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College Hill Kids express thankfulness ordains new To celebrate Thanksgiving, Sykes Elementary third-graders were deacons By Jackie Hampton asked, “What are you most thankful for?” Here are their responses: Publisher By Shanderia K. Posey, Editor PHOTOS BY SHANDERIA K. POSEY The College Hill Baptist Church family recently cel- ebrated its first ordination of deacons since Pastor Michael T. Williams became the spiritual leader of the century-old church located at 1600 Florence Ave. in Jackson. On Nov. 20, at 4 p.m., the Col- lege Hill sanctuary was filled to capacity with family members, friends and church members of six active men who would soon Hope Benjamin, 8, –“My pet Mariah Hackett, 9, – “My mom Marjery Arzate, 9, – “My friends and Jerrell Sinclair Thomas, 9, – become deacons of College Hill. (guinea pig) because it’s fun because if it wasn’t for her family because I have a lot of family and “My teacher Ms. MacField because Also present was the Ordina- to play with.” I wouldn’t be here.” my friends are my best friends forever.” she’s funny, and she helps me learn.” tion Council which was com- prised of deacons from various churches to include Deacons Freddie Davis and Larry Grant of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Deacons McKenzie Crump and Donnie Moncure of Cade Cha- pel Baptist Church and Deacons Robert Green and Jacob McE- wen of College Hill. Deacon Freddie Davis gave the report of the Ordination Council in which he stated that through the examination of all Angel Hernandez, 9, – “My Jayla McLaurin, 9, – “My Jaylin Green, 9, – “My school Carla Garcia, 9, – “For school six candidates, each one had mom because without my mom I family and my mom because they because if we wouldn’t have school, because I get to learn more stuff successfully met all require- wouldn’t be living right now.” help me do things.” we wouldn’t learn.” that I don’t even know.” ments and were now ready to be ordained. A thunder of applause filled the building. The six can- didates had gone through nearly two years of training that includ- ed a test of their faith, work and word. The ordination message was given by Rev. John A. Wicks, pastor of Mt. Nebo. Wicks titled College Hill Continued on page 3

Kaleb Lowe, 9, – “For my family Fidel Gonzalez, 8, – “My mom C’adorelea K-Moore, 8, – “For Conner Watson, 8, – “For my because they do things for me like and my dad because they give me my family and my friends.” family because of who they are.” Consumers buy me toys.” stuff that I wanted and I love them.” encouraged to shop safely, smartly The Mississippi Link Newswire In a Thanksgiving week- end tradition that’s become as common as turkey and the Egg Bowl, millions of Americans will try to cash in on holiday Jada Edwards, 8, – “For my family Zumon Outland, 8, – “My shopping bargains this week as because we do a lot of stuff together Ka’nya Young, 8, – “I’m family and my school because if Jason Peoples, 8, – “I am they descend on retail stores for and have fun together and we love thankful for the world because I we didn’t have school, we couldn’t thankful for God, my mama, my “Black Friday” sales. each other.” live on it and my family.” learn.” daddy and my teachers.” According to the National Retail Federation, more than 137 million people will hit re- tail stores or go online to shop this weekend. “Black Friday” is the most popular shopping day of the year. The Monday after Thanksgiving, known as “Cyber Monday,” has become the big day for consumers to go online for deals. As the holiday shopping sea- son begins, Attorney General Travis Henderson, 10, – “For my Jim Hood encourages consum- Amya McDonald, 8, – “My teacher teacher, my brother and my mom because Kandace Bailey, 10, – “My Nehemiah Tucker, 9, – “All the things because she teaches us everything we I can teach my brother how to talk and I teacher and my friends.” that my mom does for me. She cooks for Shopping need to know and the world.” love my mom very much.” me and helps me with my homework.” Continued on page 2

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Shopping Continued from page 1 Hinds County Sheriff’s ers to shop smartly and safely. offers for safe, secure holiday return in an open box, or, if they • Always use computers or Hood urged consumers to take shopping: do, they may charge a “restock- mobile devices with up-to-date Office gets new sign the time to protect themselves • While out shopping, avoid ing fee.” Clearance items may software, anti-virus and anti- against fraud and scams and walking alone and always be not be eligible for return or ex- malware programs. Never open safeguard their personal infor- aware of your surroundings. change in some circumstances. links or attachments from un- mation. Many malls and shopping cen- • Carry only the cash and known sources, since this is a “Shopping for Christmas gifts ters provide security escorts credit cards that are necessary, way for criminals to steal iden- is stressful enough without hav- upon request. Park in well-lit ar- and immediately report lost or tities. ing to worry about criminals eas and avoid leaving valuables stolen cards to the card issuer • Maintain receipts and moni- lurking to steal or commit fraud or gift purchases in view inside and local law enforcement. tor credit card transactions. this time of year,” Hood said. the car. • Watch out for ATMs and Make sure credit card and bank “Fortunately, there are some • Remember that “Black Fri- credit-card readers that appear statements accurately match simple steps consumers can take day” deals aren’t always the best to have been tampered with, as sales receipts. Promptly report to avoid con artists. From be- deals. Sales times and quantities that could be a sign of “skim- any problems to the card issuer. ing aware of your surroundings may be limited, so spend some ming,” where criminals install The “Consumer Safety Tips while out shopping, or being time shopping around before small devices in the machines for Holiday Shopping” bro- aware of online safety measures committing to a particular pur- that steal sensitive financial in- chure, which contains more when on the internet, consum- chase. Keep in mind that some formation. advice, can be downloaded on ers can successfully manage the retailers may offer “sale adjust- • When shopping online, the Attorney General’s web- holiday shopping rush.” ments” if you buy an item at know the reputation of the seller site, www.AGJimHood.com, on Hood’s Consumer Protection regular price and it goes on sale and be aware of the site’s refund Facebook (www.facebook.com/ Division has produced a detailed later. Some stores may offer a policies and shipping/handling mississippiattorneygeneral) or brochure, “Consumer Safety credit or refund of the discount- fees. Twitter (www.twitter.com/Mis- Tips for Holiday Shopping,” ed amount. • Before submitting a pay- sissippiAGO). that is available to download on • Ask retailers about return ment over the internet, make To report fraud or scams this the Attorney General’s website, and exchange policies, which sure the website is encrypted holiday season, contact Attor- www.AGJimHood.com. differ depending upon the re- and secure (The site’s URL ney General Hood’s Consumer Here is some of the advice the tailer or the item purchased. should start with “https” and/or Protection Division at (800) Consumer Protection Division Some retailers may not accept a contain a padlock symbol.) 281-4418.x Ready for Thanksgiving

A new sign for the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office was placed on the building Nov. 21, in downtown Jackson. Sheriff Victor Mason was elected to lead Sykes Elementary third-grade students in Ms. Hughes and Ms. MacField’s classes are ready for Thanksgiving. the law enforcement agency one year ago. PHOTO BY KEVIN BRADLEY LOCAL

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College Hill Continued from page 1 his message “The Church Works When The Parts Work.” He said there are many parts to a church just like there are many parts to a car and that a car works when all the parts work. He said deacons must do their job so the pastor can do his job with ease, referring to the pastor as the head coach and deacons being assistant coaches, whose job is to assist the pastor. He also emphasized the important roll of Sunday School teachers, ministry leaders, ushers, choir members and others including bench members, all having specific jobs designed to make the church work. After the message, Williams gave the ordi- nation charge to the candidates which included a prayer with the laying on of hands from the College Hill Deacons’ processional current deacons and ministers. Upon comple- tion, Brothers Gregory Anderson, Jeremiah Barnes, Darryl Jenkins, Vincent McGee, Calvin Michael and LaVaughn Rankin were then ad- dressed as deacons by Pastor Williams. Many church members and visitors com- mented on how impressed they were with the ordination service. Davis of Mt. Nebo said to Pastor Williams, “I can certainly tell that this ceremony was very well planned and executed.” Deacon John Morris of College Hill said he had witnessed several ordination services in the past but this one was the best and most beauti- ful he had ever witnessed. Pastor Williams said of the service, “It was spiritually superb.” A reception was held in the family life center immediately following the service. College Hill Pastor Michael T. Williams Mt. Nebo Pastor John A. Wicks delivers ordination message

Newly ordained Deacon Gregory Anderson Deacon Freddie Davis of Mt. Nebo Bap- New deacons await the laying on of hands by Current deacons and ministers laying hands on new deacons during ordina- and wife Bobbie Anderson tist Church current deacons and ministers. tion charge

Newly ordained Deacon LaVaughn Newly ordained Deacon Calvin Michael Newly ordained Deacon Vincent McGee Newly ordained Deacon Darryl Jenkins Newly ordained Deacon Jeremiah Barnes Rankin and wife Sherry Rankin and wife Shellie Michael and wife Debra McGee and wife Sandra Jenkins and wife Grace Barnes

New College Hill deacons are (from left) LaVaughn Rankin, Calvin Michael, Vincent McGee, Darryl Jenkins, Jer- emiah Barnes and Gregory Anderson.

Tanesha Moody (from left), Jean Jacobs, Amy Johnson and Ariel Griffin at the ordination reception

Mary Helen Anderson observes son Carter Barnes (left) and Tobias Barnes, sons of new Dea- Pictured are (from left) Cole Michael, Shellie Michael, Deacon Calvin Michael, Debra Armstrong, Hadiyah Kersh, Gregory Anderson becoming a Deacon. con Jeremiah Barnes Earnestine Young and Deacon Louis Wright at the reception. PHOTOS BY KEVIN ROBINSON 4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 24 - 30, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Greater Mt. Calvary celebrates 100 years

Greater Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Robinson St. in Jackson, celebrated its 100th church anniversary Nov. 13. The theme for the service was “Celebrating 100 Years of Commitment, Dedication and Service: Leaning and Depending of The Lord.” The guest speaker for the service was Rev. Samuel H. Boyd. PHOTOS BY JAY JOHNSON Rev. John E. Cameron Sr. is pastor. EDUCATION www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 24 - 30, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5

Canton school celebrates Goodloe family celebrates during reunion Thanksgiving with grandparents

Students at Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Arts and Sciences enjoyed a hearty Thanksgiving meal with their grandparents Nov. 10. Staff rolled out the red carpet for Grandparent’s Day serving up turkey and dressing with all of the trimmings. Participants say the Literacy with Grandparents’ Luncheon was an awesome way to keep them involved in their grandchildren’s education.

The Goodloe family PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON

The Mississippi Link Newswire A Day in the Country, which was the ily members ended the celebration The Goodloe Family Reunion was a family picnic; a Community Outreach with Sunday dinner and a boat ride at huge success. Project where “blessing bags” were the Main Harbor Marina in Jackson. As the public enters the upcoming made, which contained personal care Family gatherings renew bonds Pictured are Tabitha Morgan (from left), Sharonda Griffin, Jamison Stokes, princi- Christmas season, many family mem- and food products. The care packages with missing members and leave you pal of Reuben Myers Canton School of Arts and Sciences; Veda Hamlin, Chelsea bers will travel far and near to reunite were delivered to a homeless shel- with good memories. It’s important to Kilgore and Ivy Archie. with loved ones. ter, and the family conducted a blood recognize and appreciate elder family Most recently, the Goodloe family drive where 25 family members gave members. The Goodloe family pre- gathered for its 2016 reunion which blood. sented elders with legacy medals. took place in Canton, Jackson and In addition, the family banquet and So when your family gathers for Ridgeland. family portraits took place at Tou- the holidays, if you don’t already, The theme “Divided by Distance, galoo College. The family worship consider a family project that will be United By Roots” was inspiring to all service was held at Second Temple a blessing to someone else. You’ll be who attended. Highlights included: Church of Christ Holiness USA. Fam- glad you did.

Pictured are Lousie Torry and Abraham Torry.

Pictured are Leothas Nichols, Kaitlyn Nichols, Nathan Nichols, Hattie Nichols and Ethan Nichols.

Pictured are McKenzie Brown and Shelia Pictured are Vargage Ervin and Modes- Readirs. tine McCloud.

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The Mississippi Link Newswire Jane (Madison), Lucie Farese as holiday fun New Stage Theatre presents the Mary Beth (Madison), Jackson Pen- holiday favorite A Christmas Story, dergrass as Scut Farkus (Brandon), The Mississippi Link Newswire The Musical Dec. 2-22. Curtain and Peter Downing as Grover Dill It’s the most “wonder-full” time of the times for public performances are (Jackson). year in Jackson’s LeFleur Museum District. 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Other cast members include Mar- The LMD offers limitless, wondrous pos- Ticket prices are $28 with dis- shall Robertson (Newton), Mary sibilities for holiday fun at four uniquely counts available for students, senior Frances Dean (Madison), Adrienne amazing museums: the Mississippi Sports citizens and groups. Tickets can be Tanaka (Ridgeland), Clay Nelson Hall of Fame, the Mississippi Children’s purchased at the box office, located (Brandon), Shasa Cohran (Jack- Museum, the Mississippi Agriculture & inside the Jane Reid Petty Theatre son), Faith Alford (Crystal Springs), Forestry Museum and MDWFP’s Missis- Center, charged by phone by call- D’Ambrah Watts (Jackson), Rachel sippi Museum of Natural Science. ing the theatre at (601) 948-3531 or Regan (Terry), Jake Bell (Collier- Events are as follows: ordered online at www.newstageth- ville, TN), Christan McLaurine Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon, Dragon- eatre.com. (Jackson), Chris Roebuck (Ridge- fly Shoppe Holiday Open House, MMNS: Audiences will enjoy all the icon- land), Jenn Harris (Flowood), Samu- Shop the Christmas Sale on Small Business ic scenes from this popular Christ- el McFatridge (Jackson), Keri Horn Saturday. Enjoy refreshments. Plus, get free mas movie classic, as 9-year-old (Brandon), Michaela Bowen (Jack- gift wrapping. You don’t pay admission if Ralphie Parker sets his quest for the son), Cory Drake (Jackson), Mandy you are only coming to shop. Holy Grail of Christmas gifts – an stage,” said Director Turner Crum- American Musical Theatre decades Kate Myers (Pearl), Charence Hig- Dec. 2, and Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to official Red Ryder carbine-action bley. “From Ralphie’s various fan- ago.” gins (Madison), and LaSharron Pur- noon, Snowflake Science, MMNS: Experi- 200 – shot Range Model air rifle. tasies involving his prized “Red The ensemble cast includes David vis (Jackson). A Christmas Story, ment with instant snow and dry ice. Make A kooky leg lamp, outrageous pink Ryder Carbine-Action BB Gun” to Spencer as Jean Shepherd (Jack- The Musical is directed by Turner your own paper snowflakes. And, hear the bunny pajamas, a cranky department Flick accepting the triple-dog dare son), Cannon Bosarge as Ralphie Crumbley, music direction by Sue story of “Snowflake Bentley” – the natural- store Santa, and a triple dog-dare to and getting his tongue stuck to the (Canton), Frances Bordlee as Moth- Bush and choreographed by Tiffany ist and photographer that first successfully lick a freezing flagpole are just a few flagpole, everyone’s favorite iconic er (Lake Charles, LA), Wyatt Rob- Jefferson. Bordlee, Hines, and Spen- captured snowflakes on film. of the obstacles that stand between scenes are here. And they’re so well erson as Randy (Jackson), Daniel cer appear through the courtesy of Dec. 8-9 from 5-8 p.m., Small Town Ralphie and his Christmas dream. realized. It’s hard to believe the Hines as The Old Man (Yorktown, the Actors’ Equity Association. Country Christmas, MS AG: Storytime with “It’s impossible to deny how Parkers, the Bumpus Hounds, the VA), Collin Gray as Schwartz (Jack- To purchase tickets call (601) Mrs. Clause offered along with complimen- seamlessly, sweetly and hilariously Bunny Suit, and all these dancing son), Willis Thigpen as Flick (Jack- 948-3533 or go online at www.new- tary breakfast, hay rides, train rides and mu- this classic movie translates to the Leg Lamps didn’t become a part of son), Joy Kate Lawson as Esther stagetheatre.com. sic. Dec. 9, from 5:30-9 p.m., Cajun Christ- mas, MMNS: Enjoy interactive storytelling, encounter swamp animals, meet the Christ- mas Gator, make Cajun Christmas crafts, Holloway to serve as Terry parade’s grand marshal write letters to Santa and take your photo with him, listen to holiday music performed The Mississippi Link Newswire marshal for the parade this year,” as vice chairman of the House Com- by the Mississippi Girlchoir and the Mis- The town of Terry has named said Terry Mayor Joseph Kendrick mittee on Universities and Colleg- sissippi Boychoir, and see Santa dive in the state Rep. Greg Holloway as grand Jr. “We respect the service he does es, which oversees the eight state aquariums. marshal of its annual Christmas pa- on behalf of our district.” run universities and 15 state junior Dec. 10, 17, 23 and 24, Holiday Spec- rade, which will be held Nov. 28. Holloway represents District 76, colleges. Legislators of the second tacular, MCM: Unwrap all the fun at Holi- Since being elected to the Missis- covering parts of Claiborne, Copiah congressional district recently elect- day Spectacular 2016. Celebrate with tra- sippi House of Representatives in and Hinds counties. His wife, April, ed Holloway to represent the district ditions around the world, jump aboard the 2000, Holloway has assisted Terry will join him as he leads the Terry on the rules committee. Polar Express, visit with Santa Claus, build in obtaining funding for a new city Christmas parade. Last year, Speaker of the House your very own gingerbread house, build a hall building, a new library and a “It’s an honor for me to be cho- Philip Gunn appointed Holloway beautiful and delicious masterpiece during new public works building. sen to serve as grand marshal for to a second term on the Mississippi MCM’s annual Holiday Spectacular.Get the In January 2015, Holloway was the Christmas parade in Terry,” College Savings Board and, as a details at: http://mschildrensmuseum.org/ awarded the Rev. Martin Luther said Holloway. “I’ve really enjoyed member of the House Committee on events/event/holiday-spectacular/. King Jr. Drum Major of Justice working with the administrators and Agriculture, Holloway is sub-chair- Dec. 21-22, Christmas at the Cabin, MS Award, presented by Terry to people people of the town, so to be rec- man of poultry, swine and aquatics. AG: Interpreter Demonstration. who exhibit outstanding community ognized by them in this way is ex- Holloway also serves on the Dec. 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Noon support to the town. tremely rewarding.” House Committees on Education, Year’s Eve, MCM: Get ready to lift-off into “We are very honored to have As a member of the House of Energy, Municipalities, Public 2017. Build your own confetti cannon, cre- Rep. Holloway serving as grand Representatives, Holloway serves Property and Rules. Holloway ate a party hat and, prepare to dance into the New Year with live music as the rocket full of wishes launches into the air during the countdown at noon! The Noon Year’s Eve Church of Christ (Holiness) USA elects Kennebrew as senior bishop celebration is included with regular admis- sion to the museum. The museum will be The Mississippi Link Newswire In his new role, Ken- years and currently serves as pastor of Kennebrew. open for the remainder of the day until 5 During the National Convention of nebrew will train and the Christ Temple Cathedral located in “I encourage our membership to p.m. the Church of Christ (Holiness) USA develop future leaders Little Rock, Ark. be faithful to what God has called us Please see each museum’s website for de- -COCHUSA-held in Dallas, Texas, of the denomination, Kennebrew has substantial expecta- to do and be zealous in performing tails, ticket prices and additional events. Bishop Vernon Kennebrew was elect- advance the church in tions for the COCHUSA denomination the Great Commission – (to go into • Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame: http:// ed as senior bishop of the 120-year-old fulfilling its mission in regards to developing strong leader- all the world and make disciples for msfame.com organization with headquarters at 845 Kennebrew based on Christian ship and fulfilling God’s mission. Christ),”Kennebrew continued. • Mississippi Children’s Museum: http:// North Lamar St., Jackson. doctrine, and write positional papers “I hope to target millennials and In addition to his denominational mschildrensmuseum.org A Jackson native, Kennebrew serves on doctrinal issues which may mate- encourage them to attend service and leadership, Kennebrew previously • Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Mu- as the presiding bishop of the South- rialize within current societal events. work with younger pastors to help served as vice president of the Chris- seum: http://www.msagmuseum.org western Diocese, a region including Prior to being elected senior bishop, them develop skills and leadership tian and Missionary Alliance. • Mississippi Museum of Natural Sci- the states of Arkansas, Louisiana and Kennebrew served on the Board of abilities. My goal is to one day pass He is married with five children and ence: http://www.mdwfp.com/museum.aspx Texas. Bishops as a national president for 12 the baton to the next generation,” says two grandchildren.

