Stepping Outside of Traditional Ministry to Become a Public Servant

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Vol. 23, No. 24 April 6 - 12, 2017 50¢ College Hill - 110 years of laboring in the Spirit By Daphne M. Higgins celebration of College Hill were in perfect harmony with the Lord, actively welcoming Religion Editor Missionary Baptist Church in it’s anniversary theme, “Labor- all to “come along…” as they “Come along, my friends Jackson, Miss. ing in the Spirit: Remembering learn and grow in the Lord. come along” were the first lyr- For a church that embraces the Past, Rejoicing in the Pres- The celebration began Sat- ics sung by the male chorus of the motto, “Moving the Mass- ent and Investing in the Future” urday, April 1, with its annual the First Missionary Baptist es Toward the Mission of the (James 2:26). College Hill Pastor Michael T. Williams, Gail and Sen. John Horhn, guest Church of Gulfport during the Master,” the remaining lyrics For 110 years, College Hill College Hill speaker S.V. ‘Sonny’ Adolph Jr. PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON 110th year church anniversary of the song “Ride This Train” has been a constant servant of Continued on page 3 Lee mulls “high crimes and Stepping outside of traditional misdemeanors” ministry to become a public servant for Trump By Othor Cain Editor At 39 years old, Ronnie Crudup “Let’s Rebuild Together” Jr., feels a new call from God to do ‘more’ for Jackson. That calling includes stepping outside of the four walls of New Horizion Interna- tional Church, where he currently serves as the executive director of the church’s community arm New Horizon Ministries. Crudup vividly recalls a short stay in the hospital nearly two years ago after an unexplained fall. “I was hospitalized for three days and all I could do was look up at the ceiling and I heard that voice…that Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) expressed concerns voice from God, asked me a ques- about President Donald Trump’s potential ties to tion…If the doctor comes back and Russia, as NNPA President and CEO Benjamin F. says to you, you only have a year or Chavis Jr., look on. Jackson Lee spoke during a 2017 two left to live, what are you going NNPA Black Press Week event at Howard University to do.” I had to ponder that ques- in Washington, D.C. FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA tion and that’s when I decided I’m going to give all of my energy and By Stacy M. Brown time to boys and young men, help- NNPA Newswire Contributor ing them become great and making After just two months in the Oval Office, sure South Jackson is transformed.” President Donald Trump has already proven Crudup moved to South Jackson to be a liability to the free world, keeping in 1993 and has watched the area Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) up many that he’s called home for over a nights wondering what the New York City decade slowly decline. “I’m a firm real estate developer will do next. believer, you can either sit on the Ronnie Crudup Jr. announcing his candidacy for mayor of the city of Jackson backed by family, friends and supporters. However, the veteran Congressional Black sidelines and complain or you can Caucus (CBC) member isn’t just losing sleep, get up and get involved…I chose In offering himself as a public Crudup is making this invest- What Crudup also knows is that she’s investigating the possibility of draft- the latter,” he said. servant with his quest to become ment in the city for the long haul. he isn’t seeking the mayor’s seat ing articles of impeachment against the 45th Crudup has recruited businesses the city’s CEO, Crudup under- “I think its time for a new direc- for financial gain. “Listen, I’ve had president. to South Jackson, bought, trans- stands it will take collaborative ef- tion and regardless of how this race many folk approach me during and “High crimes and misdemeanors,” an ani- formed and created affordable liv- forts to move Jackson in the right turns out, I’m committed to staying even before this campaign and say mated Jackson Lee told a gathering of Black ing in South Jackson and created direction. “We didn’t get to this involved…if by chance it won’t be to me…we like what you’re doing Press reporters, editors and publishers at sports programs for youth. “It’s not place overnight and we will not a Crudup administration, I’m com- in South Jackson, let us help you Howard University last week. that I’ve done all of these things by rebuild overnight, but what we can mitted to working with the next ad- expand your work there, make a She pointed to Trump’s alleged ties to Rus- myself, its the very essence of what do immediately is join forces, bring ministration in some capacity,” he larger imprint of your work….pay sia and the possible role that Russian officials my campaign is all about, we are our contacts to the city at large and said. “When we made the decision you a great salary,” he said. “Some played in distributing fake news stories and rebuilding South Jackson together create opportunities for growth,” to do this, I knew that I would not people think I’m crazy for pass- leaking, damaging emails that disrupted and and now I want to help lead the ef- Crudup said. “It will take every cit- return to the church to work in min- derailed Hillary Clinton’s bid to become the forts to rebuild Jackson together,” izen in this city working together, istry ... of course, I will still wor- Crudup that’s how we ‘Rebuild Together.” ship at New Horizon!” first woman to become the president of the he said. Continued on page 3 United States. “High crimes and misdemeanors” is a phrase used in Section 4 of Article Two of the United States Constitution. The statute states that “The President, Vice Top five candidates meet in social media forum President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Im- By Othor Cain Editor peachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high crimes and misdemean- Tuesday, March 28, citizens gath- ors.” ered at the Jackson Convention Com- According to the Constitutional Rights plex in downtown Jackson for the Foundation (CRF), a non-profit, community- first ever Social Media Town Hall based group, working to educate young peo- Forum. ple about the importance of civic participa- The forum was designed to con- tion in a democratic society, the framers of the nect the candidates for Jackson’s top U.S. Constitution borrowed the phrase “high job with voters through social media. crimes and misdemeanors” from the English This forum provided voters a deeper Parliament; the phrase was originally used to focus on issues rather than the normal describe “grounds to impeach officials of the political rehetoric heard during cam- crown.” paign speeches, television and radio The post on the CRF website continued: commercials and at local churches. “Officials accused of ‘high crimes and misde- “I’m really glad I attended this fo- meanors’ were accused of offenses as varied rum,” said Carol Woodson. “It gave as misappropriating government funds, ap- me an opportunity to get up close pointing unfit subordinates, not prosecuting with each of the candidates and I Top five mayoral candidates Ronnie Crudup Jr., Robert Graham, John Horhn, Chokwe A. Lumumba and incumbent Mayor cases, not spending money allocated by Par- walked away with a better under- Tony Yarber PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON liament, promoting themselves ahead of more standing of whom I’m going to sup- deserving candidates, threatening a grand port.” and wanted to hear from these candi- Kimberly Campbell, executive di- what’s happening.” jury, disobeying an order from Parliament, ar- The social media forum was spon- dates and in particularly hear where rector for AARP Mississippi. “This More than 200 people were as- sored in part by the Mississippi affili- they stand on issues surrounding election is far too important for us Lee ation of AARP. “We are non-partisan Jackson’s aging population,” said not to get involved and understand Candidates Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3

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By Dr. Jerry Komia Domatob Contributing Writer A galaxy of communication giants converged at Alcorn State University March 29 to celebrate the institution’s annual media day. Distinguished panelists The Mississippi Link Pub- lisher Jackie Hampton; Epit- ome Magazine Publisher & Founder Todrick Johnson; Mis- sissippi Association of Broad- casters Chief Executive Karla Hooten; Clarion Ledger report- Epitome founder Todrick Johnson with Jerry Domatob Todrick Johnson with students PHOTOS BY JERRY K. DOMATOB er Therese Appel; WCBI-TV General Manager Derek Rog- tive assistant. ers in Columbus-Mississippi. The department offers bach- Rogers encouraged students elor degrees in mass commu- to take advantage of educa- nication and graduates serve in tional and professional av- the media. enues at their disposal. Hamp- The occasion was attended ton encouraged the students by students, professors, observ- to embark on practical work, ers and high school pupils. networking, seeking guidance Alcorn Jazz Ensemble pro- from professionals and higher vided tunes during lunch with education. their virtuoso performance. WJTV-Channel 12 news The event will go down in the anchor and reporter Brittany annals of the department’s his- Noble Jones, an Alcorn Uni- Therese Appel, Derek Rogers, Jackie Hampton, Karla Hooten Myrtle Hedrick, Brittany Noble-Jones, Toni Terrett, Esq. tory as a huge success. versity graduate, elaborated Jerry Komia Domatob is a on contemporary media issues, lighted the importance of in- pushing. Hard work, knowl- of Black Journalists (NABJ). Mass Communication and fac- mass communication professor policies and practices which ternships, dressing for success, edge, and experience pays. Jones, a mass communication ulty include: Cynthia Scurria, at Alcorn State University, Lor- instructors and students need to pursuing higher education, Build vision, watch your atti- graduate of Alcorn, earned her chair; Jerry Domatob, profes- man-Mississippi. He is an au- know. conducting research, competi- tude, cultivate team spirit, de- master’s degree from Arkansas sor, Eric Dogini, assistant pro- thor, journalist, photographer, Against the backdrop of tion readiness, finding spots, termination and establish rela- State University. fessor; Larry Sanders, instruc- poet and researcher. He is cur- the theme, “Media Matters: continuous education, charac- tionships. Above all place your Special presentations and tor; Toni Terrett, Esq, assistant rently working on three proj- Striving for Accuracy,” these ter, integrity and diversifying trust and faith in God.” student awards were given. professor; Curtis Aaron, video ects. His latest publications are seasoned panelists discussed news sources. They stressed The program began with an Recognition and appreciation production manager, ASU TV Communication, Culture and professionalism, ethics, job the importance of research, invocation, welcome and then from Cynthia Scurria and mo- 13; Charles Edmond, sports Human Rights with Bala Musa searches, training, research, new technologies usage, social break out sessions. tivational reflection from the director/operational manag- and Positive Vibrations. His knowledge acquisition and media, creativity, brand build- The second half included Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dr. er, WPRL 91.7 FM; Jerome forthcoming poetry book is Vic- trends in the media/communi- ing and networking while at panel discussions, a poem and Patlolla concluded the celebra- Myles, music director/website tory’s Vision. cation industries. school. a pep talk by Jones on the cen- tion. coordinator; Myrtle Hedrick, You may contact him at Jkdo- Professional tips Johnson captured the day’s trality of joining associations Faculty and staff taffic director, WPRL 91.7FM; [email protected]. Panelists specifically high- message when he said, “keep like the National Association Alcorn State University Hannah Nations, administra- www.mississippilink.com APRIL 6 - 12, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3

