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VOL. 23, NO. 45 AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 50¢ Street speaks at annual mission day By Jackie Hampton son. Lord.” Pulbisher Mission member Geraldine Street, a very active member College Hill Baptist Church Watts said, in her introduction at College Hill, works at For- celebrated its’ annual Mission of Street, “When I ﬁ rst heard man, Watson and Krutz, LLP as Day Sunday at 4 p.m. with Lo Es- Latasha pray at a choir rehearsal a jurisdictional paralegal. She ter Benson presiding and Latasha I said to myself, this young lady said when asked to speak on Mis- Street serving as guest speaker. knows who she is praying to and sion Day she thought to herself They are members of the mission what she is praying about. Every Members of the Mission’s Ministry of College Hill Baptist Church stand in front of church on their annual ministry at College Hill located time I hear her pray, I get a warm Street Mission Day with Latasha Street as guest speaker (front row center). at 1600 Florence Avenue in Jack- feeling that she really knows the Continued on page 3 Nissan donates $1 million Jackson City Council pays to Habitat for Humanity, renews partnership former mayor’s legal fees

Nissan team who worked on the Daughtery home in Canton, Miss. PHOTO COURTESY OF NISSAN

The Mississippi Link Newswire “Nissan’s mission is to enrich peo- NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan North ple’s lives, so we value our partnership America recently announced the con- with Habitat for Humanity because it tinuation of its long-standing partner- helps to build sustainable communi- ship with Habitat for Humanity with a ties in the areas where our employees $1 million donation. Nissan has contrib- live and work,” said Rebecca Vest, vice uted more than $15 million to Habitat president of Corporate Development nationally since the partnership began and Social Responsibility, Nissan. “Our in 2005, when Nissan donated 50 trucks employees look forward to working Yarber Bracey and mobilized employees to assist in alongside future homeowners as they home building following Hurricanes By Othor Cain Yarber, fi led a sexual harassment of relief based on the actions of the Katrina and Rita in the Gulf Coast re- Nissan Editor lawsuit in 2016 against Yarber, but city council Tuesday. gion. Continued on page 3 After a year of going back and admitted she and Yarber engaged in First, it was listed as item num- forth in court conversations and the a consensual sexual affair shortly ber 39 on the city council meeting city of Jackson spending more than after he was elected in 2014. Bracey agenda, an order authorizing reso- $100K in legal fees, it all came to an claims when she wanted to end it, lution of all claims in the matter The NNPA issues call to end Tuesday. she could not for fear of losing her styled Kimberly Bracey vs City of It took just fi ve steps and nearly job. Jackson. 15 minutes for the Jackson City Yarber, who is senior pastor at Secondly, it was amended to in- Council to agree to settle a year- Relevant Empowerment Church clude a fee of $10K, to be paid by support gulf area residents long sexual harassment lawsuit with and an educational consultant, ve- the city to Bracey, clearing the city former city employee Kimberly hemently denied all charges and of any further involvement in this Bracey that will cost the city an ad- worked aggressively through his year long saga and detaching the impacted by historic fl oods ditional $10K. legal team to dismiss them. Though city from further claims therein. Bracey, who was an executive unsuccessful with dismissing the assistant to former Mayor Tony charges, Yarber is breathing a sigh Yarber Continued on page 3

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Family of Sonny Messiah-Jiles, publisher of The Houston Defender, is rescued by boat from their home as a result of rising ﬂ oodwaters in Houston. PHOTO BY CLYDE JILES

NNPA Newswire of the impact of Harvey, NNPA learned WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Nation- that one of its member publishers, Son- al Newspaper Publishers Association ny Messiah-Jiles, publisher of the Hous- (NNPA) issued an urgent national call ton Defender, along with her family, for support for all people, who are be- were rescued by boat from their home. ing impacted by the devastating ﬂ ood The NNPA has other member pub- waters from then Hurricane Harvey, lishers in the area and is attempting to now tropical storm Harvey in Texas, in get an update on the status of fellow (From left-right) Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., president and CEO of the NNPA; Martin Luther King III, 2017 NNPA Lifetime Legacy Houston and Louisiana. publishers Karen Carter Richards of Award and civil rights leader; and Reverend Al Sharpton, founder of the National Action Network, pose for a photograph In addition to the many thousands of the Houston Forward Times, and Fran- near the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. August 28, 2017. Sharpton organized a Ministers March for Texas and other Gulf area residents liv- Justice to support racial healing in the U.S. August 28 was also the 54th anniversary of the historic March on Washington.Business ing in uncertainty and crisis as a result Flood PHOTO BY TRAVIS RIDDICK/NNPA Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3

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2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 www.mississippilink.com “I Am 2018” Campaign to mark 50th anniversary of sanitation strike in Memphis and the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Join together to recognize a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement

The Mississippi Link Newswire Washington, D.C. – As the shocking events of Charlottes- ville, bolstered by the incendi- ary rhetoric of Donald Trump, stir nightmarish visions of the 1960s, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and the Church of God in Christ (COG- IC) are embarking upon a major commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Memphis sanitation workers’ strike and Dr. Martin Luther King’s ﬁ nal “Mountaintop” speech; events that led up to King’s assassination and transformed the civil rights landscape forever. On June 27, AFSCME and COGIC launched the “I AM AFSCME President Lee Saunders stresses the importance of the “I AM 2018” campaign at AFSCME headquarters 2018” Campaign, designed to in Washington, D.C. as Rep. John Lewis, COGIC Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake Sr. and NFL Players Associa- Representative John Lewis offers his thoughts during the June 27 connect the legacy of the strik- tion Executive Director DeMaurice Smith listen. launch of the “I AM 2018” Campaign in Washington, D.C. ers and King to the current issues facing our nation. coming year, through the “I AM to show how we vigorously pur- During the 1960s, one of the for April 2, 3 and 4, 2018, the bers provide the vital services “AFSCME emphatically and 2018” initiative, we will honor sue justice,” said COGIC Pre- most transformative chapters in campaign will focus on training that make America happen. unequivocally condemns the the memory of Dr. King a half- siding Bishop Charles E. Blake the civil rights movement was and mobilizing youth activists With members in hundreds of Nazi white nationalists who century after he was assassinat- Sr. the close collaboration between and organizers to work in com- different occupations – from spewed vile bigotry and in- ed during a trip to Memphis to Saunders said, “This cam- religious, civil rights and labor munities nationwide – address- nurses to corrections ofﬁ cers, cited domestic terrorism two support striking AFSME sani- paign is not just a look back at organizers – the same spirit I ing civil rights, labor rights and child care providers to sanitation weeks ago. Now is a moment tation workers,” said AFSCME our past; it’s a call to action, to AM 2018 seeks to create. economic justice. workers – AFSCME advocates for all Americans who believe President Lee Saunders. inspire and train people to cre- “By attacking problems, in There will also be a wide for fairness in the workplace, in freedom and justice, in toler- “The violence, hate and white ate a better American future; communities across the nation, range of other activities taking excellence in public services ance and inclusion, to stand up supremacy on display in Char- one where we lift up each other; from these interrelated perspec- place between now and April, and prosperity and opportunity and speak out. In light of this, lottesville, Virginia must be one where we recognize and tives simultaneously we maxi- including town halls and train- for all working families. our union has been on the front condemned by all people of faith celebrate our common human- mize the likelihood of success,” ings. For more information on the lines of the civil and racial jus- and goodwill. We in the church ity; one where we respect and added Bishop Blake. About AFSCME “I AM 2018” CAMPAIGN, go to tice struggle for decades. In the must provide moral leadership embrace our neighbors.” Leading up to events planned AFSCME’s 1.6 million mem- https://www.iam2018.org. www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3

Nissan Continued from page 1 build their homes. The work is enriching for those families and for our employees as they make memories that will last a lifetime.” Included in Nissan’s donation are five new Nissan TITAN pickup trucks and two new Nissan NV high-roof cargo vans for use by Habitat organi- zations to support construction activities. The TITAN trucks and NV vans are assembled by Nissan’s manufacturing plant in Canton, Miss. The majority of Nissan’s 2017 donation will go toward the building costs of Habi- tat homes in locations where Nissan team works to build a new home for the Daughtery family. Nissan has an operational presence, working with local Habitats, including: Ari- zona, Habitat for Humanity of Central Arizona in Phoenix; California, Habitat for Hu- manity East Bay/Silicon Val- ley in Sunnyvale; Colorado, Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver; Georgia, Northwest Metro Atlanta Habitat for Hu- manity; Michigan, Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County in Detroit; Mississippi, Habi- tat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area in Jackson; Ten- nessee, Habitat for Humanity Steve Marsh, Mildred Daughtery, homeowner and Rodney Francis of Greater Nashville in Nash- PHOTOS COURTESY OF NISSAN ville, Habitat for Humanity of Williamson-Maury in Frank- teers who continue to work Nissan has continued to lin, Rutherford County Habi- alongside those in need of support Habitat’s disaster re- tat for Humanity in Murfrees- decent housing makes such sponse program through the boro, Highland Rim Habitat a difference in the lives of years by providing more than for Humanity in Tullahoma; families and communities,” $500,000 in funding and sev- Texas, Dallas Area Habitat said Colleen Finn Ridenhour, en mobile response units. Nis- for Humanity in Dallas; Vir- senior vice president of De- san has donated an additional ginia, Habitat for Humanity of velopment, Habitat for Hu- 93 trucks and helped to build Northern Virginia in Herndon; manity International. “We are 85 homes across the U.S. Nis- Ontario, Canada, Habitat for extremely grateful to have a san’s employees have logged Humanity of Greater Toronto. partner like Nissan who shares more than 97,000 volunteer “The generous donation our commitment to build sus- hours with Habitat for Hu- from Nissan and the volun- tainable communities.” manity.

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Street Continued from page 1 “They must can’t find anyone else Christians you must have a personal to speak” but by the time she con- relationship with Christ before you cluded her 15 minute speech, based can tell others about His goodness. on the applause, ovation and posi- You have to be able to share what tive reaction from everyone, there you have gone through and what He was no doubt that she was the right has brought you through.” choice. Street shared her personal en- Mission President Mildred Kelly counter with Christ many years ago said everyone was pleased with the when He saved her from what could inspiring message she delivered. have been a fatal accident with a mi- Street spoke on the mission day raculous intervention. theme “Christian Men and Women Street’s sub topic was ‘Who, on the Move for Christ.” The theme What, and Why.’ Who meaning scripture was Matthew 28: 19-20. those who have had an encounter “Go and make disciples of all na- with Christ; What meaning making tions, baptizing them in the name of disciples, baptizing and teaching the Father and of the Son and of the others; How meaning knowing that Holy Spirit, and teaching them to God will equip you with what you obey everything I have commanded need to carry out His mission. you.” Pastor Michael T. Williams com- Street said, “life for her has been mended Street on an excellent mes- like a race or rather a marathon, and sage and led the members of the you must be able to keep going no mission ministry in a rededication matter what comes your way. As prayer.