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www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 24 - 30, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 Lung Care Program at Hattiesburg County officials in state announce Clinic Pulmonary Medicine open County Road Show The Mississippi Link Newswire “This is the same concept when screen- Hattiesburg Clinic Pulmonary Medicine ing for breast cancer. Early detection can The Mississippi Link Newswire is now offering the Lung Care program. save lives,” said McCollum. The Mississippi Association of COUNTY ROAD SHOW The program is designed to detect lung The National Lung Screening Trial Supervisors and the Mississippi cancer earlier in an effort to increase the completed an eight-year study with 53,456 MEETINGS Association of County Engineers survival rate of the country’s leading cause participants across 33 screening centers. Nov. 29: Northeast Mississippi Com- announce the 2016 County Road of cancer death in men and women. The results revealed that participants who munity College 101 Cunningham Show, a series of meetings bring- November is Lung Cancer Awareness received low-dose CT scans had a 20 per- Blvd. at 9:30 a.m. Holliday Hall Audi- ing together county supervisors, Month. cent lower risk of dying from lung cancer torium, Room 201 in Booneville county engineers, legislators and “Typically, lung cancer is not detected than those who received standard chest X- others for an open discussion on until patients are symptomatic, and by that • Medicare patients age 55-77 rays. Nov. 30: Mississippi State University the critical state of transportation point the cancer has spread. Our efforts • Current smokers or former smokers Hattiesburg Clinic Pulmonary Medicine 190 Bost Extension Dr. at 9:30 a.m. infrastructure at the county level. with this program are to detect possible who have quit within the past 15 years provides prevention, diagnosis, treatment, Bost Extension Center in Starkville Events will take place Nov. 29- cancer sooner, rather than later,” said Dr. • Those with a 30-pack-year history critical care and rehabilitation of respirato- Dec. 1: Delta Council Office 433 Dec. 8. Charles R. McCollum, III, who is leading (packs smoked per day) x (years as a ry disorders. The department is staffed by Stoneville Road at 9:30 a.m. in Ston- “The County Road Show is a the program. smoker) Dr. Charles R. McCollum, III, Dr. Lewis eville collaborative effort between su- A low-dose computerized tomography The eligibility criteria are based on The W. Neese, Dr. Charles J. Parkman, Dr. Mi- pervisors and county engineers scan will be used to detect abnormalities American Cancer Society’s screening chael J. Raggio, Dr. Andrew H. Rogness, Dec. 6: East Central Planning and to emphasize the challenges in the lungs. This particular imaging mo- guidelines. The ACS claims that an esti- Dr. Steven W. Stogner, Dr. Walid G. You- Development District Office 280 counties are facing with funding dality at Hattiesburg Clinic has been ac- mated 12,250 lung cancer deaths annually nis and Brandi E. Williams, CNP. Commercial Dr. at 9:30 a.m. in New- construction and maintenance of credited by the American College of Radi- could be prevented if these guidelines be- Anyone interested in participating in ton roads and bridges,” said Derrick ology. Individuals who are eligible for the came the standard for lung cancer screen- this program should contact his or her pri- Surrette, MAS executive director. program are: ing. mary care provider. Dec. 8: Pearl River Community Col- “The last time our statewide in- lege 906 Sullivan Dr. at 9:30 a.m. in frastructure system was addressed the Lowery A. Woodall Center Audi- comprehensively was 1987,” torium in Hattiesburg says Steve Gray, MAS director New Canney Creek Missionary Baptist Church of Governmental Affairs. “As Mississippi’s local infrastructure on funding needs.” hosts party at Mississippi State Hospital continues to deteriorate, one of For more information on the our core legislative objectives is County Road Show, contact Steve adequate infrastructure funding. Gray at [email protected] or We hope this County Road Show visit the MAS website at www.ms- will spark continuing discussion supervisors.org. Nov. 29 runoff set for judicial races, special elections

The Mississippi Link Newswire Runoff elections for school The top two candidates in two district trustees (municipal, con- judicial races and two special Mis- solidated and consolidated line), sissippi House races will face one election commissioners and local another in Nov. 29 runoff election. positions in special elections to Last, week the Secretary of fill vacancies may be determined State’s Office notified counties of by contacting local officials or Volunteers from New Canney Creek Missionary Baptist Church of Jackson shared their time and talent Nov. 12 to bring food, fun runoff elections in: viewing the recapitulation report and joy to patients and residents at Mississippi State Hospital. New Canney Creek is one of more than 100 groups who will provide parties and activities to over 800 patients and residents at the hospital this holiday season. “We dearly appreciate the outpouring of • Supreme Court District 3-1 filed at the Secretary of State’s love and support from all of our volunteer groups. It adds so much to the lives of our patients and residents during this joyous time,” between candidates John Brady web site. said Sheila Shows, Volunteer Services director for the hospital. Festivities at MSH will culminate on Santa Day Dec. 21. An annual and Bobby Chamberlin; “There are still several races in tradition, Santa Day is a day when community volunteers and leaders gather at the hospital dressed as Santa and deliver gift bags • Court of Appeals District 3-1 which the winners are undeter- to each and every patient and resident. between candidates Ed Hannan mined,” Secretary of State Del- and Jack Wilson; bert Hosemann said. “I hope Mis- • State House District 106 sissippians will make it a point to (Pearl River/Lamar counties) be- come back to the polls on Nov. 29, tween candidates John Corley and and cast their ballot.” Greg Holcomb; and Anyone who was registered to Governor proclaims November • State House District 89 (Jones vote in the Nov. 8 general election County) between candidates Don- may vote in the Nov. 29 runoff nie Scoggin and Ron Swindall. election. Circuit Clerk’s Offices National Diabetes Month Counties should submit a signed will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 certified recap to the Secretary of p.m. Nov. 26, for absentee voting. State’s Office within 10 calendar Voters going to the polls on days after an election. Nov. 29 will be required to show The Secretary of State’s runoff an acceptable photo ID to cast a determination is based on certi- ballot. fied recaps and other election re- More information about photo turns received from the counties IDs accepted at the polls is avail- in the districts at issue in the run- able at www.MSVoterID.ms.gov off races. or 1-844-MSVOTER. Funds to help pay gas, light bills available

The Mississippi Link Newswire urged any citizens who think they The state Department of Human might qualify to call for assis- Services Division of Community tance. Services has given Hinds County “These federal funds are meant Human Resources Agency $1.87 to help people live more comfort- Gov. Phil Bryant recently signed a proclamation declaring November National Diabetes Month. National Diabetes Month is observed every No- million to assist eligible citizens ably throughout the winter and vember so individuals, health care professionals, organizations and communities across Mississippi can bring attention to diabetes and its impact with paying gas and light bills. summer and are available to eligi- on thousands in the Magnolia State. Pictured with the governor are (back row, from left) members of the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi Board of Directors volunteers and staff Stan Dickens, Roy Ward, Mary Fortune, Hinds County Supervisor Robert Graham, Dwayne Blaylock, Lucy The Low Income Home En- ble applicants on a first come first Blaylock, Kim Kuhn, Nicki Nichols, Irena McClain; (front row, from left) Kandu Kids Caleb Warnock and Bella Nichols and Bryant. ergy Assistance Program, also serve basis,” Senator Norwood is available to assist with certain said. emergency services. In particular, To apply for assistance call: qualified residents whose heating Hinds County Human Resource or air conditioner systems need Agency at (601) 923-3950. For information about advertising in repair or replacement should call Mississippi Department of Hu- before more severe weather sets man Services at (601) 359-4768. in. If you live in Shady Grove The Mississippi Link “Temperatures inside homes Church area of Jackson call (601) that lack sufficient heating can 982-3123. cause a number of health related If you live in Edwards call please call: 601-896-0084 problems like hypothermia in (601) 852-8052. most people, especially the el- If you live in Terry call (601) or e-mail [email protected] derly and children and the lack 978-5056. www.mississippilink.com of heat can even be deadly,” said To apply for Weatherization Sen. Sollie B. Norwood, who call (601) 847-5552. EDUCATION

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JSU student chosen LETTER TO THE EDITOR to participate in UNCF’s My prayer is for continued success of Jackson Public Schools