Crudup College Hill Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 ing up those opportunities, but Let’s make our city safe has impacted the lives of many. what I know for sure…I see through supporting crime re- He is also active in the opera- greater, I see more for Jackson duction efforts and strengthen- tion of several youth programs. and all of its citizens and I want ing our communities. A graduate of Murrah High to be a part of that rebuild.” Let’s create affordable School, Jackson Public Schools The same issues that Crudup housing is close to his heart. He works has focused on and been very Let’s create affordable hous- diligently in several schools in successful in implanting in ing for the residents in the city South Jackson. “I want to take South Jackson are the pilars of of Jackson, turning abandoned what I do there and spread that his quest to become mayor. and dilapidated properties into throughout the district,” he First Missionary Baptist Church male chorus of Gulfport, Miss. PHOTOS BY JAY JOHNSON Let’s rebuild our infra- affordable and thriving com- said. “I’m going to be the big- structure munities. gest advocate for JPS; I can’t church picnic. On Sunday, Let’s repair our streets, up- Let’s focus on economic de- afford not to be.” April 2, activities began with date the drainage system, and velopment Crudup is married to the Sunday School at 8:45 a.m. tear down abandoned and di- Let’s work a strategic plan lovely Andrea, whom quit her followed by the 10 a.m. wor- lapidated housing. taking steps that will improve job to help full time with his ship service and a fellowship Let’s invest in our youth the economic well-being and campaign. “I made a commit- dinner afterwards. The mes- Let’s take a holistic approach quality of life for our commu- ment to her 12 years ago and sage was delivered by S. V. to improve the quality of edu- nity. here we are today, still going “Sonny” Adolph Jr, pastor cation, support and develop Crudup has strong ties to the strong and she’s still trusting of First Missionary Baptist youth recreation, and expand youth in Jackson. Through his me on this journey…she’s my Church, Gulfport, Miss. opportunities for youth em- work with the YoungLife Youth best friend,” he said. Together, As the guest speaker rose ployment. Organization and volunteering they are the proud parents of to the sacred desk, he began Let’s make our city safe with the Boys & Girls Club, he three children David, Nya and his message with the classic gospel hymn, “Shine on Me.” Adolph used as his topic “The Pastor S.V. Adolph, Gulfport, and College Hill Pastor Micahel Williams Characteristics of the Pre- Lee vailing Church.” (Matthew Continued from page 1 16:18). Adolph identified three resting a man to keep him from an investigation into Trump’s of havoc.” characteristics of a prevail- running for Parliament, losing Russian ties should be enough. Eddie Bernice Johnson, an- ing church: 1) Has the right a ship by neglecting to moor it, She also blasted Trump, for in- other Texas Democratic, said founder (Jesus), 2) Needs to helping ‘suppress petitions to sinuating that Barack Obama, that the reality is that Demo- have the right foundation (Je- the King to call a Parliament,’ the nation’s first black presi- crats, currently, don’t have the sus), and, 3) Needs to have granting warrants without dent, was “just another thug.” votes for impeachment. the right function (do what cause, and bribery. “First, he spent five years “But, I think about impeach- Jesus did and more). The CRF post noted that trying to delegitimize Obama ment every single day,” John- He emphasized that we some of the charges were saying he wasn’t born here. son added. can’t do better than Jesus, crimes, but others were not. Now, he lies and says the first Cedric Richmond, the chair- but we need to work to do the “The one common denomi- black president committed man of the CBC, spoke to the same things that He did – in nator in all these accusations a felony, that he wiretapped NNPA Newswire during a masses. He said, “If you don’t was that the official had some- him. That he’s just another Black Press Week luncheon on do nothing else – remember how abused the power of his thug,” Lee said, adding that Capitol Hill last week. Rich- Ladies of College Hill at anniversary dinner in Family Life Center that you are to win other folks office and was unfit to serve,” the “government is under siege mond said that there hasn’t to Christ. That’s our main job. the CRF post said. in Washington; this isn’t a gov- been anything official brew- It’s nice to provide clothes, Lee said that the very fact ernment right now, it’s feign- ing, yet, when it comes to im- food and do good things but, that the FBI has acknowledged ing to be one and it’s a place peachment proceedings. what good does it do to have new shoes and you’re walking to hell; new clothes on Candidates your way to hell, and give physical food but not Continued from page 1 provide spiritual food. If you sembled in the Theatre Room at and were removed from the showcase style.” really are going to be the pre- College Hill Hostess Ministry the Convention Complex while negative attacks,” said Merc Wil- Primary elections in Jackson vailing church, you gotta do hundreds were tuned in online. liams, a local commediane and will be held Tuesday, May 2. what you should be doing West Jackson community and college was created. The des- “This was the first forum that co-host of the local radio show, Runoff elections will be held – serving the masses as the those seeking a place of wor- ignated tract was to be used I’ve attended where the candi- Barbershop. “It was really good Tuesday, May 16 and the general Lord did!” ship as believers. for religious purposes. dates really stuck to the issues to hear substance rather than elections will be held in June. The message resonated Located at 1600 Florence Throughout its growth, with the College Hill family. Ave, Jackson, College Hill College Hill has experienced During the past 110 years, was organized in 1907. The many changes. Now under the College Hill has provided current building sets approxi- leadership of Dr. Michael T. evangelism, outreach and mately 100 yards from its Williams, the 14th pastor, the other ministries dedicated to original site on the south side church is proudly responding remaining a prevailing ser- of Florence Ave. to the clarion call to emulate vant into the future. After worshipping in Rob- and imitate the mission and The church emerged from inson Hall, located on Rose ministry of Jesus Christ. humble beginnings under an and Pascagoula Streets, the The members of College old oak tree and has made present site was set aside by Hill have vowed to remain continual advancement in Dr. L. G. Barrett, the second the House of Worship for all phases of development: president of Jackson College those seeking the Lord. They spiritually and physically. (now Jackson State Univer- are committed to proudly ob- This institution of God has sity), as a gift to the people serving the church’s rich his- become known as a mainstay of west Jackson for religious tory and progress while em- to the metro Jackson area, as services theory, thus the bond bracing and overcoming any it remains dedicated to the between the church and the challenges of the future. JSU’s Digital Media Center soars to new heights

By Kevin Bradley Contributing Writer March 25 was a big night for Jackson State University’s professional broadcast personnel. Every year the Associated Press honors the best of journalism in Louisiana and Mississippi. This year, the department earned a total of nine awards between it’s radio station WJSU-FM and JSU-TV on Comcast Channel 14. The Associated Press selects judges from other states to comb through thousands of entries in broadcast and print media to end up with three of the best in each category. Competing with radio stations in both Louisi- ana and Mississippi, WJSU-FM won four awards – one from each of the nine categories. Eric Walker and mother Mira Massey, who traveled One of those awards went to acclaimed sports from Augusta, Ga. to attend the AP journalism hon- personality Rob Jay for best Sports Story. or awards program. PHOTO BY KEVIN BRADLEY The biggest wins of the night went to JSU- TV’s producer and anchor Eric Walker. achievement, best public affairs, and best multi- Walker scored four major awards out of 16 cat- media story. His story detailing how brand new egories. medical drones can save lives earned a first place Walker reports and fill-in hosts JSU TV’s local- award in that category. ly-produced variety show “Metro Morning Live.” JSU-TV operates under JSU’s Mass Commu- “Every year the competition is tough, but to be nications department. It’s a fusion between indus- in the same categories as some of Jackson’s big try professionals and student broadcast hopefuls. names and stations, is a confidence booster” said This is the first year JSU-TV has been profession- Walker. ally nominated. “Metro Morning Live” started Walker mostly works as a one-man-band jour- three years ago. nalist; he films, edits and presents his stories. Besides reporting and hosting, Walker’s du- Walker came in behind longtime anchorman ties also include hands-on mentoring of students Howard Ballou of WLBT for best documentary. to help augment lessons they’ve learned in the His story documenting the on-going saga be- classroom. tween Jackson Women’s Health, Jackson Police “I actually got my first paid on-air job at a col- and Mississippi pro-life groups came in third lege TV station just like this one over ten years place. ago. Collaborations work especially if the deter- Walker also competed in the categories of best mination is there,” said Walker. 4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 6 - 12, 2017 www.mississippilink.com 110th Church Anniversary College Hill M.B. Church April 2, 2017• 1600 Florence Ave. • Jackson, Miss. 39204 PHOTOS BY JAY JOHNSON

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JSU School of Journalism and Media Provine High School students attend Studies partners with Mississippi the National Student Academy Press Association for conference Students from Provine High School in Jackson who participate in the Jobs For Mississippi Graduates pro- By Chelsey Jones gram, an affiliate of of Jobs For America Graduates, recently attended the National Student Leadership MC301/Staff Writer Academy in Washington, D.C. The Jackson State University School of Journalism and Media Studies partnered with the Missis- sippi Press Association to discuss the new ways media is delivered and received during an annual conference held March 30. Kristen Blanks, Gerald Harris, Sydney Forbes, Brittney Williams and The event was filled with media Alexis Scott PHOTOS BY LUIS C. ALMEIDA professionals imparting knowledge to journalism students from is how he records his sports seg- junior colleges and universities ments that are uploaded online. across the state of Mississippi. “This entire get-up right here is On the topic, “Multimedia: probably $1,500,” Wallace said. How it is Delivered; How it is “This used to be the job of four Received,” most of the media people. In today’s digital media professionals agreed on one fact: economy, one guy or one woman the way the news is delivered and has to do it.” received is changing from tradi- In a concurrent luncheon ses- tional media channels to digital sion, the O.C. McDavid Student media channels. Newspaper Awards were held and Jeremy Anderson, valedictorian Bonnie Jackson, a SJMS as- The Blue & White Flash, JSU’s and Dean Elayne Anthony L-R Gavon Ghee, Tytiana Valentine, Governor Phil Bryant (chairman JAG Board of Directors), Michae’la Hard- sistant professor, discussed the official campus newspaper, won ing, Airica Thomas, Gladys Johnson, JMG, job specialist changing media during the open- 17 awards, including seven first tum, moderator of the newspaper ing presentation. place awards. The Flash compet- panel discussion. “I can remember when I first ed against schools in the univer- She added, “The collaboration started teaching,” Jackson said, sity category that included Delta with The Mississippi Press Asso- “We talked about the information State University, Mississippi State ciation was a wonderful addition age ad nauseam. One of the things University and the University of to this year’s conference and al- I don’t think we realized was the Southern Mississippi. lowed us to reach more students impact it was going to have on our William H. Kelly, III, Flash who will be the future of media.” business.” editor-in-chief said, “It is always The conference ended with Presenters from Mississippi a great honor and privilege to an awards banquet and thrilling Today, an online non-profit maga- experience these achievements speech from banquet speaker Aly- zine, offered many examples of with my staff. Our hard work and sia Burton Steele. Steele, a Pu- the impact of the digital informa- diligence as journalists, photogra- litzer-Prize winning journalist is tion age. Mississippi Today ex- phers and designers show when author of the book “Delta Jewels: tensively uses social media as a we are awarded by other media In Search of My Grandmother’s tool to spread their news stories professionals. Wisdom.” nationally. The Flash staff won the follow- The book is a collection of for- Dennis Moore, one of the edi- ing awards in the 2016-2017 Bet- mal portraits and oral histories tors for Mississippi Today, ex- ter Newspaper Contest from church mothers, including plained how social media played a 1st Place – Design – The Blue civil rights activist Myrlie Evers – part in making their “Legislature: & White Flash widow of NAACP leader Medgar All Our Contracts are Secret” arti- 1st Place – Editorial Cartoon – Evers. cle popular among readers outside Rhis Harris Stan Branson, operations of Mississippi. 1st Place – Editorials – Deirdra manager for WJMI, WKXI and “We got a lot of national atten- Harris Glover WOAD, served as the banquet tion for this story,” Moore said. 1st Place In-depth or Investiga- emcee and masterfully guided the “Sereena Henderson is our social tive Report – William H. Kelly, III program. Closing remarks were media coordinator and she was & Deirdra H. Glover offered by Elayne Anthony, Dean, very quick to monitor Twitter and 1st Place – Use of Video – JSU School of Journalism and Facebook reactions to this. We My’Una Jones Media Studies. got readers all over the country 1st Place – Single Advertise- who were interested in this, who ment – William H. Kelly, III had no clue who Mississippi To- 1st Place – Miscellaneous Ad - day was.” William H. Kelly, III During the “New Media Skills 2nd Place – General Excellence for Public Relations, Advertising, – The Blue & White Flash Integrated Marketing Communi- 2nd Place – General News Sto- cation” panel, the media profes- ry - William H. Kelly, III sionals described how social me- 2nd Place – Website – The Blue dia and public relations coincide & White Flash with each other in the digital me- 2nd Place - Editorial Cartoon – dia age. Rhis Harris Nsenga K. Burton, the editor- 2nd Place - Single Advertise- in-chief for Grady Newsource, ment – William H. Kelly, III described how the new generation 2nd Place – Miscellaneous Ad - of media professionals are at an William H. Kelly, III advantage when it comes to using 2nd Place – Front Page digital media. 2nd Place – Use of Video – “One of the things that is im- Brittney Williams portant is that you do have skills 3rd Place – Spot News Photo - to contribute because you are dig- William H. Kelly, III ital natives. That is what we refer 3rd Place – Single Advertise- to you as in our field,” Burton ment – William H. Kelly, III said. “That’s awesome because Afternoon panel discussions in- you have grown up in these digi- cluded “It’s More Than a Game” tal media age and you know how which delved into the area of to use different social media plat- sports media with local sports forms. However, you must know journalists Josh Jackson, WAPT; how to use them in a professional T.J. Were, WJTV; Jeff Baker, setting.” Fox40 Sports and Jon Weiner of Michael Wallace, an award- 105.9 Sports Radio. winning newspaper journalist The last discussion of the event: who reports on sports, politics, “The Write Thing: Applying Old crime and education, has appeared School Skills to New School in the Miami Herald, Washington Journalism” which included in- Post, San Antonio Express-News, put from Alice Tisdale, Jackson Birmingham News, Jackson (MS) Advocate; Todd Stauffer, Jack- Clarion-Ledger, Tallahassee son Free Press; Jackie Hampton, Democrat and The Shreveport The Mississippi Link and Dustin Times. Barns, The Clarion-Ledger. Wallace, who now serves as se- Shannon Tatum, Student Publi- nior editor and analyst for Grind cations media manager and SJMS City Media, explained how he adjunct professor stated that the uses digital media in his profes- event provided a wealth of in- sion, during the luncheon discus- formation for aspiring journalists sion: “Survive and Thrive in To- from seasoned professionals. day’s Digital Media Age.” “As we continue to train our Wallace explained that when he students in this media industry first started working in journal- that is constantly re-inventing it- ism, it was during the time when self, having so many media pro- newspapers were still the com- fessionals come and give not only mon way of getting news. Now, their time but their knowledge on in 2017, he has become adapted working in the media industry to the digital media age. Wallace was priceless for our students and had on display an iPhone attached all in attendance from other col- to a tripod and a microphone; this leges and universities,” said T and 6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 6 - 12, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Former Miss Jim Hill featured Wilkins teacher/ mentor nominated in national campaign for national

Mississippi Link Newswire “I really love The W; they Former Miss Jim Hill High want us to succeed,” said Jack- lifechanger award School Jazstiny Jackson was fea- son. “The professors are so help- tured in a national campaign to ful. Our student instructors pro- promote state colleges. vide free tutoring for students Jackson is a student at the Mis- who need it.” sissippi University for Women. “Opportunities for All” focus- The school joined the national es on the opportunities provided initiative of the American As- by state educational institutions. sociation of State Colleges and It also highlights their commit- Universities. ment to each student and the Dubbed “Opportunities for needs of the community, region All,” the campaign raises aware- and state. ness about the accessibility, af- The W maintains the highest fordability and quality offered by degree completion ratio among state colleges and universities. all Mississippi public univer- Jackson, a 2016 graduate of sities. Undergraduate degrees Jim Hill majoring in elementary increased 22 percent from 2011– education, says she can’t imag- 2016. Degrees conferred to Af- ine being anywhere else. The W rican Americans increased 49 An ‘Opportunities for All’ campaign graphic featuring Jazstiny Jackson, a JPS alum of Jim is like home. percent in that time. Hill High School, for the Mississippi University for Women.