Yarber Continued from page 1 Thirdly, the second step passed. clude Yarber’s legal fees. “I think Fourthly, it was amended to in- we are paying for something he clude the legal fees (amount wasn’t [Yarber] didn’t ask for and essential- disclosed) of former Mayor Tony ly paying for something he [Yarber] Yarber. created,” Priester said. “I do think Finally, the overall measure that however, that it is time to end this included both amendments passed nightmare; we’ve already exhausted on a 4-1 vote, officially ending the enough money.” Priester voted for saga of Bracey vs the City of Jack- the final measure. son. Councilmen Foote, Priester and Stokes, who represents Ward 3, Stamps along with Councilwoman voted for the amendment to include Lindsay voted for the measure. Yarber’s legal fees. “We have in the Councilman Stokes voted against past paid the legal fees of others, it. Councilman Banks, who once why would we change now,” Stokes worked for Yarber, recused himself. asked? “We paid for former Mayor Priester and Stokes conversed the Frank Melton and others...I think most about the agenda item and both we need a fair vote and fair practice, took opposite votes of their vocal straight across the board.” presentations. Stokes, however, voted against the Priester, who represents Ward 2, final measure to a swell of laughter voted against the amendment to in- from the audience. 4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 www.mississippilink.com

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Mississippi Link Newswire On August 8, the Mississippi Department of Education re- leased statewide results from the 2016-17 Mississippi Aca- demic Assessment Program (MAAP). The program as- sesses student performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades 3-8, English II and Algebra. MAAP is the new name for the Mississippi Assessment Program (MAP), which was fi rst administered in the 2015- 16 school year. Jackson Public Schools stu- JPS students are making progress. dents showed steady progress in both ELA and mathematics. Profi ciency increases are most dramatic for upper elementary and middle grades. Sixth graders improved 9.13 percent on ELA assessments. Fifth grad- made strong improvements in in reading and math. There are seven high schools, ers across the District showed recent years. We want to rec- On the 2016-17 3rd Grade 12 middle schools, 37 elemen- the most consistent growth, ognize the accomplishments of Reading Assessment, 94 per- tary schools, and two special with signifi cant gains of 6.6 those schools. However, we will cent of 2,327 third graders schools comprising the dis- percent on Math and 6.37 per- study their success in an effort passed the test after the fi nal trict’s 58 school sites. These cent on ELA assessments. to ensure growth for all of our administration at the end of schools distributed among sev- The table below shows students at all of our schools.” July 2017. en feeder patterns based on the grades and subject areas where JPS’ top priority is increasing achievement for all JPS students. Each year, on the heels of In 2017, a total of 1,497 high high school receiving the area’s the District experienced the the release of state assess- school seniors graduated from students. most growth. achievement. We have made a professional development; and ment data, SchoolDigger.com JPS schools, earning more than About MAAP “We are very pleased with substantial investment in new strengthen leadership, gover- updates its School Rankings. $20 million in scholarships According to MDE, the the academic gains we have buses, drivers, and transporta- nance, and management. There are still several fi ve-star combined. The district’s gradu- MAAP assessments measure achieved. Our teachers and stu- tion technology to get students “Our commitment is un- schools from JPS on the list in ation rate increased by 6.1 per- how students are progressing dents deserve all the credit for to school on time. We have wavering in providing every the 90th percentile or higher in cent from 64.1 percent in 2011 toward academic goals that the hard work they put forth re-organized administrative student a quality education in the state: to 70.2 percent in 2016. give them the skills and knowl- to implement the instructional positions to focus initiatives partnership with parents and Davis IB Elementary (99.5%) About Jackson Public edge to succeed in careers and practices we have administered on the unique needs of the di- the community. Our students Bailey APAC Middle (97.1%) Schools higher education. Developed to help our students achieve,” verse communities that make are fi rst, and our goals to in- Power APAC Elementary Jackson Public Schools is the with help from Mississippi said Interim Superintendent up the 27,000-student district. crease academic performance (92.1%) largest urban school district teachers, the tests are aligned to Freddrick Murray. In collaboration with the Coun- and provide safe learning envi- Casey Elementary (91.6%) in Mississippi, serving about the Mississippi College and Ca- “While Jackson Public cil of Great City Schools, we ronments are student-driven. Northwest Jackson IB Mid- 27,000 students, representing reer Ready Standards. The tests Schools awaits the release of are creating and implement- “Some of our schools and dle (90.1%) more than 80 percent of school- have fi ve scoring levels: Level letter grades in October, we are ing programs to boost aca- programs have sustained high Students at these schools aged children in the state’s 1 – Minimal; Level 2 – Basic; continuing to carry out correc- demic performance and nar- levels of achievement over a consistently outperform state- capital and only urban munici- Level 3 – Pass; Level 4 – Profi - tive actions to improve student row achievement gaps; improve period of time, and others have wide averages for profi ciency pality. cient; and Level 5 – Advanced. 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By L.A. Warren ducting business with the feder- ment only wants to work with jsumsnews.com al government. He said NASA’s the best.” A JSU alum’s keynote ad- Road Tour teaches participants He offered a number of tips dress during a two-day NASA how to garner contracts and use for fostering a working relation- Technology Infusion Road Tour their expertise. ship with the U.S. government: hosted by Jackson State Uni- A number of HBCUs and • Position yourself for federal versity Tuesday urged visiting MSIs attended the two-day collaboration HBCUs and Minority-Serving event that was hosted by JSU’s • Run your organization like a Institutions (MSIs) to position College of Business; CSET; In- business themselves to earn federal con- formation Technology; and Re- • Know your customers JSU alum Malcolm Jackson of Washing- tracts and a share of untapped search and Sponsored Programs. • Set business goals ton, D.C., is vice president of Strategic Ac- millions. Tour workshops addressed the • Build business plans and set counts Phase One Consulting Group. He Malcolm Jackson of Wash- following: ensuring consent and goals was Tuesday’s keynote speaker at the NASA ington, D.C., is vice president of compliance when buying for • Align resources with gov- Technology Infusion Road Tour and advised Strategic Accounts Phase One the U.S. government; university ernment calendars participants to learn how to navigate federal Consulting Group, a wholly capability briefs; fi nding op- • Become federal government contracts while delivering their best prod- owned subsidy of Accenture portunities with NASA Mission procurement experts ucts and services. The event was hosted by Federal Services. The fi rm fo- Directorates; how to apply for • Know your customers JSU’s College of Business; College of Sci- cuses on building strategic rela- grants; networking with large • Target who you want to do ence, Engineering and Technology (CSET), tionships with executives in the Bynum greets JSU alum and keynote speaker Jackson along prime contractors; and match- business with and understand Information Technology; and Research and federal government. Inside the with Dr. Richard A. Aló, dean of JSU’s College of Science, En- making with government agen- their mission and priorities Sponsored Programs. Mississippi e-Center@JSU, he gineering and Technology. cies. • Know what problems they’re challenged HBCUs and MSIs Jackson noted that NASA has trying to solve to learn how to navigate federal an annual budget of $19 billion • Establish strategic partner- contracts while delivering their but encounters diffi culty in ful- ships best products and services. fi lling a “collaboration goal” • Align with large and small Professionally, he guides cli- of just 1 percent ($193 million) business ents toward a vision that would with minority institutions. • Work with other colleges offer new technology to federal On average, the federal gov- (consortium) agencies. His expertise became ernment spends anywhere from • Build relationships with more evident after President $85 billion to $90 billion an- government agencies Barack Obama appointed him nually on technology. At 1 per- • Deliver high-quality prod- to a major post. Jackson served cent ($900 million) that would ucts or services as assistant administrator for the be signifi cant for HBCUs and • Establish your core capabili- Offi ce of Environmental Infor- MSIs. ties mation and chief information Participants surround Bynum as they prepared for workshops that included lessons on consent and com- With aging technology sys- • Identify your weaknesses offi cer for the Environmental pliance when buying for the U.S. government; capability briefs; applying for grants and matchmaking with tems up to 40 years old, the fed- and strengths eral government is desperately • Build a quality audit pro- Protection Agency. government agencies. PHOTO BY CHARLES A. SMITH/JSU JSU President William B. looking for better solutions to gram Bynum Jr. also wants a greater Bynum added that there had “JSU will develop key alli- labored long and hard toward its operations. Jackson said, “In- • Schools: Prepare your peo- focus on collaboration with the been past discussions about es- ances with corporate and exter- resolving the massive cleanup novative ideas would help save ple federal government, including tablishing an HBCU consortium nal entities, and we will assist but experienced a “very diffi cult money – especially since nearly • Educational institutions NASA. that would develop solutions to- the U.S. with cybersecurity and time trying to fi nd people with 80 percent of the federal gov- must build allegiance with “Our ability to get additional gether. The idea may resurface implement Big Data solutions. the technology and background ernment’s $90 billion budget for agencies while students are un- contracts from NASA would in- in the future. If it does, Bynum Expect JSU to become a teach- to come up with solutions.” technology is spent mainly to dergrads crease student internships, stu- said JSU could be a major playing model for understanding Jackson said the tragedy cre- just “keep the lights on.” • Align college curricular to dent job opportunities and assist er. “With our capacity, we can contract procurement,” Aló said. ated an opportunity for HBCUs Jackson said the Obama Ad- the needs of the marketplace JSU in becoming a great feeder be on the leading edge because Speaking further to the crowd, and MSIs to engage in solutions, ministration recognized there • Lean on alumni in govern- institution. Working with NASA we’ve got some heavyweights.” Jackson said college towns such but they were ill-prepared. He was a problem, so it set aside ment or industry. also will allow Jackson State to Richard A. Aló, dean of JSU’s as Mississippi’s capital city said that even if these institu- $3 billion to begin replacing Finally, Jackson said, “Think harness the intellectual capaci- College of Science, Engineering should take advantage of its tions possessed the technology outdated systems. As a result, big; think of things you haven’t ties in our faculty and staff. So, and Technology (CSET), said educational assets because not they likely were not in a position colleges and universities are done before. Put yourself in the being able to break into the con- NASA’s Road Tour is benefi cial doing so would be a major loss. to do business with the federal being sought to resolve this di- eyes of your customer. Think tracting realm would be a whole to everyone. He vowed that JSU For example, he refl ected on government. “It’s the biggest lemma. about people who you want to different ball game and level of will continue positioning itself the deadly BP Gulf Coast oil challenge that we have today.” As for doing business with the do business with. Know where competition. If we’re able to do with the federal government by spill in April 2010 and its envi- Jackson wants to change this, government, Jackson said, “If the federal government or the that, our students will benefi t,” using faculty research to ensure ronmental impact on human and making sure HBCUs and MSIs there’s ever a time, this is that marketplace is going and posi- the president said. technological effi ciencies. marine life. The government understand the process for con- time. But the federal govern- tion yourself for that.” IN MEMORIAM MSU K-12 research center receives Former Interim President $13.6 million assessment contract Norris Allen Edney Sr. passes The Mississippi Link Newswire STARKVILLE, Miss. – The Re- The Mississippi Link Newswire guidance, wisdom and search and Curriculum Unit at Mis- Lorman, Miss.– Alcorn State University most importantly, his sissippi State is beginning the next is saddened to announce former interim presence and voice phase of ongoing career and techni- president, Norris Allen Edney Sr., died Sat- had an immeasurable cal education assessments for the urday at his home in Natchez, Miss. impact on the Alcorn state’s public schools. Edney served as interim president from family.” A 10-year, $13.6 million Missis- February 2010 to January 2011 and acting Edney also served sippi Department of Education con- president from December 2013 to March his community as tract with the specialized university 2014, guiding the university through two president of the Nat- group went into effect July 1. In ad- presidential transitions. Under Edney’s Edney chez-Adams County dition to continuing many services leadership, Alcorn had a familiar and steady School Board. provided in previous contracts, the hand to steer it through SACS reaffi rmation He earned an associate degree from Nat- new award expands K-12 standard- of accreditation in 2010. chez Junior College, a bachelor’s degree in setting, research and teacher sup- tests in each CTE pathway and in- cus lesson modifi cations to close President Alfred Rankins Jr. shared the biology from Tougaloo College, a master’s port, among other services. creased data access for teachers, so those gaps and improve perfor- news stating, “We are shocked and sad- degree in biology from Antioch College in While the RCU has been devel- they may strategically employ it in mance; dened to hear the news about one of the Yellow Springs, Colorado, and a doctorate oping the scientifi c evaluations for classroom settings. • Give special focus on how best most respected and long-serving educators degree in conservation from Michigan State more than two decades, “this con- “Mississippi has one of the best to effectively present data to teach- in Alcorn’s 146-year history.” Rankins con- University. tract aligns CTE assessment more CTE testing systems in the na- ers; and tinued, “Alcorn has lost a treasured former “Dr. Edney was a remarkable man and a closely to academic testing,” said tion,” Owen said. “Few states offer • Identify excelling classroom longtime professor, university leader and consistent leader who never passed on an Sean Owen, the project’s principal multiple-choice tests, national cer- leaders, so they may train peers dear mentor and friend. We ask the univer- opportunity to share his wisdom and expe- investigator. tifi cations and performance-based during periodic conferences and sity family to please keep Dr. Edney’s wife, rience with those entrusted with the Uni- With an ultimate goal “to im- testing across all pathways the way individual mentorings of new col- Lillian, their children and families in your versity’s future,” said Marcus Ward, vice prove teacher quality through as- the RCU does for Mississippi’s CTE leagues. thoughts and prayers.” president for institutional Advancement and sessment,” the MSU team has programs.” Mike Mulvihill, MDE’s direc- Throughout his career, Edney served Al- executive director of the ASU Foundation, worked continually “to facilitate Differing assessments allow pub- tor of career and technical educa- corn in multiple roles beginning as a biol- Inc. “He was extremely generous in offer- instructional modifi cation and offer lic school students to show profi - tion, said his agency appreciates ogy instructor in 1963. He worked his way ing sound advice to young leaders. For that, more than an arbitrary score,” the ciency levels in standardized, mul- the RCU’s continuing production of up to various leadership positions including we are extremely thankful and extend our associate research professor added. tiple-choice tests or by completing quality assessments. chairman of the Department of Biology, deepest sympathies to Mrs. Lillian and to all Formally titled Mississippi Career a set of career-related tasks. Many “I look forward to working with dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, of the Edney family and friends.” Planning and Assessment System, also elect to earn certifi cations that them to build on the positives from dean of Graduate Studies, and interim dean Vice president for student affairs, Emanu- Edition Three, the 2017 contract add to their resumes, Owen said. previous work to support students of the School of Nursing. He also served as el Barnes, added, “Dr. Edney’s heartfelt love with MDE is designed to advance Additionally, the new contract and teachers,” Mulvihill said. president of the Southwestern Athletic Con- for Alcorn was uncompromising. He was a the work of previous contracts by calls for the RCU to: MSU is Mississippi’s leading ference (SWAC) from 1979-1984. widely admired and effective administrator introducing more profi ciency levels • Provide both the state depart- university, available online at www. “Alcorn has lost one of its long-standing throughout Mississippi and the higher edu- and conducting additional analyses ment and local school districts with msstate.edu pillars with the passing of Dr. Norris Ed- cation community. Our hearts and prayers to demonstrate the alignment of as- detailed demographic statistics. For more information on the ney,” said Donzell Lee, provost and vice are with his wife and their family.” sessments with curricula. By reporting the subgroup data, RCU, visit www.rcu.msstate.edu; president for academic affairs. “Edney Arrangements will be announced when The agreement also enables the districts can identify students in on its assessment work, www.rcu. was a mentor and role model to many. His available. RCU to offer additional practice achievement gaps and begin to fo- msstate.edu/assessment. 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 www.mississippilink.com BOOK REVIEW: “SOUL SURVIVOR: A BIOGRAPHY OF AL GREEN” BYJIMMY MCDONOUGH C.2017, DACAPO PRESS $28.00 / $36.50 CANADA • 403 PAGES