HBCU Innovation Summit was achieved without outsourc- percent in one year. ing our transportation services. During my tenure, there were Mississippi Link Newswire success.” We have increased major many accomplishments. We Jackson State University stu- Being that African-Americans partnerships to include Align- migrated the district’s email to dent Eyerusalem Woldu has make up only 6 percent of the ment Jackson, Hope Communi- the cloud by utilizing Microsoft been selected to participate in STEM workforce, the summit ty Credit Union, Rickey Smiley Office 365 at a significant cost the United Negro College Fund’s will also provide a forum to ad- Foundation, Kellogg Founda- savings, which eliminated mail- fourth annual HBCU Innovation dress the gaps in tech diversity tion and many, many more. box size restrictions for teach- Summit. that exists in Silicon Valley. The This is attributed to strategic ers and principals. We launched Woldu, who is majoring in amount of women in the work- planning and through build- the district to its first-ever 1:1 computer engineering, has trav- force is less than 30 percent ac- ing trust and relationships that digital initiative, in which all eled to California with 52 other cording to CNET, but surpris- have improved the educational ninth-grade high school stu- students and 19 faculty members ingly the number of women opportunities of our city’s chil- dents in JPS were given access for the HBCU I.C.E (Innovation, participating in the summit is dren. to a laptop computer. We hired Commercialization and Entrepre- nearly 40 percent. I, like many others, am disap- more than 500 certified teach- neurship) summit. The goal of the On Nov. 18, students partici- pointed that our district is cur- ers, implemented an automated four-day summit is to empower pated in a competition to pitch Gray rently labeled F. We were only substitute teacher placement African-American students to their startup business to leaders Let me begin by saying, what 16 points from a D. It is prom- process, eliminated long lines plan their career paths within the in the tech industry at the Kapor Eyerusalem Woldu was chosen to an honor it has been to serve the ising that our scores went up and waiting by launching on- STEM fields. Center for Social Impact, which participate in the UNCF HBCU Inno- citizens, parents and students and not down. However, the cut line registration, increased the More than 200 students applied works primarily with underrepre- vation Summit. of Jackson as superintendent. I scores for an A letter grade were district’s fund balance by near- for 53 spots, and Woldu was cho- sented groups to pursue creative thank the Board of Trustees for lowered and the cut scores for F ly 50 percent and implemented sen competitively based on GPA, vice-president for human re- strategies that leverage informa- giving me the opportunity to were raised by the Mississippi a new website at the district and personal statements, internships, sources at the NetApp Company, tion technology for positive so- become lead teacher for Jack- Department of Education for all school levels. computer science skills and dem- stated: “As a proud sponsor of the cial impact. son Public Schools. Jackson school districts across the state. As a leader, I expect and am onstrated leadership. UNCF HBCU Innovation Sum- On the last day of the sum- has some of the best students In 2014, we had 17 F schools accustomed to public criticism, To kick off the summit on Nov. mit, NetApp is excited to host mit, students participated in tech and educators in the country. and reduced them to two. We but I admit it is disheartening 16, more than 30 HBCU’s visited the UNCF scholars onsite for the empowerment workshops, a ca- Upon my arrival to Jackson still have the top-rated elemen- when a group of misinformed nearly a dozen Silicon Valley/ HBCU Tech Trek! Our employ- reer fair and also hear from the in 2012, the headlines for the tary and middle schools in the individuals use social and tra- Bay Area corporations such as ees are our greatest assets. We 2016 HBCU Innovation Sum- district read, “JPS is Broke!” state of Mississippi. The gov- ditional media to spread gossip, Adobe, eBay, Google, NetApp, celebrate the diversity of cultures, mit scholars Dakari Franklin and and “JPS Placed on Probation.” ernor and state superintendent rumors and lies about the work PureStorage, Salesforce, Syman- traditions, perspectives, and ex- Paul Hammond. JPS was disputing with the city both agree that it is not fair to be of our amazing students, bril- tec, Visa and Veritas. These spon- periences that our employees The HBCU Innovation Sum- of Jackson over ad valorem punitive about a test result after liant educators and dedicated soring corporations expressed represent. University Relations mit has proven its success being taxes and addressing concerns the first time taking the test. administrators. their excitement to celebrate the is focused on providing a diverse that almost a third of the 2014-15 with the bus drivers for a raise Another major challenge for Despite the recent audits by diverse cultures within technol- pool of university candidates to participants are either interning in pay. We were operating with Jackson Public Schools is char- MDE and poor academic rat- ogy companies. help drive NetApp’s global talent or working full-time at technol- a below functional fund bal- ter schools that are also strug- ing, I have had three success- Gwen McDonald, executive strategy and ultimately business ogy companies. ance, or rainy day fund, while gling academically to meet the ful evaluations and had just struggling with the perception state’s new testing standards. received a contract extension. of a top-heavy central office. Their D and F letter grades re- Additionally, we were poised In the time that I have been flect the same academic chal- to both clear the audit and CCC to celebrate ‘A Royal Christmas’ here, I am proud that we re- lenges as many other public make the grade in the spring. duced central office personnel schools across the state of Mis- With support from the U.S. during annual Christmas concert by 5 percent and increased the sissippi. Secretary of Education John B. fund balance from $3.5 million Over the last three years, we King Jr. and national relation- Mississippi Link Newswire According to CCC Music De- Christmas concert,” Towers said. to $15.1 million. We also lifted have increased the graduation ships brought forth through the The Coahoma Community partment chair and director of In addition, audience members the district from the threat of rate and lowered the dropout National Association of School College Concert Choir and Mem- Choral Activities Kelvin Towers, will also be treated with selec- lawsuit by completing the Cor- rate. In the Hechinger report Superintendents as Superinten- phis Chamber Orchestra will this year’s concert will showcase tions from the Greenville Weston rective Action Plan, which was from Oct. 27, Dr. Andre Perry dent of the Year, we were des- unite once again to spread the several soloists from the choir High School Choir as well as the created to remove the district indicated that JPS has a high tined for greatness. holiday cheer during CCC’s an- with the well-beloved major Clarksdale High School Choir. off probation for violations poverty rate and has been un- I love the city of Jackson, nual Christmas concert. work “Gospel Mass,” written by All participating choirs and the in how scholars with special der-funded for years. Accord- Jackson Public Schools and its Themed “A Royal Christmas,” Robert Ray. orchestra will band together at needs are educated. ing to the writer, JPS has bat- 175,000 plus citizens. I have this year’s event is slated for 7 The repertoire will also in- the conclusion of the concert to Bus transportation was also tled underfunding but has still been blessed to contribute to p.m. Dec. 3. in the Pinnacle. clude a Kenya folksong, “Wana perform the grand finale, “Joy To a huge challenge, but we met done more with less. Gradua- this wonderful community. I The concert, which serves as a Baraka,” with African drumming The World.” it with resolve and a solid plan. tion rates increased almost 3.5 am confident JPS will win and special holiday gift from CCC to as well as traditional Christmas “We hope that students, fac- Our buses are much closer percent in one year. Attendance pray for all those who labor in the community, is free and open favorites. ulty, staff and the entire commu- to being on time now despite increased while discipline the vineyard for its success. to the public. The annual event “Our students have been work- nity come out and share in what transporting scholars to special violations decreased for high Sincerely, is sponsored in partnership with ing very hard over the past month will be a truly remarkable event!” programs across town every school freshmen. Third grade Cedrick Gray, Ed.D. CCC’s Lyceum Committee. in preparation for our annual Tower said. morning and afternoon. This proficiency rates increased 8 Superintendent Mississippi Valley State Univ. wins Soul Bowl Blood Drive Mississippi Link Newswire sippi Valley State University. They had and college students donate blood we Mississippi college sports inspire tra- a total of 96 students register to donate hope they begin a lifelong commitment ditions and loyalty throughout the state blood. MVSU student Dominique Burks to MBS and Mississippi hospital pa- and all schools contend for the coveted of Yazoo City is this year’s winner of the tients. Dominique represents the best in championships in their divisions. Stu- MBS scholarship. Domnique started do- Mississippi students.” dents and alumni proudly support their nating blood while attending Yazoo City All donors must be at least 17 years schools but only a few obtain the status High School in 2013. old with signed parental consent, weigh of campus heroes. In 2014, MVSU was recognized by at least 110 pounds and have a valid ID. However, Mississippi Blood Ser- MBS as its College of the Year. MVSU Mississippi Blood Services offers a vices knows everyone has a hero inside Pictured are (from left) William Bynum, president of Mississippi Valley State University; has won fourteen out of the eighteen “mini physical” before each donation to of them. Using the championship bowl Dawn Woods, Mississippi Blood Services Delta marketing rep; Deborah Bynum, First competitions due to hard work and ef- ensure the donation process is safe for games as a model, MBS proudly spon- Lady of MVSU; Marques McNeal, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity member, Zeta Phi Chapter; forts on part of Alpha Phi Alpha Frater- the donor as well as the recipient. sors the annual Soul Bowl Blood Drives. Dominique R. Burks, scholarship recipient; Kendietrich Tucker, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity nity, Inc. – Zeta Phi Chapter. Mississippi Blood Services ensures Each year the friendly competition is president, Zeta Phi Chapter; and Marion Boyd, senior vice president of Regions Bank. “While only one school can claim the that donating blood is SAFE, SIMPLE held at Mississippi Valley State Univer- championship, all blood donors are he- and SAVES LIVES. sity, Jackson State University and Alcorn raise the most blood donations. The prize with displaying the Soul Bowl Trophy roes,” Dawn Woods, MBS marketing For more information, contact 888 - State University. is a $1,500 scholarship to a student blood and a year’s bragging rights. representative for the Delta said. “Donat- 90-BLOOD (888-902-5663), or visit our The goal is to see which school can donor from the winning school, along The 2016 Soul Bowl winner is Missis- ing blood saves lives. When high school Web site at www.msblood.com. Hinds CC Utica Campus inducts new Phi Theta Kappa members

The Alpha Beta Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Hinds Community College’s Utica Campus has inducted new members for fall 2016. Flanking the inductees on either side is Vice President Debra Mays-Jackson (left) and Academic Dean Marquise Loving (right). Inductees include Eddie Perry of Port Gibson, Tybrea Vivians of Jackson, Erykah Wilson of Utica, Teraneka Terrell of Utica, Ra’Shay Watts Port Gibson, Kathryn Green of Greenville, Artashia Stewart of Fayette, Areleatha Gibson of Montgomery, Ala., Marion Brooks of Canton and Jeffery Fairley of Jackson. Three of the inductees received most of their credits while enrolled in dual credit courses in high school. They are (from left) Erykah Wilson of Utica and Teraneka Terrell of Utica, who attended Crystal Springs High Schools and Tybrea Vivians of Jackson, who attended Jim Hill High School. EDUCATION