JPS scholars win 2017 Nissan Resume Challenge Randall Mississippi Link Newswire Mississippi Link Newswire 100 Black Men of Jackson. The Wilkins Elementary Academic Tutor Kalvin Ten JPS high school students Jackson chapter recruited the stu- Randall is a 2016–2017 National LifeChanger earned a unique opportunity as dents who participated in the chal- of the Year nominee. winners of the fourth annual Nis- lenge. Sponsored by the National Life Group san Resume Challenge. Partnering “Being selected for the trip was Foundation, the national LifeChanger of the with Nissan, The 100 Black Men really exciting,” said Callaway Year program recognizes and rewards the very of Jackson provided the students high school senior Marshun Wat- best K-12 public and private school educators an all-expenses paid trip to Nash- kins. “We discussed our career and employees across the United States who ville, Tennessee. Nissan invited paths, future plans and how we are making a difference in the lives of students the 10 students to its headquarters would achieve our goals. Overall, by exemplifying excellence, positive influence in Franklin, Tennessee, along with I really enjoyed the trip.” and leadership. Challenge winners from Atlanta, The 2017 Resume Challenge A 28-year veteran of Jackson Public Chicago, Dallas, Nashville and winners from JPS high schools Schools, Randall currently works at Wilkins Washington, D.C. (Seated) 100 Black Men of Jackson Executive Director John Hardy and President were: Elementary. He is supportive and devoted to The students toured Nissan Donn Lewis with JPS high schoolers who won the Nissan Resume Challenge. • Dymonte Bouldin, Callaway helping teachers, parents and students. He is headquarters and met with Nis- • Marshun Watkins, Callaway an exceptional role model for male students, san employees as well as Nashville sume challenge by participating in creating their own resumes. • Xavier Heard, Jim Hill able to reach some of them when no one else community leaders. They also vis- developmental workshops during The 100 Black Men of Amer- • Torenzo Richardson, Jim Hill can. He spends countless hours during and af- ited the company’s Smyrna Vehi- which they received career coach- ica is a men’s civic organiza- • Anthony Erhabor, Murrah ter school working with students. He tutors, cle Assembly Plant to observe the ing from Nissan employees. They tion founded in 1963 to educate • Joshua Mannery, Murrah builds social skills, mentors and provides a production line. The plant produc- worked on how to write a resume and empower African-American • Ke’Shaun Brown, Murrah listening ear. es the Nissan Rogue, Altima and and a cover letter, and how to pre- young people. Since then, it has • Kingsley Nwaokorie, Murrah Randall believes teaching is his calling. LEAF among other models. pare for a job interview. The stu- formed more than 100 chapters • Cameron Ford, Wingfield Many of his students look forward to seeing Students prepared for the re- dents applied what they learned by around the country including the • Raquan Young, Wingfield him every day. He is a respected disciplinarian and leader who loves students. His presence alone commands the attention of the children in the schools where he has worked. 100 Black Men of Jackson after-school program He monitors the hallways, classes, cafeteria, and areas of the campus. His smile, humorous ways and attitude reflect the kind of person he aims to improve student achievement really is. He has a strong faith and knows that anything is possible. Jackson Public Schools has partnered Randall formed a mentoring group for fifth- with 100 Black Men of Jackson, Inc. to grade boys at Lake called KOOL Boys, which launch an after-school program to pre- stands for Kids Overcoming Obstacles in Life. pare students for upcoming state as- After 10 years parents, teachers and others still sessments. The program focuses on speak highly about his work with the group. boosting skills of students who show the This year, he started a new mentoring group greatest academic promise. The value at Wilkins for fourth- and fifth-grade boys of the five-week program is $28,000. called the SUPER Boys. SUPER stands for Scholars United to Prepare for Educational “We are very grateful for this partnership Readiness. with 100 Black Men of Jackson,” said In- Randall puts a lot of time into his church, terim Superintendent Freddrick Murray. “This program will extend the school day. as well. He currently attends New Galilean It will give our students the extra support Baptist Church, but he served as a deacon in they need to increase their academic 2008 at New Canney Creek Missionary Bap- achievement and success. The after- tist Church. school program began with students in His twin, Alvin Randall, recognized him as third through fifth grades.” a LifeChanger of the Year nominee. Supporters can boost Randall’s chance of winning by leaving a comment, liking or sharing Randall’s LifeChanger of the Year nominee 100 Black Men of Jackson, Inc. profile at https://lifechangeroftheyear.com/ kalvin-randall/.

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www.mississippilink.com MARCH 6 - APRIL 12, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 JSU ribbon cutting: State’s only School of Astute ASU students Public Health will be shot in arm for world celebrated at By L.A. Warren toward “making effective com- Service. As he explained in a jsumsnews.com munication, a human right, ac- New York Times Magazine ar- Jackson State University un- cessible and achievable for all.” ticle in 2012, the effort would convocation veiled Mississippi’s only School Dr. Sophia Leggett, chair of support a pilot program called of Public Health (SPH) during the Department of Behavioral “health houses.” It’s a concept an official ribbon-cutting cer- and Environmental Health: that involves training commu- emony April 3, which will ush- “The School of Public Health, nity health workers who are er in a major push for preven- Department of Behavioral and certified to perform basic care, tion that will help curb soaring Environmental Health, is com- make house calls and provide medical costs associated with prised of two core discipline low-cost preventive services to treating worsening health con- areas behavioral health promo- their patients/neighbors in some ditions. tion and education, and envi- rural, desolate areas in the Del- The event coincided with Na- ronmental and occupational ta, where there may not be any tional Public Health Week and health. In order to eliminate the doctors. included the signing of a procla- disparities in our state, we must Shahbazi is taking advantage mation and an appearance from comprise the knowledge and of annual grants that began in Gov. Phil Bryant. Guests con- understanding of these two dis- 2014 through incentives out- sisted of other statewide law- ciplines to address behavioral lined in the Affordable Care makers, who, with Bryant, have and social changes, promote Act. It allows Medicare and provided financial and logisti- Tierra McMillan presented research during the School of Public Health lifestyle changes, create safe Medicaid to offer funding to cal support. Others attending Initiative 2016 fall colloquium for the master’s program. Her topic was working environments, and organizations that propose new Blackmon were Glenn Boyce, commis- “Exploring the Association Between Sexual Behaviors and Spatial recognize the interrelation of ways to prevent illnesses and sioner of Mississippi State Insti- Mobility of African American MSM (men who have sex with men). the environment and economic save money. Because of the The Mississippi Link Newswire tutions of Higher Learning; city impact on a person’s health sta- grant, there is absolutely no cost For T’Kisheuna Stewart, being and county elected officials; where in the middle to bring comes. tus. By doing so, this occasion to patients. honored as a President’s Scholar health experts from partnering these extremes together.” Shahbazi emphasized that of introducing the first School So, the idea to start health at Alcorn State University’s bi- educational and medical insti- He noted that 80 percent of just because a mother, for ex- of Public Health will become houses in rural areas came annual Honors Convocation has tutions; community supporters; people’s health outcomes have ampler, may have a breast can- the first step in eliminating the from Shahbazi’s native Iran, been a priority for her every since and JSU faculty, staff, students nothing to do with their genes. cer gene her daughter’s predis- health disparities of our beloved where trained workers assess she stepped foot on campus. She’s and alumni. “Instead, it has to do with social position to it may not result in state.” a patient’s life and learn how consistently made the Dean’s Research possibilities are determinants of health such as contracting the disease because Dr. Joyce Buckner-Brown, their diseases are being self- Scholars list, but this year, she expected to be enormous as education, income and access of exercise, better foods and a chair of Department of Health managed. Another benefit in finally accomplished her goal of the new school examines, for to insurance. With public health change from other unhealthy Policy and Management: “Mis- Iran, like in Mississippi, is that surpassing her past accomplish- example, why life expectancy you can inform people about cultural practices. “You can al- sissippi has an illustrious histo- patients are more likely to trust ments. for African-American men and their behavior and alter their ter behaviors so that genes don’t ry of working to address broad those from their own villages “This Honors Convocation women in Mississippi is less health outcome. Therefore, with play a role in your health out- health issues that impact its or communities. In Iran, for ex- was the most exciting one for me than that of Caucasians. the School of Public Health, we comes,” he said. communities. The Department ample, trained workers advise because I finally earned a Presi- In February, the Council on can focus on disease prevention The Jackson Heart Study, of Health Policy and Manage- on nutrition, family planning, dent’s Scholar cardigan,” said Education for Public Health and health promotion.” which started more than 20 ment in the School of Public monitor blood pressure, assess T’kisheuna, a senior. “I’ve been (CEPH) approved JSU’s ap- Futhermore, Shahbazi said, years ago, is considered one the Health will strengthen this ef- prenatal care, provide immu- working so hard to reach this plication to begin the two-year “We want to collaborate with pillars of the School of Public fort by evaluating those policies nizations and monitor environ- goal. Even though the journey accreditation process for the medical institutions to train Health. It has more than 5,000 that influence overall health. mental conditions such as water hasn’t been easy, all of the sac- School of Public Health after physicians to think like public African Americans involved in Public policy affects education, quality. rifices were worth it. This is the declaring it had successfully health experts, with emphasis a study funded by the National income, access to healthy food In Jackson, Shahbazi, with result of hard work.” met the following requirements: on population rather than just Institutes of Health on the prev- and physical activity, housing, local health care advocates and Timothy Sellers, a sophomore, at least 21 faculty members; individuals. Typically, schools alence of cardiovascular dis- the availability and quality of experts, partnered with national views his Dean’s Scholar honor as multiple departments, at least of public health are part of med- ease among blacks. The Jack- health care, and the environ- insurer United Healthcare. For- motivation to reach higher heights two doctoral degrees; and five ical schools. However, we are son Heart Study and the Center ment in which we live. If differ- tunately, for Mississippi, the as a student. degree concentrations. among a few that are not.” for Minority Health and Health ences in health outcomes are to provider realized the poten- “Being a Dean’s Scholar shows At JSU, the five concentra- Dr. Marinelle Payton, chair Disparities – which itself has be eliminated, the systemic and tial for cutting costs, and “we me that I’m doing really well as a tions are communicative disor- and professor in the Department existed about six decades – will pervasive root causes of dispar- have documented that we saved student, but it also shows me that ders; behavioral and environ- of Epidemiology and Bistatis- support the goals of the new ities must also be eliminated.” $8,500 per person annually just I can work harder,” said Timothy. mental health; epidemiology tics, sees the future of JSU’s school. Clarence Johnson, program by using community health “This motivates me to try my best and biostatistics; health policy public health as transformative Meanwhile, other depart- director of the Department of workers,” he said. “They will to become a President’s Scholar.” and management; and health- because of the lives it will im- ment leaders see the School of Healthcare Administration: check blood pressure, sugar lev- T’kisheuna and Timothy were care administration. pact along with an expanded Public Health as a platform for “Achieving accreditation will el and be culturally competent, among the 452 Dean’s Scholars Dr. Mohammad Shahbazi, workforce of practitioners. promoting awareness and edu- signal to the world that JSU’s among other things. … In addi- and 181 President’s Scholars that interim dean of SPH who will “We will be able to reach far cation: School of Public Health is tion, community health workers were honored at the 75th biannual preside over the ceremony, de- in the corners of the world, at- Dr. Brandi Newkirk-Turner, committed to implementing check on people’s houses to see Honors Convocation March 23 in scribed the occasion as “greater tracting many faculty and ad- chair of the Department of strategies designed to improve if there is mold in their kitch- the Oakland Memorial Chapel. than Jackson State.” He be- ministrators,” she said. “And Communicative Disorders: “Of the health status of our fel- ens, for example, and whether Velma Brown Blackmon, Al- moaned, however, that when public health will provide a the accredited Schools of Public low Mississippians. While we they’re following up with their cornite and retired professor of it comes to issues of health in lot of opportunities to address Health in the country, less than plan to continue our traditional appointments.” communication, was the event’s Mississippi, the state is gener- health disparities in Mississip- five have a Department of Com- ground and online healthcare Despite current state budget featured speaker. The mass com- ally always at the bottom. Yet, pi,” said Payton, who describes municative Disorders within it, administration degree offer- cuts across the board, Shahbazi munications degree programs at he envisions JSU’s School of her area of epidemiology as the so having a School of Public ings, we also expect to work isn’t so concerned right now Alcorn and Elizabeth City State Public Health to have a global foundation for public health be- Health at Jackson State Univer- toward developing a proposal to about the sustainability of the University were developed under impact. cause of its focus on research sity that includes a Department offer an undergraduate public School of Public Health. JSU her guidance. Meanwhile, Shahbazi said he and biostatistics for its applica- of Communicative Disorders health degree that complements will receive funding through Blackmon praised the students is concerned about the finan- tions for interpreting data re- offers us a unique opportunity the existing graduate degree 2022 from the $500 million for their academic achievements, cial strain on the U.S. economy lated to biology.” for public health scholars, from programs. The ribbon cutting 1975 Jake Ayres settlement, in and encouraged them to spread because the nation spends 17 She noted that Mississippi various disciplines, to work to- represents an early step in this which plaintiffs’ lawyers suc- their knowledge to make the percent of its gross domestic is rated high in all clinical ail- gether to prevent communica- journey.” cessfully argued that three pre- world a better place. product on healthcare for diag- ments such as heart, lung and tion disorders. Together in our To further improve health dominantly black universities “You are being honored for noses and treatments. “Since kidney diseases but is encour- new School of Public Health, outcomes, Shahbazi is pushing in Mississippi had not been re- being smart,” said Blackmon. the School of Public Health aged that JSU will become we will share the vision of the another initiative with grant ceiving the same state funding “Share your knowledge with focuses on prevention, I would a leader by researching and American Speech-Language assistance from the Centers as predominantly white univer- others so that you can help them like our school to work some- studying methods of health out- Hearing Association and work for Medicare and Medicaid sities. achieve their goals. If you share your ideas, you can be a transfor- mational force in society. Don’t let the knowledge you’ve accumu- lated go to waste. Let being smart Walker Center receives nearly $40,000 from transport you from this stage of your life to something better. Take your transformative ideas the National Endowment for the Humanities and change the world.” Blackmon also encouraged the The Mississippi Link Newswire ter houses significant records many communities we serve scholars to broaden their horizons The Margaret Walker Cen- like the papers of the late Mar- around the country in preserv- by traveling and learning more ter at Jackson State University garet Walker; those of the for- ing cultural heritage, support- about what the world has to offer. will receive a grant from the mer U.S. Secretary of Educa- ing local organizations, and “Go places you haven’t gone National Endowment for the tion, Roderick Paige (current helping teachers teach and stu- and get out of your comfort zone. Humanities (NEH) in the pub- interim president of Jackson dents learn,” said Chairman of If you ever have the opportunity lic humanities: exhibitions cat- State); and a large oral his- the NEH William D. Adams. to travel, do so because you never egory. JSU is the only school tory department that includes “Our grants also matter at the know what you may learn from in the state to receive this NEH nearly 2000 interviews. It also national level, where they pre- other cultures.” award. offers museum and exhibit serve our history and acquaint President Alfred Rankin Jr. “The Margaret Walker Cen- spaces that highlight the cen- people more deeply with our concluded the convocation by mo- ter is honored to be awarded ter’s collections and the history cultural and political traditions. tivating the students to be at their this nearly $40,000 grant from of Jackson State University. In making the humanities ac- best, no matter the circumstances. the National Endowment for Walker Center Created in 1965 as an inde- cessible to all Americans, NEH “When you leave Alcorn and the Humanities. It will enable pendent federal agency, the serves the common good.” transition into the corporate us to fulfill a central part of our The Margaret Walker Cen- and Culture of Black People Endowment for the Humanities For more information about world, you’re going to go through mission by producing a major ter is an archive and museum by Margaret Walker in 1968, supports research and learn- current and upcoming Walker ups and downs,” said Rankins. traveling and digital exhibition dedicated to the preservation, the center seeks to honor her ing in history, literature, phi- Center events and exhibitions, “Despite the hurdles, you will about our founder, Margaret interpretation, and dissemina- academic and artistic legacy losophy, and other areas of the visit HYPERLINK “http:// be expected to perform at a high Walker, which will help to lift tion of African-American his- through its archival collec- humanities funding selected, www.jsums.edu/margaret- level. I have faith that you all will her into the national conscious- tory and culture. tions, exhibits, and public pro- peer-reviewed proposals from walkercenter/” http://www. be able to perform at a high level, ness, where she belongs,” said Founded as the Institute for grams. around the nation. jsums.edu/margaretwalker- no matter what.” Robert Luckett, center director. the Study of the History, Life, Open to the public, the cen- “NEH grants matter in the center/ 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 6 - 12, 2017 www.mississippilink.com

