of Science and Tech- Polymers and High Perfor- and responsive, I’ve been able to bounce ideas off of them, ask questions, and nology’s School of Polymers mance Materials for its dy- and High Performance Mate- namic and innovative faculty, get thoughtful, timely solutions. It’s those personal touches, going above and rials; and Christina Perazio of including Patton, Robert Lo- beyond, that I couldn’t get anywhere else.” Tannersville, Pa., a master’s chhead, Rob Storey and Sarah For personalized service that transcends traditional banking roles, call student in the College of Edu- Morgan for their mentorship cation and Psychology’s De- and support. First Commercial, Mississippi’s first and foremost bank for businesses and partment of Psychology, were “The program is excellent, professionals. selected as a Fellow and for so obviously I didn’t want to Honorable Mention recogni- leave (after receiving an un- tion, respectively. dergraduate degree from the “I’m honored and grateful to school).” be among the recipients, and Patton said Hoff fulfi lled excited about the possibilities what the NSF looks for in can- At First,You Do Succeed. the award represents. I believe didates for fellowships. “She it will challenge me to be an has a real intellect for science, (601) 709-7777 • 1300 Meadowbrook Rd. • Jackson, MS 39211 even better scientist,” said and is committed to outreach firstcommercialbk.com • Member FDIC Hoff, who wants to pursue a in the community,” he said. career in academic research Perazio, who is studying ex- as a university professor after perimental psychology in the graduate school. Department of Psychology’s Southern Miss alumnus Marine Mammal Behavior Bryson Brewer, currently a and Cognition Laboratory, graduate student in mechani- said she’s proud of the NSF cal engineering at Vanderbilt recognition and hopes it bodes University, was also named a well for securing a fellowship Fellow through the program. in the future. The goal of the GRFP is to “It (honorable mention) help ensure the vitality of the means that with some hard human resource base of sci- work and improvements, I ence and engineering in the have a good shot at receiv- U.S. and reinforce its diver- ing GRFP funding next year, STEPHEN THOMPSON sity. which would allow me to Owner The program recognizes and travel and collect behavioral Sears Hometown Store, supports outstanding graduate and acoustic data of whales Byram students in NSF-supported sci- and dolphins in the fi eld,” she ence, technology, engineering, said. and mathematics disciplines “Christina is doing very pursuing research-based mas- well in her program, and she’s ter’s and doctoral degrees at deserving of this recognition,” accredited U.S. institutions. said Dr. Stan Kuczaj, profes- Fellows receive three sor of psychology and director years of support, including of the Marine Mammal Be- a $30,000 annual stipend, havior and Cognition Labora- $10,500 cost-of-education tory. allowance to the institution, “I believe as she continues international research and with her commitment to her professional development op- research, she will become an portunities and TeraGrid Su- even stronger candidate for percomputer access. NSF funding in the near fu- Hoff said the award does ture.” not limit her to one particu- For more information about lar area of research, giving undergraduate and graduate her more options. “Being an scholarships and research NSF Fellow comes with a lot support opportunities, con- of responsibility, but having tact Southern Miss Offi cer of multiple research options also National Scholarships and inspires creativity,” she said. Fellowships Robyn Curtis Working in the laboratory at 601.266.4263, or e-mail © 2011-2012 First Commercial Bank. All rights reserved. of polymer science professor [email protected]

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10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MAY 31 - JUNE 6, 2012 www.mississippilink.com Terry High School cafeteria serves up smart, popular meals New kitchen equipment offers healthier, tastier fare for student meals

The Mississippi Link Newswire During May, the school removed “Our foodservice staff is very the new healthier foods taste great one of the many ways that Terry with this new oven steamer, our lo- The Nutrition Integrity 2011 its existing deep fat fryer, replac- proud of this new equipment,” said too.” High School is improving the health cal wellness policy includes serving grant that Terry High School re- ing the old equipment with a state- Child Nutrition Director Becky Switching to lower-fat cooking and performance of students. fresh fruit as desserts for lunch, sell- ceived in January 2012 from the of-the-art oven steamer that cooks Courville. “Our baked foods are techniques is one of the important “Educators know that good nutri- ing water and fruit juices instead of Mississippi Department of Educa- foods with less fat. Chicken, fi sh, crisp on the outside, moist on the changes that Terry High School has tion and physical activity help chil- soft drinks as snacks, implementing tion, Offi ce of Child Nutrition, and potatoes, vegetables, rice, and even inside, and children enjoy them just made to help students be fi t, healthy, dren perform better on standardized walking programs in gym class and The Bower Foundation has made breads can be quickly cooked to nu- as much as the fried versions. Our and ready to succeed at school. tests,” saidPrincipal William Sellers. school participation in local events a big difference in school meals. tritious perfection. teachers and staff have told us that Healthier school meals are just “In addition to replacing our fryer such as the Relay for Life.” Walthall Rural Health A rude awakening at CSLC’s Clinic welcomes new Community Awareness Day nurse practitioners I must take better care of this body By Gail M. Brown The Mississippi Link Newswire Editor HATTIESBURG - For the past Walthall Rural Health Clinic, several years, the a service of Walthall General Community Stu- Hospital, is pleased to wel- dents Learning come three new family nurse Center (CSLC) of practitioners to the clinic as Lexington has held an added benefi t for Walthall an event called County families. “Community Awareness Day” The new providers include which focuses primarily on living Candance Seymour, FNP; healthier lifestyles, and I have cov- Chris Blackwell, FNP and ered it and even set up a booth to in- Regina Williams, FNP. form people about The Mississippi Staffers walking The clinic offers a variety Link newspaper. of services, from vaccina- Family Nurse Practitioners Candace Seymour, Christ Blackwell and Re- tions and physical exams to gina Williams quality care for the entire COMMENTARY family in the event of an in- for many years to treat their all three new providers are This year, May 19, I did not go as jury or illness. family for healthcare needs, available for appointments. a reporter of The Mississippi Link; “We are incredibly pleased and we want to make sure The clinic is open Monday I attended as a representative of my to add these three outstand- that new residents or those through Friday from 8 a.m. family’s PR service. However, The ing family nurse practitio- who may not have visited the until 5 p.m. and is located at Mississippi Link has become so ners to the clinic staff,” said clinic in the past are aware of 200 Hospital Drive in Tyler- popular with my ‘home folks,’ that Walthall