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Alcornites Local barber schools face off recognized for their years of during CCC annual competition service at the university The Mississippi Link Newswire Alcorn State University facul- ty and staff members who have dedicated years of service to the university were celebrated with a recognition program. Alcorn’s Division of Finance and Administration in the De- partment of Human Resources held the fifth Anniversary Rec- ognition Program Nov. 10, in the Dr. Clinton Bristow Jr. Din- ing Facility Gold Room. The Rev. C. Edward Rhodes II, who is the university’s direc- Pictured are (from left) winners of the traditional cuts category: first place, Upper Kutz Pictured are (from left) winners of the freestyle category: first place, CCC Barbering tor of Student Religious Life, Barber & Style College’s Yusuf Dasha of Memphis, Tenn.; second place, CCC Barbering major Jamarcus Phipps of Marks; second place, CCC Barbering major Samuel Du- was the motivational speaker for major La’ Quinton Jones of Marks, Miss.; and third place Upper Kutz Barber & Style Col- bose of Tunica; and third place Upper Kutz Barber & Style College’s Mindrell Coffey the event. lege’s Mindrell Coffey of Greenville. of Greenville. Rhodes applauded the honor- ees for their dedication and as- The Mississippi Link Newswire cluded: first place, CCC Barbering ma- sured them of their value to the It was all things hair the morning of jor Jamarcus Phipps of Marks; second university. Nov. 14, in the Pinnacle of Coahoma place, CCC Barbering major Samuel “Your appreciation has gone Community College during the annual Dubose of Tunica; and third place Up- through the roof,” said Rhodes. Barber Battle and Beauty Review. per Kutz Barber & Style College’s Min- “You have value beyond your Hosted by CCC’s Division of Ca- drell Coffey of Greenville. wildest estimation. You have reer and Technical Education’s Barber- The event also included “Shop Talk” value that no one else can de- ing and Cosmetology programs, over by legendary Memphis barber and civic termine. People may look at you a dozen students from CCC and other leader Warren Lewis, best known for and say that you have a lot of area barbering schools participated in his unique fire-cut technique, as well as miles on you, but just tell them the hair cutting competition, designed a hair and makeup showcase by Ivory that that adds to your value.” to give students the opportunity to learn Hollins, owner of Konceited Trends Rhodes used an analogy about and engage with other future barbering Hair Salon in Cleveland. filling up a car’s gas tank- be professionals. Attending this year’s competition fore driving it to encourage the An audience made up of barbering/ were students from Upper Kutz Barber honorees to always stay in high cosmetology students and professionals and Style College of Greenville, S&S spirits when coming to work at Alcorn. as well as community members looked Area barber schools visited Coahoma Community College the morning of Nov. 14, for Barber School of Indianola, B&Z Bar- “Never let it be said of you on as competitors raced against the the annual Barber Battle and Beauty Review hair-cutting competition. ber School of Grenada and Trendsetter clock to create some of the latest cuts Barber College of Jackson. that you are driving on empty. and fades. Bradd Lott of Grenada; and owner of of Memphis, Tenn.; second place, CCC “We’re thankful for everyone who Just like the automobile, we Categories included traditional cuts Calvin Classic Cuts Calvin Veazy of Barbering major La’ Quinton Jones of came out and participated to make this need to be filled over and over and freestyle cuts. Cleveland. Marks; and third place Upper Kutz Bar- event a success,” said CCC Barber in- again. Make sure that before Judges were president of the Missis- Winners of the traditional cuts cat- ber & Style College’s Mindrell Coffey structor Reginald Thomas, one of the you come to Alcorn that you are sippi Barber Board Mike McBunch of egory were: first place, Upper Kutz of Greenville. event’s organizers. “We couldn’t have filled with a positive attitude.” Jackson; owner of B&Z Barber School Barber & Style College’s Yusuf Dasha Winners of the freestyle category in- done it without you all.” Director of the James L. Bold- en Campus Union Willie Moses, who was honored for serving 40 years at Alcorn, spoke about ASU’s initiative allows students Alcorn State’s Family Clinic in interacting with people on cam- pus as the highlight of his long career. to complete associate degree Natchez provides free medication “It’s been an honor to serve this university for so many years,” while pursuing bachelor’s to individuals with low incomes said Moses. “It’s been a pleasure to work with faculty, staff, stu- The Mississippi Link Newswire students earning at least 16 college The Mississippi Link Newswire of those who don’t have the income to dents and the community.” Alcorn State University continues credit hours from a single community The Alcorn State University Family afford medication or people who don’t Director of Admissions in the to provide avenues for its students to college will be notified after complet- Clinic in Natchez is becoming a staple have access to health insurance to cover Office of Admissions and- Re reach maximum success. ing 46 hours at Alcorn that they may in the community for providing quality their prescriptions. cruiting Katangelia Tenner, who The Reverse Transfer Credit be eligible for the associate degree. healthcare services. “The partnership is an effort to ex- has been employed at Alcorn for Agreement is the university’s new- John Igwebuike, vice provost for The clinic partnered with the Safety pand our community outreach to the 20 years, credits the university est initiative that allows students who Academic Affairs and Student Re- Net-Direct Relief Network, which is a uninsured and under-served people in for allowing her to be a light in transfer from a Mississippi commu- cords, said that the initiative will ben- program aimed at improving the health Natchez and surrounding areas,” said the lives of others. nity college without finishing their efit everyone involved. of vulnerable people across the United Srabani Mohanty, office manager at the “Working for Alcorn State associate degree to complete their “The reverse transfer initiative is States. The program equips healthcare Alcorn State University Family Clinic. University has been rewarding,” two-year degree while enrolled at a major win for Alcorn and its stu- providers and facilities with donations “This will provide individuals access to said Tenner. “It has allowed me Alcorn. dents,” said Igwebuike. “A highly of medications, supplies and basic medications that they otherwise cannot to touch the lives of many. It Students will be able to transfer educated and credentialed workforce equipment for people who would not be or find difficult to afford.” has given me the opportunity to credits earned at Alcorn or another offers a bounty of benefits in standard able to afford them. The clinic received Safety-Net Direct Relief Network has do what I love, which is helping institution of higher learning to their of living, innovations, security, con- its first order of free medication Nov. 9. supported clinics in rural areas for more others.” community college in order to com- tributions to the tax base and retire- The free medications are for people than 60 years. Director of Property Manage- plete requirements for an associate ment systems and quality of life.” who suffer from cardio-vascular diseas- For more information about the part- ment in the Department of Fis- degree without interrupting their For more information about the es, diabetes, asthma and other breathing nership or available medications and cal Affairs Torrey Turner, who’s progress toward an Alcorn baccalau- Reverse Transfer Credit Agreement, disorders. Exams are not free to the pub- other services, contact the Alcorn State celebrating his 10th year at Al- reate degree. contact the Registrar’s Office at lic. University Family clinic at (601) 304- corn, said that he appreciates the After admission to Alcorn, transfer (601) 877-6170 or (601) 877-6171. The clinic’s target market consists 4356. opportunities the university has provided for him. “I’ve enjoyed my time at Al- corn,” said Turner. “This is a Alcorn’s Fine Arts Building, band rehearsal named to honor Bolden, Griffin great institution that has allowed me to matriculate in my career The Mississippi Link Newswire tor of bands, at the Fine Arts and the university as department dents have benefited from the ing band, including the Golden while being in a great working Alcorn State University’s Building Naming ceremony. chair. She spearheaded the ini- financial assistance afforded Girls and Purple Flashers Flag environment.” Fine Arts Building and band re- The department is also request- tial accreditation efforts for the them through these scholar- Corp. He led the marching band Director of Human Resources hearsal hall was named in honor ing donations to go toward band department in 1981. Since then, ships. to halftime shows in numerous Carla Williams ended the cer- of two of its most esteemed fac- instruments and other uses to the National Association of Griffin, also known as “Griff,” high profile venues in Alabama, emony by thanking everyone for ulty members, Nov. 18. improve the students’ experi- Schools of Music has continu- assumed the position as direc- California, Florida, Georgia, their service. The Department of Fine Arts ence in fine arts. ously accredited Alcorn. She’s tor of Bands in 1969 following Indiana, Louisiana, New york, “This program is our opportu- named its building after Joyce Bolden devoted more than 40 also known for initiating schol- a brief period as the assistant Michigan, Missouri and Texas. nity to say thank you,” said Wil- J. Bolden, former chairperson years of service to Alcorn. In ad- arships for music majors and band director. He held his posi- For more information or to liams. “We want you all to know in the Department of Fine Arts, dition to an outstanding teach- music ensemble participants. tion until December 2012. He make donations, contact the De- that you are appreciated. It is and its band rehearsal hall after ing career, she made enormous Since the initiation of these is well known for his auxiliary partment of Fine Arts at (601) important to give people credit Samuel S. Griffin, former direc- contributions to the department scholarships, hundreds of stu- innovations with the march- 877-6261. while they are here.” GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com 10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 24 - 30, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Message from Don’t forget to tell God ‘Thank You’ the Religion Editor By Rev. Marcus Cheeks reflective sadness. Thanksgiving is a They were ostracized to a location ken by Christ Jesus. However, the act Special to The Mississippi Link look back at how far God has brought outside of town away from friends and of saying “thank you, Jesus” made this By Daphne Higgins The Thanksgiving us and a look forward to the possibili- family for a period of time while they man whole, because he was healed Religion Editor holiday is essentially ties of life with God; a look around could receive physical healing. physically and spiritually. The man’s It’s the season of the beginning of a sea- at the many blessings we now enjoy. According to the scripture, ten men leprosy was healed because he asked “thanks” and there is son of reflecting, a sea- Our faith is much more than gratitude requested to be healed by God. As a Jesus, but his spirit was made whole nothing more to say other son of refreshing the shared explicitly (explicit – unambig- testimony to the goodness of God, Je- because he said: “Thank you” (Luke than “Happy Thanksgiv- mind, body and soul, uous or fully developed) because we sus spoke, and all the men were physi- 17:19). There was no apparent benefit ing!” and a season of fellow- recognize the spiritual and physical cally healed. Explicit faith healed to returning to Jesus, but his implicit I know that to many this ship with family and friends. Relatives blessings given by God. these men because they followed the faith made him whole. may sound very cliché’ come together around bountiful tables When God has provided the bless- commandments of Jesus. They made As you enjoy the food, fellowship but the truth of the matter is, the staff at of traditional favorites, turkey and all ing, it is easy to be grateful and filled the request, Jesus spoke it, and they with your family, rest and relaxation, The Mississippi Link wishes you the best of the fixings to celebrate life with one with thanksgiving. Do we find it as were healed. Their actions were ex- and excitement of the gridiron game, Thanksgiving holiday ever. another. Thanksgiving is also the start easy to be thankful when we are not plicit, and their physical healing was be thankful to God for His unwavering To me, time spent with loved ones is of a long shopping season: “Brown being blessed or we are not being rel- immediate. These men displayed ex- power to make us physically and spiri- precious and can offer a new revitaliza- Thursday,” “Black Friday,” and New egated to a particular holiday season? plicit faith because they heard and tually whole. All He asks is that we tion to life. Prayerfully, you will agree Year’s Day sales. Are we just as excited about being acted upon the words of Jesus Christ. give Him the glory by saying, “Thank there is something truly special about Despite all of the fun and fellow- saved by the blood of Jesus and His Believers, God has so much more to you!” Have a Happy Thanksgiving! being surrounded by those you love and ship, Thanksgiving can also present ability to accomplish all we could ever offer. Marcus E. Cheeks is pastor of True who love you. some challenges. The well-planned think or ask. Luke chapter 17 helps us According to the Mosaic law, (Le- Light M.B. Church located in down- Colossians 3:16–17 reads: 16) “Let dinner becomes a disaster after over- understand our salvation is built on viticus 13:2), a person who is healed town Jackson. He was born in Jackson the message of Christ dwell among you cooking the turkey. The unexpected implicit faith; faith that is based on ac- of an infectious disease is required and resides in Canton. Cheeks has a richly as you teach and admonish one feeling of sadness sneaks in due to tions that are understood, though not to present himself to a priest for the bachelor’s degree from Tougaloo Col- another with all wisdom through psalms, the absence of love ones who have clearly or directly stated. In short, it purpose of certifying wellness. Physi- lege, a master’s from Jackson State hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing died and entered into God’s place of is easy to be thankful when an act has cal healing took place because Jesus University, and is currently a doctoral to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17) rest, but still roam the corridors of our been performed, but what about when commanded it (Luke 17:14). How- candidate at the University of Missis- And whatever you do, whether in word minds. nothing spectacular has happened? ever, spiritual healing comes through sippi. He served as an officer in the or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord, Thanksgiving, as described above Is an attitude of gratitude eas- one’s faith. Jesus healed the 10 men Mississippi Army National Guard for Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father with its highs and lows, is so much ily found? In Luke chapter 17, Jesus with leprosy, but only one returned to 11 years and is the former executive through him.” more to the believer. Thanksgiving is makes a conscious decision to travel say “thank you.” Clearly, it was not director of Federal Programs for the These verses tell me that God’s mes- more than fellowship, food and foot- through a place filled with outcasts – the act of thanksgiving that physically State of Mississippi where he served sage is law and as believers we should ball. It is more than shopping and individuals diagnosed with leprosy. healed him, but the work of God spo- 14 years as a state level administrator. not only know God’s laws but share them with all we can: family, friends, acquain- tances. As we come together to thank God for life, love and happiness; lest Thank the Lord, His goodness, mercy endures we not forget that we should always cel- ebrate our creator and share His love and By Rev. CJ Rhodes other things for which to be grateful, had someone we love stop in death val- vine love, light and liberation. (John Words with everyone and who better to Special to The Mississippi Link but nothing in our lives can be taken for ley and never return. The holidays are 3:16; 1:1-18) Thank you, Jesus! We start with than family. Every day should be granted when we assess just how gra- festive times for many but they can also who have turned from darkness to the In case you’re struggling on where to a day of thanksgiving. cious the Lord is. be times of lamentation for people well Almighty’s radiance experience “joy begin, let me take the first step and say, King David sings, “I Whether we are grateful for healthy acquainted with sorrow. unspeakable, full of glory.” (I Peter 1:8) “Thank you, Lord” for “Our Father, who will bless the Lord at all bodies, sound minds, or in spite of ad- But like those men and women of We who have died with Christ can say art in Heaven.” Thank you, Lord, for al- times: his praise shall verse health conditions, we owe God God whose lives tutored me, we must with Paul, “The life I now live in the lowing me to share your goodness and continually be in my praise. How especially blessed have choose to praise God for the good and body, I live by faith in the Son of God, love. Thank you, Lord, for being God all mouth.” (Psalm 34:1) It I been when I’ve encountered amaz- the bad. The psalmist exclaims repeat- who loved me and gave himself for by yourself. Because of you, I have been is right for us to always give our thanks ing women and men of God who were edly that we are to give thanks for the me.” (Galatians 2:20) blessed with the wisdom and praise and and praise to the one from who all uncanny is their devotion to “him in Lord is good and his mercy endures for- This Thanksgiving we certainly given opportunity after opportunity to blessings flow. James tells us, “Every whom we live and move and have our ever. (Ps. 106:1; 107:1; 118:1; 136:1) thank God for family and friends, for share your wondrous works. good gift and every perfect gift is from being.” (Acts 17:28) Contrary to what What we go through doesn’t always employment and enjoyment, for the The Mississippi Link, a messenger for above, and cometh down from the Fa- the extrinsic situations may have been, seem praiseworthy or merciful, but in mountains as well as the valleys. Even news in and around the state of Missis- ther of lights, with whom is no variable- their hands remained lifted to God in a closer walk with Jesus we see God in tragedy we remain grateful that God sippi, wants to serve as your personal ness, neither shadow of turning.” (1:17) adoration. transforming us in and through it. You sustains us despite it, enabling us to messenger to share your good news and God is our eternal source, our foun- In plenty and poverty, in victory and can’t help but see this truth vividly have “anyhow” praise. These gifts are news of your place of worship and visit. dation and fountain for everything we defeat, they knew God’s love was un- displayed in the Bible. The heroes and wonderful. Of greater importance is our Remember the verse that I often share are and hope to be. A deep sense of failing. Their testimonies encouraged sheroes of our faith – Abraham and Sa- relationship with the One Who created, with you – Isaiah 52:7 (NIV), which gratitude should thus pervade us from me to see life’s setbacks, as well as rah, Moses, Rahab, Ruth, David, Job, sustains, and redeems us. How awe- reads: “How beautiful on the mountains the moment we wake up until that sec- life’s forward movement, as equally Peter, Paul – had their share of pain and some it is to be loved and cared for by are the feet of those who bring good news, ond we go to sleep. The saints used to pregnant with God’s will. This is hard to doubt. But they believed God, praised God. I pray that as we sit around the who proclaim peace, who bring good tid- praise God because their beds weren’t do. It’s easy to see ourselves as victims him anyhow, counted it all joy. dinner table, or in front of the TV, we ings, who proclaim salvation, who say to their cooling boards and because the to cosmic forces beyond our control. God’s enduring mercy is ultimately will not forget to meditate on the good- Zion, Your God reigns!” Lord woke them up right on time with We can constantly compare ourselves expressed in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, ness of the Lord. To share your news, contact Daphne a finger of love. The activities of their to the person we look up to or even which is God’s power unto salvation to Rev. CJ Rhodes, a graduate of the M. Higgins at religion@mississippilink. limbs and being clothed in their right loathe, feeling that we don’t measure them that believe. (Romans 1:16) God University of Mississippi and Duke com, fax (601) 896-0091 or mail 2659 minds were also reasons enough to give up. More tragically, many of us have so loved the world He created that He University. He is the pastor of Mt. Helm Livingston Road, Jackson, MS 39213. thanks. Of course, we can add so many walked through death valley, or have sent His unique Son into it to bring di- Baptist Church in Jackson. New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church REIGNING ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor, Dr. F. R. Lenoir Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, 3387 For more information visit: www.mountnebo- Medgar Evers Blvd., Jackson, will host its musi- church.com. Rev. John A. Wicks Jr. is the pastor. Live Radio Broadcast WOAD AM 1300 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. cian’s day on at 11 a.m. Nov. 27. For more infor- mation call (601) 981-8569 or visit www.newje- New Hope Baptist Church, 5202 Watkins Dr., rusalemcogic.org. Rev. Andrew Friday Sr. is the Jackson, will observe its annual christmas fellow- pastor. ship at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16, at the Jackson Hilton Hotel. For more information, call (601) 366-7002. Greater Belmont Baptist Church, 1325 Big Rev. Jerry Young is the pastor. Creek Road, Raymond, will host a retirement “A Church Preparing for a Home Not Built by Man” dinner for their pastor, Rev. Nathaniel Bragg, at Greater Pearlie Grove Missionary Baptist 4 p.m. Dec. 3. To RSVP, call (601) 668-7121 or Church, 1640 County Line Road, Jackson, youth New Bethel M. B. Church • 450 Culberston Ave. • Jackson, MS 39209 601-969-3481/969-3482 • Fax # 601-969-1957 • E-Mail: [email protected] email [email protected]. ministry will present “A Celebration of Christ” on December 17, at 10 a.m. For more information Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 2323 call (601) 354-2026 or visit www.gpgmbc.org. Powers Ave., Jackson, will host its men’s day Rev. Stephen F. Mason is the pastor. program at 11 a.m. Dec. 4. For more information call (601) 355-2775. Rev. Arthur A. Sutton is the New Jerusalem Church, 5708 Old Canton pastor. Road, Jackson, will present its annual Christmas production, “A King Has Come!,” Dec. 18. The College Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1600 doors for this event, which promises to be an as- Florence Ave., Jackson, will host its annual Christ- tounding musical and visual display depicting the mas gala on at 6 p.m. Dec. 10. Tickets may be story of the birth of Christ, will open at 6 p.m. and purchased by calling at the church office at (601) the event begins at 7 p.m. This free event, filled 355-2670. Rev. Michael T. Williams is the pastor. with energetic dance scenes, dramatic imagery and phenomenal singing, will have you uplifted, Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 1245 Tunica St., on your feet, singing and clapping. For more in- Jackson, will host its Christmas fellowship at 7 formation, contact Min. Chandra Wise at (601) p.m. Dec. 16, at the Old Capitol Inn. Tickets are 206-5844. Rev. Dwayne K. Pickett Sr. is the pas- available by calling the church at (601) 969-3511. tor. www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 24 - 30, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 Thanksgiving – For I am PRESERVED not ashamed of the gospel Stop lying on God By Shewanda Riley upon him. God allowed Nebuchadnezzar Columnist to rule but I doubt that God’s original and By Pastor Simeon R. Green III Every scripture that deals with our We read these words from Psalm It’s been a week since perfect plan was to bring his children into Special to The Mississippi Link commission say to go and preach 103:1-3, “Bless the Lord, O My the most divisive presiden- captivity in Babylon. Captivity occurred We read in John the Gospel. Families, friends, co- soul and all that is within Me, bless tial campaign of modern because of disobedience. Ezra 5:12 says, 1:1-4, these words: workers and neighbors should be His Holy Name. Bless the Lord, O history ended with former “But because our ancestors angered the “In the beginning able to see and witness that our My soul, and forget not all His ben- reality show star Don- God of heaven, he gave them into the was the Word, and life backs up the message of truth. efits: who forgiveth all thine iniqui- ald Trump being elected hands of Nebuchadnezzar.” the Word was with They know if we are living a holy, ties; who healeth all thy diseases.” the next president of the The question remains whether Trump God, and the Word righteous life. People are watching Have we ever stopped to consider United States. One of the most disturbing being elected is the result of the disobedi- was God. The same the life we live. how blessed we really are? It is so things I heard since the election results ence of those who voted for him or for the was in the beginning with God. These words by Jesus are record- sad that His goodness is too often was an explanation by an African-Ameri- moral failures of the last few presidents. All things were made by Him; ed in John 14:6-11, “Jesus saith taken for granted. can pastor of why Trump won. He boldly The Trump win is not necessarily God’s and without Him was not anything unto him, I am the Way, the Truth, During Jesus earthly ministry, on declared that God allowed Trump to win perfect will; it might be better stated as made that was made. In Him was and the Life: no man cometh unto His way to Jerusalem, He healed and added that Trump being “raised up” part of God’s permissive will. life; and the life was the light of the Father, but by Me. If ye had ten lepers who desired to be deliv- was much like God used Nebuchadnezzar Even if your motivation to vote was be- men.” In Romans 1:16, we read known Me, ye should have known ered from their dreaded disease. In to stir God’s people to return back to Him. cause of abortion, there is no scripture to these words: “For I am not ashamed My Father also: and from hence- His kindness He healed all 10 of To all of that, I say stop lying on god justify voting for a man with a decades’ of the Gospel; it is the power of forth ye know Him, and have seen them from their leprosy. They all and twisting the truth of God’s word. Ne- long record of racist and sexist as well God for salvation to everyone who Him. Philip saith unto Him, Lord, went happily on their way, but only buchadnezzar is not known as one of the as bullying behavior. The sad part is that has faith, to the Jew first and also to show us the Father, and it sufficeth one “turned back, and with a loud great patriarchs of the Old Testament for some have perverted scriptures to justify the Greek.” us. Jesus saith unto him, have I voice glorified God.” (Luke 17:15). a reason. In fact, his story is a cautionary what Pastor William Barber of North Car- As believers in Jesus Christ, we been so long time with you, and yet The greatest expression of thank- tale of the dangers of pride and arrogance. olina calls a morally and “theologically have a decision to make concerning hast thou not known Me, Philip? fulness to the Lord is shown by Daniel 5:19 explains: “… because of the bankrupt” vote for Trump. This is similar the role and impact we allow the He that hath seen Me hath seen the obedience to Him through honor- high position he gave him, all the nations to those who twisted scripture to defend Word of God to have in our lives. Father; and how sayest thou thee, ing His Word and walking in the and peoples of every language dreaded the morally corrupt system of slavery and The Word of God is powerful. It showing us the Father? Believest light. Thankfulness is more than and feared him. But when his heart be- segregation. can and will change the lives of in- thou not that I am in the Father, and mere words from our lips; it calls came arrogant and hardened with pride, God will hold accountable those Chris- dividuals and heal broken families the Father in Me? The words that I for righteous action in our daily he was deposed from his royal throne and tians who turned a blind eye and a deaf and strengthen congregations and speak unto you, I speak not of My- living. We need to wholeheartedly stripped of his glory.” An arrogant King, ear to the inflammatory rhetoric of Trump the world. The Word must become self: but the Father that dwelleth in offer up praise and thanksgiving Nebuchadnezzar was ultimately chal- and did not embrace the truth of Mat- flesh to become powerful. Me, He doeth the works. Believe to our wonderful Lord and Savior. lenged and changed by Shadrach, Me- thew 12:33 which reminds us that to “… One cannot testify to anyone Me that I am in the Father and the “What a Friend We have in Jesus.” shach and Abednego, the three Hebrew love your neighbor … is more important if we do not live it. God has or- Father in Me: or else believe Me Rev. Simeon R. Green III is pas- boys who refused to submit to his author- than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.” In dained the Word to get out by, flesh for the very works’ sake.” tor of Joynes Road Church of God, ity. other words, no religious practice/belief and blood. The battle is the Lord’s The world needs to see more 31 Joynes Road, Hampton VA It is true that the Bible is full of many or political affiliation should be more im- and God’s people are on the win- people walking in the light and liv- 23669. He is married to Velma L. instances when God used flawed people: portant than showing love and kindness to ning side. Praise God forever. My ing Godly lives. I love the beauty Green. He is a member of the Na- David was an adulterer, Rahab was a others. friends, truth cannot go far unless of holiness. As we come into this tional Association of Evangelism prostitute, Abraham was a liar and Peter Shewanda Riley is the author of the it has a body. God needs our bod- Thanksgiving season, let us pause Church of God, Anderson, Ind. He had anger management problems. Essence best-seller “Love Hangover: ies. The saints are the only hands from our busy and hectic sched- serves as chairman of the South- It is also true that God allowed Nebu- Moving from Pain to Purpose after a Re- and feet that Jesus has today to ules for a while and consider God’s eastern Association of The Church chadnezzar to come to power, but I think lationship ends.” She may be reached at use. The Word must become flesh. goodness. of God, Inc. it’s a stretch to say that God’s hand was [email protected].