PASTORAL POINTS Message from the Religion Editor

By Daphne Higgins Religion Editor Last week, I Serving in “The Light” shared with you my thankful- ness to God Al- By Rev. Marcus Cheeks worship where I serve as the Romans 12:1-2 challenges all God while declaring our love for Special to The Mississippi Link mighty for two pastor (formally known as True believers to offer their bodies as Christ. Let’s love the truth and of the loves of My Brothers Light Missionary Baptist) re- a living sacrifice by transforming seek the wisdom of God in all my life, my son and sisters in mains a blessed-burden. their minds through the word of that we say and do. Let’s have and my wonderful husband. Christ, what a What a blessing it is to be God. The word of God is what great expectations in a God that I’d like to share with you a blessing it is to charged by God through the gives clarity and confirmation is capable of doing exceedingly special gift that God has given greet you on this, Holy Spirit to lead and direct the to all, that God is equipping us and abundantly above all that we me through another love in the eleventh-year up-building of God’s kingdom. to declare His good news. The can think or ask of Him. my life – the opportunity to pastoral anni- To preach the gospel without word of God is strength in times Thank-you for all you do and share my sisterhood with my versary of service to True Light fear of persecution and to pro- of weakness. The word of God let’s praise God for all He has daughter. Missionary Baptist Church. God claim the acceptable year of the is a steadfast commitment to the done. On April 1, 2017, my Charence Higgins has been good to this ministry Lord, is a blessing beyond mea- cause of Calvary. Marcus E. Cheeks is pastor of daughter Charence (along and the state of His Church is sure. Paul has said it best in Ephe- True Light M.B. Church located with 26 other young ladies and the one thing that I am well. But serving the people of sians 4:14-15. We should no in the heart of downtown Jack- from across Madison County) probably the proudest of is her This time of year serves as a God is equally a burden. To be longer be children, tossed to and son. He was born in Jackson, became a member of Delta acceptance of Jesus Christ as time to reflect on the spiritual aware of the unwavering spiri- fro and carried about with every and currently resides in Canton. Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. her Lord and Savior. hand of God working throughout tual and social needs of people, wind of doctrine, by the trickery Cheeks holds a bachelor of arts Although the day was about Acts 2:21 reads: “And it our church and community. This living in a sometimes dark and of men, in the cunning craftiness degree from Tougaloo College, her achievement, I could not shall come to pass that every- is a time to renew our strength dismal world, can at times be a of deceitful plotting, but, speak- a master of science degree from help but feel that I, too, had one who calls upon the name by taking an inventory of how heavy load to carry. It is a bur- ing the truth in love, may grow Jackson State University, and is achieved a major milestone of the Lord shall be saved.” I the power of God transforms His den to minister the unadulterated up in all things into Him who is currently a doctoral candidate in life. I am able to introduce hear her praying constantly, promises into endless possibili- truth of God while compelling the head, Christ. at the University of Mississippi. her to a sisterhood founded on I see her walking by faith, I ties. This is the time of year that mankind to accept a compas- As we take the time to reflect Cheeks served as an officer in Christian principles, a sister- see her determination to serve we give God glory by honoring sionate and caring Christ. This on where we have been, we must the Mississippi Army National hood committed to service, a others and I know that she the service of the pastor and first blessed-burden is best embraced likewise embrace the awesome Guard for 11 years and is the sisterhood that stresses scho- loves the Lord and He loves family. through the words of an old say- opportunities that propel us into former executive director of lastic achievement and a sis- her. Serving in “The Light,” a term ing, “prayer is the key and faith the future. Let’s continue to Federal Programs for the State terhood that is no where near “Thank you, Lord, not only of endearment for the house of unlocks the door.” grow according to the word of of Mississippi. perfect, but strives to reach for your love but for the loves that goal. in my life. All of them love Someone asked me Sunday, me, and I them, uncondition- which one of her achieve- ally. Our love for each other ments made me the happiest: and for God is something that “Thea’s Turn” takes place in Canton being crowned Miss Jackson I love sharing with others.” State University or pinning Remember the verse that Special to The Mississippi Link for the Diocese of Jackson. Her aware of their own gifts and po- her as a member of Delta Sig- I often share with you – Isa- Thea’s Turn, a stage produc- responsibilities included work- tentials, and put races in touch ma Theta Sorority. I didn’t an- iah 52:7 (NIV), which reads: tion celebrating the life of Can- ing with children to help them with one another. swer but my daughter did. Her “How beautiful on the moun- ton’s own, Sister Thea Bow- grow in awareness of their gifts Bowman received her doctor response – “Oh, that’s an easy tains are the feet of those who man, will take place during a and of their cultural heritage. of religion from Boston College one. I know that this is some- bring good news, who pro- matinee April 21, at 1 p.m. and Through song, dance, poetry, in 1989. She is the first Africa- thing that she prayed for when claim peace, who bring good the premier April 22, at 7 p.m. drama and story, she commu- American woman to receive a I was born. My desire to be- tidings, who proclaim salva- at Canton High School, 634 nicated joy, freedom and pride, doctorate in theology from Bos- come Miss Jackson State Uni- tion, who say to Zion, Your Finney Rd., Canton. using traditional black teaching ton College. versity was one that I verbal- God reigns!” As documented by the Office techniques that are holistic, par- Bowman passed away in ized to her and she supported The Mississippi Link, a mes- of AHANA Student Programs ticipatory and reality focused. 1990. me all of the way, but she has senger for news in and around Intercultural Center at Boston Bowman made more than Jessie Primer will be pres- always prayed that one day we the state of Mississippi, would College, Bowman, F.S.P.A., 100 public appearances each ent during the Saturday pre- would share this Delta bond.” like to serve as your personal Ph.D., was born in Canton in year, giving lectures, recit- mier, from 5–6 p.m. for this I smiled and said nothing to messenger to share your news 1937. Her grandfather was a Bowman als, short courses, workshops, free event which is sponsored follow that statement. and the news of your places of slave; her father was a physi- and conference presentations, by The Canton Convention and I am truly proud of her (a worship. cian and her mother, a teacher. teacher at Holy Child Jesus spreading the message that peo- Visitors Bureau. The presenta- member of Delta Sigma Theta To share your news contact In 1965, Bowman received High School in Canton, she also ple are gifted, black is beautiful, tion will also feature MAD- or not) and will always love Daphne M. Higgins at reli- a B.A. in English, speech and taught at Blessed Sacrament and cross-cultural collaboration DRAMA. Mark G. Henderson who she is and what she rep- [email protected], drama from Viterbo College in School in La Crosse, Wiscon- enriches both education and liv- is the executive producer. resents. However, I have to be fax (601) 896-0091 or mail La Crosse, Wisconsin. In 1969, sin, The Catholic University of ing. The official bicentennial proj- honest, I do believe that her 2659 Livingston Road, Jack- she received an M.A. in English America in Washington, D.C., In Nigeria, Kenya, Canada, ect is made possible by a grant greatest achievement in life son, MS 39213. and in 1972, a Ph.D. in English Viterbo College in La Crosse, the Virgin Islands, Hawaii, New from the Mississippi Humani- Language, literature, and lin- Wisconsin and the Institute of York to Florida, Mississippi to ties Council through support guistics; both degrees from The Black Catholic Studies at Xavi- California, Louisiana to Illinois, from the Mississippi Develop- Catholic University of America er University in New Orleans. thousands of people worked ment Authority. in Washington, D.C. She also worked as a consul- with Bowman. She made doers For more information call Along with working as a tant for Intercultural Awareness of watchers, made people more 601.859.1307. REIGNING ANNOUNCEMENTS True Light Baptist Church, 224 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Power” – Esther 4:16. For more E. Bell St., Jackson, Light Line is designed to pray for elected information call 601-879-3999. Prayer Call continues to be held leaders from the executive, leg- Bishop Stanley Cavett Sr. is the each Wednesday at 6 a.m. The islative, and judicial branches of founder and pastor. call-in number is 218-486-1348, government, the congressional access code: 224235578#. For delegation as well as county and Priestley Chapel M. B. Church, more information call 601-354- municipal government. This event 177 Virlilia Rd., Canton, will hold 0393. Rev. Marcus Cheeks is the will take place at the Jackson it spring revival April 9 – 11. Sun- pastor. Convention Complex, 105 East day’s night service begins at 6 New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Pascagoula Street, Jackson. p.m. Monday and Tuesday’s ser- Pastor, Dr. F. R. Lenoir Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Mission Mississippi will hold vices begin at 7 p.m. The revival Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. its 2017 Governor’s Summit and Holy City Church International theme is “Standing Firm in the Live Radio Broadcast Prayer Luncheon April 6, from Empowerment Ministries, Inc., Lord.” The guest minister is Rev. WOAD AM 1300 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. This event is 251 Kearney Park Rd., Flora, Jonathan Phillips, pastor of Unit- designed to have an ongoing con- will observe it Women’s Day with ed Baptist Church, Pearl, and versation on “How to Engage the special guest speaker, Chris- Smith Chapel Baptist Church, Current Generation to Change tine Laird of Wayside Church of Flora. For more information call and Empower the Next Genera- Deliverance, Clinton, April 9, at 601-859-8449. Rev. Robert Mc- “A Church Preparing for a Home Not Built by Man” tion for Change.” A luncheon and 2 p.m. The theme for this cel- Callum is the pastor. New Bethel M. 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PRESERVED Don’t just give up, Don’t miss the mark! By Pastor Simeon R. Green III spoke. Matthew Chapters 5 through 7 be delighted to stop sinning. We will Special to The Mississippi Link is the Beatitude message. I personally not want to sin anymore. We will be It would be a sad believe there is enough in that message able to sing, “The things I used to do, gain during Lent! thing to go to church to save us and keep us saved. There are I don’t do them anymore, because my all our lives, sing in many warnings in it. mind is made up and my feet are on the the choir, usher, teach Jesus told the people in Matthew Rock.” That Rock is Christ! By Shewanda Riley my focus was more on what display is their religious con- Sunday school, lead 7:15, “Beware of false prophets, In our Scripture lesson, the first Columnist I’d given up and not on what fusion and hypocrisy. worship and preach in which come to you in sheep’s cloth- builder built on the rock. Although the The sea- I’d gained. My constant prayer is that the pulpit thinking we ing, but inwardly they are ravening second builder had good material, he son of Lent In the past, I’ve been able more politicians in Washing- are on our way to Heaven and then wolves.” The Apostle Paul said in Acts built on the wrong foundation. is always a to do the Lenten fast with ton D.C. would choose to miss the mark. 20:30, “Also of your own selves shall All our hope must be in Jesus. To sacred time few problems but this year give up spitefulness and gain Jesus said in Matthew 7:21-29 these men arise, speaking perverse things, to truly be saved, we must put our trust for Chris- it’s been especially difficult. selflessness during Lent. words: “Not everyone that saith unto draw away disciples after them.” in the sacrificial blood of Jesus Christ tians. During Maybe I’ve watched too In addition to giving up me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Jesus said in our Scripture text that and not in ourselves. Do not put con- this 46 day much political news cov- things that impact me nega- kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth many would come to Him in that fidence in the flesh. The Bible tells us period leading up to Easter, erage on TV. One thing tively for Lent, I’m also fo- the will of my Father which is in heav- day. There are going to be many, just that we all have sinned and come short many of us focus on giv- I’ve thought about as I’ve cusing on adding something en. Many will say to me in that day, as Jesus said who will not make it. It of the glory of God. It is Christ in us ing up some of our favorite watched the seemingly end- positive and life-changing. Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied does not take much to get off course that make the Church of the Living things. Chocolate, smoking, less stories of lies, blame- I’ve had a few experiences in thy name? And in thy name have when people do things to others. We God special because we have a special coffee and cursing usually shifting and divisiveness since Lent started where my cast out devils? And in thy name done cannot make it to Heaven with wrong Savior. top the lists. Some say the is, “Where is the Christian Christian faith was chal- many wonderful works? And then will attitudes. If we are saved, we ought to be- pain of giving up something sacrifice?” No one seems lenged. Like it says in Psalm I profess unto them, I never knew you: The two builders in our Scripture have that way. Too many people who we treasure will remind us of to want to humbly sacrifice 4:4, I had to “Offer the sac- depart from me, ye that work iniquity. text represent the whole world. We are claimed to be saved cannot tolerate the pain that Jesus suffered their needs. rifices of righteousness, and Therefore whosoever heareth these either building on the rock (Christ) or anything; they become angry, jealous, when he died on the cross. The more I’ve thought put your trust in the LORD.” sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will building on sinking sand. One song- bitter and dishonest quickly. If we As much as I can appreci- about it – I don’t think it is Despite what some think, liken him unto a wise man, which built writer wrote, “On Christ, the Solid push them too far, they start cursing ate the comparison, I don’t a coincidence that the great Lent is not just “Catholic.” his house upon a rock: And the rain de- Rock I stand; all other ground is sink- and swearing. Such people are not in think giving up a Snickers turmoil during the first two As it was intended to be a scended, and the floods came, and the ing sand.” Even this world will pass the church. bar is equal to dying for all months of the new presiden- reminder of the 40 days that winds blew, and beat upon that house; away, and all other ground is nothing The Apostle Paul wrote in 2nd Cor- mankind. In fact, many of tial administration is happen- Jesus spent in the wilderness, and it fell not: for it was founded upon but sinking sand. inthians 5:17, “Therefore if any man us go back to those same de- ing during Lent. Lent also is a time dedicat- a rock. And every one that heareth We might think we are having a be in Christ, he is a new creature: old structive habits the day after With rumors of Russian ed to spiritual renewal and these sayings of mine, and doeth them good time living in sin, but we do not things are passed away; behold, all Easter. interference, court orders growth. To me, the best thing not, shall be likened unto a foolish know what a good time is until we get things are become new.” Saved peo- I have a great respect for halting the Muslim travel that we can gain during Lent man, which built his house upon the Jesus. ple act right, and God’s people love Lent but honestly still find ban and the failed repeal is a chance to focus less on sand: And the rain descended, and the Jesus said in John 10:10, “The thief one another. myself struggling at times of the Affordable Care Act, ourselves and more on build- floods came, and the winds blew, and cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, Next week, April 14, 2017, Part II with embracing all that it the news focus rightfully ing a stronger relationship beat upon that house; and it fell: and and to destroy: I am come that they Rev. Simeon R. Green III is pastor offers. I normally start off has been on the selfish (and with God. great was the fall of it. And it came might have life, and that they might of Joynes Road Church of God, 31 motivated and excited about spiteful nature) of these poli- Shewanda Riley is the au- to pass, when Jesus had ended these have it more abundantly.” Through Joynes Road, Hampton VA 23669. He what God is going to do for cies. Yet many of the politi- thor of the Essence best-sell- sayings, the people were astonished Christ, we can have a good life. We do is married to Velma L. Green. He is a the next 40 days. However, cal leaders featured in recent er “Love Hangover: Moving at his doctrine: For he taught them as not need drugs. When Jesus comes in, member of the National Association on or near the 15th day, I start news coverage have in the from Pain to Purpose after one having authority, and not as the He takes care of everything. He and of Evangelism Church of God, An- to run out of ideas for meals past proudly proclaimed their a Relationship Ends.” She scribes.” the devil cannot live in the same house. derson, Ind. He serves as chairman of that don’t include the foods religious convictions. How- may be reached at lovehan- The Sermon on the Mount is one of When Jesus comes in, we stop the the Southeastern Association of The that I’m avoiding. Honestly, ever, what has really been on [email protected]. the greatest messages that Jesus ever sin business; furthermore, we will Church of God, Inc.

Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master The Top 10 Gospel Songs from the Billboard Gospel Charts for the week of April 6

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10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 6 - 12, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Expungement Clinic MSU Extension, Copiah Co. SWCD coming to Canton will host well Mississippi Link Newswire The Canton Juneteenth Commit- water workshop tee along with The Madison County (MS) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Mississippi Link Newswire Sigma Theta Sorority, the Upsilon HAZLEHURST, Miss. – South Mississippi Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha homeowners with private wells will have an Kappa Alpha Sorority and Carson opportunity next month to learn how to im- Consulting Services will host an prove the functionality of their drinking water Expungement Clinic in Canton, sources. Miss. Private well owners can get their water The clinic will give persons with screened for bacteria and can attend a work- criminal records an opportunity to shop in Copiah County to learn how to bet- meet with attorneys for assistance in ter manage, operate and protect their private getting records expunged. Partici- wells. pants must bring their court records. The Mississippi Well Owner Network, a pro- The event will take place Satur- gram of Mississippi State University (MSU) day, May 6, 2017 from 10 a.m. - 2 Extension, will be held 6-9 p.m. May 9 at the p.m. at the Madison County WIN Joe L. Johnson Safe Room at 1060 Epps Lane Job Center. The center is located at in Gallman. MSU Extension is partnering with 152 Watford Parkway Dr in Canton. the Copiah County Soil and Water Conserva- The event is free and open to the tion District (SWCD) to host this workshop public. and screening. For more information, contact Well owners may pick up a sample bottle Angela Carson at 601-955-1132 or and sampling collection instructions May 1-5 [email protected]. and May 8 at the Copiah County MSU Exten- sion office at 2040 Gallman Road in Hazlehu- rst or at the Copiah County SWCD office at 27169 Hwy. 28 Suite A in Hazlehurst. The private well screening will cost $25 per sample analysis. Samples must be taken within Rep. Debra Gibbs presented Taylor Howard 12 hours of the drop-off and will need to be dropped off May 9 between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Screening results will be mailed to the World War II veteran with resolution well owner along with a publication explain- ing how to interpret the results. “The workshop is intended to help Missis- Representative Debra Gibbs present- sippi private well owners understand ground- ed World War II veteran Taylor Howard water basics, best practices for well care and with House Resolution 103 March 28, how/where to find assistance,” said Jason R. 2017, to commend Howard’s service Barrett, an assistant extension professor with to his country and community. How- the MSU Extension Center for Government ard, a 98-year-old native of Gulfport, and Community Development. “The program served with the 92nd Infantry Division will also teach well owners about their private from 1942 until the war ended in 1945. wells, how to sample them, how to interpret sample results, and what they can do to protect their well and its source water from contami- nation.” Joining Barrett in presenting the workshop will be Steve Wilson, a ground water hydrolo- gist with the Illinois State Water Survey. Information about the workshop and registration is available at http://gcd.msstate.edu/ register. At the registration page, look for the event title Mississippi Well Owner Network Program. Preregistration is encouraged. Workshop participants may bring their water sample when they arrive for the work- Pictured (l to r): Sandra Adams (Howard’s daughter), Jalea Adams (Howard’s granddaughter), Representative Greg Holloway, shop. Attendance is not required to have water Taylor Howard, Representative Debra Gibbs, Cynthia Howze screened. A water screening is not required to attend. “The majority of Mississippians get their water from municipal supplies or rural water associations, but there are thousands of homes in rural areas that depend on private wells,” The Mississippi Senate honored the Eliza Barrett said. “In fact, an average of 10 percent of households in Mississippi rely on private wells. In four counties, approximately 40 percent of homes have private wells.” Pillars Registered Nurses of Mississippi Additional information on private wells in Mississippi is available online at http://extension.msstate.edu/natural-resources/water/ms- The Mississippi Senate, March won. 28, 2017, honored the Eliza Pil- Call MSU Extension at 662-325-3141 or lars Registered Nurses of Missis- 601-892-1809 or SWCD at 601-894-1118 x3 sippi with presentation of Senate for more information. Concurrent Resolution 605 for their commitment to bettering the state by creating access to healthcare for those who most need it and in some cases, cannot afford it – pri- marily in minority communities.

Eliza Pillars Registered Nurses of Mississippi partners with other organizations to provide health care education and other community services. The organization mentors student nurses, awards nursing scholarships, and supports continuing education needs of its members and recognizes their professional successes and tries to facilitate opportunities for advancement.

