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www.mississippilink.com VOL. 25, NO. 9 DECEMBER 20 - 26, 2018 50¢ Happy FromHolidays The Mississippi Link HCCSD holds grand opening for Graduates The Mississippi Link Staff “A season of hope, a season of Within Reach Academy love, a season of blessings. May the divine light of Christmas shine in your life this season.” Merry Christmas from the staff of The Mississippi Link. Supt. Henderson with a student. Special to The Mississippi Link Henderson, Ed.D. The holiday season has Henderson points out already brought the gift of a that the goal is for seniors second chance and renewed to graduate in 2019 and for focus to students attending juniors and sophomores to the Holmes County Learn- recover credits and return ing Center (aka Alternative to the high school on grade School). level to graduate in 2020 In a unanimous vote Dec. and 2021. 13, the Holmes County Eddie Allen, the direc- Consolidated School Dis- tor of the Graduates Within trict (HCCSD) Board of Reach Academy, said a Education approved a rec- program for students who ommendation to change need and welcome such an the center’s focus to a new opportunity is “long-time Members of Congress introduce bill to award name and purpose: Gradu- needed.” ates Within Reach Acad- Both parents and stu- emy. dents are excited about the Aretha Franklin with Congressional Gold Medal The grand opening was second-chance opportunity. held Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. “It’s awesome!” said Jac- By Lauren Victoria Burke her with the Congressional Gold Located in Tchula, Miss., queline Banks, mother of NNPA Newswire Contributor Medal,” said Harris. the Graduates Within Reach Brock Banks. “My son was In the wake of the August 16 The legislation will be called, Academy is a makeover of so excited. He called me death of the “Queen of Soul,” “The Aretha Franklin Congres- the Learning Center. Stu- and said, ‘Mama you got to Aretha Franklin, Senators Ka- sional Gold Medal Act” and, dents who want to recover come up here and sign these mala Harris (D-CA) and Orrin should it become law, it will credits, regain eligibil- papers and see what they Hatch (R-UT), along with Rep- honor Franklin’s role in “shap- ity and rejoin their cohorts are talking about.’” resentatives Brenda Lawrence ing the nation’s culturally and will take online and/or vir- Student Eric Martin and (D-MI) and Doug Collins (R- socially relevant discography tual learning courses us- his mother Matassa Smart GA) have introduced legislation and highlight how she was an ing a blended model to in- are just as excited. “It’s a to posthumously award Franklin example to all people in how one clude paper and real-world good thing, and I can grad- the Congressional Gold Medal. person’s talents can make a dif- projects and assessments. uate on time,” said Mar- The legendary artist died of ference in the lives of millions Many of the tributes to Franklin since her passing have emphasized not “These students will attend tin. Martin plans to attend pancreatic cancer at the age of of people across the globe.” only her musical talent but her role in shaping and empowering the role classes at the academy, as Hinds Community College 76. Many of the tributes to Frank- of women with songs that gave voice to life experiences from a decid- well as continue to par- Truck Driving Program. “It “Aretha was simply a legend. lin since her passing have em- edly female perspective. ticipate in school life at the is great that this academy Her work and impact will be felt phasized not only her musical high school,” said Superin- for generations to come, and it’s talent but her role in shaping women with songs that gave Holmes tendent of Schools James L. long past time Congress honor and empowering the role of voice to life experiences from a Franklin Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3 Holiday health hazards to keep in mind By Glenn Ellis So, keep safe and follow til none of the meat is pink and curtains are set ablaze. Candles short daylight hours both play- 6. I couldn’t eat another... TriceEdneyWire.com our guide for a happy, healthy the juices run clear. In the in- cause more than 1,000 house ing a part. Snow and ice can be Let’s face it most of us will Christmas Day Christmas: terest of being fair, you should fi res and several deaths every a lethal opponent to even the eat too much over Christmas. is fi nally here 1. Don’t let it be a turkey know that summer is the peak year. Fairy lights, decorations