General Hospital our outstanding healthcare town. my capacity did not matter to them. Administrator Bryan Maxie. providers and the services For more information, Even with my PR service t-shirt on “Walthall County residents they offer.” contact the clinic at 601- and telling them I was not there as a Crowd exercising have trusted this clinic’s staff Walk Ins are welcome, and 876-5835. reporter, I was introduced as “Mrs. Gail M. Brown from The Missis- sippi Link newspaper in Jackson.” When I arrived, a number of slat- ed activities had ended, including an early morning walk around the hos- pital’s track - an activity I defi nitely needed. The Community Awareness Day event is always a big deal for the attendees. As I walked around speaking to people, I heard a lady say, “I’m not leaving until I get on that machine that tells you how old Staff and volunteers you really are.” Like a “but-inky” I said, ‘Oh, yes, you will be amazed, to get in such terrible shape. I shutter for once a week. because I had reported on it and uti- to think what my report would have I went home this past Memorial lized a similar machine before.’ been before I started monitoring my Day weekend where I grew up in The machine is called the Polar eating habits. Plus, I was told that I rural Holmes County, and to my TriFit 700 Fitness Assessment Sys- did not get the full assessment. They surprise since I’ve been walking, I tem. I was told that this machine, were only doing brief assessment was able to walk during the early however, is a newer more advanced for the sake of time. My body might mornings for 45 minutes to an hour model than the one I had reported be older than 62. without falling out. on before. However, it was still a Please don’t think that I have When I thought about the scrip- part of the center’s S.T.O.R.Y (Stra- been in denial about my weight ture that teaches that our body is the tegic Tactics for Obesity Reduction problem. I have battled obesity for temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corin- in Youth) program. So, since it had a long time, but to be honest, I have thians 6:19), I said to myself, ‘What been a while since I had received been more of a procrastinator than a have I done? Forgive me, Lord. I am an assessment, I decided to let the fi ghter. Nearly every complaint that thanking you in advance for another Polar TriFit tell my story. I hesitated I have relates to obesity. Yet, it took chance.’ If you have been procrasti- but the CSLC staff assured me that a machine to tell me that my body nating, don’t wait for a rude awak- my information was confi dential. is a decade or more older than it is. ening. Let my story spur you on to a The technician even asked others Since May 19, I have been do- healthier body. waiting to step back while I was as- ing the following on a regular ba- I will occasionally give you up- sessed. sis: walking early in the morning dates on how I’m doing with my Unfortunately, I got a rude awak- before work, giving up the offi ce determination to live and urging my ening. My chronological age is 54, donuts on Fridays, drinking more family - husband and son to do the but body is 62-years-old. I had al- water, stop sitting for long hours at same. ready begun to work on improving my computer without getting up to Thanks, Community Students my health by entering the Jackson move around in the building, eating Learning Center for my wake-up Medical Mall’s Biggest Losers more baked or grilled foods as well call. Contest among the churches, but I as more fruits and vegetables, and Below are highlights from the had no idea, I had allowed my body just saying no to fried foods except Community Awareness Day event. www.mississippilink.com MAY 31 - JUNE 6, 2012 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 Message from the Religion Editor

The Discussion Continues: By Daphne Higgins “No, in all these things we are Religion Editor more than conquerors through him Black Clergy and Marriage Equality The past week who loved us. For I am sure that has been a whirl- neither death nor life, nor angels The Mississippi Link Newswire misconstrue rights designed to wars, one being a civil war wind of activi- nor rulers, nor things present nor Rev. Otis Moss, III, the pastor of protect diverse individuals in a where over 600,000 people ties. I mentioned things to come, nor powers, nor Trinity United Church of Christ in pluralistic society versus religious died. Our mothers fought a couple of weeks height nor depth, nor anything Chicago, shared his views recently rites designed by faith communi- and were killed for women’s ago the awards else in all creation, will be able to with fellow clergyman who took is- ties to communicate a theological suffrage, our grandparents programs for both separate us from the love of God in sue with the President’s recent sup- or doctrinal perspective. These two were lynched for the civil of my children, as well as the ac- Christ Jesus our Lord.” port of gay marriage. questions are answered in two fun- rights bill of 1964 and the tivities that took place for families Our love for one another (not Moss replaced Rev. Jeremiah damentally different arenas. One is voting rights act of 1965… preparing for and during gradua- only our children) is a wonderful Wright as the pastor of Trinity in answered in the arena of civic de- my father never had the op- tion; and the Memorial Day obser- expression coming from our hearts 2008. Wright served as President bate where the Constitution is the portunity to vote and I be- vances, too. and souls. It is a commandment of Barack Obama’s pastor of the mega document of authority. The other is lieve it is my sacred duty to Many metro area schools are God and an act that He gives to us still hosting graduations so the ex- freely. Because of His wonderful church for many years before retiring. answered in the realm of ecclesias- pull the lever for every mem- Moss Find the transcript below: tical councils where theology, con- ber of my family who was citement of a new beginning is still gift of love, His son - His pride and “My Brother: science and biblical mandates are denied the right to vote. I will not the source of our problems we lie on in the air. joy - we all should be fi lled with Tell your brethren who are part the guiding ethos. I do not believe allow narrow-minded ministers or God and cause tears to fl ow from I found myself laughing with a the spirit of love. Like earthly par- of your ministerial coalition to ecclesiastical councils are equipped regressive politicians the satisfac- the eyes of Christ. girlfriend earlier as we discussed ents, God saw His son take on new “live their faith and not legislate to shape civic legislation nor are tion of keeping me from my sacred I am not asking you to change our children’s newest adventure - beginnings throughout His life. He their faith” for the Constitution is civic representatives equipped to right to vote to shape the future for your position, but I am stating we college. had His occurrences recorded (in designed to protect the rights of all. shape religious rituals and doctrine. my grandchildren.” must stay in dialogue and not al- We talked about their progres- the Holy Word) and we continue to We must learn to be more than a The institution of marriage is not “The institution of marriage is low our own personal emotional sion through life, their accomplish- hear and see the wonderful works one-issue community