Standing left to right are: Row 1: Senator John Horhn, Senator Derrick Simmons, primary author of Senate Concurrent Reso- lution 605, Pat Kirksey, State President of Eliza Pillars Registered Nurses of Mississippi, Senator Sollie B. Norwood, Senator Hillman T. Frazier and Senator David Jordan. Row 2: Senator Robert L. Jackson, Margaret Bowen Jones, Velma Lewis, LaWanda Harris (President-Elect Dist IV), Laverne Watts and Mary Crump. Row 3: Teresa Malone (President, MNA), Rosalind Howard (Director, MS Nurses Foundation), Peggy King, Ebony Jenkins, Dr. Sonja Fuqua and Barbara Baugh (Chaplain, State & Dist. IV). Row 4: Linda Gamble Simmons, Kimberly Hughes, Sarah Ware and Stella Harris. STATE

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Highlights from NOEW 2017: SBA resource partner SCORE Delta entrepreneurs pitch their expands it brand with new small businesses in the Big Easy chapter in Northeast Miss. The Mississippi Link Newswire SCORE, the U.S.’s largest a SCORE Chapter that will On March 28, Eric Thomp- network of small-business help serve new and existing son, vice president of SCORE mentors, has started a new businesses in Northeast Mis- Southeast Regions and Mary chapter in New Albany, Miss. sissippi,” says Harris. Harris, district director of Also attending were Mis- The chapter consists of 31 Mississippi SCORE, were sissippi Assistant Secretary diverse members to serve 18 instated during a new chap- of State Jeremy Martin, Mississippi counties stretch- ter ceremony at the Magnolia Union County Board of Su- ing diagonally across north Civic Center in New Albany, pervisors President Dave Mississippi from DeSoto Miss. Kitchens and New Albany County to Lowndes County. “The continued growth Mayor Tim Kent. In 2016, SCORE mentors na- of SCORE in Mississippi The SBA Mississippi Dis- tionwide helped start more equates to expert guidance trict Office presented the than 54,000 businesses. and mentoring for entrepre- SCORE Chapter of Jackson For more information neurs and small businesses,” with a Certificate of Recog- about SCORE Metro Jack- says SBA Mississippi Dis- nition for their volunteerism, son, call Mary Harris at 769- trict Director Janita R. Stew- selflessness, commitment 208-3593, visit SCORE Metro art. “SCORE is a significant and support of small busi- Jackson’s website at https:// and invaluable partner of nesses and entrepreneurs jackson.score.org/chapters/ SBA, and we look forward to and for the development and metro-jackson-score or email Last week, the Delta Regional Authority brought more than a dozen talented entrepreneurs from across the SCORE expanding its brand growth of SCORE offices [email protected] Delta region to participate in New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW) where they had the opportunity to throughout our state.” throughout the state of Mis- or visit the SBA Mississippi attract additional capital and acquire the technical expertise to help grow their businesses and organizations. SCORE of Northeast Mis- sissippi. web site at www.sba.gov/ms In addition, DRA also invited several entrepreneurial support organizations and six student entrepreneurs from sissippi will provide confi- “In the past, this portion or contact the SBA Missis- Historically Black Colleges and Universities to the Big Easy. To learn more, read the day-by-day recap of our dential and free mentoring to of our state was serviced by sippi District Office at (601) Delta entrepreneurs’ exciting week at NOEW! small businesses and entre- the Memphis SCORE Chap- 965-4378 or Gulfport Branch preneurs in the community. ter; we are happy to now have Office at (228) 863-4449. Atmos Energy launches “Yard Rescue 811” contest during National Safe Digging Month

Mississippi Link Newswire notifies all appropriate utilities served by Atmos Energy Cor- If your yard is in need of about the excavation.This ser- poration’s natural gas distri- The 16 Delta Entrepreneurship Network (DEN) fellows: a makeover, Atmos Energy vice is free and is the law in ev- bution divisions in Colorado, • B-G Safety Systems, Marcus Boykin, Lexington, • HABERDAShe, Smydge Perry, New Orleans, La. invites you to enter its Yard ery state. Professional locators Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Tenn. • KALIKOE Galaxy, Quentin Allen, Pine Bluff, Ark. Rescue 811 contest. As part of mark all underground utility- Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, • Betaflix, Sreenivasa Sanakam, Ruston, La. • My Veggie Chef, Mark Rigdon, Cape Girardeau, Mo. National Safe Digging Month owned lines at the digging site and Virginia, excluding compa- • Bootsie’s Delta Funk BBQ, Peter Grumbles, Pope, • Myra Mirrors, Pontus Andersson, Oxford, Miss. in April, the contest reminds with flags or spray paint. ny employees, vendors, suppli- Yard Rescue 811: Atmos En- ers, agencies and 811 damage- Miss. • Nature’s Own Carol’s Spring Water, Moses Weaver, property owners, construction crews, and do-it-yourselfers to ergy’s Yard Rescue 811 contest, prevention centers. • Cocoa Belle Chocolates, Carmen Portillo, Little Tuskegee, Ala. stay safe by always calling 811 which began April 1, offers par- Contest ends at midnight Rock, Ark. • RaftUp, Corey Boelkens, Little Rock, Ark. Skycision, before digging. ticipants the chance to win $811 CDT April 30, 2017. • Cosmetic Car Tech, Jason Todt, Marble Hill, Mo. Brendan Carroll, Memphis, Tenn. The greatest risk to under- for a yard makeover. Atmos Energy Corporation, • Edible Education, Ann Butler, Cape Girardeau, Mo. • Somavac, Josh Herwig, Memphis, Tenn. ground natural gas pipelines is Take a photo of your yard, headquartered in Dallas, is the • EntreLinc, Amelia Thomas, Memphis, Tenn. • Think I.N.K., Carl Morgan, Tuskegee, Ala. accidental damage during dig- which can be at a home, church, country’s largest, fully-regulat- ging, according to Atmos Ener- school or business. ed, natural-gas-only distributor, gy. Even minor damage, such as Upload your photo to our serving over three million natu- a gouge, scrape, dent, or crease contest page at www.atmosen- ral gas distribution customers in a pipeline or its coating, can ergy.com/contests in over 1,400 communities in cause leak failure. Winners will be selected at eight states from the Blue Ridge By calling 811 in advance, random. Mountains in the East to the property owners and contrac- The Yard Rescue 811 con- Rocky Mountains in the West. tors are connected to their test is open to all residents in See www.atmosenergy.com/ state’s one-call center, which the communities and environs contests for details. Metropolitan YMCAs of Mississippi announce leadership transition Mississippi Link Newswire Development Centers grant community is critical to the The 6 HBCU student entrepreneurs: The Metropolitan YMCAs funded by the Mississippi De- continued success of one of • 4799 Ville, Jaqurious Smith, Rust College Smith University of Mississippi announced partment of Human Services. the top five non-profits in the • 4 Girls Only, Donna Brewer, University of • Okiido, Decemius Strong, Mississippi Valley recently that David Reeves This program is designed nation. All donations stay lo- Arkansas Pine Bluff State University has accepted a position with to offer support services to cal and go directly to provide youth ages 12 – 18, to help scholarships and services for • Annuel Energy, Emmanuel Bukenya, Southern • Teshuater, Larry Leonard Jr., Grambling State the Metropolitan Columbus YMCA in Georgia effective them overcome gaps that pre- local families. University, Annuel Energy University April 10, to continue his 30 vent them from reaching their The Y (The Young Men’s • Inspirational Undies, Anissa Stewart, Philander years of service to the Y. full potential. Christian Association) is one Reeves says, “The biggest In addition to operating of the nation’s leading non- accomplishment of my career the fitness facilities that most profits, strengthening -com here in Jackson is growing people know as the Y; sum- munities through youth de- Underwood to lead Neel- the fantastic team that daily mer camps address challeng- velopment, healthy living and fulfills the Y Mission to the es children face like hunger, social responsibility. Across community. I am looking for- decreased physical activity the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage Schaffer coastal program ward to this new opportunity, and summer learning loss. 21 million men, women and but I feel honored to have Lifeguard certification children – regardless of age, Mississippi Link Newswire authored many published studies of experience will serve as a tre- been a part of the Jackson Y classes are currently ongoing income or background – to BATON ROUGE, La. – Neel- and participated in numerous Lou- mendous asset to Neel-Schaffer as for the last 13 years.” as the Y prepares to open its nurture the potential of chil- Schaffer, Inc., is pleased to an- isiana coastal research and policy/ we grow and expand our coastal The YMCA Board of Di- outdoor pools and help other dren and teens, improve the nounce that Steve Underwood has planning initiatives. presence, particularly along the rectors, with the assistance of community pools – both pub- nation’s health and well-be- joined the firm as coastal program He will be based in the firm’s Gulf Coast.” the Y-USA, recruited Harold lic and private – offer safe ing, and provide opportuni- manager. Baton Rouge office and lead- ef Underwood holds a Bachelor Cook to join the organization spaces and swim lessons this ties to give back and support Underwood has more than 30 forts to grow and expand the of Science in marine biology from as interim CEO. A longtime summer. neighbors. Anchored in more years of scientific, managerial and firm’s coastal science and - engi the University of North Carolina- Y executive, Cook brings 56 Brad Wilkinson, president than 10,000 communities, the planning experience working in neering discipline. In addition to Wilmington, and a Master of Sci- years of experience to the lo- of the Metropolitan Board Y has the long-standing rela- partnership to administer coastal his focus on business develop- ence in oceanography and coastal cal Y while the board launch- of the YMCA says, “While tionships and physical pres- initiatives for state government, ment, Underwood’s many years of sciences from Louisiana State es a national search for the our mission-driven focus re- ence not just to promise, but the USACE, and private compa- hands-on experience and technical University. next permanent leader. mains constant, we are taking to deliver, lasting personal nies. expertise will allow him to be an Neel-Schaffer is a multi-disci- This announcement comes this opportunity to evaluate and social change. His experience includes applied active participant in projects. plined engineering and planning at a time when the local Y every aspect of our Ys. We To give or support the Y coastal policy and planning, fa- “We are delighted and excited firm with offices throughout the is becoming more state-wide will review programs, assess Christian Mission visit www. cilitating regional sediment man- that Steve has joined our firm to South. Founded in 1983, the firm in its efforts towards healthy community needs and priori- metroYMCAms.org or contact agement initiatives, quantifying help lead our coastal science and has more than 500 professional living, youth development tize funding and resources to [email protected]. coastal hazards and mitigation engineering efforts,” said Jerry and technical employees, and in and social responsibility. ensure our ability to serve the If you would like to learn measures, and updating estua- Trumps, senior vice president of 2016 it was ranked 187th on Engi- In January, the Y began community into the future. more, or help kids and fami- rine shoreline strategies relative Neel-Schaffer’s Southwest Re- neering News-Record’s list of the serving 14 counties through Throughout this process, lies this summer, please visit to sea-level rise. Underwood has gion. “His background and years nation’s Top 500 Design Firms. the Community Youth Career ongoing support from the metroYMCAms.org. 