The Top 10 Gospel Songs from the Billboard Gospel Charts for the week of November 24

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

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Black America’s Thanksgiving in Black America resilience By Bobby E. Mills, PhD the federal treasury. more importantly, can both races, difference. Knowledge and under- Special to The Mississippi Link Black Americans, write your own blacks and whites free themselves standing of God is the spiritual key will keep us Black people, we personal Thanksgiving proclama- from the shackles/sins of the past? to a successful life. Black people have a lot to be thank- tion. Is there not something that When this occurs both black people cannot afford the luxury of dealing struggling forward ful for in spite of the black people can heartily be thankful and white people can truly write a with government as a surrogate fam- election of Donald J. for this Thanksgiving? We must col- new “Spiritual-Thanksgiving-proc- ily structure, because black people By Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Trump because “Our lectively and individually, introspec- lamation” and shout from the moun- do not control government. The ba- President and CEO of the NNPA soul waiteth for the tively examine what we have to be tain top in the words of Dr. Martin sic problem is the breakdown of the Nobody said that the road to Lord: he is our help thankful for in spite of the election L. King, Jr.: Free at-last! Free at-last! nuclear family unit. Family is not an freedom, justice and equality and our shield.” (Psalms 33: 20). We results. Remember black people, we Thank God Almighty we’re free at- economic unit, but a spiritual union would be easy. In the wake of the place our ultimate trust in God and have survived slavery/institutional last! For, without a doubt, individu- designed for holiness. God is the results of the national elections His holy word, not men. President racism, Jim Crowism, George Wal- als cannot enslave others unless they designer of family, not the Supreme across the United States, it is Barack Obama is a man of God, but lace, Bull Conner, Reaganomics and are willing to enslave themselves. Court. However, individuals can crystal clear that the aspirations, black people did not place their ulti- many other strange and detestable, America portends to be a nation maintain a peaceful and loving home hopes and dreams of 47 million mate trust in him. Trump is indeed a dehumanizing variables. Of course, of doors of opportunities. Yet, lack environment by working together black Americans are neither in vain or hopeless. man of the world with a value ori- the ungodly debacle of the 2016 of money, low-paying jobs and no and protecting their families. Again, We have been disappointed before. We have been entation grounded in making money. Presidential election shall pass, too. jobs at all are not the social causes of never forget God is the designer of joyous before. But today we are all called to be And, at the same time, the “Trump- But, on the other hand, be thankful spiritual-moral-decay in American family. vigilant, persistent and resilient. ster” is an agent of a strange and that your next-door neighbor did not society. Money does not solve all In spite of the institutionalized As one of our sacred freedom songs refrains in contestable variable. For those indi- vote for the Trumpster. social ills. Only a fool believes that dehumanization that black people an upbeat, “Woke up this morning with my mind viduals who are not familiar with the “Oh that men would praise the money solves every problem. have endured, it is God’s grace but- stayed on freedom…ain’t gonna let nobody turn statistical concept variable, a vari- Lord for his goodness and for his Here’s a resounding social fact. tressed by family that has sustained us around…Gotta keep my mind, spirit and soul able is a property characteristic of a wonderful works to the children of The income wealth of black Ameri- us as a social group. This Thanksgiv- focused on freedom…no matter what happens… unit of analysis which takes on dif- men!” (Psalms 107: 8). Black Amer- cans in 1983 was over 160 billion ing let us thank God for family and we gonna keep on marching…we gonna keep on ferent values across different units of ica, most of all, let’s be thankful dollars. We have the money, but the community, because: “A little that shouting…we gonna keep on marching down analyses.” Strange wouldn’t you say. that we have a God that we can call money does not culturally circulate a righteous man hath is better than freedom’s road.” In some instances, the majority upon in time of need: “Let us there- in our community (cultural-econom- the riches of many wicked.” (Psalms You have heard me affirm before within the get what they want, but is what they fore come boldly unto the throne of ics). The harvest is plentiful, but the 37:16). But, more importantly, “By printed and digital contours of the National get, what they need? In this situa- grace, that we may obtain mercy, and laborers are few. Our time as a nation him therefore let us offer the sacri- Newspaper Publishers Association that our col- tion, the-electoral-college-majority find grace to help in time of need.” within a nation is now. The question fice of praise to God continually, that lective sense of righteous optimism and moral got what they wanted; which is what (Hebrews 4:16). is: Are blacks collectively ready to is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks imperatives were really never based exclusively they have always had over minorities We were brought from the conti- meet the socio-economic-cultural- to his name. But to do good and to on one event or one defeat or even one victory. – white privilege. And, at the same nent of Africa as slaves to the shores challenges? A beginning point is to communicate forget not: for with Ours is a long protracted struggle for freedom time, they think that the Trumpster of the greatest socio-economic-sys- restructure our spiritual-moral-value such sacrifices God is well pleased.” and equality. might be able to give white privilege tem that the world has ever known. orientations, as well as, monetary- (Hebrews 13: 15-16). Thanksgiving Our brother freedom fighter, writer and author, more abundantly. But, time will tell Questions: Can black people forgive spending-priorities. is a family affair, and therefore, we James Baldwin, once told me, “We have to look whether they got what they needed. white people for slavery? Can white American society is a knowledge- all should be thankful to God for our at the future without a moment to blink, with our Hopefully, the checks and bal- people forgive themselves for the sin information-technology based econ- family. Selah! heads unbowed with a transcendent determina- ances of the federal-system will not of slavery? And, can black people omy. And, therefore, education is Bobby E. Mills is an author and tion always to rise above the cynicism of the day allow for the financial chicanery and and white people learn to live beyond the key to success in life, but not a college professor. He can be reached and never let giving-in to wrong creep into our greed of the Trumpster to manipulate a graveyard-digging-mentality? But, successful life. There is a spiritual at [email protected]. souls…for nobody knows or even cares about our suffering if we ever stoop to be silent or indiffer- ent after the bloody lash of history has once again hit out bare backs.” On election night, Nov. 8, the entire world We now face a holiday eating crisis waited for the election results into the wee hours of the next morning. Black Republicans were By Glenn Mollette them in the freezer. I can take one out reading articles that Americans only I’ve always tried to work out but it overjoyed and repurposed. Black Democrats Special to The Mississippi Link at a time and put it in the microwave. gain about one pound during the holi- takes balance in eating, routine exer- were dismayed and disappointed. Black Indepen- America’s next cri- Occasionally I have taken two out of day season. However, if we only gain cise and a mentality of trying to live dents were challenged and confused. But inter- sis most likely started the freezer. I hope we have some left one pound a holiday season and never healthy. estingly some of our elders as well as many of around the Halloween by the time Thanksgiving is actually lose it, then after a few years we are in We are in a crisis in America due our young activists that night and morning gained holiday. Many Ameri- here. very sad shape. to healthcare costs. We can’t afford renewed strength to fight on for another day and cans buy more candy For some reason after Thanksgiv- Sadly too many Americans are our medical insurance and it’s almost era of progress. than they give away ing we begin to really settle in to the in very bad physical shape. Let me always financially painful to go to the We will continue to pick up our pens to write to the children trick or holiday spirit. Christmas programs, quickly stop here and say, I think doctor. I see people in nursing homes and speak truth to power. We will continue to treating. Since we want to be thrifty parades and all the festive songs begin I gain three or four pounds around who are too young to be there. They publish in the grand tradition of motivating and and most of us like candy, we keep airing on the radio. Something sort of Christmas and then have to work all have become physically dilapidated informing the masses to be ever aware of what’s it. We hold on to the candy to dem- comes over me with festive singing, winter to lose it and so far I have. and unable to care for themselves. happening now. Every day brings teachable mo- onstrate that we are good stewards of dancing and holiday cheer. A glass of However, losing weight just simply The estimated annual health care cost ments and lessons. The National Black Voter money. We also hold on to it just to eggnog from the grocery store which gets harder all the time. of obesity-related illnesses is a stag- Poll, done by Howard University’s interdisciplin- eat a piece or two or three every day. is loaded with calories and fat is so We smile and know we all fight this gering $190.2 billion or nearly 21 ary group of faculty and student scholars and the I’ve held on to Halloween candy be- delicious. Of course, who can ever battle of eating too much and exercis- percent of annual medical spending NNPA, turned out to be the most accurate when it fore and eaten handfuls of it in a day. have just one glass of eggnog? ing too little. Unfortunately it’s noth- in the United States. Childhood obe- came to the Black American vote across America. I normally gain weight if I eat more I am blessed in that our freezer is ing to really smile that much about. sity alone is responsible for $14 bil- Voting in our communities is not just a right, it than 2,000 calories a day. This proves full in preparation for Thanksgiving. We kill ourselves eating too much lion in direct medical costs. (health- is a historic and contemporary responsibility. As I’m not exercising enough even My wife has been the commander and eating the wrong foods. Too communitieshealthfuture.org) we prepare to enter 2017 with a new political re- though I might work off a couple of in chief in regard to our meal the many Americans are obese. That only There are all kinds of scenarios. gime in the White House, each of us should ask, hundred calories at the gym - on some last few years. She has learned how leads to serious health problems from Some people inherit diabetes, fight it “What can I do to help improve the quality of life days. to prepare far in advance of the big heart issues to cancer and to diabetes. hard and still lose the battle. Lately, of my family and community?” I used to exercise 90 minutes or day. In times past she co-chaired this Diabetes is such a chronic problem I’ve seen this in my own family. My How can I and those who I trust in the soli- even two hours and could still gain event with her mother. Her mom has in America. There are different num- challenge to me is to try to get ahead darity of the struggle for freedom and empow- weight since I have the ability to eat spent the last few years in and out bers on diabetes. About 30 million of this and not let eating bad, inactivi- erment work together to increase the economic more than I work off on a treadmill. of the hospital and nursing home people in our country are struggling ty and extra weight become a holiday development of the communities in which we Next comes the Thanksgiving holi- and so Carole has carried the ball of with this health dilemma. Millions crisis – again. reside? How can I contribute to ensuring that day. I love Thanksgiving. I have a lot cooking the big meals. We will have of people are undiagnosed. Diabetes Glenn Mollette is a syndicated col- our children receive the highest quality educa- to be thankful for like most Ameri- plenty to eat and for that I am very leads to blindness, kidney failure and umnist and author of eleven books. tion pre-K-12 to college and post graduate? How cans. My wife has already been mak- grateful. The only problem is that by amputations of feet and legs. There is He is read in all 50 states. Contact can I help raise awareness about the healthcare ing and freezing cookies. The prob- about Jan. 1, I will be standing on nothing pretty about diabetes. him at [email protected]. Like his issues that specifically impact our communities? lem is I know that they are in the the scale shaking my head. “Whoa is I confess I eat too much sugar. facebook page at www.facebook.com/ How can I make a positive difference to make our freezer, and I know where to find me...or whoa is my weight!” I keep Overall I eat too much of everything. glennmollette. world a better place? We have come too far to even contemplate resigning, giving up or throwing-in the towel. President-Elect Donald Trump has been given the opportunity and responsibility of a lifetime. Will And the struggle must continue the United States go forward? Or will the nation go backward? The answers to these critical ques- By E. Faye Williams I disagree and believe Trump will live start of his wall. If not successful with rightfully, belongs to Obama and tions will not be limited to what Trump will do or Trice Edney Newswire up to as many of his promises as pos- that, I expect the enactment of some will, in future appointments, stack the not do. Each of us will also contribute to what the As millions of oth- sible. His professed views come from type of draconian immigration policy court with conservative appointments future holds. er Americans, I was the core of his guiding value system. that gives latitude to ban the immigra- that will alter the country’s direction From my perspective, Black America must do disappointed watch- In Trump’s campaign, immigrants, tion of Muslims and Hispanics into for generations. Trump promises to what we have always done. Speak out. Stand up. ing the gradual dis- refugees, women, Muslims, the dis- this country. Although antithetical to appoint Supreme Court Justices who Keep fighting for freedom, justice and equality solution of a Hillary abled and ethnic minorities have been the Constitution, I can see the con- will reverse Roe v. Wade making with renewed vigor, faith and energy. Resilience Clinton Presidency. victimized by the vitriol and demoni- coction of a ‘cover’ rationale to ban abortion illegal. is in our DNA. Although hopeful, I zation of the candidate. Criticism the immigration of Muslims based on Like many, I have long understood My optimism is based on the enormous prog- wasn’t completely surprised by the or opposition to his positions drew religion. I can envision the round-up the euphemism “Making America ress that we have made in our long movement for election’s outcome. History – both psychotic responses and open calls and deportation of many undocu- Great Again.” It reassures white rac- freedom in the U.S. and throughout the world. I past and recent – gives me little rea- for violence against adversaries. Not mented immigrants, and the break- ists and whites who disavow racism, refuse to join the chorus of the cynics who think son for total optimism. surprisingly, his open hostility to criti- up and destruction of their families but are ‘insecure’ with the “brown- erroneously that we are at that apocalyptic time, Pundits suggest that America can cism is teamed with an apparent ob- justified as “the will of the American ing” of America. I urge Trump to look when the world is about to end as a result of the survive any turmoil of a Trump presi- sessive compulsion for revenge and people.” objectively at the hate-filled, divisive elections last week. That is not the truth. We must dency. I am struck by the tepid, mea- retaliation. We, who are Trump out- I fully expect that Trump and his environment he has created and work keep struggling forward. As Maya Angelou re- sured analysis they present. Their siders, clearly recognize racism when congressional allies will begin to for reconciliation. Let’s struggle on. minded us, “We shall rise…and we shall continue election post-mortems steer clear of we see it and realize that, left to his dismantle every accomplishment of E. Faye Williams is National Presi- to rise”…again and again. racial implications. own devices, we have little hope for President Obama and effectively strip dent/CEO of the National Congress Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. is president and CEO of Some offer that Trump will now an optimistic future. his historical legacy. They’ve stolen of Black Women, Inc. The website is the National Newspaper Publishers Association govern from a more centrist position. On day one, Trump promises the a Supreme Court appointment that, www.nationalcongressbw.org and can be reached at [email protected].