and seek the under attack as a result of the Presi- not under attack as a result of the prejudices or doctrines to prevent ments and their future goals. that He accomplishes daily. beloved community where we may dent’s words. Marriage was under President’s words.” us from seeing the possibilities of a We laughed and even became a Yes, because of God’s love, each not all agree, but we all recognize attack years ago by men who viewed Gay and lesbian citizens did not beloved community. little subdued as we talked about day is a new beginning, so enjoy the fi ngerprint of the Divine upon women as property and children as cause the economic crash, foreclo- November is fast approaching, them and then found ourselves it, but never forget that each day is all of humanity. trophies of sexual prowess. Mar- sures, and attack upon health care. and the spirits of Ella Baker, Sep- having to cheer the other up with also another one of God’s gifts to There is no doubt people who are riage is under attack by low wages, Poor underfunded schools were tima Clarke, Fannie Lou Hammer, the little silly things that they did or us so remember to observe Him in same-gender-loving occupy promi- high incarceration, unfair tax poli- not created because people desire Rosa Parks, A. Phillip Randolph, said as children. all that you do. nent places in the body of Christ. cy, unemployment, and lack of edu- equal protection under the law. We James Orange, Medgar Evers and Because of them, our lives are Because of God’s goodness, we For the clergy to hide from true dia- cation. Marriage is under attack by have much work to do as a com- Martin Luther, King Jr. stand in the richer/fuller than either of us could ask that you help us celebrate His logue with quick dismissive claims clergy who proclaim monogamy yet munity, and to claim the President balcony of heaven raising the ques- ever imagine. Each is so different Holy Name by sharing His won- devised from poor biblical scholar- think nothing of stepping outside the of the United States must hold your tion, “Will you do justice, live mercy because each is very unique. Each derful works throughout your life ship is as sinful as unthoughtful ac- bonds of marriage to have multiple theological position is absurd. He and walk humbly with our God?” has brought us so much joy, some and community and as always, ceptance of a theological position. affairs with “preaching groupies.” is president of the United States of Emmitt Till and the four little girls sorrow, but unimaginable love. we ask that you let us help you to When we make biblical claims with- Same-gender couples did not cause America not the president of the who were assassinated in Alabama Of course, I began to think about communicate the good news of our out sound interpretation, we run the the high divorce rate, but our ado- baptist convention or bishop of the during worship did not die for a a love that is even greater than Lord. Isaiah 52:7a teaches, “What risk of adopting a doctrinal posi- lescent views of relationships and sanctifi ed or holiness church. He Sunday sermonic sound bite to what I can imagine - the love of our a beautiful sight it is to see messen- tion of deep conviction but devoid our inability as a community to is called to protect the rights of show disdain for one group of God’s Heavenly Father! gers coming with good news!” of love. Deep faith may resonate come to grips with the ethic of love Jew and Gentile, male and female, people. They were killed by an evil I thought about my conversation The Mississippi Link, a messen- in our position, but it is the ethic of and commitment did. We still con- young and old, gay and straight, act enacted by men who believed in with my girlfriend again and the ger for news in and around the state love that forces us to prayerfully re- fuse sex with love and romance with black and white, atheist and agnos- doctrine over love. We serve in min- fact that we, just like so many par- of Mississippi, would like to not examine our position. commitment. tic. It should be noted the President istry this day because of a man who ents before us, are watching our ba- only share your news but all who The question I believe we should My father, who is a veteran of the offered no legislation, or executive believed in love over doctrine and bies take on a new beginning. We would like to tell others about the pose to our congregations is, civil rights movement and retired order, or presented an argument be- died on a hill called Calvary in a may be experiencing a little separa- Lord’s goodness and about their “Should all Americans have the pastor, eloquently stated the critical fore the Supreme Court. He simply dusty Palestinian community 2,000 tion anxiety, but we know that our places of worship and even those same civil rights?” This is a radi- nature of this election when speak- stated his personal conviction. years ago. Do not let the rhetoric of babies will develop into the won- religious institutions that are vis- cally different question than the ing to ministers this past week who If we dare steal away from the this debate keep you from the polls, derful adults and prayerfully make ited. one you raised with the ministers claim they will pull support from the noise of this debate, we will realize my friend. a different in the lives of those who Daphne M. Higgins at religion@ - “Does the church have the right President as a result of his position. as a church we are called to “do Asking you to imagine a be- know them. mississippilink.com. You may fax to perform or not perform certain He stated, “Our Ancestors prayed justice, live mercy and walk hum- loved community, your brother and Again, my love for both of my 601-896-0091 or mail your infor- religious rites?” for 389 years to place a person of bly with God.” Gay people have friend,” children is immeasurable. God’s mation to The Mississippi Link at There is a difference between color in the White House. They led never been the enemy; and when Otis Moss, III love for us goes beyond that. 2659 Livingston Road, Jackson, rights and rites. We should never over 200 slave revolts, fought in 11 we use rhetoric to suggest they are Senior Pastor, Trinity UCC Romans 8:37-39 [teaches] us: MS 39213. Fun, sun and a Christian experience By Jenée Desmond-Harris swimming, basketball, volleyball, Bible classes and end the day with commented, “Students will also be ago at Piney Woods theroot.com arts and crafts, canoeing and more; vesper service around the camp- directed to the fact that salvation Schools (located on Camp Pioneer is offering sum- the organizers are encouraging fi re. 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It the plant were now shooting similar to brac- She had an abortion. As a old hardship. seems that way, but if we look About 10 at least a few feet from the ing oneself matter of fact, she had two. Each of us has the power to at the healed scars of those years ago, I re- planter’s top. before being rear-ended by a She gently and honestly re- do something very courageous. around us, we will fi nd people ceived a plant Just what was growing truck. We see devastation ap- played the scene, and I went However, it requires a lot of getting through painful situa- as a gift from and what was causing it to proaching, and we run for cov- along patiently. She described strength and dedication, and it tions everyday. a dear friend. grow? Was it the fact that er as though the pain would the cold, drab feel of the wait- is this, deal with the pain. It is Myesha Chaney is a record- Even though it was a good seed from a be avoided if we hide. 