By Terri Schlichenmeyer two-bedroom house near a town his sons, leaving Albert out of and in New York before heading He’s, in fact, sometimes said to who’s perpetually unpredictable, Columnist so small it barely registered on the mix. McDonough says that for Memphis, a recording hot- be reluctant to talk about much which underscores a biography Diffi cult. a map. Greene’s family was Al “watched with envy” as his spot. He wrote songs and had at all; he even turned author Jim- that’s interesting but shockingly We all know someone like church-going and always had brothers performed, and vowed a few minor hits, although Mc- my McDonough away. McDon- less-than-complimentary. that, who could charitably be food on the table but life was that he would become famous Donough says he was “an… id- ough was able to interview some McDonough says he’d been called a challenge. Someone hard, and young Greene’s father one day. iosyncratic songwriter” and had of Green’s friends and family thinking of writing this book “for who swims against the current, often didn’t have but a few hun- He was a “different” child, a a “strange relationship” with the – or he tried to – and what he over twenty years” but, based on who rubs people the wrong way, dred dollars to last a year. Some “sensitive” one, but determined: guys in his band. Still, what he learned, plus what he gleaned the narrative here, readers may who makes you growly. In the people said he had a temper. all he ever wanted to do was sing had, “odd” as it was, worked: by from elsewhere, is the basis of rightly wonder why. new book “Soul Survivor: A Bi- “Those who know Al,” says and if he had to, he’d do it “on 1972, he’d fi nally achieved his “Soul Survivor.” With the feel of side-whis- ography of Al Green” by Jimmy McDonough,” described him my own without anyone.” De- fame. Here, McDonough offers pered gossip in a dark alley, McDonough, ruffl ed feathers much the same way.” spite his set mind, Al was shy, Today, the Reverend Al Green a level of respect and praises scandal fans may enjoy this can come from surprising places. Even so, the family was close and didn’t make friends easily; has returned to his roots, at his Green’s musical genius, even as book but, for others, it might be Born to sharecroppers, Albert and singing was an important a family move north didn’t help. own church. He’s supposedly he interjects second-hand anec- a harder sell. “Soul Survivor” is Leorns Greene (he later dropped part of their lives. When Albert After a successful second try reticent to talk about parts of dotes of Green’s quirks and con- good enough, but wanting it on the “e’”) entered the world in was still a child, his father as- at high school. Al Green scrab- his past, or about the women fl icting stories. He says Green your bookshelf may be a deci- April, 1946, on the fl oor of a sembled a gospel group with bled to fi nd fame in Michigan who came to him in lusty waves. is “the crazy-old-coot uncle” sion that’s diffi cult.

Cryptogram Film Review A cryptogram is a puzzle where a sentence is encoded by substituting the actual letters of the sentence with different letters. The challenge of the puzzle is to ‘decode’ the sentence to reveal the original English sentence. We have provided a few of the decoded letters to help get you started. Crown Heights Hint: Quote by Jerry Lewis Courtroom docudrama recounts real-life miscarriage of justice

By Kam Williams that devotion would take on his industrial complex routinely Columnist marriage. doling out a color-coded brand In the spring of 1980, Colin Fortunately, Carl did ulti- of criminal justice. Warner (Lakeith Stanﬁ eld) was mately get Clarence Lewis to Excellent (4 stars) wrongfully accused of murder recant his testimony and admit Rated R for profanity, sexual- on the streets of Brooklyn by a that he’d lied under oath for or- ity, nudity and violence 15 year-old juvenile delinquent ange juice and a candy bar. Too Running time: 94 minutes (Skylan Brooks) who picked bad that it took over 21 years to Production Studio: Washing- him out of a photo lineup pro- clear Colin’s name. ton Square Films vided by the police. That sup- A sobering indictment of the Distributor: Amazon Studios posed “eyewitness” testimony legal system that’ll leave you To see a trailer for was the only evidence linking wondering how many other Crown Heights, visit: Colin to the crime, but it didn’t Colin Warners might be incar- https://www.youtube.com/ prevent a jury from convict- cerated by a heartless prison- watch?v=nVxfpdTTHkc ing the 18 year-old in spite of a credible alibi and the absence of a motive, weapon or connection Crossword Puzzle to the victim. Soon, he was sent up the river where he began serving a life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. Truth be told, the only thing Colin was guilty of was being born poor and black in the inner-city, which meant he was very vulnerable to a criminal justice system totally indiffer- ent to the plight of an innocent, indigent, African-American de- fendant. And he would very likely have merely wasted away behind bars forever were it not for the commitment to his cause of his BFF (Nnamdi Asomugha). ACROSS DOWN Lucky for Colin, Carl King 1. Call a cab 1. Zeus’ wife would remain obsessed with 5. Association (abbr.) 2. University (abbr.) 9. Acclaim 3. Evils reversing the miscarriage of 11. Diet 4. Lick justice even after his appeals 12. Movie “King” 5. Wing ran out and his attorneys, fam- 13. Fresh 6. Moses’ mountain 14. Spots 7. Intolerant ily and other friends had given 15. Blood factor 8. Salamander up hope. 17. Creative work 10. Frugality Written and directed by 18. Bread enriching vitamin 16. Hip 20. More than a handful 18. Albuquerque locale Matt Ruskin, Crown Heights 22. Heat unit 19. Chlorine (abbr.) is a riveting courtroom drama 23. Nashville locale 20. A vacation (2 wds.) which recounts the events sur- 24. Shanty 21. Folk dancing 27. Torso extensions 22. Purses rounding the shameful case. We 29. Despots 24. Compel to go watch Carl settle on his career 31. Jeer 25. __ Major (Big Dipper) 32. Shampoo brand 26. Despot as a paralegal with the goal of 33. Petty fight 28. Primed one day exonerating his lifelong 34. Strange-shaped fruit 30. Nuke friend. We also see the toll that © Feature Exchange www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 JSU will induct 7 former Lady Braves begin 2017 outstanding athletes into its campaign at uno invitational 2017 Sports Hall of Fame Mississippi Link Newswire The Alcorn State University volleyball program kicks off its 2017 season Friday and Saturday when it competes in the University of New Orleans In- vitational at the Human Performance Center. The team will square off with the host, Privateers, Friday at 10 a.m. before playing a 3 p.m. match against Southeast Missouri State. The Lady Braves round out their opening weekend in a noon contest Saturday with Fordham. “I’m excited about putting these girls in a position where I know that they can be successful,” said head coach Chelsey Nicholas. “Going into this weekend, I’m looking for pro- whole preparation process has been (five seniors and five juniors). Four gression. Win or lose, I want us to do our mindset. If we play like we’ve of the nine returnees started last sea- By L.A. Warren sional sports or carried their talents to it right. When we go into these games, prepared, then we’re going to be able son, including seniors Krissa Gearring jsumsnews.com academic institutions. we must take care of all of the details. to battle.” and Nzingha Clarke, who were both Jackson State University’s Division The 2017 honorees are: I want us to progress so that when we UNO | Aug. 25 | 10 a.m. named to the Preseason All-Ohio Val- of Sports will induct seven former out- Bennie Crenshaw, football get into conference play. We’re ready The Privateers returned nine players ley Conference Team. Picked to finish standing athletes during its 30th Sports Schuyler Doakes, football to go.” from a 2016 squad that posted a 5-25 ninth in the Preseason Poll, the team is Hall of Fame banquet ceremony at 6 Johnny Edwards, baseball With 19 newcomers, including 16 record and welcomed five newcomers. led by seventh-year head coach Julie p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, in the Student Jesse Griffin, football freshmen, senior Brittney Dumas Fourth-year head coach Millicent Van Yankus. Center Ballroom on the main campus, Victor Hall, football and sophomore Wanya Morris will Norden, who coached Alcorn to back- Fordham | Aug. 26 | 12 p.m. 1400 John R. Lynch Street. Edgar “Chico” Jordan, football be expected to step up offensively. to-back Division titles in 2001 and The Rams went 11-18 a year ago This year’s banquet ceremony will (posthumous honor) Junior college transfers Alondra Ri- 2002 and is Alcorn’s all-time leading and are returning all but one player honor athletes in three sports: base- Jimmy Patterson, track and field vera Modesto and Singryd Valadares blocker, will look to junior Kaitlyn from their 2016 squad. Junior Bre- ball, football and track and field. Cost for individual banquet tickets bring experience to the court, while Grice, who led the team in total blocks anna Jones and senior Emily Frunk Those who will be enshrined have are $60 if purchased by Sept. 20 and freshmen Daharri Thompkins and Fi- (81) last year. The middle blocker was return as captains, while Atlantic 10 made a mark on and off the field and $75 after Sept. 20. A reserved table apaipai Iosia and sophomore Melinda tapped as the Privateers captain. UNO and ECAC Rookie of the Year Oliv- continue to impact their communities for eight is $600. Perrilloux are also expected to con- was picked to finish 13th in the South- ia Fairchild and sophomore Morgan with civic duties and various busi- Tickets are available at the JSU tribute. land Conference Preseason Poll. Williams return as the only two play- nesses. As well, some played profes- Ticket Office: 601-979-2420. “We did watch video and some of Southeast Missouri State | Aug. 25 ers on the squad to have appeared in our girls knew the other teams’ play- | 3 p.m. all 111 sets last season. Fordham was ers, but at the end of the day they The two programs face off for the picked to finish eighth in the Atlantic haven’t played before and this is the first time in program history. The 10 Preseason Poll. Saturday will also first collegiate game for some of the Redhawks went 7-23 in 2016 and are be the first meeting between the two JSU announces 2017 girls,” added Nicholas. “I think the composed mostly of upperclassmen teams. football TV schedule Alcorn fans flood Walmart for inaugural pep rally