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12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 6 - 12, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Numbers Trump should form bipartisan or people in coalition to get true reforms budget cuts? By Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League By Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. the rest of the industrialized pass a reform that meets his form. They need to do more Founder and President of world in conceiving that promise. than simply defend the cur- “The true measure Rainbow PUSH Coalition health care is a right, not a Trump should recalibrate, rent system. They need to of any society can be The deci- privilege. reach out to Democrats reach out to Trump and ex- found in how it treats sion of House Obama’s health care re- and forge a new coalition plore if smart reforms are its most vulnerable Republicans forms provided millions with for reform. If he were truly possible with a new biparti- members.” – Mahatma to torpedo access to health insurance or the bold, populist leader he san coalition. Ghandi the American to Medicaid, yet more than claims to be, he would join Trump could and should Some people look Health Care 20 million Americans still with Bernie Sanders, whom break with the right-wing at a budget proposal and see num- Act, their own go without. The Kaiser Fam- he has often praised, and de- Freedom Caucus Repub- bers. At the National Urban League, leadership’s plan to repeal ily Foundation reports these velop a path to Medicare for licans who led the assault we look at a budget proposal and see and replace the Affordable are mostly families with one all. against him. They want to people. Care Act, is a stunning de- low-wage worker who sim- He might start with em- repeal the ACA without re- The Trump Administration’s pre- feat for President Trump and ply cannot afford coverage. powering Medicare and the placing it. They are out of liminary federal budget proposal – House Speaker Paul Ryan. Many more are priced out of exchanges to negotiate bulk step with the vast majority of the so-called “skinny budget” – is a massive transfer of resources from It also rescues 24 million Sanders decent coverage, particularly discounts for drugs. Add a Americans. Instead, Trump Americans that were project- with the prescription drug public option into the ex- could forge a bipartisan co- vital services and fundamental social ed by the Congressional Bud- cording to the CBO and other market rigged by the drug changes to keep insurance alition to drive real reforms protections into unrequested and un- get Office to lose health care experts, the ACA exchanges companies so that Americans companies honest. Lower the that would move us much necessary military spending. It repre- under the bill – particularly have stabilized, and cost in- pay the highest prices in the eligible age for Medicare to closer to fulfilling his -cam sents a conscious decision to abandon older, low-wage families creases are slower on aver- world. Reform is still needed. 55, relieving companies of paign promise. children and other vulnerable Ameri- and residents in rural areas. age than they were before Trump is president of all covering older workers who Tasting defeat is not the cans to sickness, homelessness, illit- The defeat of the AHCA is passage of the law. Expanded of America, not merely the have the highest health care test of leadership. All leaders eracy, ignorance and unemployment, as much a triumph of small- Medicaid is providing some Republican right. In running bills. That would provide experience defeat sometime. while fattening the coffers of defense d democratic resistance as a 10 million with basic cover- for president, he promised companies with massive sav- The question is how they re- contractors. failure of Trump and Ryan. age. The major problem is repeatedly that he would pro- ings and older workers with act. True leaders pick them- The Americans who will be aban- The real test of leadership the cruelty of Republican duce health care reform that immense relief. selves up, learn from the ex- doned are not simply numbers on is how Trump reacts to the governors who have chosen would cover “everybody,” It could be easily paid for perience and move forward. a ledger. They are the thousands of setback. His first reaction to deprive their constituents with insurance that cost less by progressive taxes on the Trump could turn the lemons Americans aged 55 and older who was understandably bitter. He of expanded Medicaid. and offered better coverage. wealthiest Americans or a that the Republican caucus have found stable, sustaining jobs said he’d move on to other is- The Trumpcare debacle He signed onto a Ryan plan financial speculation tax to delivered him into lemon- through the National Urban League’s sues and sit back and let what established that there is no that scorned his promise. It limit destabilizing computer- ade. But only if he seeks to Urban Seniors Jobs Program. They he calls Obamacare collapse, majority, even in a Republi- featured tax cuts for the very based nanosecond stock trad- fulfill his campaign pledge are the college-age youths, at risk with insurance companies can-controlled Congress, for wealthy paid for by depriving ing. by reaching out to Democrats or entangled in the judicial system, hiking costs or pulling out of depriving millions of health millions of health care. Now Democrats have celebrated and forging a new majority whose lives have been transformed by the exchanges altogether. care coverage. The major- is time for Trump to lead, Trump’s embarrassment. But to make health care a right in the education, mentoring, counseling That distorts reality: Ac- ity of Americans have joined to build a coalition that can they too have a stake in re- this country. and job training they found in the Na- tional Urban League’s Urban Youth Empowerment Program. They are the tens of thousands of families who have realized the American Dream of homeownership via the National Sponsors of hate today must Urban League’s housing counseling and foreclosure prevention programs. They are the middle school and high school students getting a new glimpse be held accountable of their own educational and professional potential from the role models By Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. as president and CEO. bigotry and hatred, as well as state’s wealthiest individuals, directors reserves “variance in National Urban League’s Project President and CEO of the NNPA Over the years, our work to champion racial equality. has enabled patrons of the power,” which authorizes it Ready Mentor program. Over the has taken different shapes We must tap into that ener- organization to operate un- “to modify any condition or The budget proposal doesn’t cut next several and has required many differ- gy to push our agenda and en- checked – making this lack of restriction on the distribution dollars; it cuts jobs. It cuts educa- days, across ent approaches and levels of sure that our nation’s leaders transparency a significant li- of funds if in its sole judge- tions. It cuts homeownership. It cuts the United intensity to ensure we con- do not support bigotry of any ability for your organization. ment (without the approval the only hope of a better life for many States, people tinually push our leaders and kind and that means identify- According to the Los An- of any trustee, custodian or young people and families. will pause in fellow citizens further down ing individuals and groups geles Times and others, one agent), such restriction or We have called the “skinny budget” solemn re- the path of freedom, justice that are sponsoring this hate individual in particular, Fred condition becomes, in ef- a jobs killer and a dreams killer, but membrance of the 49th anni- and equality. and holding them account- Stanback, has used the foun- fect, unnecessary, in capable it also would be a literal killer. With- versary of the tragic assassi- Under the Obama Admin- able. dation to direct his money of fulfillment, or inconsis- out the vital assistance of the Low nation of Reverend Dr. Martin istration, we were fortunate Unfortunately, here in my to extreme causes. Behind tent with the charitable needs Income Energy Assistance Program, Luther King Jr., in Memphis, to have friends in the White home state of North Carolina, the cloak of the foundation, of the area served by the people will surely die in the winter Tenn., April 4, 1968. Back House, the Department of the Foundation for the Caroli- Stanback has become a lead- Foundation…” Despite the cold. Those who can’t afford to pay then, I was a young, college Justice and all across the ad- nas has spent tens of millions ing supporter, funneling tens board’s discretionary power, their heating bills resort to unsafe student and staff member of ministration, who recognized of dollars over the years sup- of millions of dollars, to it chose to support organiza- methods like a kitchen stove or a ker- Dr. King’s Southern Chris- the historic opportunities and porting groups that sponsor fringe anti-immigrant groups tions whose agendas were osene heater, leaving them vulnerable tian Leadership Conference worked with us to maximize hate and advance this anti- including the Federation for clearly at odds with the best to death by toxic fumes or house fires. (SCLC) in North Carolina on them. We saw many advances immigration and population American Immigration Re- interests of a diverse nation. Abandoning biomedical research that tragic day. for our communities and the control agenda that threatens form (labeled an extremist As a civil rights and social means more Americans will die of There is no question that it priorities were rightly on ad- our communities. All immi- group by the Southern Pov- justice leader, my view is that otherwise curable diseases. Gutting has been a long and difficult dressing criminal justice re- grants should be treated fairly erty Law Center). It is my we should not tolerate this the Environmental Protection Agen- road for our communities, forms, labor, income, educa- and equally without discrimi- understanding that Stanback kind of unjust targeting of cy means smog, ozone and mercury during the past half century, tion, poverty and access to nation. is behind several donor ad- our most vulnerable citizens will trigger worsening asthma at- as we continue to fight for health care. We did not arrive Behind a veil of anonym- vised funds at the foundation, by Foundation for the Caro- tacks, especially in young children, equal rights and to eliminate fully there, but we were well ity created by the foundation, which afford him this ano- linas’ anonymous patrons. along with heart and lung ailments, racial hatred, discrimination on our way to making more donors who support this or- nymity. Public accountability for all and lead to premature death. Aban- and bigotry. progress for all people in ganization are able to indi- Over a period of more than nonprofits is necessary. It is doning Violence Against Women Many in North Carolina America. rectly fund extremist groups 10 years, the foundation has our duty to fight for justice programs mean more women will be may recall my beginnings in With the rise of the so called without any public account- donated more than $20 mil- for all. It’s time for the Foun- stalked, harassed, battered and, yes, activism when, as a 13-year- alt-right movement and its ability. The foundation prides lion to the Federation for dation for the Carolinas to killed. old, I fought to integrate the anti-immigration agenda that itself on – and even adver- American Immigration Re- come clean and stop sponsor- The “skinny budget” is an act of public library in Oxford, many believe helped to elect tises – donor anonymity as form (FAIR) and to Num- ing such hate groups. Let’s crippling cruelty, a short-sighted N.C., and was the first Afri- Trump, we find ourselves a reason to contribute to the bersUSA, a similarly minded move our nation forward and plunder of resources to benefit the can American to successfully working to maintain the sta- foundation. and well-known extremist not backward. wealthy at the expense of everyone struggle to get a library card tus quo in civil rights rather Large donors are assured group. These vehicles have Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. else. Stopping this disaster is a matter there. Later, I worked for the than advancing this fight. that Foundation for the Caro- proactively disseminated is the President and CEO of national urgency, one to which the SCLC, CORE, NAACP, and And we have every right to linas has “fewer reporting hateful xenophobic sentiment of the National Newspa- National Urban League and the Urban the United Church of Christ be concerned and frustrated. requirements” than private throughout our region and per Publishers Association League Movement is wholeheartedly Commission for Racial Jus- Yet, as Dr. King believed, we foundations that they might country, ostracizing some of (NNPA) and can be reached committed. We urge all Americans tice. Today, I proudly serve should work to get each presi- otherwise choose as a vehicle our most vulnerable citizens. at [email protected]. You to let their Congressional representa- the National Newspaper Pub- dent of the United States, in- for their giving. This condi- In addition, the Foundation can follow Dr. Chavis on tives know we won’t stand by while lishers Association (NNPA) cluding Trump, to denounce tion, afforded to some of our For The Carolinas’ board of Twitter @drbenchavis. American ideals are abandoned. GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com