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She is a wife, mother ever, when I saw that the know more about plants essential to our human experi- would be fi ne, that she would hurts, I know. But the pain will and the fi rst lady of Antioch leaves were more brown could probably tell me ex- ence. No matter who we are or move forward. She continued not go away if we don’t face it. Church of Long Beach, Calif., than green, I made the diffi - actly why. I was just excited where we come from, pain will the self-talk that prompted her It is time to begin the process where her husband, Wayne cult decision to throw away to see something growing eventually fi nd us. to remain, even though ev- of removing the band-aids and Chaney, is senior pastor. She the dying plant. out of soil that I thought had It hurts to wake up without erything in her was desperate allowing these wounds to heal. and her husband co-hosts I didn’t want to throw no life in it. the person you love, to raise to run. 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ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 126-127 OF THE ClTY OF JACKSON, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ORDINANCE APPROVING JIMMY BOGAN A USE PERMIT TO MISSISSIPPI, CODE OF ORDINANCES, GOVERNING TAXICAB FARES. BUREAU OF BUILDING, GROUNDS AND ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A TATTOO PARLOR ON PROPERTY REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ZONED C-3 (GENERAL) COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, PROPERTY WHEREAS, the Vehicle for Hire Ordinance, Section 126-1, et. Seq., of the City of Jack- JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI LOCATED AT 5735 1-55 NORTH, SUITE C, CASE NO. 3799. son Code of Ordinances, currently regulates the operation and maintenance of any mo- tor vehicle, animal-drawn vehicle, or other vehicle designed or used for the transporta- ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WHEREAS, Jimmy Began has fi led a petition for a Use Permit to allow tion of passenger for hire within the City of Jackson; and for the operation of a Tattoo Parlor in a C3 (General) Commercial District Sealed bids will be received at the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property for property located at 57351-55 North, Suite C in the City of Jackson, WHEREAS, Section 126-127 of the Ordinance, which governs taxicab fares, states as Management, 501 North West Street, Suite 1401 B, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201, until First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi; and follows: 2:00:00 p.m. on Thursday, 06/21/2012 , for: WHEREAS, the Jackson City Planning Board, after holding the required Sec. 126-127. -Taxicabs; fares. The following fares shall be charged by taxicabs: RE: GS# 104-179 Campus Roofi ng - PH I () public hearing on March 28, 2012, has recommended approval of the Mississippi University for Women petition; and (a) The following fares shall be charged by taxicabs: at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Contract documents may be ob- WHEREAS, notice was duly and legally given to property owners and The maximum fare shall not exceed $2.00 for the fi rst one-tenth mile or fraction thereof tained from: and $2.00 for each additional mile thereafter. citizens interested that a meeting of the Council would be held at City Professional: JBHM Architects, P.A. - Columbus Hall at 2:30p.m., Monday, April 16, 2012 to consider said change, based (1) For each additional person who is fi ve years of age or older and who is group riding, (Tupelo, Mississippi, through the Offi ce listed herein) upon the record of the case as developed and presented before the the maximum charge of the mctered fare shall not exceed $1.00. Provided, however, Address: Post Offi ce Box 9127 Jackson City Planning Board; and said maximum shall not exceed $2.00 for trips to/from the Jackson Evers International 104 Third Street South Airport. Columbus, Mississippi 39705 WHEREAS, it appeared to the satisfaction of the City Council that notice Phone: 662-329-4883 of said petition had been published in the Mississippi Link on March 1, (2) Waiting or delay time shall not exceed $21.00 per hour or a fraction thereof. 2012 and March 15,2012, that a hearing had been held by the Jackson A deposit of $100.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with Instructions City Planning Board, as provided for by the Ordinances of the City of (3) [Reserved.] to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Jackson and the laws of the State of Mississippi, and that the Jackson Property Management reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all City Planning Board had recommended approval of the petitioned Use (4) Privately negotiated contracts for the allowable movement of goods shall be permit- bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will not be available for bidders use at the bid site. Permit subject to Site Plan Review and any other requirements of the ted and not be subject to regulations. Privately negotiated contracts for tours and for the City of Jackson for the above described property, within the existing zon- movement of passengers for more than one round trip shall be allowable and not be Glenn R. Kornbrek, Bureau Director ing of the City of Jackson; and subject to regulation. Director 5/24/12 5/31/12 WHEREAS, the Council, after having considered the matter, is of the (5) Charges for trips originating outside the geographic legal limits are negotiable be- opinion that a change in the regulations so as to permit the use of said tween the taxicab company and/or the driver and the passenger. LEGAL property for said purpose will not adversely affect the surrounding prop- erties, nor otherwise be detrimental to the public welfare; the proposed (6) Any voluntary discounts to the elderly and handicapped shall be posted in a promi- Tattoo Parlor is compatible with the surrounding area zoning C-3 (Gen- nent place on the inside of the taxicab in such a way that it shall be immediately visible NOTICE TO BIDDERS eral) Commercial District relative to density, bulk, parking and other to passengers therein. City of Jackson Jackson, Mississippi uses. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the continued use, value, or development of properties in the vicinity. The proposed use will WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that Section 126-127 should be amended. Sealed, signed bids are invited and will be received by the City of Jackson, not be hazardous, detrimental or disturbing to present surrounding land Mississippi, until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Offi ce of Jackson, the bid must uses due to glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water pollution, vibration, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACK- be stamped in by 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at which time said bids SON, MISSISSIPPI, THAT SECTION 126-127 SHALL BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: will be publicly opened at the City Hall located at 219 South President Street electrical interference, or other nuisances. The Use Permit is granted (City Council Chambers) in City Hall for the following: with the condition that it be granted solely to the owner of the Tattoo Sec. 126-127.-Taxicabs; fares Parlor rather than the owner of the land. 76577- 061212 – Three-Wheel Mechanical Street Sweeper