Mississippi Link Newswire VICKSBURG, Miss. - The Alcorn State University fans were in full attendance at the Walmart Vicksburg sponsored Kick-off Pep Rally Satur- day. The Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite and the Golden Girls showcased their world- The Mississippi Link Newswire delayed). renowned showmanship by providing 2017 JSU TV schedule The Jackson State football program entertainment for store patrons as they Sept. 2 – JSU at TCU, Ft. Worth, will have three televised games during both marched and performed inside the Texas, 7 pm, FOX Sports Network the 2017 regular season. store. The cheerleaders led the packed Sept. 9 – JSU vs. Tennessee State The Tigers will open the season on store in cheers and chants. (Southern Heritage Classic), Mem- FOX Sports Sept. 2 when JSU takes “The Walmart pep rally was a huge phis, Tennessee, 6 pm, FOX Sports on the TCU Horned Frogs. The follow- stride in strengthening our partnership Southeast (tape delayed) ing weekend, JSU faces the Tennessee with Walmart Vicksburg. Our students, Sept. 16 – JSU at Grambling State, State Tigers in the Southern Heritage alumni and Alcorn community exhib- versity to enlarge its selection of Vicksburg and making this an annual Grambling, Louisiana, 6 pm, ESPN3, Classic in Memphis. The game will be ited Braves pride at its finest and we merchandise with a newly expanded event for our fans.” ESPNU (tape delayed) broadcast on FOX Sports Southeast. look to continue to build upon this mo- apparel section totally dedicated to Al- Alcorn has two more weeks to pre- Dec. 2 – SWAC Championship JSU’s last regular season televised mentum throughout the year,” said as- corn. pare for its 2017 season opener when it Game, Houston, Texas, 3:30 pm, ES- game is scheduled for Sept. 16 when sistant vice president for athletic com- “Today we had a great turnout from hosts Miles College Saturday, Sept. 2 PNU the Tigers take on Grambling State in pliance and academic services Jason our fans,” said director of athletics at 6 p.m. at Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Dec. 16 – Celebration Bowl, Atlan- Grambling, Louisiana. The game will Cable. Derek Horne. “We are looking forward Stadium. ta, Georgia, 11 am, ABC be aired on ESPN3 and ESPNU (tape Walmart has worked with the uni- to a great partnership with Walmart #FearTheBrave Lady Tigers fall 3-0 to Southern Miss

Mississippi Link Newswire The Jackson State women’s volleyball team fell 3-0 to Southern Miss in the final match of the Southern Miss Invitational Sat- urday evening. With this loss JSU falls to a 1-2 overall record. Camry Dabney led the Lady Tigers of- fense with six kills, while Sapphire Simpson had 11 assists and Tyler Moorer had seven digs. Chandler Marshall led USM with 13 kills en route to the win. Jackson State returns to action Wednesday, GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: Aug. 30, when the Lady Tigers host Jackson- ville State at T.B. Ellis Gymnasium for their home opener. Match play is set for 6:30 pm. www.mississippilink.com STATE

10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Mississippi dove hunting season starts Sept. 2

The Mississippi Link Newswire the aid of bait is illegal, and it the previous year. Mississippi’s dove hunting is the hunter’s responsibility The most frequent citation season will open September 2 to know if the area is baited or written in Mississippi has statewide. not. A brochure on dove fi eld been no hunting license. This For private lands on open- preparation and hunting regu- violation has a direct impact ing day, legal shooting hours lations can be found online at on conservation due to the will begin 30 minutes before www.mdwfp.com/dove. loss of Federal Aid dollars to sunrise. Dove fi elds on Mis- All MDWFP conservation the state. sissippi Department of Wild- offi cers will be working with Dove hunters should ensure life, Fisheries, and Parks federal offi cers during the their shotguns are not capable (MDWFP) Wildlife Manage- dove seasons to ensure hunt- of holding more than three ment areas may have different ers comply with state and fed- shells. The total combined bag hunt days and shooting times, eral hunting laws. limit for mourning and white- depending on the specifi c Before hunting migratory winged doves is 15 per day, area’s regulations. Shooting game birds, hunters should with no more than 45 in pos- hours for all migratory game be sure their hunting license session. On opening day, the birds end at sunset. is current, complete with possession limit is the same as Opening day of dove season Harvest Information Program the daily bag limit. is one of the most anticipated (HIP) registration, which is For more information re- hunting days of the year and required for hunting all migra- garding doves in Mississippi, is a great time for fun and fel- tory game birds in each state visit our website at www. lowship with friends and fam- hunted. mdwfp.com/dove or call us at ily. HIP registration is com- (601) 432-2199. Hunters should take seri- pleted when, upon purchasing Follow us on Facebook at ous notice of how a location a license, hunters are asked www.facebook.com/mdwfp or was prepared before hunting. questions about their migra- on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ Hunting migratory birds with tory game bird harvest from MDWFPonline. MDE announces USDA income guidelines for free and reduced price meals

The Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Department of Education announces the United States Department of Agriculture income guidelines for free and reduced price meals served under the school lunch, school breakfast, after school snack program and food distribution programs. Families with NOTICE OF A TAX INCREASE AND A children in any of these facili- PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ties who are unable to pay the indication that this adult house- hearing offi cial. The school/ full price of the meals are en- hold member does not have a institution offi ce or the super- BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX LEVIES couraged to apply for benefi ts. social security number. intendent’s offi ce can provide Meal applications and in- The information provided you with the name, address, FOR CITY OF JACKSON structions for applying for meal by the household is confi den- and phone number of the hear- benefi ts are sent home with tial and will be used only for ing offi cial. each student during registration purposes of determining eligi- “In accordance with Federal or on the fi rst day of attendance. bility and verifying data. The civil rights law and U.S. Depart- The City of Jackson, Mississippi will hold a public To apply for the meal ben- information provided may be ment of Agriculture (USDA) hearing on a proposed ad valorem tax revenue efi ts, each household should fi ll verifi ed at any time during the civil rights regulations and pol- out the application and return it year by the school/institution or icies, the USDA, its Agencies, increase for fi scal year 2017-2018 and on its proposed to the school or institution. Ad- program offi cials. offi ces, and employees, and ditional copies of the applica- Households are no longer institutions participating in or budget and proposed tax levies for fi scal year 2017- tion are available at the admin- required to report increases in administering USDA programs 2018 on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in istrative offi ce of each facility. household income of over $50 are prohibited from discrimi- For the school/institution per month or $600 per year nating based on race, color, Council Chambers located in City Hall, 219 South offi cials to determine eligibil- and decreases in household national origin, sex, disability, ity, the household must report size. However, if a household age, or reprisal or retaliation for President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. income information or provide member becomes unemployed prior civil rights activity in any a Supplemental Nutrition As- or if the household size in- program or activity conducted sistance Program (SNAP) or creases, the household should or funded by USDA.” The City of Jackson is now operating with projected TANF (Temporary Assistance contact the school/institution. If you wish to fi le a Civil to Needy Families) or FDPIR These changes may make the Rights program complaint of total budget revenue of $ 516,873,153 (13.1 percent) (Food Distribution Program on children of the household eli- discrimination, complete the Indian Reservations) case num- gible for free or reduced price USDA Program Discrimina- or $ 67,895,958 of such revenue is obtained through ber. meals. Households may apply tion Complaint Form, AD-3027 ad valorem taxes. For next fi scal year, the proposed If the child receives TANF for benefi ts at any time dur- found online at http://www. payments or is a member of a ing the year as circumstances ascr.usda.gov/complaint_fil- budget has total projected revenue of $462,366,573 of SNAP household, or a member change. ing_cust.html, or at any USDA of a FDPIR household, the par- In certain cases, foster chil- offi ce, or call (866) 632-9992 to that amount, (15.5 percent) or $71,756,359 is proposed ent or guardian has to provide dren are also eligible for meal request the form. You may also to be fi nanced through a total ad valorem tax levy. only the name of the child, benefi ts. If a household has write a letter containing all of SNAP or TANF or FDPIR case foster children living with them the information requested in the number, and sign the applica- and wish to apply for meal ben- form. tion in order for the child to efi ts for them, the household Send your completed com- For next fi scal year, the City of Jackson plans to receive free meals. Homeless, should contact the school/insti- plaint form or letter to us by increase your ad valorem tax millage rate by 3.00 mills migrant, or runaway youth are tution for more information. mail at U.S. Department of categorically eligible for free Each school/institution has a Agriculture, Director, Offi ce from 61.03 mills to 64.03 mills. This increase means meals. copy of their approved free and of Assistant Secretary for Civil Other applicants must report reduced price meal policy. The Rights, 1400 Independence that you will pay more in ad valorem taxes on your household income identifi ed by policy indicates who is respon- Avenue, S.W., Washington, source, such as earnings, wel- sible for determining eligibility. D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) home, automobile tag, utilities, business fi xtures and fare and alimony received by The determining offi cial is, in 690-7442 or email at program. equipment and rental real property. each household member. most instances, the principal, [email protected]. In order for income appli- the food service administrator, Individuals who are deaf, cants to be approved, the house- or the program director. Each hard of hearing or have speech hold must provide the following school/school district/institu- disabilities may contact USDA Any citizen of City of Jackson is invited to attend on the application: the names of tion has an individual named as through the Federal Relay Ser- this public hearing on the proposed ad valorem tax all household members, each the hearing offi cial. vice at (800) 877-8339 or (800) household member’s monthly Parents or guardians dissatis- 845-6136 (in Spanish). increase, and will be allowed to speak for a reasonable income identifi ed by source, fi ed with the ruling of the deter- “USDA is an equal opportu- the signature of an adult house- mining offi cial may discuss the nity provider and employer.” amount of time and offer tangible evidence before any hold member certifying that the decision with the determining Children from households vote is taken.” information provided is correct offi cial on an informal basis. whose income is at or below and the last four digits of the so- Parents wishing to make a for- the Income Eligibility Guide- cial security number of an adult mal appeal may make a request lines may be eligible for free or who signs the application or an either orally or in writing to the reduced price meals. 8/24/2017 8/31/2017 www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11