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www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 24 - 30, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 13 African Americans can prevent How Kellogg worked with ‘independent vision loss caused by diabetes experts’ to tout cereal Mississippi Link Newswire ment, and appropriate follow- treatments may work best for By Candice Choi could see how its description You can’t feel it. You can’t up care can reduce a person’s different patients. What hasn’t AP Food Industry Writer of the experts as “independent” see it until it’s too late. Diabetic risk for severe vision loss from changed is that early treatment NEW YORK – On its web- could create confusion. It later retinopathy, the most common diabetic eye disease by 95 per- is always better,” says Dr. Su- site, Kellogg touted a distin- told the AP it had been review- form of diabetic eye disease, is cent. ber Huang, chair of the Diabet- guished-sounding “Breakfast ing its nutrition work, and de- the leading cause of blindness Dr. Paul Sieving, director of ic Eye Disease Subcommittee Council” of “independent ex- cided not to continue the coun- in adults age 20–74. It occurs NEI, says, “Only about half for NEI’s National Eye Health perts” who helped guide its nu- cil. The breakfast council page when diabetes damages blood of all people with diabetes get Education Program (NEHEP) tritional efforts. is no longer online. vessels in the retina. an annual comprehensive di- and member of the NEI-funded Nowhere did it say this: Kellogg said on its web- Diabetic retinopathy affects lated eye exam, which is es- Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical The maker of Froot Loops and site that the breakfast council 7.7 million Americans, and sential for detecting diabetic Research Network (DRCR. Frosted Flakes paid the experts helped guide the company. But that number is projected to in- eye disease early, when it is net). “There has never been a and fed them talking points, ac- it wasn’t always clear who was crease to more than 14.6 mil- most treatable. Newer and bet- more hopeful time in the treat- cording to a copy of a contract providing the guidance. lion people by 2030. Many Af- ter treatments are available for ment of diabetic retinopathy,” and emails obtained by The As- When Kellogg sent the coun- rican Americans are included the first time in decades, mak- he adds. sociated Press. cil research it commissioned, in these statistics. According ing early detection even more Remember, if you have dia- The company paid the ex- Hayes and Klinger expressed to the National Eye Institute, is key to slowing the progres- important.” betes, make annual compre- perts an average of $13,000 a enthusiasm and requested lan- more than 800,000 African sion of vision complications With no early symptoms, di- hensive dilated eye exams part year, prohibited them from of- guage to share the information. Americans have diabetic reti- like diabetic retinopathy. There abetic eye disease – a group of of your self-management rou- fering media services for prod- “Would love Tweets with nopathy, and this number is are important steps people with conditions including cataract, tine. Living with diabetes can ucts “competitive or negative URLS,” Hayes wrote. Hayes projected to increase to ap- diabetes can take to keep their glaucoma and diabetic retinop- be challenging, but you don’t to cereal” and required them to and Klinger posted the lines proximately 1.2 million people health on TRACK: athy – can affect anyone with have to lose your vision or go engage in “nutrition influencer Kellogg provided verbatim. by 2030. • Take your medications as type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Af- blind because of it. outreach” on social media or Hayes included the word “ad- The longer a person has dia- prescribed by your doctor. rican Americans are at higher To help friends and loved with colleagues, and report visor,” while Klinger included betes, the greater the risk for • Reach and maintain a risk for losing vision or going ones reduce their risk, please back on their efforts. the word “client.” diabetic eye disease. Once vi- healthy weight. blind from diabetes. share this article. “I’m still feeling great from Kellogg also supplied the ex- sion is lost, it often cannot be • Add physical activity to “More than ever, it’s impor- For more information on di- my bowl of cereal & milk this perts with a “toolkit” of tweets restored. your daily routine. tant for people with diabetes abetic eye disease, tips on find- morning! Mini-Wheats are my for a promotional event in New People with diabetes should • Control your ABC’s – A1C, to have a comprehensive di- ing an eye care professional, fave,” a council member post- York, where a costumed Tony have a comprehensive dilated blood pressure, and cholesterol lated eye exam at least once a or information on financial as- ed during a Twitter chat with the Tiger character mingled eye exam at least once a year levels. year. New treatments are be- sistance, visit https://www.nei. Kellogg about the benefits of with guests. When the council to help protect their sight. • Kick the smoking habit. ing developed all the time, and nih.gov/diabetes or call NEI at cereal. Kellogg introduced the members received an email Keeping diabetes in control Early detection, timely treat- we are learning that different (301) 496–5248. dietitian as a “Breakfast Coun- from someone they did not cil Member.” know criticizing their work Without noting her relation- with Kellogg, the company ship with Kellogg, another suggested a response for that, council member and dietitian too. Surgeon General Report: chimed in to say Mini-Wheats “I appreciate and share were her favorite, too. She you(r) interest in the health of included a photo of Frosted our children,” the suggestion ‘Addiction is not a character flaw’ Mini-Wheats. read. “It’s for this very reason For Kellogg, the breakfast that I work with Kellogg.” The council – in existence between experts decided not to respond. By Carla K. Johnson official release. Here’s a look quire health insurance and are than research. “Marijuana is in 2011 and this year – deftly The breakfast council was AP Medical Writer at what’s in it and some early free, but it also says they “are fact addictive,” he said. blurred the lines between ce- also a way to patrol for naysay- In what may be his last sig- reaction: not the same as treatment and Not A Moral Failing real promotion and impartial ers. After an advocacy group nificant act as President Barack Medication Myths have only recently been in- Addiction is a chronic illness, nutrition guidance. The com- issued a report criticizing sug- Obama’s surgeon general, Dr. The surgeon general’s report cluded as part of the health care not a character flaw or a moral pany used the council to teach a ary cereals, Sarah Woodside, Vivek Murthy released a report refutes abstinence-only phi- system.” failing, the report says. Stigma continuing education class for a Kellogg employee, sent the Thursday calling for a major losophies as unscientific and AA gets praise for adapt- and shame have kept people dietitians, publish an academic council an email explaining cultural shift in the way Ameri- supports medications such as ability. American Indians, for from seeking help and weak- paper on breakfast, and try to why it was unfair and asked cans view drug and alcohol ad- buprenorphine and methadone instance, have incorporated ened public investment. influence the government’s di- them to alert her if they noticed diction. that are used to treat opioid Native spirituality and allowed Murthy issues a call to ac- etary guidelines. any discussions about it. The report, “Facing Addic- addition. That may annoy sup- families to attend meetings. Re- tion in the preface: “How we The Kellogg’s Breakfast Disclosures by the council tion in America,” details the toll porters of traditional 12-step search shows AA to be “an ef- respond to this crisis is a moral Council included a professor could be confusing. When two addiction takes on the nation – programs who see medications fective recovery resource,” the test for America. Are we a na- of nutrition, a pediatrician and of the experts taught a class 78 people die each day from as substituting one addiction report concludes. tion willing to take on an epi- dietitians. Kellogg said the for dietitians on the “science an opioid overdose; 20 million for another. Higher Alcohol Taxes demic that is causing great hu- council’s activities were clearly behind breakfast,” an introduc- have a substance use disorder Medication-assisted treat- Alcohol tax policies get a nod man suffering and economic sponsored. tion said they were members – and explains how brain sci- ment for opioid addiction can in a section on evidence-based loss?” Yoni Freedhoff, an obesity of Kellogg’s Breakfast Coun- ence offers hope for recovery. take time. “One study suggest- prevention: “Higher alcohol Red State-Blue State Issue expert at the University of Ot- cil, then said they had no con- While its findings have been re- ed that individuals who receive taxes have also been shown to Ohio Republican Sen. Rob tawa who writes about indus- flicts of interest. It said Kellogg ported elsewhere, including by MAT for fewer than three years reduce alcohol consumption.” Portman, co-sponsor of biparti- try influence in nutrition, said funded the class, but had no in- other federal agencies, the re- are more likely to relapse than Other policies suggested by san legislation passed this year he did not believe it was clear put into its content. port seeks to inspire action and those who are in treatment for research include limiting the that creates grants to expand to the public that the council Critics also say words such sway public opinion in the style three or more years,” the report density of stores selling alco- treatment programs, said he members were compensated, as “advisor” can leave the im- of the 1964 surgeon general’s states. hol, banning Sunday sales and hopes the report raises aware- especially since Kellogg de- pression that a health profes- landmark report on smoking. TV-Style Interventions holding bars liable for serving ness. scribed them as “independent.” sional simply provides exper- With President-elect Donald Staged interventions, like minors. “We have to change the way “It’s not an automatic leap. I tise to the company, rather than Trump taking office, it’s uncer- those depicted on TV, may What About Marijuana? we talk about addiction and don’t think people think about communicates publicly as part tain whether access to addiction backfire. Planned surprise con- The report suggests learning break the stigma to help more these conflicts that deeply,” he of a financial arrangement. treatment will improve or dete- frontations “have not been from alcohol and tobacco poli- Americans suffering from this said. Marion Nestle, a professor riorate. Trump and the Repub- demonstrated to be an effec- cies to find out what works to disease get the treatment and Dayle Hayes, a dietitian who of nutrition at New York Uni- lican-led Congress are pledging tive way to engage people in minimize harm as marijuana recovery they need,” Portman participated in the Twitter chat versity, said health experts usu- to repeal and replace the 2010 treatment,” the report says. The becomes legal. said. in 2014, said in an email that ally have good intentions when Affordable Care Act, which trouble with the approach? Ac- Voters in eight states have ap- According to Democratic she prides herself on her eth- working with companies, and made addiction treatment an es- cording to the surgeon general’s proved adult use of recreational former U.S. Rep. Patrick J. ics and transparency, and that may not realize they’re being sential health benefit. report, it can heighten resis- marijuana and more than two Kennedy, addiction should be her disclosure practices have used for their credibility. In an interview Wednesday, tance and attack the self-worth dozen states have medical mari- a bipartisan issue, an addiction changed with evolving stan- It isn’t unusual for compa- Murthy said he hasn’t spoken of the addict. juana laws. The report cites “a treatment advocate. dards. Based on current stan- nies to enlist dietitians. to Trump but looks forward to Alcoholics Anonymous growing body of research” sug- “This affects all of America, dards, she said she would in- Coca-Cola has paid health working with his administra- Alcoholics Anonymous was gesting marijuana’s chemicals but it really affects the Trump clude the word “ad” in tweets experts who wrote columns that tion to save lives with expanded founded in 1935 because main- can help with “pain, nausea, ep- voter. Red states such as West referencing Kellogg products. casually mention a mini-soda access to treatment. stream medicine wasn’t treating ilepsy, obesity, wasting disease, Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky Kellogg Co. said it used the as a snack idea. Disclosures “We have made progress,” alcohol disorders. That started addiction, autoimmune disor- have the highest overdose rates. council for academic insight at the bottom said the author Murthy said. “How do we keep a legacy of separating addic- ders, and other conditions.” Enforcing laws that require in- and guidance. It said the ex- is a “consultant” for food and that progress going? A key part tion treatment from the rest of Murthy supports easing ex- surers to cover addiction treat- perts contributed to most the beverage companies, “includ- is making sure people have in- medicine. isting barriers to marijuana ment will be a test of Trump’s materials they shared, and that ing Coca-Cola.” Last year, the surance coverage.” The report makes room for studies, but said Wednesday “promise to put average Ameri- they disclosed their affiliation Atlanta-based beverage maker The Associated Press re- AA and other recovery support that he’s worried the legaliza- cans ahead of corporate inter- in public engagements. said it was halting such work as viewed the report ahead of its services, noting they don’t re- tion movement is moving faster ests,” said Kennedy. Still, the company said it it reassessed its health efforts. Fire probe prompts Toys ‘R’ Us to pull ride-on toy truck By Carla K. Johnson Truck was a present for their ment that the incident appears AP Medical Writer grandson. They were taking it to be isolated, but the New WAYNE, N.J. – Toys ‘R’ to their Bellingham, Washing- Jersey-based company is pull- Us has pulled a ride-on toy ton, home in the back of their ing the item from stores and its truck from shelves days after a pickup truck Friday night when website “pending further inves- couple says it burst into flames they say it caught fire. Video tigation.” while they were bringing it shows flames shooting high Hayes says Toys ‘R’ Us is home from the store. into the air. working with the truck’s manu- The couple tells KING-TV Toys ‘R’ Us spokeswoman facturer, Dynacraft, to deter- the Tonka 12V Ride-On Dump Nicole Hayes says in a state- mine a cause. A Toys “R” Us store CLASSIFIED