The following fares shall be charged by taxicabs: The above must comply with the City’s specifi cations. Copies of proposal NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE forms can be obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South President CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: (a) The following fares shall be charged by taxicabs: Street, Room 604, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Copies of bid specifi cations are fi led with the City Clerk for public record in accordance SECTION 1. That the property located in the City of Jackson, First Ju- with House Bill No 999, 1986 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature. The maximum fare shall not exceed $3.00 for the fi rst one-tenth mile or fraction thereof dicial District of Hinds County. Mississippi, more particular described as and $3.00 for each additional mile thereafter. The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in follows: Public Purchasing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and (1) For each additional person who is fi ve years of age or older and who is group riding, equal business opportunities for all persons doing business with the City. BEGINNING APPROXIMATELY 85 FEET SOUTH OF THE INTERSEC- the maximum charge of the metered fare shall not exceed $1.00. Provided, however, As a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offer shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan Applica- TION ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, said maximum shall not exceed $3.00 for trips to/from the Jackson Evers International tion, with each bid submission, in accordance with the provisions set forth RANGE 1 EAST AND THE WEST LINE OF HIGHWAY 1-55; GO Airport. by authority of the City of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Failure to comply with THENCE WEST FOR 538.9 FEET; GO THENCE SOUTH FOR 188.33 the City’s EBO Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offer, from FEET; GO THENCE EAST FOR 516.49 FEET; GO THENCE NORTH- (2) Waiting or delay time shall not exceed $21.00 per hour or a fraction thereof. being awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the City’s EBO ERLY FOR 182.67 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING BEING PART Program, please contact the Offi ce of Economic Development at (601)960- OF LOT 5, HANGING MOSS SURVEY. (3) [Reserved.] 1638. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, EBO Plan Application and a copy of the EBO Program are available with the Offi ce of Economic Development at 218 South President Street, Second Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. be and are hereby changed and modifi ed so as to approve a Use Permit (4) Privately negotiated contracts for the allowable movement of goods shall be permit- to allow the operation of a Tattoo Parlor on property zoned C-3 (Gen- ted and not be subject to regulations. Privately negotiated contracts for tours and for the The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also reserves eral) Commercial District, provided, however that before a Use Permit movement of passengers for more than one round trip shall be allowable and not be the right to waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid submitted. is issued for any structure to be erected on the said property, or for any subject to regulation. Bid awards will be made to the lowest and best bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with specifi cations. The award could be according to the use thereof, provision for adequate off-street parking must be made and lowest cost per item; or to the lowest total cost for all items; or to accept all approved by the Department of Planning and Development and the De- (5) Charges for trips originating outside the geographic legal limits are negotiable be- or part of any proposal. Delivery time may be considered when evaluating tween the taxicab company and/or the driver and the passenger. the bid proposal. In those cases where it is known prior to advertising that partment of Public Works; and the said applicant is hereby granted the the City’s intention is to award according to the lowest total cost for all items, Use Permit with the condition that it be granted solely to the owner of the (6) Any voluntary discounts to the elderly and handicapped shall be posted in a promi- or in some variation thereof, statements to this affect will beincluded on the Tattoo Parlor rather than the owner of the said property. proposal form. Absence of such statement means the City will make that nent place on the inside of the taxicab in such a way that it shall be immediately visible determination during the bid review. to passengers therein. SECTION 2. That the cost of publication of this Ordinance shall be borne Janet D. Allison, CPPB, Supervisor by the petitioner. (7) No fare shall be charged by any driver of a taxicab unless that driver has attended a Purchasing Division mandatory hospitality training course provided by the Jackson Convention and Visitor’s (601) 960-1025 or 960-1022 SECTION 3. That this Order shall be effective 30 days after its passage Bureau prior to applying for renewal of a driver’s permit. Such training shall include, 5/24/12, 5/31/12 and after publication of same by the petitioner. but shall not to be limited to, training in the following areas: customer service, personal appearance of drivers, driver courtesy, sensitivity training to the elderly, infi rmed and Council Member Tillman moved adoption: Council Member Yarber sec- disabled, and customer satisfaction. LEGAL onded. The motion prevailed by the following vote:

Council Member Yarber moved adoption; Council Member Lumumba seconded. Advertisement for Bids Yeas - Bluntson, Tillman, and Yarber. Bid 2231 - Video Learning Project Nays - Whitwell. Yeas - Barrett-Simon, Bluntson, Cooper-Stokes, Lumumba, Tillman,Whitwell, and Yar- Bid 2232 – Special Education Documentation Management System Abstain - Barrett-Simon. ber. Bid 2233 – Behavioral management Software Absent - Cooper-Stokes and Lumumba. Nays-None. Absent - None. Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bids will be received by ATTEST: the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Busi- ATTEST: ness Offi ce, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201until 10:00 A.M. (Local Prevailing Time) June 12, 2012, at which time and place Brenda Pree City Clerk Brenda Pree they will be publicly opened and read aloud. A pre-bid walkthrough will City Clerk be held at 10:00 A.M. on May 29, 2012 at Capital City Alternative School, 2221 Boling Street, Jackson, MS 39213 for Bid 2231 Video Learning I, Brenda Pree, the duly appointed, qualifi ed City Clerk and lawful cus- I, Brenda Pree, the duly appointed, qualifi ed City Clerk and lawful custodian of -\ re- Project only. This isn’t mandatory but strongly suggest attending. The todian of records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal cords of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify that the Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive of said City, certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed by the City Council at its regu- informalities, and to withhold the acceptance of any bid if approved for Ordinance passed by the City Council at its regular zoning meeting on lar meeting on 3rd day of April, 2012, and recorded in Minute Book “6B”, pages 9-10. forty-fi ve calendar days from the date bids are opened. Proposal forms 16th day of April, 2012, and recorded in Minute Book “6B”, pages 39-40. and detailed specifi cations may be obtained free of charge by emailing WITNESS my signature and offi cial seal of offi ce, this the 24th day of May, 2012. [email protected], calling (601) 960-8799, or documents WITNESS my signature and offi cial seal of offi ce, this the 24th day of may be picked up at the above address. For questions and concerns May, 2012. Brenda Pree regarding bids, please contact Mr. Phillip Hairston at (601-960-8831 or City Clerk [email protected]. Brenda Pree City Clerk