PRESERVED Man without God Peacemakers is spiritually dead not peacetakers By Shewanda Riley a very important lesson. It went Columnist PART 1 beyond the lesson of humility One of the and the importance of taming By Pastor Simeon R. Green III who is living in sin does not lose His power in our life. The tius Pilate asked Jesus, “What hardest things my sharp tongue. The situa- Special to The Mississippi Link know God. That person is dead teaching of God’s Word is to is Truth?” This question is to do is to action reminded me of James 3:18: We read in spiritually, yet he is alive physi- bring us into right relationship being asked throughout the cept someone “Now the fruit of righteousness John 18:37-38 cally. We will lose the truth if with God. We read in Isaiah world today. People are asking: else’s apology is sown in peace by those who these words: we quit obeying it. There is 53:6, “All we like sheep have “What is Truth? What is Right? when you believe make peace.” “Pilate therefore more to the truth than just hear- gone astray; we have turned Who is Right?” God is Truth, they’ve done you It seems as though the impor- said unto Him, ing it preached; the truth is to everyone to his own way; and Jesus is Truth and the Word of wrong. An even harder thing to tant lesson centered around my Art thou a king be lived. the LORD hath laid on him the God is Truth; and these three do is to choose to make peace honestly answering the ques- then? Jesus an- The truth is the Word of iniquity of us all.” are one. with someone who has offended tion: Is it more important to be swered, Thou sayest that I am God, and the Word and the Isaiah speaks of Israel stray- Truth is not determined by a you. Why? Sometimes, it’s a lot right or to have a relationship? I a king. To this end was I born, Spirit work together. There is ing from God and compares group of men gathering to de- more comforting to hold onto mean, is the value of the friend- and for this cause came I into no power in preaching the truth them to wandering sheep. Yet cide what should be preached. a grudge than let go of the of- ship worth more than the value the world, that I should bear without the spirit. Some men God would send the Messiah Truth comes from God, and fense and extend grace instead. of being able to say I’m right? witness unto the truth. Every preach the truth with no power to bring them back into the God’s Word is Truth. We read I learned this lesson a few years Another thing that I have to one that is of the truth heareth in their message because their fold. We have the hindsight to in John 1:1, “In the beginning ago during a tense time with a admit is that because of my pride my voice. Pilate saith unto lives are not pleasing to God. see and know the identity of was the Word, and the Word close friend who came to me for and arrogance, it used to be not Him, What is truth?” The power in the message is the promise Messiah who has was with God, and the Word moral support during a diffi cult so long ago, that I was more con- Romans, Chapter 8, lets us the Spirit. come and died for our sins. But was God.” situation in her marriage. cerned with being right. Fool- know that sin is of the fl esh. If we are not obeying God, if we can see all that Jesus did Next week, 9-8-2017 – Part As I listened to my friend ishly, I was willing to sacrifi ce Sin is what caused man to stray we do not have any power in and still reject Him, our sin is II “Man without God is spiritu- talk about her very troubling relationships with the excuse from God. When men go away our lives. We may say, “we have much greater than that of the ally dead.” problems, I had to admit that that if the person couldn’t handle from God, they are walking in not committed sin;” however, if Ancient Israelites, who could Rev. Simeon R. Green III is there was a small part of me being told they were wrong, then the fl esh. Man without God is we are not obeying God, we are not see what we have seen. pastor of Joynes Road Church that thought about how quickly maybe I didn’t need them to be like a fi sh out of water. When a transgressing His law, and we Have we given our lives to of God, 31 Joynes Road, things had changed from just a in my circle of friends. fi sh is out of the water for very do not have the power of God Jesus Christ, the “Good Shep- Hampton VA 23669. He is a few weeks earlier when she’d But thank God for growth, long, it will die. in our lives. herd” (John 10:11-16), or are member of the National Asso- called me to state very adamant- change and deliverance. No lon- The Bible tells us that the We do not have to go to a we still like a wandering sheep? ciation of Evangelism Church ly that out of loyalty to her man ger do I think that way and I’ve wages of sin is death. Anyone club and drink or take drugs to The Roman governor Pon- of God, Anderson, Ind. she was ending our friendship. learned to better treasure friend- How ironic, I thought that now I ships. I’ve learned by reassess- was the one that she was turning ing myself and my friendships to for help when her ‘man’ was that they are not about what oth- Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master wounding her. ers can add to my life, but for But surprisingly, instead of what things of value that I can me stating this to her, I found add to my friends’ lives. I also myself just listening to her as learned that being “right” may she poured out the pain in her seem to add to my life, but often heart caused by the person who times it adds nothing to the lives a few weeks ago I saw as try- of others. ing to drive a wedge between Shewanda Riley is a Dallas, our friendship. She even made Texas based author of “Love a statement about how she real- Hangover: Moving From Pain ized that he was trying to drive to Purpose After a Relation- 1750 all of her friends away but that ship Ends” and “Writing to the SUNDAY she was not going to let him do Beat of God’s Heart: A Book of www.nhcms.org Worship Services so. Prayers for Writers.” Email her 10:00 a.m. When I hung up the phone at preservedbypurpose@gmail. with her nearly two hours later, com or follow her on Twitter @ Sunday School 8:45 a.m. I then realized that I’d learned shewanda.