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED SERVICES CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH IN CONNECTION WITH NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVA- THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A TURNKEY THE ATLANTIC AVIATION FBO BUILDING ROOF REPAIRS AT THE TION COMMISSION (JHPC) WILL HOLD ITS MONTHLY MEETING OPEN PARKING ACCESS AND REVENUE CONTROL SYSTEM AT THE JACKSON-MEDGAR WILEY EVERS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO THE PUBLIC ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2016, AT 12:00 P.M. IN JACKSON-MEDGAR WILEY EVERS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (JMAA PROJECT NO. 005-16-1) THE ANDREW JACKSON CONFERENCE ROOM (RM. 105) OF THE WAR- (JMAA PROJECT NO. 002-15-1) REN HOOD BUILDING, 200 SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, JACKSON, The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) will receive sealed bids MISSISSIPPI. The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) will receive sealed bids at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (“JAN”), Main at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (“JAN”), Main Terminal Building, Suite 300, in the City of Jackson, Rankin County, Mis- I. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Terminal Building, Suite 300, in the City of Jackson, Rankin County, Mis- sissippi, until 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on January 31, 2017 (the A. NEW BUSINESS sissippi, until 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on February 1, 2017 (the “Bid Deadline”), for construction and related services in connection with 1. CASE NO. 2016-39, REQUEST BY: IMOGENE CLARK TO ADD “Bid Deadline”), for construction and related services in connection with the Atlantic Aviation FBO Building Roof Repairs at the Jackson-Medgar RAILING AROUND THE FRONT PORCH AT 1054 MADISON ST, IN the purchase and installation of a turnkey, on-line, fully integrated parking Wiley Evers International Airport (the “Work”). THE BELHAVEN HEIGHTS HISTORIC DISTRICT. access and revenue control system at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (the “Work”). JMAA will publicly open and read aloud all bids at 2:05 p.m. Central Stan- 2. CASE NO. 2016-40, REQUEST BY: RON CHANE TO ADD A SMALL dard Time on January 31, 2017 (the “Bid Opening”), in the Staff Confer- FRON T DECK WITH PERGULA AND PLANTERS IN FRONT OF THE JMAA will publicly open and read aloud all bids at 2:05 p.m. Central Stan- ence Room, Third Floor of the Main Terminal Building, Suite 300 at JAN. DECK LOCATED AT 1607 LAUREL ST., IN THE BELHAVEN HISTOR- dard Time on February 1, 2017 (the “Bid Opening”), in the Staff Confer- IC DISTRICT. ence Room, Third Floor, Suite 300 of the Main Terminal Building at JAN. The outside or exterior of each bid envelope or container of the bid must be marked with the bidder’s Mississippi Certificate of Responsibil- 3. CASE NO. 2016-41, REQUEST BY VARUNI KERN TO MAKE EX- The outside or exterior of each bid envelope or container of the bid must be ity Number or write that the bid does not exceed $50,000.00 and with TERIOR ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS, INCLUDING WINDOW RE- marked with the bidder’s Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility Number the wording: “Atlantic Aviation FBO Building Roof Repairs at JAN, JMAA PLACEMENTS LOCATED AT 112 PINEHAVEN DRIVE IN THE BEL- or write that the bid does not exceed $50,000.00 and with the wording: Project No. 005-16-1.” Bid proposals, amendments to bids, or requests HAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. “The Purchase and Installation of a Turnkey Parking Access and Revenue for withdrawal of bids received by JMAA after the Bid Deadline will not Control System (“PARCS”), JMAA Project No. 002-15-1.” Bid proposals, be considered for any cause whatsoever. JMAA invites Bidders and their 4. CASE NO. 2016-42, REQUEST BY: PATRICK OMARA TO INSTALL amendments to bids, or requests for withdrawal of bids received by JMAA authorized representatives to be present at the Bid Opening. AN INGROUND POOL, CONCRETE POOL DECKING AND REPAIRS after the Bid Deadline will not be considered for any cause whatsoever. WITH NO MODIFICATIONS TO AN EXISTING WOOD DECK AND JMAA invites Bidders and their authorized representatives to be present JMAA will award the Work to the lowest and best bidder as determined by WOOD SEATING AREA LOCATED AT 911 PINEHURST PLACE, IN at the Bid Opening. JMAA in accordance with the criteria set forth in the Information for Bid- BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. ders. The Information for Bidders contains, among other things, a copy JMAA will award the Work to the lowest and best bidder as determined by of this Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders and an Agreement II. OTHER ITEMS JMAA in accordance with the criteria set forth in the Information for Bid- to be executed by JMAA and the lowest and best bidder. Any Addenda ders. The Information for Bidders contains, among other things, a copy of issued clarifying and/or changing plans and specifications; clarifying and/ III. ADJOURN this Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders and an Agreement to or changing instructions in the Instruction to Bidders; and/or answering be executed by JMAA and the lowest and best bidder. Any Addenda is- questions in relation to the Instruction to Bidders, including plans and 11/17/2016, 11/24/2016 sued clarifying and/or changing plans and specifications; clarifying and/ specifications, shall become part of the Information for Bidders. Plans or changing instructions in the Instruction to Bidders; and/or answering and specifications related to the Work are considered a part of the Agree- ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS questions in relation to the Instruction to Bidders, including plans and ment. specifications, shall become part of the Information for Bidders. Plans and specifications related to the Work are considered a part of the Agreement. The Information for Bidders is on file and open for public inspection at Advertisement for RFP JAN at the following address: The Information for Bidders is on file and open for public inspection at JAN RFP 2016-11 Professional Development Services at the following address: Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport for Interactive Board Training Suite 300, Main Terminal Building Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport 100 International Drive Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above rfp will be received by the Suite 300, Main Terminal Building Jackson, Mississippi 39208 Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Office, 100 International Drive Telephone: (601) 939-5631 ext. 536 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 2:00 P.M. (Local Pre- Jackson, Mississippi 39208 Facsimile: (601) 939-3713 vailing Time) December 09, 2016, at which time and place they will be publicly Telephone: (601) 939-5631 ext. 536 Attention: Darion Warren, Director of Capital Programming 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 Facsimile: (601) 939-3713 approved for forty-five calendar days from the date rfps are opened. Proposal Attention: Darion Warren, Director of Capital Programming forms and detailed specifications may be obtained free of charge by emailing Mr. A copy of the Bid Documents (including plans and specifications for the Paxton Green at HYPERLINK “mailto:[email protected]” pagreen@ A copy of the Bid Documents (including plans and specifications for the Work) may be obtained upon payment of a $166.00 refundable fee per jackson.k12.ms.us, documents may be picked up at the above address or down- Work) may be obtained upon payment of a $100.00 refundable fee per set. Bid documents must be returned to the printer in useable condition loaded from our Jackson Public School District website at HYPERLINK “http:// set. Bid documents must be returned to the printer in useable condition no later than thirty (30) days after opening of Bids for purchase cost to be www.jackson.k12.ms.us” www.jackson.k12.ms.us. no later than thirty (30) days after opening of Bids for purchase cost to be refunded. The Architect for this Project reserves the right to determine refunded. The Engineer for this Project reserves the right to determine quality of plans upon return. Payment for the bid documents is to be in 11/24/2016, 12/1/2016 quality of plans upon return. Payment for the bid documents is to be in the the form of a company or cashier’s check made payable to Sir Speedy form of a company or cashier’s check made payable to AJA Management Printing. The check may be presented upon pick-up of the Bid Docu- & Technical Services, Inc. The check may be presented upon pick-up of ments at the following address or may be mailed to the following address: LEGAL the Bid Documents at the following address or may be mailed to the fol- lowing address: Sir Speedy Printing Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed 2701 North State Street Activity in a 100-Year/500-year Floodplain and/or Wetland AJA Management & Technical Services, Inc. Jackson, MS 39216 912 North West Street Telephone: (601) 981-3045 To: All interested Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Groups and Individuals Jackson, MS 39202 Facsimile: (601) 362-2909 Telephone: (601) 352-6800 Email: [email protected] This is to give notice that the City of Jackson under Part 58, has determined Facsimile: (601) 352-6807 that the following proposed action under Office of Lead Hazard Control and Email: [email protected] Bid Documents may be picked up or shipped to the person making the Healthy Home’s Lead Based-Paint Hazard Control Grant and Grant Number request. Documents will not be distributed or mailed, however, until pay- MSLHB0631-16 may be located in the 100-year and/or 500-year floodplain/ Bid Documents may be picked up or shipped to the person making the ment is received. wetland. The City of Jackson will identify and evaluate practical alternatives request. Documents will not be distributed or mailed, however, until pay- to locating the action in the floodplain/wetland and the potential impacts on ment is received. The contact for all questions and submittal of Bids and required forms is the floodplain/wetland from the proposed action, as required by Executive Ms. Karen Hatten, Procurement Specialist. Ms. Hatten can be contacted Order 11988 and/or 11990, and in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 The contact for all questions and submittal of Bids and required forms is at [email protected] or 601-360-8610. CFR 55.20 Subpart C, “Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Ms. Karen Hatten, Procurement Specialist. Ms. Hatten can be contacted Management and Protection of Wetlands.” The City of Jackson has been at [email protected] or 601-360-8610. JMAA will hold a Pre-Bid Conference at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard awarded a grant in the amount of $1,384,180.42 to implement the Lead Safe Time on December 7, 2016, in the Community Room, 3rd Floor Mezza- Jackson Housing Program. This program will provide assistance to eliminate JMAA will hold a Pre-Bid Conference at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time nine Level, at the Main Terminal Building at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Lead-based Paint hazards from properties in which children under the age of on December 7, 2016, in the Community Room, 3rd Floor Mezzanine Lev- Evers International Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, MS 39208. six (6) reside. A total of 77 properties will receive lead interventions and some el, at the Main Terminal Building at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Inter- Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference is highly encouraged for all those of those properties will also receive minor rehabilitation to ensure the health national Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, MS 39208. Attendance interested in submitting bids as a Prime Contractor for the Work and and safety of the residents. The work will include conducting lead risk as- at the Pre-Bid Conference is highly encouraged for all those interested persons seeking opportunities to provide work as a Sub-Contractor. The sessments and testing, lead interventions and minor repairs. The proposed in submitting bids as a Prime Contractor for the Work and persons seek- benefits of attendance include networking opportunities between Prime project will be conducted city-wide in Jackson, Mississippi, Hinds County. ing opportunities to provide work as a Sub-Contractor. The benefits of Contractors and Sub-Contractors, as well as the opportunity to be on a attendance include networking opportunities between Prime Contractors list of contacts that will be published to interested parties as part of the There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be and Sub-Contractors, as well as the opportunity to be on a list of contacts minutes from the Pre-Bid Conference; review of the plans and specifica- affected by activities in floodplains/wetlands and those who have an interest that will be published to interested parties as part of the minutes from the tions; and a site visit of the area covered in the scope of work. No site in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity Pre-Bid Conference; review of the plans and specifications; and a site visit visits will be scheduled other than the one provided during the Pre-Bid to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Com- of the area covered in the scope of work. No site visits will be scheduled conference. menters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the floodplain/ other than the one provided during the Pre-Bid conference. wetland, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and meth- JMAA reserves the right to amend the plans and specifications for the ods to minimize and mitigate impacts. Second, an adequate public notice JMAA reserves the right to amend the plans and specifications for the Work by Addendum issued before the Bid; to waive informalities in the program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of Work by Addendum issued before the Bid; to waive informalities in the bidding process; and to hold and examine bids for up to ninety (90) days information and request for public comment about floodplains/wetlands can bidding process; and to hold and examine bids for up to ninety (90) days before awarding the Contract. facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associ- before awarding the Contract. ated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a If it becomes necessary to revise any aspect of this Request for Bids matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate If it becomes necessary to revise any aspect of this Request for Bids or or to provide additional information to Bidders, JMAA will issue one or in actions taking place in floodplains/wetlands, it must inform those who may to provide additional information to Bidders, JMAA will issue one or more more Addenda by posting on JMAA’s website (http://jmaa.com/RFQrfb- be put at greater or continued risk. Addenda by posting on JMAA’s website (http://jmaa.com/RFQrfb-center/). center/). JMAA will also endeavor to deliver a copy of each Addendum, JMAA will also endeavor to deliver a copy of each Addendum, to all per- to all persons on record with JMAA as receiving a copy of the Information Written comments must be received by the City of Jackson at the following sons on record with JMAA as receiving a copy of the Information for Bid- for Bidders, via email. address on or before December 8, 2016: City of Jackson; 218 S. Presi- ders, via email. dent Street; Jackson, MS 39201 and 601-960-2155, Attention: Tony T. Yar- JMAA has established a DBE participation goal of 10% for the Work so- ber, Mayor. Comments may also be submitted via email at HYPERLINK JMAA has established a DBE participation goal of 10% for the Work solic- licited by this RFB. “mailto:[email protected]” [email protected]. A full description ited by this RFB. of the project may be reviewed from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the same JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY address as above. 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16 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 24 - 30, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Storycorps urges conversations Calif. mortgage officials on election this Thanksgiving By Matt Sedensky sentenced to federal AP National Writer NEW YORK – That electoral elephant in the room threatening political tension this Thanks- prison, fined for fraud giving? StoryCorps believes it By Charlene Crowell worked as a loan officer, Broad- losses as a result of this scheme. could be a unifying main course. TriceEdneyWire.com way Federal Bank paid rebates SIGTARP stands united with The oral history project’s Perpetrators in a mortgage to brokers who brought loans ap- our law enforcement partners “Great Thanksgiving Listen fraud scheme that targeted black plications to the bank. Ryan also to bring justice to bank officials 2016” is urging Americans, par- consumers in the Los Angeles “demanded from the brokers that and their conspirators who com- ticularly teens, to use the holi- area have been sentenced to fed- all or part of that rebate amount mit crime.” day weekend to record a con- eral prison and fined. On Octo- be paid to him...intending to be With all due respect to par- versation with a grandparent or ber 24, United States District rewarded and influenced in his ticipating law enforcement offi- another elder on their feelings Judge S. James Otero sentenced processing and approval of these cials, Black America is also due about the election, their hopes Paul Ryan, a former mortgage church loans,” according to the its fair share of financial justice and fears for the country and In this Nov. 12, 2015 file photo, teacher Carol Mowen, (right) works loan officer and mortgage broker sentencing memorandum filed too. Across a range of financial their thoughts on how to bring with student Kirsten Delauney preparing to participate in the oral Chester Peggese for illegal ac- with the court. markets and predatory products people together in a time of di- history project StoryCorps at Washington County Technical High tivities that operated from early Ryan worked with brokers and designed to rob families of their vision. School in Hagerstown, Md. AP PHOTO/PATRICK SEMANSKY, FILE 2007 until March 2010. provided a template for present- earnings, mortgage fraud has Dave Isay, StoryCorps’ found- The sentencing concludes a ing financial information for the the largest effect on our quality er and president, said the project of whom will assign a conversa- tion is generally between two multi-agency investigation that churches that ensured the loan of life and our ability to build could strengthen ties across the tion to students. The hope is to people who love and respect combined efforts and resources applications would be approved. wealth. country when the chasm is deep. meet or exceed the volume of each other, Isay said there’s little from the Federal Bureau of In- Based on the false information This recent case of mortgage “We’re living in a moment recordings from 2015. risk of acrimony. vestigation, Internal Revenue concerning the financial status fraud illustrates the inequities where the divide is just so mas- Anyone at least 13 years old is “They’re not talking about po- Service’s Criminal Investiga- of the churches, Broadway Fed- that black California consumers sive,” and the discussions will invited to take part in the “Great litical issues,” he said, “they’re tion Division, Office of the Spe- eral Bank issued loans to the and others across the country give people a chance to reflect Thanksgiving Listen” by down- talking about the people they cial Inspector General for the churches. continue to face. on what happened in the last two loading the StoryCorps app care about.” Troubled Asset Relief Program “This bank insider accepted Recent research on mortgage weeks, he said. “I can’t think of and inviting someone to take StoryCorps was founded in (SIGTARP) and Federal Deposit hundreds of thousands of dollars lending in California by the anything more important right part. Isay said throughout Sto- 2003, and for most of its exis- Insurance Corporation’s Office in a scheme that led his employ- Center for Responsible Lending now than listening to each other ryCorps’ history, people have tence, participants went to a re- of Inspector General. er to suffer millions of dollars in revealed even more financial ob- and finding a way forward.” delved into the most personal cording booth to share their sto- As a result, Peggese was or- losses,” said United States At- stacles: StoryCorps debuted the and tense moments of their ry. After winning a TED Prize dered to pay $4.2 million in torney Eileen M. Decker. “After • Nearly half – 49 percent – Thanksgiving project last year, lives: “We’ve never seen one of last year, though, StoryCorps restitution to Broadway Federal investigators began looking into of black borrowers had incomes prompting intergenerational these conversations go wrong.” launched an app that allows peo- Bank and serve one year and the scheme, Ryan encouraged greater than 120 percent of their conversations just as this time Stories have popped up ple to record and upload their one day in federal prison. Ryan another bank employee to lie area median income or AMI around, though without the around the country of people conversations from anywhere, will pay $353,925 in restitution about the fraudulent loan appli- • Black borrowers received election theme. The result was dreading a Thanksgiving spent with the files being preserved by to Broadway Federal Bank and cations, which further compli- approximately 3 percent of staggering: more than 50,000 with relatives with different po- the Library of Congress. serve 18 months. Two years ago, cated but did not deter this in- home purchase loans in Califor- recordings, as many as Story- litical leanings than their own, Isay says his 13 years work- Ryan pleaded guilty to one count vestigation.” nia that were first-lien and own- Corps amassed in its first decade and of the fraught political di- ing on his brainchild have left of receiving bribes and rewards “Banker Paul Ryan abused his er-occupied of operation combined. vide prompting some to skip the him more hopeful than ever, and as a bank employee. position of trust and caused loss- • From 2001-2012, the num- The “Great Thanksgiving Lis- holiday altogether. that this week’s conversations According to court documents, es at TARP recipient Broadway ber of home purchase loans ten” is partnering with organi- StoryCorps conversations could be an example across the Peggese acted as a “consultant” Federal Bank by knowingly al- dropped 54 percent. zations including the American aren’t aimed at diving into the country. “It’s time that the bub- who targeted Los Angeles-area lowing borrowers to use inflated “The communities that lack Federation of Teachers and the particulars of the political de- bles start to break and we start churches with promises of new financial information in loan ap- access to mortgages post-crisis National Education Association, bate, but simply listening to the to listen to each other again and mortgages to purchase property plications,” said Christy Gold- are the very same communities as well as school districts and feelings of another. Because of recognize how much we have in or refinanced mortgages from smith Romero, Special Inspector that were disproportionately af- educators in all 50 states, many that, and because the conversa- common,” he said. Broadway Federal Bank. Be- General for the Troubled Asset fected by foreclosures and lost tween 2007 and 2009, Peggese Relief Program (SIGTARP). wealth during the housing cri- met with representatives of “In this mortgage scheme sis,” said Sarah Wolff, senior churches and obtained financial aimed at predominately Afri- CRL researcher and the report’s information required for the loan can-American churches, he de- author. Hinds County School applications. manded more than $350,000 in Mortgage fraud only worsens Others involved manipulated bribes from brokers,” continued an already disheartening black financial information to make it Goldsmith Romero. “When in- experience in seeking the ‘Amer- District Weekly Update!!! appear the churches were more vestigators closed in Ryan tried ican Dream.’ The strong likeli- financially sound than they actu- to cover up his crimes by telling hood is that this same scenario is ally were. Peggese caused these a conspirator to lie on his be- repeated across the country with HCSD Holds Ground Breaking Ceremonies for false loan applications to be half. Broadway Federal, which other consumers of color. Raymond High School and Terry High School submitted to Broadway Federal received and has not yet paid And so – our collective strug- Bank. back $15 million in TARP funds, gle for financial justice must During the time that Ryan suffered more than $5 million in continue.

The RHS ground breaking ceremony marked the start of construction of a new Fieldhouse for Girls Softball and Soccer. Local attendees included: Mayor Isla Tullos – City of Raymond; Mayor Kenneth Broome – City of Utica; local board members; district officials; RHS coaches; parents, teachers and student athletes.

The THS ground breaking ceremony marked the start of construction for up-grades and new ad- ditions to THS Athletic Complex. Phase I involves new parking areas followed by a new athletic entrance to the complex with ticket windows, offices, concessions and restrooms. The next phase will include a new Field-house that will house football, softball, soccer, baseball and track for both girls and boys. Local attendees included: Mayor Joseph Kendrick – Terry; Mayor Rich- ard White – Byram; Jerry Gibson, Former THS baseball coach; local board members; district officials; THS coaches; parents, teachers and student athletes.