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www.mississippilink.com APRIL 6 - 12, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 13 Civil Rights leaders meet with CBC delivers “We have a lot to lose” paper to Attorney General Sessions President Trump By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor By Lauren Victoria Burke elected to the United States Earlier this month, leaders NNPA Newswire Contributor Congress that can develop from six civil rights groups Carrying a 130-page docu- policy and offer a different met with Attorney General ment titled, “We Have A Lot viewpoint,” said Richmond as Jeff Sessions at the Justice De- To Lose: Solutions to Ad- he left the White House. “The partment to discuss a range of vance Black Families in the CBC represents 78 million issues that are critical to the 21st Century,” members of the Americans, we consistently black community. Congressional Black Caucus fight [against] poverty, no The meeting was attended by (CBC) sat down with Presi- matter who it affects.” Kristen Clarke, the president dent Donald Trump and Vice Rep. Lawrence, who rep- and executive director of the President Pence to discuss a resents parts of Detroit, said Lawyers Committee for Civil range of issues affecting the that the CBC doesn’t have the Rights under the Law; Sherrilyn black community. luxury of passing on a meet- Ifill, the president and director- Congressional Black Caucus ing with president. counsel of the NAACP Legal Chairman Cedric Richmond “If there’s an opportunity Defense Fund; Marc Morial, (D-La.), and the CBC execu- to improve life for our con- the president and CEO of the tive board, which includes stituents, we will take it,” said National Urban League; Mela- Reps. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Lawrence. nie Campbell, the president and (From left-right) Marc Morial, the president and CEO of the National Urban League; Wade Henderson, Gwen Moore (D-Wisc.), An- The congresswoman spoke CEO of the National Coalition the president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and The Leadership dre Carson (D-Ind.), Brenda with Trump about recent news on Black Civic Participation; Conference Education Fund; Sherrilyn Ifill, the president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Lawrence (D-Mich.) and An- that the Environmental Pro- Reverend Al Sharpton, the Defense Fund; Kristen Clarke, the president and executive director of the Lawyers Committee for Civil thony Brown (D-Md.) attend- tection Agency has set aside president of the National Ac- Rights under the Law; and Melanie Campbell, the president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black ed the meeting; senior CBC $100 million to address the tion Network; and Wade Hen- Civic Participation hold a press conference following a meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions at member Rep. Jim Clyburn (D- water crisis in Flint, Mich. derson, the president and CEO the Justice Department in Washington, D.C., in March 2017. FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA S.C.) also attended the meet- Lawrence said she was sur- of the Leadership Conference ing. prised that Trump knew the on Civil and Human Rights and vestigation into something that not good enough. You’re the prisons to house federal in- The CBC delegation dis- details of the situation and The Leadership Conference doesn’t exist.” attorney general and you have mates. cussed proposed federal bud- asked her who was at fault. Education Fund. Ifill continued: “We should to get your hands around these Clarke called the decision get cuts, Historically Black “It was a meeting where The leaders expressed their not be crediting the fantasies issues,” said Ifill. “You gotta “incredibly problematic” and Colleges and Universities and both sides listened and it was concerns about the future of of this president at the cost of listen. You gotta study. You said that it reversed years of jobs with the commander-in- a meeting where we were very the civil rights gains made un- African Americans and Lati- gotta look at facts and you work and effort on the biparti- chief. candid about disagreements,” der the Obama Administration. nos feeling secure that they’re can’t just look at the partisan san justice reform. The meeting, which was said Richmond. “The surpris- They also expressed concerns not being intimidated from talking points for the [issues] “It was an important deci- the first between CBC leading part is when we talked about the recent rash of hate voting and participating in the that we are talking about.” sion that came at the end of At- ership and Trump, started in about the goals; there were crimes, the consent decree in- process.” During the meeting that torney General Lynch’s tenure the Cabinet Room and later more similarities than differ- volving Baltimore’s police de- According to the Brennan lasted less than one hour, Hen- that Mr. Sessions has reversed moved into the Oval Office ences. The route to get there partment and the impact that Center for Justice at New York derson said that the attorney and that we are all very, very after members of the press re- is where you may see differ- any potential, “mythical” vot- University School of Law, a general did acknowledge his concerned about,” said Clarke. corded part of the gathering. ences; part of that is just edu- ing fraud investigation could non-partisan public policy and awareness of the importance Sharpton said that the civil There has been a lot of dis- cation and life experiences.” have on voters’ rights. law institute, “claims of voter of the Civil Rights Division of rights leaders did not want “a cussion about whether the Each member at the meeting During an interview with fraud are frequently used to the Department of Justice. photo-op” meeting with Ses- CBC should take a meeting said that there were several di- Fox News earlier this year, justify policies that do not At a press conference out- sions and indicated that they with Trump, because of the rect and blunt exchanges with President Donald Trump an- solve the alleged wrongs, but side of the Department of Jus- had no plans to back off of president’s rhetoric regarding the president. nounced that Vice President that could well disenfranchise tice after the meeting, the civil their positions. black communities. On the Rep. Bass said that she told Mike Pence would lead a com- legitimate voters. Overly re- rights leaders said that they re- “We give him credit for hav- campaign trail, Trump often the president that his commission to investigate allega- strictive identification require- ceived no clear commitments ing that meeting, but we were painted the black community ments about African-Amer- tions of voter fraud. ments for voters at the polls to address the issues that they not looking for commitments, with a broad brush, sensation- ican communities were not ThinkProgress.org reported – which address a sort of voter raised during their meeting we were looking for him to up- alizing the poverty and vio- only hurtful, but also had the that Trump claimed that he fraud more rare than death by with the attorney general. hold the law,” said Sharpton. lence that plague some neigh- potential to perpetuate nega- would have won the popular lightning – is only the most “This was the first meet- Sharpton continued: “We borhoods while neglecting the tive stereotypes about blacks vote if it were not for three prominent example.” ing, not the last meeting,” said were not hostile, but we stories of black achievement and to shape the discourse to five million illegal votes. Ifill also noted that there Clarke. “There are a range of showed holy indignation and and success. surrounding mass incarcera- Trump has never offered any were a number of issues that issues that are important to all we’ll continue to be indignant Despite his parade of black tion and police reform. evidence to support this claim. Sessions “is not fully informed of our organizations and we about any threats to our civil celebrity friends, Trump’s re- Rep. Carson, a former police “I asked [Sessions] to coun- about,” including current po- will continue to bring pressure rights.” lationship with the African- officer who was the second sel the president against the lice reform efforts involving to bear on this Justice Depart- Lauren Victoria Burke is a American community is often Muslim elected to Congress in creation of such a task force consent decrees and some on- ment to make sure that they are political analyst who speaks on defined by the incendiary me- 2008, said that he confronted and a commission, because going voting rights discrimina- doing their job to enforce civil politics and African-American dia campaign he ran against Trump about some of the neg- that commission will be seen tion cases. rights laws.” leadership. She is also a fre- the “Central Park Five,” four ative comments made about to intimidate our communi- “You have your hair trigger Clarke noted that the group quent contributor to the NNPA black and one Hispanic youth, Muslim Americans and Islam ties,” said Ifill. “In the absence reaction, you have your par- did not discuss the memo Newswire and BlackPres- who were charged and con- during his 2016 presidential of any evidence of voter fraud, tisan reaction, you have your penned by Sessions that over- sUSA.com. Connect with Lau- victed for the brutal sexual campaign. he should be counseling the ‘I’ve been against consent de- turned an Obama Administra- ren by email at LBurke007@ assault of a young, white in- The CBC members were president away from such a crees since forever’ reaction, tion directive that called for gmail.com and on Twitter at @ vestment banker in New York surprised when Trump offered course. We don’t need an in- and we were saying, ‘That’s reducing the use of private LVBurke. City’s Central Park in 1989. to meet with the group on a Trump paid for ads in four of regular basis, perhaps quar- the city’s newspapers. terly. The members noted that “A couple of weeks after it would take more than sched- the attack, the real-estate de- uled meetings in the Oval Of- Trump’s EPA awards Flint veloper Donald Trump report- fice to affect systemic change edly paid $85,000 to take out in the U.S. advertising space in four of The members also talked to the city’s newspapers, with the president about the impact $100 million for water crisis the headline: ‘Bring Back The of his recent budget blueprint Death Penalty. Bring Back that includes cuts to education By Lauren Victoria Burke Weaver said in a statement. Our Police!’” wrote Quartz, and urban development. NNPA Newswire Contributor “As we prepare to start the the news website. “The boys’ With Republicans in control Buried in the 24-hour news next phase of the FAST Start lawyer, Michael Warren, told of the U.S. Senate, the House cycle of Russian conspiracies, pipe replacement program, the Guardian that Trump and of Representatives and the presidential tweets, and White these funds will give us what his ad ‘poisoned the minds of White House, the Black Cau- House nepotism, the Trump we need to reach our goal of many people who lived in New cus is gearing up for a series Administration found the time replacing 6,000 pipes this York and who, rightfully, had of tough legislative battles to set aside $100 million for year and make other needed a natural affinity for the vic- over the next 19 months, until the ongoing water crisis in infrastructure improvements.” tim.’” the midterm elections in No- Flint, Mich. Weaver continued, “We Years later, all five men vember 2018. According to a press release look forward to the continued were cleared of all charges, “We never thought we’d about the grant, the Environ- support of the EPA and federal their convictions were vacated agree on everything in this mental Protection Agency government.” and Mayor Bill de Blasio sup- meeting, but the one thing we (EPA) awarded the Michigan Additionally on March 28, a ported a $41 million settle- did ask for is [candor],” the Department of Environmental U.S. District Court settlement ment in 2014. CBC chairman told reporters Quality (MDEQ) $100 mil- was announced, forcing the Trump and his father, Fred at the White House after the lion to fund drinking water in- ment. surprised he understood how state of Michigan to set aside Trump, also faced housing seven spoke with Trump. “He frastructure upgrades in Flint. “EPA will especially focus that happened,” said Law- $97 million to replace defec- discrimination allegations in listened, and we talked, and The press release said that, on helping Michigan improve rence, who represents parts of tive water lines in Flint. The the 1970s, when it was discov- we proposed a lot of solutions, “The funding, provided by the Flint’s water infrastructure as Detroit. The congresswoman settlement money will cover ered that blacks were routinely many of which, I think, he had Water Infrastructure Improve- part of our larger goal of im- added that the president also 18,000 homes in the city by blocked from living in some not heard before, and we’re ments for the Nation Act of proving America’s water in- wanted to know who was the year 2020. of the apartments operated by going to keep advocating.” 2016, or WIIN, enables Flint frastructure,” said Pruitt. responsible for the lead in Lauren Victoria Burke is a the Trump Management Com- Lauren Victoria Burke is a to accelerate and expand its During a March 22 meeting Flint’s water. political analyst who speaks pany. The case was settled, political analyst who speaks work to replace lead service at the White House with seven After the EPA announced on politics and African- “with no admission of guilt.” on politics and African lines and make other critical members of the Congressional the news, Flint Mayor Karen American leadership. She is So why meet with Trump? American leadership. She is infrastructure improvements.” Black Caucus, Rep. Brenda Weaver expressed apprecia- also a frequent contributor Members of the Black Caucus also a frequent contributor In the statement, EPA Ad- Lawrence (D-Mich.), said that tion for the funds. to the NNPA Newswire and were pointed. to the NNPA Newswire and ministrator Scott Pruitt said she and Trump spoke about “The City of Flint being BlackPressUSA.com. Con- “President Trump has met BlackPressUSA.com. Con- that, the people of Flint and assistance for Flint. awarded a grant of this magni- nect with Lauren by email at with various African Ameri- nect with Lauren by email at all Americans deserve a more “He said he thought it was tude in such a critical time of [email protected] and cans, however we’re the only [email protected] and responsive federal govern- awful and criminal…I was need will be a huge benefit,” on Twitter at @LVBurke. African Americans that are on Twitter at @LVBurke. CLASSIFIED