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12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Racism either President Young’s statement drives or draws on Charlottesville, Va. By President Jerry Young acknowledged Heather Heyer, who call on the president of the United By Bobby E. Mills, PhD The National Baptist Convention not after the fl esh, but after the and (undoubtedly) the biggest had been needlessly killed. But, States to change his words, both in NNPA Columnist Spirit.” (Romans 8: 2-4). liar to ever occupy The White “For if the trum- oddly, Tuesday, he doubled down tenor and tone, towards groups that Why does “racism” exist In pondering the domes- House. pet give an uncer- on his fi rst comments, making the support such repugnant ideas. We in the most sophisticated and tic terrorist actions of James Since becoming president tain sound, who focal point of his discussion the call upon him to let such groups technological enlightened pe- Alex Fields in Charlottesville, historical-media-tracking has shall prepare him- violence that had occurred. Speak- know that they may have a legal riod of the twenty-fi rst century Virginia, an individual must identifi ed at least 2,000 public self to the battle.” ing of the groups involved he stated, right to exist in this country but they (2017)? Of course, by now you conclude that racism leads to lies utter from the president’s (1 Cor. 14:8) “You have some very bad people in have no moral right to exist. They are probably wondering just unadulterated “demonic-evil” mouth. And, this is why “Je- The events that that group [Antifa and other groups] represent the worst kind of ideol- what will racism drive or draw and makes an individual a sus said to those Jews which occurred recently in Charlottesville, but you also had people that were ogy, and therefore, should not feel an individual to? Racism will prime candidate for the devil’s believed on him, If ye continue Va. were neither unclear in goal or very fi ne people on both sides.” welcomed in our nation. either drive an individual “in- workshop. “For as he thinketh in my word, then are ye my purpose. The “Unite the Right” ral- There is no moral equivalency We call upon him to stand on the sane” or “draw” an individual in his heart, so is he:” (Prov- disciples indeed: and ye shall ly was a gathering of white Nation- here. White supremacy fueled the Lord’s side who calls us to remem- to evil (the devil). And, both erbs 23:7). know the truth, and the truth alist groups: the KKK, Neo-Nazis Trans-Atlantic slave trade and led ber that of one blood God made all are negative and have negative Only demonic evil can moti- shall make you free.” (John 8: and “Alt-Right” groups. to the Holocaust. It has led to the humanity. Therefore, he must not consequences. vate an individual to drive 800 31-32). These groups gathered for the ex- deaths of many blacks, particularly be ambivalent; he must call out this The answer to the “why” miles to use his motor vehicle Christian right evangelicals, press purpose of protesting the re- here in the south, through lynching. evil in no uncertain terms. In so do- question of racism lies in as a weapon of domestic terror- President Trump has never moval of an image that epitomizes It promoted segregation and the ing, he will help to create the con- family socialization, pastoral ism, especially when he should been a man of God, but a male white supremacy, the statue of Rob- codifi cation of racism called Jim text that will become advantageous leadership in Christian Right be driving to college to enter in the world. The evidence of ert E. Lee. Crow in America and Apartheid in and conducive to bringing unity to Evangelical churches, and peer his junior year of study. his lack of God consciousness For them, the protest was about South Africa. Its origin is a direct this country and thereby undermine group “socialization” infl uenc- Reason versus passion. Of is his own declaratory state- much more than preserving some- assault on the biblical account of the the plans of those intent on promotes. “Radical” racial indoctrina- course, an individual is what ment regarding Two Corinthi- thing of cultural worth. They origin of the human race. ing the heretical and evil agenda of tion occurs because ‘birds of a he or she thinks and believes; ans. Every Christian has been marched through the streets pro- As, I understand it, the other side white supremacy. feather fl ock together.’ and, therefore, his/her beliefs admonished to, “Study to shew claiming racist and Anti-Semitic did not gather because they hated The law of Christ demands that Most white Americans are and words shape his/her ac- thyself approved unto God, a rhetoric. It seemed that they wanted white people; they gathered be- Christians of every creed, confes- not racists. Only about 33-1/3 tions (destiny). Moreover, lack workman that needeth not be the world to know that their move- cause they wanted to protest what sion, and convention denounce the percent of whites are radical of spiritual-moral leadership in ashamed, rightly dividing the ment was based on white suprema- they perceived as hatred personi- racist, toxic ideology of the alt-right racists, and other whites sim- family environments, Christian word of truth. But shun pro- cist ideologies. Why else would fi ed. This is not to condone any ag- movement and stand united against ply “go along to get along” for churches and other American fane and vain babblings: for some of the featured speakers for gression on their part. But we must its every expression and aspiration social acceptance and fear of cultural institutions, produces they will increase unto more this event be leaders who champion acknowledge, fi rst and foremost, in for cultural and political correct- being attacked. Forewarned is societal alienation. ungodliness.” (2 Timothy 2: white nationalist thoughts? my judgement, that white suprema- ness. The deadly consequences our foretold because silence is con- America, know full well, 15-16). Two Corinthians is This rally’s goal was to declare to cy is the culprit in this matter. Thus, nation will reap, should we tolerate sent. For after all, evil is spiri- that the truth will either drive profane and vain babbling. the world that the evil of white su- there could not have been any “fi ne the alt-right’s murderous quest for tual ignorance of the Creator of you or draw you because: “For President Donald J. Trump premacy is not dead. It was to dem- people” marching alongside Neo- legitimacy, were seen in Charlot- all things. the word of God is quick, and is the most ungodly, unhinged, onstrate that white supremacists are Nazis and the KKK. tesville this past week, and they are Black Americans are not powerful, and sharper than any despicable, morally-spiritu- willing to do as they have done for The president, by his words and frightening. racially motivated in any twoedged sword, piercing to ally-challenged-unqualified- centuries – commit acts of violence his work, has empowered these The failure of President Donald way, shape, form or fashion; dividing asunder of soul and president that has ever occu- to spread their beliefs. groups and has given them a degree J. Trump to perceive the true nature even though, some blacks re- spirit, and of the joints and pied the White House. This Ultimately, a young counter- of respectability and acceptance. of this evil, his unwillingness to de- spond negatively to racism. marrow, and is a discerner of is precisely why he is more protester, Heather Heyer, died as a And thus, he has either by intention nounce its exponents in unambigu- In fact, blacks have compas- the thoughts and intents of the comfortable in a campaign- result of this hatred. Her name has or inadvertently given indication to ous terms, seems to speak volumes sion for, and above all, respect heart.” (Hebrews 4: 12). ing-politicking entertainment been added to the list of those who these groups that they have a friend regarding whether he plans to be the for whites that are culturally America has a president that mode designed solely to keep died at the hands of white suprema- in the White House. By focusing president for ALL of America. inclusive since, on the other has licensed racial and reli- his voter base politically so- cists, like Emmett Till, Medgar only on the violence, it appears that We must all remember that law- hand, they catch hell from rac- gious hatred, and above all, the lidifi ed. He is not capable of Evers, Martin Luther King Jr. and he has tacitly given his support and lessness cannot be met with indif- ists whites. Hence, blacks are destruction of democratic in- providing presidential moral many others. approval to the racism practiced by ference. Racism cannot be met with fearful for themselves as well stitutions from the beginning. leadership. A young African American, De- these groups. equivocation. Hatred cannot be met as for their love ones, because Throughout the primary sea- America’s international Andre Harris, was seriously in- Now, the president calls the with uncertainty. Not only must they feel that large percent- son and in the general election, enemies are laughing; God- jured; a helicopter crashed resulting removal of Confederate statues President Trump, but all our leaders ages of whites want them to Trump embraced the acquired fearing Americans are crying in the death of two police offi cers “foolish.” He claims that they are from both the secular and the sacred apologize for what blackness language of racial hatred. and wondering ‘what’s going who were monitoring this event; “beautiful.” There appears to be no communities, must speak with one represents; and, therefore, they Therefore, the spiritual-moral- on’? And, seemingly President and nineteen persons were injured ambiguity in these comments. He voice to declare that this kind of do not have to ask God for for- failure of President Trump was Trump has expanded and total- by a weaponized vehicle used as a seems to be implying that he sup- hatred, bigotry and racism is totally giveness for their sinful racism. manifestly made crystal-clear ly exposed the racist under-bel- terrorist weapon, all at the hands of ports what these groups supported unacceptable. God hates racism, and “God and complete with his triangu- ly of the Republican Party, and white supremacists on one weekend when they gathered in Charlot- The alt-right is antithetical to judgeth the righteous, and God lation moral equivalency com- at the same time, exposed the in Charlottesville. tesville. Simultaneously, one must Christian principles. Its leaders are is angry with the wicked every ments after the Charlottesville religious hypocrisy of Chris- We must not and cannot meet the conclude that he is not on the side purveyors of racism. And those who day.” (Psalms 7:11). Words of terrorist killing. tian right evangelicals. evil of white supremacy with moral of those counter-protesters who would tolerate this growing menace truth and love can overcome Confederate symbols are America, let’s clearly under- ambivalence. We cannot equivo- stood against the white supremacist or suggest that the First Amendment words of lies, hatred and so- statements of white supremacy stand the consequences of the cate when confronted with such a groups. Whatever condemnation affords protections for their induce- cietal discord in the eternal and hatred, and a war against declining moral authority of diabolical movement. There are no that he has spoken about these white ments to violence are morally bank- struggle of life and death. the Federal Union, not demo- America in the world commu- two sides when it comes to white nationalist groups has been under- rupt as is the alt-right movement God versus the devil. After cratic egalitarian inclusion. nity because President Trump supremacy. It is a belief system that mined by his own latest comments. itself. all, “For the law of the Spirit of The role of an American presi- wanted a job that he is intel- is anti-Christian at its core and must The National Baptist Convention, I call upon on all people of faith life in Christ Jesus hath made dent is to calm the nation in dif- lectually, psychologically, and be repudiated without confusion. USA, Inc., as a group standing on to bear prophetic witness against the me free from the law of sin and fi cult times. For certain, being morally incapable of perform- Is this not the colossal failure of the side of Christ the Lord, rejects alt-right, to expose its teachings and death. For what the law could president does not change who ing. our president in dealing with this is- the views of these white nationalist teachers for the evil menace they not do, in that it was weak you are, it only reveals who Christian Right Evangeli- sue? His fi rst response to the events groups. We stand against the presi- promote, and to reject any claim through the fl esh, God sending you are. For those Americans cals, you are not fooling God, strangely condemned hate “on many dent’s ambivalence on the matter. that racist nationalists should fi nd his own Son in the likeness of who did not know, now you only yourselves, because you sides.” Monday, President Trump We make it clear: the evil present in acceptance in our country. I call on sinful fl esh, and for sin, con- know beyond a shadow of a cannot cloak your “racism” in seemed to have understood the Charlottesville was the result of the people of goodwill to continue to demned sin in the fl esh: that the doubt, precisely who President Christianity. God hears all and weakness of his fi rst statement. He divisiveness of white supremacist pursue racial harmony and unity for righteousness of the law might Trump truly is: a racial bigot, a sees all: . Get right with God! provided a stronger condemnation racism. We condemn this evil in the the good of our nation. be fulfi lled in us, who walk religious bigot, a woman hater Selah! of the white supremacist groups and strongest possible terms. We, also, God bless America! Recent events in Virginia bring back the sixties By James B. Ewers Jr. another race on our side of town, ies had a deep racial divide. Skin through some evil and sinis- been the subtle and sometimes about what happened Saturday. President Emeritus Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio Yes, we as black people had a color made all the difference. ter times. Our resolve to be the brazen catalyst for this racial The 45th president came out ‘side’ of town. If you were black, get back. United States of America has and civil unrest. I agree with this with less than a convincing state- I am a prod- My elementary school was all If you were white, you were al- caused us great pain and sacri- opinion. ment about the tragedy. It was uct of the 1960’s black except for the nuns who right. Race made a difference in fi ce. Blood was shed and lives Three are dead so far includ- half-hearted, at best. Leaders on and grew up in a were our teachers. They were the sixties. Unfortunately, riot- were lost by both black people ing one innocent bystander. both sides of the aisle lashed out Southern city. white. In fact, the nuns lived in ing and killings were a part of and white people. James Alex Fields Jr., a 20 year at his lukewarm statement. Segregation, a convent near the school. the Civil Rights Movement. Now, our determination to be old from Ohio, caused the death It was not until August 14 that separate but equal, They lived, from my perspec- The Ku Klux Klan was the the United States of America is of Heather Heyer. He rammed he made an appropriate state- we sat upstairs and tive, humble lives. I never heard predecessor of the white su- being challenged once again. his car into a large group of ment decrying the events of Sat- they sat downstairs at the mov- one report about them being premacy movement and the On August 12, a group of pro- people. It has since been learned urday. ies all happened during my early harmed in any way. Aryan Nation. You didn’t hear white protesters descended upon that Fields was supportive of Many of his constituents in years. However, it didn’t stop us Now, many years later my anything about white nation- the college town of Charlottes- this pro-white protest group. that crowd were malcontents from believing and achieving. friends and I discuss our el- alists. It was just the Ku Klux ville, Virginia. Their purpose in Felicia Correa, a friend of and racial haters. They voted for Men with hoods and white ementary school experience. Klan. being there was to protest the re- Heather Heyer, created a Go him. You know it and I know it. robes, German Shepherd dogs Some suggest that the nuns were The Klan served up hate moval of the Robert E. Lee stat- Fund Me account and raised And, of course he knows it. handled by the police all were not totally for us. I didn’t see it and vitriol against people who ure. Their behavior and antics $225,000 on behalf of the vic- America, we cannot go back a part of my young life. I along and I didn’t feel it. looked like me. White people were crude, rude and violent. tim’s mother. to segregated views and think- with my friends didn’t have to Kids, I believe, can see who joined our cause like An- The days of white supremacy The city of Charlottesville is ing. We cannot let one man and watch television because we had through teachers. They know the drew Goodman and Michael groups thinking they can have reeling from this event. It will a small group of people strip us an up close and personal view. good ones from the bad ones. Schwerner were killed because their way in America are over. take time for the city to heal. of our core beliefs about Amer- I grew up in the East Winston Our teachers wanted us to do our they knew segregation and ra- Some would opine that the One city offi cial, Maurice Jone, ica. section of Winston-Salem N.C. best and to be successful. cial hatred were wrong. current sitting President of the said there will be a lot of dis- Remember, “Indivisible, with It was rare that we saw people of My city like all Southern cit- We as a country have lived United States of America has cussion around the dinner table liberty and justice for all.”

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www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 13 Forrest General Hospital among nation’s top performing hospitals for treatment of heart attack patients American College of Cardiology NCDR ACTION Registry Platinum Award recognizes high standards of patient care

The Mississippi Link Newswire at Forrest General. Receiving an honor To receive the ACTION Registry said Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, disease, specifi cally high-risk heart at- Hattiesburg, MS – Forrest General like the NCDR ACTION Registry Plati- Platinum Performance Achievement FACC, Chair, ACTION Registry; ex- tack patients. Hospital has received the American num Award serves as a reminder that we Award, Forrest General has demon- ecutive director of Interventional Car- The American College of Cardiol- College of Cardiology’s NCDR AC- are doing everything necessary to save strated sustained achievement in the diovascular Programs, Brigham and ogy is a 52,000-member medical so- TION Registry Platinum Performance lives in Mississippi. My hope is that we ACTION Registry for eight consecu- Women’s Hospital Heart and Vascular ciety that is the professional home for Achievement Award for 2017. Forrest can help every heart attack patient to tive quarters and has performed at the Center; and Professor of Medicine, the entire cardiovascular care team. The General is one of only 193 hospitals na- heal and move on with their life,” said top level of standards for specifi c per- Harvard Medical School. “By meeting mission of the College is to transform tionwide to receive the honor. Rosa Bryd, cardiac cath lab director. formance measures. This is the fourth the requirements set forth in the registry cardiovascular care and to improve The award recognizes Forrest Gen- The Centers for Disease Control es- consecutive year Forrest General has and establishing a culture of providing heart health. The ACC leads in the for- eral’s commitment and success in im- timates that over 700,000 Americans received this honor. guideline-recommended therapy, For- mation of health policy, standards and plementing a higher standard of care suffer a heart attack each year. A heart Full participation in the registry en- rest General is saving lives and improv- guidelines. The College operates na- for heart attack patients and signifi es attack occurs when a blood clot in a gages hospitals in a robust quality im- ing outcomes of heart attack patients.” tional registries to measure and improve that Forrest General has reached an ag- coronary artery partially or completely provement process using data to drive ACTION Registry empowers health care, offers cardiovascular accreditation gressive goal of treating these patients blocks blood fl ow to the heart muscle. improvements in adherence to guideline care provider teams to consistently treat to hospitals and institutions, provides to standard levels of care as outlined by Treatment guidelines include admin- recommendations and overall quality of heart attack patients according to the professional medical education, dis- the American College of Cardiology/ istering aspirin upon arrival and dis- care provided to heart attack patients. most current, science-based guidelines seminates cardiovascular research and American Heart Association clinical charge, timely restoration of blood fl ow “As a Platinum Performance Award and establishes a national standard for bestows credentials upon cardiovascu- guidelines and recommendations. to the blocked artery, smoking cessation recipient, Forrest General has shown it understanding and improving the qual- lar specialists who meet stringent quali- “Nothing humbles me more than see- counseling and cardiac rehabilitation, is a leader in implementing standards ity, safety and outcomes of care profi cations. ing the outstanding work of the team among others. of care and protocols for its patients,” vided for patients with coronary artery For more, visit acc.org. UMMC toxicology lab a leader in identifying opioid epidemic street drugs