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Legal Notice Museum to Market Trail The City reserves the right to select one (1) consultant or select a short Transportation Enhancement Project the consultant for this work; the cost and schedule completion (or ac- list of consultants from whom more information will be requested. tual completion) of this work. The City of Jackson intends to employ a consulting engineering fi rm The DDE goal is 10% (ten percent) for CE&I and 1U% (,10 percent) for to provide engineering services utilizing a Cost plus Fixed Fee, La- 4. A response containing the information upon which the consultant will Preliminary Engineering. bor Hour/Unit Price or Lump Sum/Firm Fixed Price contract to provide be evaluated; and, preliminary engineering, environmental review, right-of-way/easement To be considered, all replies must be received by 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, acquisition, preliminary and fi nal contract plans and documents, and 5. Part 11 of Standard Form (SF) 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifi - July 3, 2012, in the Offi ce of the City Clerk, 219 South President Street, construction engineering and inspection (CE&I) services for Federal cations. This Form can be obtained at http://www.gomdot.com/Dn Jackson, Mississippi, 39201 Aid Project No. STP- 0250-00(039)LPA/106367- 701000, Hinds Coun- rvices/P Interested fi rms without internet access may obtain this infor- ty. The project generally consists of the creation of an Americans with mation by contacting George Ewing at (601) 960-1823. This Legal Notice will appear in the Clarion Ledger on May 31 and June Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant multi-use recreational trail that begins 7,2012. This Legal Notice will appear in the Mississippi Link on May 31 at the new Farmers Market (on High Street) and travels northerly to The City reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals and/or to and June 7,2012. the various museums located in the Lakeland Drive/Interstate 55 North discontinue contract execution with any party at any time prior to fi nal area. The project will utilize the Mississippi Department of Transpor- contract execution. *Miss. Code Ann Sections 73-13-1 through 73-13-45 ^1972) (as tation’s (MDOT’s) Local Public Agency (LPA) Project Design Manual amended) govern the practice of engineering in Mississippi. Firms are (PDM). * The City will evaluate the Expressions of Interest based on the follow- encouraged to contact the. Mississippi Board ofLicensure for Profes- ing factors listed in their relative order of importance: sional Engineers and Surveyors at (601) 359-6160 to insure that indi- Consulting engineering fi rms interested in providing these services viduals and fi rms are qualifi ed to offer and provide services in the State may so indicate by furnishing the Local Agency seven (7) copies of 1. Experience of the fi rm in performing specifi c services and experi- of Mississippi. The Board’s web address is www.pepls.state.ms.us. the following:. ence in preparing projects using MDOT’s LPA PDM. by: 1. A cover letter specifying the name and complete description of proj- 2. Qualifi cations and experience of staff to be assigned to the project. ect, the name of the project manager, and the location and address of Dan Gaillet, Director Department of Public Works the offi ce to be assigned the majority of the work; 3. Size of the fi rm’s professional and technical staff with respect to the capacity to provide the needed service. Sean Perkins, Chief of Staff Senior Assistant CAO 2. A resume for each principal member, the project manager, and employee(s) of the fi rm anticipated to be assigned to the project. Also, 4. Resume of the fi rm’s current and completed projects of a similar Mailing Address: provide an organizational chart and list each person’s experience and nature. qualifi cations, including proof that the Project Manager is licensed as City Clerk City of Jackson Post Offi ce Box 17 Jackson, Mississippi a Mississippi Professional Engineer and that the fi rm has met state 5. Local presence of the fi rm. 39205 licensure and certifi cation requirements*. 6. Provide resume and experience of the registered Landscape 5/31/12, 6/7/12 3. A description of similar type work completed during the past fi ve (5) Architect(s) that will be a member of the project team. years which qualifi es CLASSIFIED

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Advertisement for Bids ORDINANCE APPROVING J.A.K.E. CONSULTANTS A REZONING FROM C-3 Advertisement for Bids City of Jackson, Mississippi (GENERAL) COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO R-5 (MULTI-FAMILY) RESIDENTIAL Notice to Contractors DISTRICT AND A VARIANCE FROM THE THREE (3) ACRE MINIMUM REQUIRE- Bid 2236 - Produce Manhattan Road Bridge Replacement MENT TO CONSTRUCT FOOD PANTRY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, PROPERTY City Project No. 11B4500 LOCATED AT 3285 BURCH STREET, CASE NO. 3800. Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Of- Sealed bids will be received by the City Council of the City of Jackson, Mississippi, until WHERE AS, J.A.K.E Consultants has fi led a petition to rezone C-3 (General) Com- fi ce, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. (Local 3:30 P.M. Local Time, on June 26, 2012, for supplying labor and equipment as required mercial District to R-5 (Multi-Family) Residential District and a Variance from the Three Prevailing Time) June 19, 2012, at which time and place they will be publicly to perform all related items of work for construction of the Manhattan Road Bridge Re- (3) acre minimum requirement to construct a Food Pantry for senior citizens for prop- opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject placement, City Project No. 11B4500. erty located at 3285 Burch Street in the City of Jackson, First Judicial District of Hinds any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to withhold the acceptance of any County, Mississippi; and bid if approved for forty-fi ve calendar days from the date bids are opened. The City of Jackson hereby notifi es all Bidders that it will affi rmatively insure that in any Proposal forms and detailed specifi cations may be obtained free of charge contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority and female business en- WHERE AS, the Jackson City Planning Board, after holding the required public hear- by emailing [email protected], calling (601) 960-8799, or docu- terprises will be afforded the full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation ing, has recommended