Dr. Timothy Quinn, med- Hinds County School ical director and owner District celebrates of Quinn Healthcare, LLC addressed over National School Bus 200 students, parents, community leaders and Safety Week across educators on November 13 during the HCSD the district community luncheon. www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 24 - 30, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 17 Second-half surge fuels Alcorn’s 35- 16 victory over JSU on Senior Day

The Mississippi Link Newswire In the air, senior Collins State for the second straight Outscoring Jackson State Moore caught a team and ca- year after pulling out a 14-10 21-0 in the second half, the Al- reer-high 57 receiving yards. road victory last season. corn State University football Defensively, junior O.J. “It’s big, winning two games program erased a halftime defi- O’Neal wrapped-up a career- going into the SWAC Champi- cit to defeat the Tigers 35-16 on high 11 tackles. Freshman onship game and having mo- Senior Day in front of a crowd Darrell Henderson notched a mentum. Our guys have been of 27,297 at Jack Spinks-Mari- career-high eight tackles. The playing lights out and this no Casem Stadium on Nov. 19. Braves sacked JSU quarterback coaching staff has done a great Alcorn (5-5, 5-4 SWAC) Jarin Morikawa five times as job with these young men. The trailed 16-14 when senior senior Darien Anderson was in coaches have really been get- LaDarrien Davis blocked a on the action twice. ting on them in order to get punt and freshman Solomon Morikawa ended with 257 them to play the way they are Muhammad picked it up and passing yards and a pair of now,” said head coach Fred returned it 59 yards for a touch- touchdowns for JSU. DeSean McNair. down to flip the momentum McKenzie notched 92 receiving The Braves will play either in the game. The Braves then yards and a touchdown. Grambling State or Southern added on with a pair of touch- The Braves limited the Tigers in the SWAC Championship at down rushes to pull away as the to just 51 rushing yards in the NRG Stadium in Houston, Tex- Alcorn defense shut down JSU game. as on Dec. 3. (3-8, 3-6 SWAC) in the second The Braves won their eighth Alcorn is looking to win half. Alcorn State University seniors celebrated their last home game of the season with a win over Jackson State. consecutive game against a its third consecutive SWAC The Braves rushed for a sea- PHOTO COURTESY ALCORN ATHLETICS SWAC East Division opponent. Championship. The Braves de- son-high 293 yards. They were They went undefeated against feated Southern 38-24 in 2014 led by junior De’Lance Turner yards and a touchdown. Fresh- rushed for 81 yards and a score, corded 71 rushing yards and a the division for the second year and Grambling State 49-21 last who ran for a career-high 129 man quarterback Noah Johnson and junior Silas Spearman re- touchdown. in a row. Alcorn beat Jackson season. JSU’s Jones named Conerly finalist Alcorn’s Anderson named

The Mississippi Link Newswire The 2016 C Spire Conerly Tro- C Spire Conerly finalist phy, presented annually to the most outstanding college foot- The Mississippi Link Newswire ball player in Mississippi, will be Awarded to the best col- awarded next week to one of the lege football player in the 10 finalists named Nov. 21. state of Mississippi, voting Jackson State’s finalist Javancy is open for the C Spire 2016 Jones is one of the top defensive Conerly Trophy and senior players in the FCS and HBCU Darien Anderson from Al- football. The senior from Macon corn State University is on is ranked sixth in the FCS in tack- the ballot. les for loss and finished the season To vote for Anderson via with 77 career tackles for loss, social media or text message, three shy of tying the FCS career visit www.csopavoting.com tackles for loss record of 80. now until noon Nov. 27. An- Jones’ 82 tackles for the sea- derson is looking to become son have him ranked third in the the first Brave to ever win Southwestern Athletic Conference the award since it started in in tackles among all defenders. 1996. He is also second in the league Anderson, from Miami, in tackles for loss, finishing with Fla., ranks fourth in FCS and 19.5. In addition to being one of first in the SWAC in sacks the top defenders in the nation, he with 1.00 per game on the Anderson also showed his versatility as he Jones PHOTO COURTESY SWAC season (10 total). He’s also played on the offensive side of the top-15 in tackles for loss Anderson was named Hero Clarksdale Nov. 29. A recep- ball as a full back and tight end. He the overall vote. Clarksdale Nov. 29. A reception (1.7). Anderson leads the of the Week by HERO Sports tion begins at 5:30 pm with caught two passes, with one going To vote for Jones via social me- begins at 5:30 p.m. with the pro- Braves in tackles (80), solo Sept. 30, after a monster the program beginning at for a touchdown. He was also a fi- dia or text message, visit www. gram beginning at 6:30 p.m. tackles (47) and assisted performance against Gram- 6:30. nalist for the award last season. csopavoting.com beginning at Tickets are available online at tackles (33) on the year. bling State which included Tickets are available on- The winner of the annual C 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 22 until noon www.msfame.com or at the Hall Anderson is on the Buck 12 tackles and a career-high line at www.msfame.com or Spire Conerly Trophy is selected Nov. 27. of Fame offices. Buchanan Watch List which four sacks. at the Hall of Fame offices. by a statewide media panel vote This year the C Spire Con- For a list of previous C Spire is awarded to the best defen- The C Spire Conerly Tro- For a list of previous C with a fan vote conducted by C erly Trophy will be presented at Conerly winners, visit msfame. sive player in FCS. He’s one phy will be presented at the Spire Conerly winners, visit Spire accounting for 10 percent of the Clarksdale Country Club in com/events. of seven players on the list. Clarksdale Country Club in msfame.com/events.

Run-off Election Tuesday November 29, 2016

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By Terri Schlichenmeyer was excited but not because it was happy but nervous, too; his How could he be responsible for of chores is already a long one so, there’s a happy ending to Columnist was almost the weekend. He first important task was to take a pet when he was so irrespon- for your child so, go ahead, add this story and its illustrations by Being a responsible kid has its was excited because it was Wal- Flopsy home, and that was a big sible with everything else? another: read “Little Shaq: Star Theodore Taylor III, and kids rewards. ter’s last day as their class’s Star responsibility. But when Little It was a long week for Little of the Week.” That’s a task he are set up nicely for the next in- First, there’s the feel-good, of the Week, and Little Shaq was Shaq noticed a poster about a Shaq, and it started when his probably won’t mind. stallment. you did well and you can be sure he’d be chosen next. Part Pet Fair in the neighborhood, he brother, Tater, lost Flopsy. Then In this latest series book, au- Though there are some big proud of yourself. That leads of the job was taking care of had an idea: maybe, if he did a Little Shaq lost his voice, taking thor Shaquille O’Neal turns his words inside this book, I think to the second benefit: adults see Flopsy, the class rabbit, but that good job with Flopsy, his parents attendance. He was in charge of attention to another lesson for early elementary schoolers your responsibility, and you’ll wasn’t what Little Shaq looked would finally let him get a pet. afternoon snacks and that got children to gently learn: work should be able to tackle it and have earned their trust. And most forward to. He thought For a while, Little Shaq had messed up, too. How could he hard, and you may get what slightly older kids will enjoy it, in the new book “Little Shaq: Show and Tell was the best part been asking for a kitten of his ever show the adults in his life you want. Fortunately, kids too. At the end of a long, hard Star of the Week” by Shaquille of being Star of the Week. own; all his friends had dogs or that he was a responsible kid af- won’t find this story to be too day, “Little Shaq: Star of the O’Neal, illustrated by Theodore For months, Little Shaq had cats, and he loved animals. But ter all? preachy or unreachy; O’Neal’s Week” will make a great reward. Taylor III, there are other bo- been saving things to “show.” then his mother pointed out that Take out the garbage. Put main character admits how hard Terri Schlichenmeyer can be nuses, too. When Mrs. Terpenny an- he needed to be reminded to do away your toys. Clean up the it is to be responsible and how, reached at bookwormsez@ya- It was Friday, and Little Shaq nounced his name, Little Shaq his chores and make his bed. table. Make your bed. The list sometimes, it’s no fun. Even hoo.com. Redmayne ‘Fantastic’ as bashful wizard with menagerie of mythical creatures

‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ stars Newt Scamander (left) and Samantha Morton. PHOTO WARNER BROS.

By Kam Williams Scamander a far more engaging and emotionally- Columnist accessible character than Harry Potter ever was. It’s New York harbor in 1926, which is when we Heavens to Hogwarts. are introduced to Newt Scamander (Eddie Red- Kam Williams can be reached at kam_williams@ mayne) as he disembarks a steamship from England hotmail.com. that’s just docked at the pier. The young wizard has to resort to a sleight of hand to slip through customs, Crossword Puzzle since his suitcase is filled to the point of bursting with a unique brand of contraband. Newt happens to be hiding a menagerie of mythi- cal creatures with unusual names like obscurials, bowtruckles and dougals. Given the unreliable latch on his tattered, leather satchel, it doesn’t take long for a mischievous niffler to escape. We soon observe the odd-looking critter breaking into a bank vault where it proceeds to indulge its insatiable appetite for gold by stuffing its pouch with glittery coins. Newt, however, must get it right back under wraps ASAP, before it arouses the suspicion of Mary Lou Barebone (Samantha Morton). She’s the leader of the New Salem Philanthropic Society, a group of ACROSS DOWN no-majs, aka muggles (meaning ordinary human 1. Workplace 1. Attics 4. Strange looking people 2. Total (2 wds.) beings), dedicated to the extermination of wizards 10. Poem 3. Baseball player Yogi 11. Scamp 4. Herr’s wife and witches. 12. Not JFK 5. Files 13. Have as a goal 6. Extra-sensory perception Newt whips out his wand to recapture the naughty 14. Appear (2 wds.) 7. Vinegary niffler in front of Jacob Kowalski (Dan Fogler), an 16. __ Jones Industrial average 8. Corn syrup brand 17. Bridge 9. Killed affable Everyman applying for a loan with hopes of 18. Southwest 15. North northwest 20. Madison locale 19. West by north opening his own bakery. Trouble is, since the unas- 22. Wine bottle 21. Frosting 26. Indistinct 23. City suming fellow has just observed the use of magic, 29. Population count 24. Spring flower wizardry protocol calls for his memory to be wiped 31. Middle eastern peninsula 25. Side note 33. Boxer Muhammad 26. Madam clean on the spot. 34. Jerks 27. Flatten 35. Tease 28. Artist Chagall But Jacob not only flees before being “obliviat- 36. Confine 30. Alleviate ed,” he inadvertently takes Newt’s bag of tricks with 37. Baboon 32. Scarf © Feature Exchange him to boot. Next, Tina Goldstein (Katherine Wa- terston), a comely witch with the Magical Congress of the United States of America, comes to Newt’s Sudoku The challenge is to fill every row across, every column down, and every rescue. 3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9. Each 1 through 9 digit must appear Thus unfolds Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find only once in each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box. Them, a visually-captivating adaptation of the J.K. Rowling best seller of the same name. Although the book was alluded to in Harry Potter and the Sorcer- er’s Stone, one need not be familiar with the Potter series at all to appreciate this delightful debut of a fantasy franchise designed for five episodes. Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne (for The Theory of Everything) delivers afresh conveying an endear- ing vulnerability as the picture’s bashful protago- nist. And he is ably assisted in this endeavor by a stellar supporting cast composed of both A-list ac- tors and an array of computer-generated creatures. © Feature Exchange Redmayne’s enviable acting range makes Newt (For puzzle answer keys, see page 14) ENTERTAINMENT

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Kanye West cancels Back Yard Burgers pledges remaining dates on to help end childhood hunger Saint Pablo Tour Fast casual brand raises 92,000 meals for kids in partnership with No Kid Hungry

The Mississippi Link Newswire anti-hunger organization Share Our Spring of 2016, the restaurant teams Founded in 1987 in Cleveland, NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Better- Strength. raised more than $53,000, bring- Miss., Back Yard Burgers is a fast burger brand, Back Yard Burgers, Back Yard Burgers held two ing the total for 2016 to more than casual, better-burger concept that recently announced it has raised Dine Out for No Kid Hungry pro- $92,000. takes pride in their uncompromising more than $92,000 for No Kid Hun- motions this year to meet the year- “At Back Yard Burgers, we be- commitment to “providing custom, gry, a campaign from national non- long pledge that provides access for lieve there is no greater cause than flame-grilled variety with care.” profit Share Our Strength created children around the country. In ad- advocating for children,” said Back Along with offering made-to- to eliminate childhood hunger in dition to the fundraising efforts by Yard Burgers CEO Dave McDou- order gourmet Angus burgers, Back America. A partner of No Kid Hun- its franchise partners and company gall, a member of the No Kid Hun- Yard Burgers’ menu includes grilled gry since 2014, Back Yard Burgers restaurants, several of the brand’s gry’s Board of Advisors. “We stand chicken sandwiches, fresh and cre- has raised more than $131,000 or vendors and partners made contri- by and are proud of our commitment ative salads, hand-dipped milk- West 1.3 million meals with 2016 being butions including Paramore The to promoting and contributing to No shakes and freshly baked desserts. By Mark Kennedy the most successful to date. Digital Agency, Rochester Meats, Kid Hungry. I am so proud of our Today the franchise brand operates AP Entertainment Writer No child should go hungry in Shipe Dosik, Sargento, Blue Bunny restaurant teams, franchise and ven- 56 locations (23-company owned America, but 1 in 5 kids will face and UMI, Inc. dor partners for their support of this and 33 franchised restaurants in 12 Kanye West has abruptly pulled the plug on his hunger this year. Using proven, Guests who donated $5 to No most important cause for children.” states. Back Yard Burgers is a strong Saint Pablo Tour a few days after making state- practical solutions, No Kid Hun- Kid Hungry received a free Choco- No Kid Hungry notes that an as- supporter Share Our Strength – No ments onstage about how he “would have voted gry is ending childhood hunger to- late, Strawberry, Vanilla, Banana or tounding one in five American chil- Kid Hungry, whose goal is to end for Donald Trump” and after a stormy weekend day by ensuring that kids start the specialty milkshake at participating dren struggles with hunger. Since childhood hunger in America. in which he abruptly canceled a show after four day with a nutritious breakfast and restaurants. Participating Back Yard 2008, the restaurant industry has For more information about Back songs. families learn the skills they need to Burgers restaurants including those raised nearly $38 million through Yard Burger’s Community Involve- A representative for the rapper said Monday shop and cook on a budget. No Kid in Mississippi raised more than the Dine Out for No Kid Hungry ef- ment and to donate: https://www. the remaining 21 dates of West’s current tour Hungry is a campaign of national $38,000 during September. In the fort. backyardburgers.com/community have been canceled. No reason was given. Live Nation said tickets will be “fully refunded at point of purchase.” The tour, now in California, was to make stops ‘Hamilton’ actor: ‘There’s nothing to apologize for’ through Dec. 31 in Dallas, Denver, Atlanta, Phil- adelphia, Detroit, Boston, New York City and By Mark Kennedy of the Nov. 18 performance. time, adding, “Art is meant to bring migrant roots of first U.S. Treasury Washington, D.C., among others. AP Entertainment Writer Trump has taken to Twitter several people together.” Secretary Alexander Hamilton and The cancellation comes after a complex week- NEW YORK – If Donald Trump is times to demand an apology. Pence From the stage on the evening of has been cheered for reclaiming the end for the musician, who ended a concert early waiting for an apology from the cast on Nov. 20 said he wasn’t offended Nov. 18, he sparked controversy by nation’s founding story with a multi- in Sacramento, Calif., on Saturday, then canceled of “Hamilton,” he will have to con- by the message. saying he and the cast were “alarmed cultural cast. a performance Sunday in the Los Angeles area. tinue to wait. Dixon said “Hamilton” creator and anxious” that the Trump admin- Dixon’s unprecedented address of Saturday’s truncated show became a hot topic Actor Brandon Victor Dixon, who Lin-Manuel Miranda had a hand in istration “will not protect us, our the vice president-elect has divided on social platforms as amateur videos circulated plays Aaron Burr in the celebrated crafting Dixon’s remarks, although planet, our children, our parents or many, with critics saying theater of a 10-minute tirade by West about Beyonce, Jay musical, told “CBS This Morning” Dixon said he “made some adjust- defend us and uphold our inalienable should be a safe place and the “Ham- Z, Hillary Clinton, Mark Zuckerberg, the radio on Nov. 21, that “there’s nothing ments.” rights.” ilton” cast comments seemed aggres- and MTV. to apologize for.” Dixon gave Vice Dixon said that both Trump and The musical is by Lin-Manuel Mi- sive. But supporters contend Dixon Over the weekend, West also flooded his Ins- President-elect Mike Pence an on- Pence are welcome to come back- randa, who wrote the story, music was respectful and note that artists tagram account. stage earful about equality at the end stage and meet with the cast at any and lyrics. It stresses the orphan, im- speaking out is a timeless ritual.

Chappelle to unleash 3 Netflix comedy specials in 2017

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Associated Press NEW YORK – Comedian Dave Chappelle is headed back to TV with his first concert spe- cials in a dozen years – a trio of specials to be released on Netf- lix simultaneously in 2017. No exact date was given by Netflix, which said one of the specials is being produced ex- clusively for the network. Two additional never-before-seen specials “come directly from Chappelle’s personal comedy vault,” Netflix said. Chappelle’s comedy career includes movie roles in “The Nutty Professor,” ‘’Con Air” and “Blue Streak.” In 2003, he achieved heightened fame and critical acclaim as mastermind of his Comedy Central sketch series, “Chappelle’s Show,” until his abrupt exit in its third season. Earlier this month, he made his hosting debut on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” mixing one-liners with serious jabs at race relations and politics. 20 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 24 - 30, 2016 www.mississippilink.com

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