Mississippi Link Newswire death toll to rise. They’re easier velop its array of testing. “It ar- Skittle.” start getting into the synthetic fi cers who handle confi scated When a Mississippi law en- to obtain, and many are manu- rives unprogrammed,” he said. UMMC has the only clini- realm, that’s when what UMMC drugs are at risk, he said. forcement agency is stumped factured in Asia to be sold rec- “We inject chemical standards cal laboratory in the state that does is so critical.” Kyle cited a recent incident about what deadly substances reationally. and program the analyzer to the can analyze for ethylene glycol When hundreds of Mississip- where an Ohio offi cer was ex- are laced into a street drug One of the most popular, fen- drugs we’re seeing, or expect to and methanol poisoning, which pians overdosed on spice in a posed to fetanyl in a white they’ve confi scated, there’s only tanyl, is 50 to 100 times stron- see, in Mississippi. We moni- happens when someone ingests single spate a couple of years powder form during the course one hospital laboratory in the ger than morphine. “Some of the tor the news reports and stay in antifreeze or high-proof “moon- ago, he said, “there was a strand of a drug bust. “The offi cer no- state that has the tools to fi gure derivatives of fentanyl – alfent- close touch with law enforce- shine” alcohols manufactured that we found that no one knew ticed some on his uniform and out the most puzzling cases. The anil, sufentanil, carfentanil - are ment. It’s very hands on, and illegally, said Dr. Robert Cox, what it was. UMMC was the brushed it away with his hand, University of Mississippi Medi- 100 to 1,000 times more potent very labor intensive.” professor of emergency medi- only place that could identify it then fell on the ground a few cal Center’s analytical toxicolo- than morphine,” said Dr. Patrick Techs even test the instrument cine and director of the Mis- for us.” minutes later,” Kyle said. “The gy laboratory uses sophisticated Kyle, a toxicologist and associ- to see how well it tests. Lab tech- sissippi Poison Control Center “People here are primarily amount absorbed through his equipment and testing methods ate professor of pathology. nician Derek Johnson recently based at the Medical Center.1. using prescription opioids” to skin was enough to send him to to scrutinize blood and urine “That’s what people are dy- used prescription opiates in a so- “We can call them (the labora- achieve a euphoric high,” Kyle the hospital. samples in addition to samples ing from. It’s very easy for an lution to validate whether the in- tory techs), even if it’s at night, said. “The monitoring of pain “We run the same risk in our of illegal “designer” drugs and individual to overdose,” said strument was detecting the drugs and they will give us an answer. management patients is lagging lab as samples are received,” he prescription medicines. Kyle, who leads a team of fi ve and their synthetic versions in That’s a big thing,” he said. “If in Mississippi so far as screen- said. Their work helps identify technicians in the laboratory that urine at very low concentrations. someone calls us from Merid- ing and detection. We seem to be Kyle and his technicians con- what dangerous street drugs are analyzes up to 8,000 samples a “It can pick up 25 nanograms ian, they send a blood sample fi ve to 10 years behind the rest sider it part of their mission to making the rounds in the state month. (one billionth of a gram) per mil- over here and get an answer in of the country. And although educate the medical and law en- and what trends to expect in the UMMC uses an arsenal of liliter of urine,” Johnson said. a day. If any hospital in the state law enforcement agencies are forcement communities about future. specialized equipment that in- There’s no typical day in the doesn’t want to do that and in- conducting drug roundups and opioids that they’re seeing. The Medical Center’s labora- cludes mass spectrometers, toxicology lab. “One phone call stead send it out of state, they’ll taking dozens into custody,” They’ve created a semi-annual tory work and its outreach ef- which analyze and give a picture can change everything,” Spencer get an answer in three days.” Kyle said, “we still have pill newsletter, Mississippi Toxicol- forts to educate and empower of the chemical composition of a said. It could be from a law en- The laboratory has a techni- mills here, and doctors who ogy Bulletin, delivered to hos- the medical community are im- blood or urine sample based on forcement agency or UMMC’s cian on duty around the clock to haven’t been busted. They say pitals and law enforcement that pacting the face of opioid abuse their mass and molecular frag- Emergency Department alerting analyze body fl uids or samples “Give me $60, and I’ll give you aims to increase awareness of in Mississippi. Of the 563 drug ments. It’s often partnered with the team to an infl ux of spice of drugs or other toxic substanc- a prescription.” what the state should expect. overdose deaths in the state since chromatography, which analyzes overdoses, or a heads’ up about es as requested. “It is a valu- The amount of opioids pre- They share information on the 2013, 481, or 85 percent, were both gases and liquids. a particularly toxic “designer” able resource to have available scribed in this country was lab’s work and their fi ndings by opioid related, said John Dowdy, UMMC houses the only hospi- batch of synthetic opioids from 24/7, and their team has always three times higher in 2015 than setting up a table at meetings and director of the Mississippi Bu- tal laboratory in the state with a Asia making inroads into Mis- been more than accommodating in 1999, according to the fed- conferences, including the July reau of Narcotics. “You may mass spectrometer. Place a small sissippi. to the ED in order to meet our eral Centers for Disease Control 11-13 Opioid and Heroin Mis- have no clue what you’re buying vial of blood or urine in the mass The team also analyzes speci- needs to be able to take care of and Prevention. Mississippi is sissippi Drug Summit sponsored on the street,” said Lee Spencer, spectrometer, and it will tell you mens from children and babies, that population of patients,” said a leading prescriber of opioid in part by the offi ce of Attorney lead technician in the toxicology what traditional or synthetic not just adults. Recently, the Jason Zimmerman, a registered painkillers, with the equiva- General Jim Hood and the De- lab. “That’s why there’s so much opioid has been ingested, how team found the powerful mus- nurse and director of the Medi- lent of 70 opioid pills for every partment of Mental Health. attention on opioids now. People much and in what concentra- cle relaxer cyclobenzaprine in cal Center’s nursing adult ser- man, woman and child in 2016 Most opioid use in Missis- are buying alphabet soup, and tion. It also analyzes samples of the blood of a child brought to vices. – placing the state fi fth highest sippi is by those 40 and younger, they don’t know what’s in it.” many other prescription or street UMMC, and it’s not unusual “Of the 200-plus drug over- per capita in the nation, with Kyle said, and people in Missis- In Mississippi, opioids such opiates, plus often-abused drugs for them to test the blood of a dose deaths in the state in 2016, 1.07 prescriptions per person, sippi who abuse opioids and die as morphine, oxycodone and including cocaine, synthetic can- newborn after the baby and its the majority were combinations the state Department of Mental most often have ingested hy- hydrocodone are commonly pre- nabinoids such as spice, as well mother fail an initial screen for of heroin, opioids, or synthet- Health says. drocodone or oxycodone. Right scribed for pain, and commonly as amphetamines and other at- opioids. ic opioids such as Fentanyl,” In Mississippi, Kyle and now, Mississippi isn’t gripped in diverted for use by addicts or for tention defi cit disorder meds. “Sometimes, it’s a small child Dowdy said. “Your typical street Spencer say, the abuse of opi- the larger scope of the synthetic illegal sale. But it’s the synthetic When UMMC’s mass spec- who fi nds a tablet on the fl oor drug such as black tar heroin or oids knows no particular city opioid crisis seen in other parts and semi-synthetic forms of opi- trometer was purchased, Kyle and ingests it,” Spencer said. methamphetamine ice or powder or rural hamlet, race, age, sex of the country, he said, but it’s oids, producing the same feeling said, he and his staff worked “A 3-year-old can’t tell the dif- cocaine we can usually identify or education level. And not just increasing, and it’s a matter of of euphoria, that are causing the for two to three months to de- ference between a tablet and a on sight,” he said. “But when we users, but law enforcement of- time.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of Jackson, Mississippi, at 219 S. Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of Jackson, Mississippi, at SIGN VARIANCE FOR BECKHAM JEWELRY President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201 or at Post Offi ce Box 17, Jackson, Mis- 219 S. President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201 or at Post Offi ce Box sissippi 39205 until 3:30 PM, local time, September 26, 2017, at which time they will 17, Jackson, Mississippi 39205 until 3:30 PM, local time, September 26, THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SIGN VARI- be publicly opened and read aloud for: 2017, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for: ANCE FOR BECKHAM JEWELRY TO RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 AT 10:00 VARIOUS FIRE STATION DRIVEWAY IMPROVEMENTS Flowers Park Playground Improvement Project A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 219 SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, JACKSON, MS, 39201. INTERESTED The bid for the Various Fire Station Driveway Improvements Project is to provide, The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivat- CITIZENS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. PLEASE CONTACT THE furnish and pay for all necessary equipment, tools, apparatus, transportation, labor ing and ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, SIGNS & LICENSE DIVISION (601) 960-1154 FOR MORE INFORMA- and materials to remove portions of failed existing concrete paving and to install new employment, initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, TION. fi ll material and concrete paving improvements at various fi re stations within the City. corporations, and/or entities doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract with the City on various projects and or conduct busi- 8/24/2017 8/31/2017 The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivating and ness in the City, to assist the City in achieving its goal by strongly consider- ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employment, ini- ing City residents for employment opportunities. tiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, and/or enti- ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ties doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract with the City The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in on various projects and or conduct business in the City, to assist the City in achieving public contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: its goal by strongly considering City residents for employment opportunities. and equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offeror Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of Jackson, Mississippi, at 219 The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public con- shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) S. President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201 or at Post Offi ce Box 17, tracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business Plan, with the bid submission, in accordance with the provisions of the Jackson, Mississippi 39205 until 3:30 PM, local time, September 26, 2017, opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selec- City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. Failure at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for: tion, each contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a completed and signed Equal to comply with the City’s Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan, with the bid submission, in accordance with the or offeror from being awarded an eligible contract. For more information Poindexter Park Resurfacing Project provisions of the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Executive Or- on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity Program, please der. Failure to comply with the City’s Executive Order shall disqualify a contractor, contact the Offi ce of Economic Development at 601-960-1055. Copies The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivat- bidder or offeror from being awarded an eligible contract. For more information on of the ordinance, EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the program are ing and ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity Program, please contact the Offi ce available at 200 South President Street, Room 223, Hood Building, Jack- employment, initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, of Economic Development at 601-960-1055. Copies of the Executive Order, EBO son, Mississippi. corporations, and/or entities doing business within the City, as well as those Plan Applications and a copy of the program are available at 200 South President who seek to contract with the City on various projects and or conduct busi- Street, Room 223, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi. The City of Jackson hereby notifi es all bidders that in compliance with Title ness in the City, to assist the City in achieving its goal by strongly considering VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 City residents for employment opportunities. The City of Jackson hereby notifi es all bidders that in compliance with Title VI of the that all bidders will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that all bidders will this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be color, national origin, sex, or disability in consideration for an award. public contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. As in consideration for an award. Contract Documents may be obtained from and/or examined at the offi ces a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit of the City of Jackson’s Public Works Department Engineering Division lo- a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan, with the Contract Documents may be obtained from and/or examined at the offi ces of the cated at 200 S. President Street, Suite 424, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. bid submission, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Jackson’s City of Jackson’s Public Works Department Engineering Division located at 200 S. Telephone 601.960.1823. Prospective bidders may obtain copies of all Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. Failure to comply with the President Street, Suite 424, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Telephone 601.960.1823. materials required for bidding purposes. For General Contractors and sub- City’s Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offeror from being Prospective bidders may obtain copies of all materials required for bidding purposes. contractors, there is a NON-refundable deposit of $50.00 for hard copies. awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the City of Jackson’s For General Contractors and subcontractors, there is a NON-refundable deposit of There is NO charge for electronic or e-mail copies. Equal Business Opportunity Program, please contact the Offi ce of Economic $50.00 for hard copies. There is NO charge for electronic or e-mail copies. Development at 601-960-1055. Copies of the ordinance, EBO Plan Applica- Bid preparation will be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders bound tions and a copy of the program are available at 200 South President Street, Bid preparation will be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders bound in the in the project manual. The City reserves the right to reject any and all Room 223, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi. project manual. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive bids and to waive any and all irregularities in respect to any bid submitted any and all irregularities in respect to any bid submitted or to accept any proposal or to accept any proposal which is deemed most favorable to the City of The City of Jackson hereby notifi es all bidders that in compliance with Title VI which is deemed mo Jackson. of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that all bidders will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this Jerriot Smash, Interim Director Robert Blane, PhD Jerriot Smash, Interim Director Robert Blaine, PhD invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, Department of Public Works Chief Administrative Offi cer Department of Public Works Chief Administrative Offi cer national origin, sex, or disability in consideration for an award.