approval to rezone the property to R-5 (Multi-Family) Residen- ments may be picked up at the above address. and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in tial District and approve the variance request; and consideration for an award. The bidders attention is further directed to Special Notice 5/31/12, 6/7/12 to Bidders, included in the contract documents for this project. (Special Notice to Bid- WHERE AS, notice was duly and legally given to property owners and citizens inter- ders relates to the utilization of small business concerns (MBE’s/FBE’s) on this project.) ested that a meeting of the Council would be held at City Hall at 2:30 p.m., Monday, April 16, 2012 to consider said change, based upon the record of the case as developed A pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. in the 5th fl oor before the City Planning Board; and conference room of the Warren Hood Building, 200 South President Street, Jackson, MS. All potential contractors, subcontractors, and other interested parties are encour- WHERE AS, it appeared to the satisfaction of the City Council that notice of said peti- Big Reach! aged to attend. tion had been published in the Mississippi Link on March 1,2012 and March 15,2012, PASS that a hearing had been held by the Jackson City Planning Board, all as provided for by Small Price! The City of Jackson is committed to the principal of non-discrimination in public con- ordinances of the City of Jackson and the laws of the State of Mississippi, and that the Run this size ad in over MPS tracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business op- Jackson City Planning Board had recommended approval of the petitioned rezoning 100 newspapers statewide portunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, of the above described property to R-5 (Multi- Family) Residential and approval of the 2x2 every contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business requested Variance, within the existing zoning of the City of Jackson; and for less than $11 per paper. Opportunity (EBO) Plan Application with the bid submission, in accordance with the pro- visions of the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. Failure WHERE AS, it appears to the Council that such changes would be in keeping with Call your local newspaper or to comply with the City’s ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offeror from sound land use practice and to the best interest of the City and that there has been a MS Press Services at 601-981-3060. being awarded an eligible contract. signifi cant change in the character of the area to justify the rezoning and that there is a public need for such zoning; and that granting the Variance requested will not confer For more information on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity Program, upon the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this Ordinance to other similar Move In Today! please contact the Offi ce of Economic Development at 960-1638. Copies of the EBO lands, structures or buildings in the same district. Ordinance, EBO Plan Application, EBO Program, the MBE/FBE Directory and the MBE/FBE Certifi cation Affi davit are available in the Warren Hood Building – 2nd Floor, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACK- located at 200 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39205. SON, MISSISSIPPI THAT THIS ORDINANCE. NO The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivating and en- ONLINEONLINE ONLY AUCTION Bidding Ends: June 12th at 4pm suring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employment, initia- SECTION 1. That the property located in the City of Jackson, First Judicial District of tives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, and/or entities Hinds County, Mississippi, more particular described as follows: CREDIT Crew Boats • Outboard Boat Motors doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract with the City on Barges • Hydraulic Marine Thruster various projects and or conduct business in the City, to assist the City in achieving its Beginning at the intersection on the east line ofMclean Street and the south line of Big Reach! 3.556x2 goal by strongly considering City residents for employment opportunities. Burch Street, go thence east for 500.9 feet; go thence south for 199 feet; go thence CHECK west for 500.9 feet; go thence north for 205 feet to the Point of Beginning being parcels Small Price! 48 Web Specifi cations and Proposal forms are on fi le and open to public inspection in the De- 697- 334, 698-370, and 698-370-1 in Jackson College Community Farms Subdivision. FINANCING! PASS partment of Public Works located in the Warren Hood Building – 4th Floor, Room 424, Run this size ad in over MPS located at 200 South President St., Jackson, Mississippi 39205. The Standard Speci- 6 Mobile Homes 100 newspapers statewide PASS is hereby zoned and changed from C-3 (General) Commercial District to R-5 (Multi- Under 1x4 fi cations adopted by the City Council may be procured from the Department of Public Family) Residential District and granted a Variance from the three (3) acres minimum FOR for less than $11 per paper. 1x4 2x2 Works, if desired, upon payment of $5.00 for each volume. One copy of the Contract requirement, provided, however that before a permit is issued for any structure to be SALE $17,900 Sold ASAP Documents may be procured at CiViLTech, Inc, P.O. Box 12852, Jackson, Mississippi erected on the said property, or for any use thereof, provision for adequate off-street All MobileCall Homes your For Sale local Are newspaper or Bellecrest 39236-2852 upon payment of $100.00, which will not be refunded. The Engineer, El- Set Up In Our Mobile Home Park Tasabah & Assoc. parking must be made and approved by the Department of Planning Development MSAnd Press Ready to MoveServices In. at 601-981-3060. more Moody., P.E., can be contacted at (601) 713-1713 for questions or directions con- and the Department of Public Works. The Zoning Administrator is ordered to note such cerning the Manhattan Road Bridge Replacement. Bellecrest Mobile Home Park change on the Offi cial Zoning Map to the City of Jackson, Mississippi. 63 Sullivan Kilrain Rd. Hattiesburg

Proposals shall be submitted in Original triplicate, sealed and deposited with the City 601-545-1300 AUCTIONEER NOTE: SECTION 2. That the cost of publication of this Ordinance shall be borne by the peti- K&K Construction & Disaster Services Surplus Auction Clerk prior to the hour and date designated. Bidders must be qualifi ed under Missis- We Also Have LOTS FOR RENT! Majority of the aution items were used to assist in the clean up of the Gulf Oil tioner. Spill in Louisiana. Some items are Brand New and some items Slightly Used. sippi Law and show Certifi cate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors. Each Bidder shall write his Certifi cate of Responsibility number 4 MONTHS www.SoldASAP.com SECTION 3. That this Ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage and after 413 West Court, Paragould, AR 72450 and Mississippi License Number on the outside of the sealed envelope containing his Auctioneers: John Malone #1440, REALTOR® publication of same by the petitioner. FREE SPACE Tasabah & Associates, LLC proposal. Each Bidder must also deposit with his proposal, a Bid Bond or Certifi ed Certifi ed Residential Appraiser, CR 2013 Check in the amount equal to fi ve percent (5%) of his bid, payable to the City of Jackson Tasabah Malone, #1315, Broker, CAI, CES, GRI, CPPA Council Member Yarber moved adoption; Council Member Tillman seconded. The mo- RENT as bid security. Move Your Mobile Home In With Us! 870-236-6117 tion prevailed by the following vote: The successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and performance bond each in the Yeas - Barrett-Simon, Bluntson, Tillman, Whitwell, and Yarber. amount of 100% of the bid. 