fi ttest individual and the best That’s not a problem if it’s a but, alongside Turkey is probably the big- time of year for food poisoning. and even Christmas cards are drivers. Last winter there were one-off, but two out of three the happiness gest thing that goes in your 2. High lights, low lights also a fi re hazard. You are more 76 deaths due to exposure to adults are overweight or obese. surrounding the oven each year – if not what It may look festive but drag- 50 percent more likely to die in the cold, 25 fatalities caused by The American Heart Associa- festive season, else? – and here are some sim- ging a tree – plastic or wooden a house fi re at Christmas than falling on ice or snow and even tion says Christmas lunch can there are a lot of ple ways to make sure it’s part – into your living room and any other time. Make sure you one involving ice skates. provide more calories than are health risks. of a meal to remember for the covering it with electric lights don’t take the battery out of 5. Keep an eye on the kids needed in an entire day and you Yes, it may be the most won- right reasons. Don’t wash it and tiny glass baubles is asking your smoke alarm to supply a Christmas offers a whole va- should pay close attention to re- derful time of the year, but before cooking. The majority for trouble. Consider a new set, new toy. But remember the ma- riety of choking hazards from ducing fat and calorie consump- Christmas is top of the list for of us do and that simply risks and remember to turn them off jority of house fi res start in the Christmas tree bulbs to deco- tion, such as removing skin health hazards, too. And while spreading harmful bacteria over at night. kitchen. rations. Make sure presents from turkey and eating slowly. it’s the peak period for colds, worktops. If you have bought a 3. Up in smoke 4. Watch your step are appropriate for the age and 7. Hic... fl u and hangovers, not all the frozen bird, then make sure it is That line of tea lights fl icker- There are more accidental watch out for small items that Eating too much will simply seasonal dangers are immedi- fully defrosted with no ice crys- ing on the window ledge won’t falls and traffi c accidents in De- could be swallowed by tod- ately obvious. tals inside. Cook it properly un- seem such a good idea if your cember with bad weather and dlers. Hazards Continued on page 3 Vicksburg Don’t Touch Share this issue with a friend AKA’s My Hair! by mailing it to: Celebrate Inside 40th Anniversary Page 16 Page 19 2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK DECEMBER 20 - 26, 2018 www.mississippilink.com A Christmas Poem by Langston Hughes (1902-1967) Shepherd’s Song at Christmas ~ Look there at the star! I, among the least, Will arise and take A journey to the East. But what shall I bring As a present for the King? What shall I bring to the Manger? I will bring a song, A song that I will sing, In the Manger. Watch out for my fl ocks, Do not let them stray. I am going on a journey Far, far away. But what shall I bring As a present for the Child? What shall I bring to the Manger? I will bring a lamb, Gentle, meek, and mild, A lamb for the Child In the Manger. I’m just a shepherd boy, Very poor I am—– But I know there is A King in Bethlehem. What shall I bring As a present just for Him? What shall I bring to the Manger? I will bring my heart And give my heart to Him. I will bring my heart To the Manger. www.mississippilink.com DECEMBER 20 - 26, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3 Holmes Continued from page 1 gives them another chance at life,” said Smart. “I did not want him to give up.” Student Khadajah Smith says it gives her the op- portunity to continue pursuing her goal to attend nursing school. For more information about the program or media coverage, please contact Deborah Antoine, chief of PHOTOS OF staff and media ppokesperson at 662 834-2175. THE WEEK Juanita Starks had a surprise 90th year birthday party Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 at Char Restaurant Franklin in Jackson. She celebrated with Continued from page 1 children Gail Gettis, Ivan Starks, decidedly female perspective. Franklin’s involvement in civil rights is also noted Carmen G. Castilla and other in the legislation. Her music often served as a call family and friends. to action that inspired thousands to join civil rights movements and maintain a social context that reso- nates across events even in present day.

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