Nakesha Watkins Nakesha Watkins Contract Documents may be obtained from and/or examined at the ofﬁ ces of Legal Counsel Legal Counsel the City of Jackson’s Public Works Department Engineering Division located at 200 S. President Street, Suite 424, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Tele- 8/24/2017, 8/31/2017 8/24/2017, 8/31/2017 phone 601.960.1823. Prospective bidders may obtain copies of all materials required for bidding purposes. For General Contractors and subcontractors, there is a NON-refundable deposit of $50.00 for hard copies. There is NO LEGAL charge for electronic or e-mail copies.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Post Offi ce Box 98109 Bid preparation will be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders bound FOR LEASE OF HANGAR SPACE AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES Jackson, Mississippi 39298-8109 in the project manual. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids AND/OR HISTORICAL TERMINAL BUILDING Attention: Robin Byrd, Manager, Procurement and to waive any and all irregularities in respect to any bid submitted or to AT HAWKINS FIELD AIRPORT Telephone No.: (601) 360-8616 accept any proposal which is deemed most favorable to the City of Jackson. BY THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY Facsimile No.: (601) 939-3713 JMAA PROJECT NUMBER 7000-009-17 E-Mail: [email protected] Jerriot Smash, Interim Director Robert Blane, PhD Department of Public Works Chief Administrative Offi cer The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) requests Proposals from or from JMAA’s website at www.jmaa.com/resources/rfprfb-center/. qualifi ed respondents (“Respondent”) for development and operation of Nakesha Watkins Hangar Space and Associated Facilities and/or Historical Terminal Building A pre-proposal conference (the “Pre-Proposal Conference”) will be held Legal Counsel at the Hawkins Field Airport (“HKS”). in the Hawkins Field Terminal Building, 558 West Ramp St., Jackson, MS 39208 at 3:00 p.m. central time on September 28, 2017. Attendance at the 8/24/2017, 8/31/2017 JMAA will receive Proposals to perform the Services at JMAA’s adminis- Pre-Proposal Conference is Strongly Encouraged for all Respondents. If trative offi ces, Suite 300, Main Terminal Building, Jackson-Medgar Wiley a Respondent cannot attend, then a representative of Respondent should Evers International Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, Mississippi be in attendance. Respondents are encouraged to submit any questions LEGAL 39208, until 3:00 p.m. central time on November 3, 2017 (the “Deadline”). concerning this RFP, in writing, prior to the Pre-Proposal Conference. JMAA will try to answer all written questions received in advance at the Notice of Sale JMAA will not consider any Proposals received after the Deadline for any Pre-Proposal Conference. After the meeting, representatives of JMAA will Abandoned Vehicle reason whatsoever. Information for Respondents relating to this Request be available to take attendees on a tour of the Hangar and Associated for Proposals (“RFP”) is on fi le and open for public inspection at the of- Facilities locations. Notice of Sale is hereby given in accordance with the Mississippi Statutes fi ces of JMAA. The Information for Respondents contains a copy of the governing the sale of abandoned motor vehicles that the following vehicle RFP, General Information for Respondents, Information Required from Re- Based on the Proposals received, JMAA will initiate negotiations with the will be sold for repair and storage charges and for costs of this sale. spondents and Criteria for Selection. Any Addenda issued clarifying and/ Respondent or Respondents with the Highest and Best proposed used for or changing instructions in Information for Respondents; and/or answering the properties individually or combined 2008 Nissan Altima – IN4A121E58N525920 questions in relation to the Information for Respondents shall become part Registered to Christine Cooks of the Information for Respondents. Interested persons may obtain a copy JMAA reserves the right to: (1) reject any and all Proposals, for any reason, MS Title Loans, Inc. of the Information for Respondents from JMAA by contacting Ms. Robin any time before execution of an agreement with Respondents selected by Byrd, JMAA’s Manager, Procurement, as follows: JMAA. Date of Sale: September 1, 2017

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority 8/31/2017 9/7/207, 9/14/2017, 9/21/2017 Place of Sale: Archie Towing , Storage & Recovery Service, 6700 Medgar 100 International Drive, Suite 300 (39208) Evers Blvd., Jackson, MS

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Advertisement for RFPs RFP 2017-12 Lead Partner for Teacher Support Offi ce Space Sealed, written formal rfp proposals for the above rfp will be received by the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Offi ce, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. (Local Prevailing Time) September 15, 2017, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all rfps, to waive informalities, and to withhold the acceptance of any rfp if approved for forty-fi ve calendar days from the for Rent date rfps are opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifi cations may be obtained free of charge by emailing [email protected], calling (601) 960-8799, or documents may be picked up at the above address or downloaded from JPS website at HYPERLINK “http://www.jackson.k12. ms.us” www.jackson.k12.ms.us.

8/31/2017, 9/7/2017 Garrett Enterprises Building LEGAL NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS (Near Jackson Medical Mall) Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 77-3-16 of the Mississippi Code 2659 Livingston Road of 1972, as amended, requesting names to be added to a list of contractors Jackson, MS 39213 and suppliers qualifi ed to perform contracts within the scope of proposed utility projects concerning construction, extension, and/or repair of electric public utility facilities for or on behalf of Entergy Mississippi, Inc. Names of 2500 Square Feet qualifi ed contractors or suppliers desiring to be added to such list may be submitted to supplierqualifi [email protected]. Call: 601-209-9199 Please include contact information, type of contractor or supplier and a description of qualifi cations. Questions Call 1-844-387-9675.

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By Jerry Komia Domatob Contributing Writer Clad in black suits, white shirts and beaded caps, Jackson Consistory No 117, an affi liate of M.W. Stringer Grand Masonic Lodge, Jackson-Mis- sissippi, celebrated the 94th Founders Day August 20. Scripture, prayer, welcome, songs, visitors’ recognition, appellant bodies and history, marked the solemn occa- sion. Other activities included offer- ings, scholarship presentations and appreciations. A highlight of the event was the rousing, thought provoking and inspiring speech by the Deputy Grand Master, Rev Toney Crisler, who held those present, spell-bound with his presentation. PHOTOS BY JERRY KOMIA DOMATOB His central thesis, among other ob- servations, was that blacks are expe- riencing a downward trend in almost all arenas and sectors of the economy – be it healthcare, education, technology or business. He urged all present to critically examine their situation, assess their roles and devise strategies for solving and alleviating the mount- ing problems that plague blacks as they geometrically grow by leaps and bounds. The Jackson Consistory came into being in 1923. Chartered offi cers included L.M. Thomas, L.H. Brown, Eli Crawford, L. S. Rogers, H.M. Mason, B.V. Dennis, M.L. Roger and E. J. titute during Christmas, Thanksgiv- more and Wiley Spence. They served elevating and motivating tradition. poet and researcher, he is currently Griffi n. ing and other holiday seasons with as dedicated and devoted champions Peer Tyrone Williams served as working on three projects. He holds A community/philanthropic orga- clothing and food. Moreover, they in the 1960s and 70s respectively. the Master of Ceremony. This year’s two masters degrees in International nization, “through the years, Jackson offer scholarships to high school and The Grand Master/Commander-in- theme was: “Men of Valor Pressing Affairs and Journalism and a Ph.D. Consistory fostered the traditions college students and encourage them Chief, Peer Willard Spires, thanked Toward the Mark.” in Mass Communication with a con- of freemasons, assisting distressed to prepare themselves for leadership everyone and urged them to continue Jerry Komia Domatob is a profes- centration in Political Science. He is brothers’ families and the community roles. moving the craft forward. sor of Mass Communication in Al- the author of fi ve books and co-editor members in need.” The Consistory Prominent leaders who promoted It was a short, sweet and striking corn State University, Lorman Mis- of two. His forthcoming publication is also helps the homeless and the des- the fraternity’s growth are T.C. Al- ceremony marked by precision and sissippi. A journalist, photographer, Victory’s Vision and Poetic Power. 18 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 www.mississippilink.com 100 Black Men of Jackson, Inc. hosts Back to School celebration for their mentees

PHOTOS BY JAY JOHNSON The Mississippi Link Newswire worthy projects: Sponsored The 100 Black Men of Jack- 104 JPS students (including 23 son, Inc. hosted a Back to of their mentees) to attend a School celebration for their STEM-based, aviation-inspired mentees August 26. The men- learning adventure for six days tees enjoyed playing basketball, at the National Flight Acad- playing educational games like emy in Pensacola, Florida; and, scrabble and chess, dancing to provided swimming lessons to the tunes of DJ T Money. The 289 area youth (including two Jackson State University cheer- JROTC cadets who had to learn leaders and the Tiger mascot to swim as a requirement for performed cheers and tumbles. their entrance into West Point Freshly grilled hamburgers, Military Academy). hotdogs and bar-b-que chicken Future events will include were served. The event ended JSU Football games, a visit to with mentees being presented the MS Civil Rights Museum, with 100 Black Men of Jackson, the Memphis Zoo/Civil Rights Inc. logoed book bags stocked Museum, tour of Eaton Corpo- with school supplies. Book bags ration, ACT workshop, Dining were also presented to other JPS Etiquette class, 100 Black Men students in attendance. of Jackson, Inc. Annual Schol- This is one of the many ac- arship/Mentoring Banquet and tivities the 100 Black Men of a year-end Christmas luncheon. Jackson, Inc. has sponsored The 100 Black Men of Jack- for its mentees. Just this sum- son, Inc. where we lead to serve mer, they completed two note- and serve to lead. www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 19 20 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 www.mississippilink.com

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CHUCK ROAST ROAST STEAKS SWEET / UNSWEET / SPLENDA PER LB. PER LB. PER LB. $ 49 $ 29 $ 79 RED DIAMOND 3 1 1 TEA 2 $ GALLON JUG ...... / 5 PIGGLY WIGGLY

BONELESS COUNTRY PLEASIN REGULAR OR THICK CUT SLICED GRANDS BISCUITS $ 00 BREAST SMOKED BRYAN 10.2 OZ...... 1 TENDERS SAUSAGES BOLOGNA KRAFT PER LB. 14 OZ. 12 OZ. $ 79 $ 99 $ 00 SHREDDED 2 2 1 CHEESE 2 $ 7 - 8 OZ...... / 5 SAVE ON

BRYAN ASSORTED ASSORTED FLAVORS SUNNY D ALL MEAT POWERADE BLUE BELL PUNCH $ 00 HOT DOGS DRINK ICE CREAM 64 OZ...... 1 12 OZ. PKG. 32 OZ. BTLS. HALF GAL. ROUND SELECT VARIETIES $ 00 ¢ $ 00 PICTSWEET 1 59 5 VEGETABLES 4 $ 10 - 12 OZ...... / 5 ASSORTED FRESH PRODUCE ORE IDA FRESH EXPRESS COLE SLAW JUMBO SIZE VIDALIA FRESH RUSSET POTATOES 2 $ MIXES ONIONS 2 LB...... / 5 10 - 14 OZ. PER LB. POTATOES 8 LB. BAG ASSORTED TOPPINGS RED BARON $ 00 ¢ $ 99 PIZZAS $ 99 1 69 2 14.76 - 22.63 OZ...... 2