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PASS 3.556x6 Reed’s Metals Reed’s Metals 2x6 2x6 16 • the mississippi link May 31 - June 6, 2012 www.mississippilink.com Alcorn makes historic head football coach hire By Tim Ward to the football or sports teams. University in the Port City Clas- Sports Writer Many schools have assistants sic. How ironic both schools The buzz around Alcorn State who help, but not a full staff. come into the game with histori- University football hasn’t been Hopson was named to the Ac- cal coaching hires permanently the same since the late Steve ademic ALL-SEC four times. If attached to their names. McNair ran around the reserva- the school’s APR falls below the The late Coach Eddie Robin- tion. Sure there has been a mo- required number, those sports son coached at Grambling State ment or two, but nothing to real- programs with the unsatisfac- for 57 years registering 408 ly hold onto for an entire season. tory score will not be eligible for wins. At the time of his death, he Well Braves fans and alumni, post season play. This ruling af- held the record for wins. He is bring out your tomahawks be- fected Jackson State in football now ranked number two behind cause Alcorn has hired the first last season and had some Tiger the late Coach Joe Paterno. white head football coach in fans questioning Coach Com- Hopson enters as the first school history. As a matter of egy’s ability to lead off the field white head football coach in fact, this is the first non-black as well as on. SWAC history with all the atten- head football coaching hire in Hopson’s first game will be tion focused on him. SWAC history. Sept. 1 against Grambling State The man to lead the Braves onto the field this season is Jay Hopson. Hopson is an Ole Miss graduate who played football from 1988-1991. He has served on several coaching staffs at such schools as Marshall, Delta Alcorn alumni, family and fans PHOTOS BY KEVIN ROBINSON State, Southern Miss. and Mich- igan to name a few. Hopson, 43, said, “I don’t see black or white, we’re all purple and gold.” Landing a head coaching job is a nice bounce back for Hop- son who was fired early last sea- son as defensive coordinator in Memphis. Most coaches have to prove themselves again before getting a head coaching spot. Besides his background at several good football programs, Hopson brings another very crucial skill to the table. With the NCAA raising academic re- quirements, coaches will have to do more than just coach on the football field, especially SWAC schools which normally do not have the budget to employ a full-time staff only dedicated Hopson

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GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS O N L I N E AT: www.mississippilink.com www.mississippilink.com MAY 31 - JUNE 6, 2012 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 17 Rural church community celebrates home Memorial Day Weekend Nearly 100 return to their historical roots By Gail M. Brown He shared with the audience some of Editor the county’s developments and encour- TCHULA/LEXINGTON - Many aged them to consider returning to the appreciate the moral values received county as residents. while growing up in a small, rural com- The guest speaker was Rev. Michael munity. That was the case for nearly Marshall, a Jackson resident and Lex- 100 former Holmes countians who ington native, who is an associate min- traveled from near and far to celebrate ister at Zion Travelers M.B. Church. the Rosebank M.B. Church Homecom- The featured guest soloist was Eloise ing/Community Reunion, May 26-27. Randle Nicholson, principal of Coffee- The church is literally located on ville High School in Coffeville, Miss. the edge of the hills which drop into Both guests have strong ties to the the fl at lands of the Mississippi Delta community. Nicholson grew up and near Tchula. Historically, it dates back was married there. Marshall grew up to 1876 and began underneath a “Bush near it, and his late great uncle, the Rev. Harbor,” the hollow opening of a giant Granderson Marshall Jr., served as an tree located on one of the plantations. associate minister at Rosebank Church. It later moved to its present site (Rose- “Although you have come this far bank/Mt. Olive Road) as a tent before it by faith, Rosebank Church, God wants became a wooden structure. me to tell you that the end is not yet,” “I like to say that we are the friendly said Marshall. His message was “Keep little church backed up against the Pressing On” derived from Hebrews woods,” said Deacon and Sunday 11:1 and Matthew 24:1-5. School Superintendent H.B. Tolbert. “We were extremely elated to see “We are always glad to have you all former members and associates re- back home.” Tolbert himself relocated turn,” said Chairperson Hilda Rayford. from Chicago several decades ago. “We are so grateful to everyone for Out-of-staters traveled from Mis- helping to make this weekend a huge souri, Illinois, California, Texas, Loui- success.” Rayford is a retired Ohio siana, Michigan and Washington. In- educator who returned to her roots in staters were from Ridgeland, Clinton, the early 1990’s. “We would love to see Jackson, Coffeeville, Madison, Bel- more of you return home,” she said. zoni and beyond. Youth in attendance learned that Those returning home were pleased their community once boomed with to see old friends and relatives. “It was black landowners, farmers, store own- really a ‘hallmark’ moment to be at ers and other black entrepreneuers. To- this year’s homecoming,” said Denise day, the community is only inhabited L. Grant of St. Louis. “Sitting in the by about 50 people. church service seeing old faces and “We have our church anniversary new ones gave me a sense of pride to and homecoming alternating years know that I was brought up on a solid around Memorial Day weekend. So, foundation: trusting and believing in put your time in now for next year,” God. It was also encouraging to know said Prince Ella Edward Hart, one of that everyone is still, “pressing on.’” the homecoming committee members, Grant is a project manager for AT&T who serves on the church’s staff. Communication. A highlight of the celebration was Themed, “We’ve Come This Far By Nicholson’s “powerful” performance Faith,” the celebration included a meet of the popular contemporary gosepel and greet/talent extravaganza, Satur- tune, “Hiding Place” by the New Jer- day, May 26, at the Grace Community sey Mass Choir. The crowd rose to Center in Tchula, and a homecoming their feet as the passion in her delivery worship service, Sunday, May 27, at permeated the sanctuary. noon at the church, a part of rural Lex- The Rosebank M.B. Church is pas- ington, Miss. tored by Rev. Frederick Thomas of Holmes County Supervisor Wil- Lexington, Miss. who was also pleased lie Townsend, District 5, gave offi cial to learn of the rich heritage. greetings during the meet and greet. ENTERTAINMENT

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