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President St. in the First Judicial Jackson, Mississippi 39208 Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: Telephone: (601) 939-5631 Email Address: [email protected] All that part of Lot 12, Block D, as shown on the map or plat of said Parkdale Sub- A lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Jackson and known address of 912 Attention: Chad G Parker, C.P.M. division, Part 3, designated “not a part of this Subdivision” which lies West of the North Congress Street, also situated in that certain 10 acre lot 8 N. according to H. Procurement Specialist East line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Town- C. Daniel Map of Jackson, said lot being in the North Half of the Northeast Quarter ship 6 North, Range 1 East; the area conveyed herein being a part of the North- of Section 3, T5N, R1E, Hinds County, Mississippi and more fully described as Bid Documents may be picked up, shipped, or emailed to the person making east Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 6 North, Range follows: the request. 1 East, First Judicial District, Hinds County, Mississippi; said property conveyed herein being particularly described by metes and bounds as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point on the north line of Barksdale Street and the East line of The contact for all questions and submittal of Bids and required forms is Mr. North Congress Street as both are now laid out and in use; run thence N 9°17’E Chad G Parker, Procurement Specialist. Mr. Parker can be contacted at cpark- Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Town- along the East line of said North Congress Street 568.9 feet to an iron pin marking [email protected] or 601-664-3516. ship 6 North, Range 1 East, First Judicial District, Hinds County, Mississippi; run the Point of Beginning at the Southwest corner of the property herein described; thence West for 129.86 feet to the Northeast corner of Lot 9, Block D of Parkdale thence from the Point of Beginning continue along the East line of North Congress JMAA will hold a Pre-Bid Conference at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on Subdivision, Part 3, according to the plat on file in the office of the Chancery Clerk Street N 9°17’E for 70.0 feet to an iron pin set; thence S 82° 25’40” E for 160.19 April 18, 2017, in the Community Room, 3rd Floor Mezzanine Level, at the Main at Jackson, Hinds [sic] County, Mississippi, as now recorded in Plat Book 15 at feet to an iron pin found at northeast corner of said lot; thence S 9° 50’30” W for Terminal Building at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, 100 Page 9 thereof; run thence South and along the East line of said Lot 9, Block D, 72.98 feet to a 2” steel post at fence intersection; thence N 81° 22’W for 159.42 International Drive, Jackson, MS 39208. Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference Parkdale Subdivision, Part 3, for a distance of 80.0 feet to the Northwest corner of feet to the point of beginning. is highly recommended for all those interested in submitting bids as a Prime Lot 10, Block D, Parkdale Subdivision, Part 3, run thence Southeasterly and along Contractor for the Work and persons seeking opportunities to provide work as the north line of Lots 10 and 11, Block D, Parkdale Subdivision, Part 3 to the East AND ALSO: a Sub-Contractor. The benefits of attendance include networking opportunities line of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 6 North, Range 1 East; run between Prime Contractors and Sub-Contractors, as well as the opportunity to thence Northerly and along the said East line of the Southeast Quarter of Section A lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Jackson and known address of 921 be on a list of contacts that will be published to interested parties as part of the 13, Township 6 North, Range 1 East to the POINT OF BEGINNING. North President Street, also situated in that certain 10 acre lot 8N according to minutes from the Pre-Bid Conference; review of the plans and specifications; H. C. Daniel Map of Jackson, said lot being in the N ½ of the Northeast Quarter and a site visit of the area covered in the scope of work. No site visits will be AND ALSO, all that part of said Lot 12, Block D as shown on the map or plat of Section 3, T5N, R1E, Hinds County, Mississippi, and more fully described as scheduled other than the one provided during the Pre-Bid conference. of Parkdale Subdivision, Part 3, designated “not a part of the Subdivision” which follows: lies East of the West line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of JMAA reserves the right to amend the plans and specifications for the Work by Section 18, Township 6 North, Range 2 East, First Judicial District, Hinds County, Commencing at a point marked by an iron pin on the north line of Barksdale Street Addendum issued before the Bid and to hold and examine bids for up to ninety Mississippi, the area conveyed herein being a part of said Northwest Quarter of and the west line of North President Street as both are now laid out and in use; run (90) days before awarding the Contract. the Southwest Quarter of Section 18, Township 6 North, Range 2 East, Parkdale thence N 8° 50’ E along the west line of said North President Street 566.5 feet to Subdivision, Part 3, as found in Plat Book 15 at page 9, in the office of the Chan- an iron pin marking the point of beginning at the southeast corner of the property If it becomes necessary to revise any aspect of this Request for Bids or to pro- cery Clerk at Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. herein described; thence from the point of beginning continue along the west line vide additional information to Bidders, JMAA will issue one or more Addenda by of North President Street N 8° 50’E for 70.0 feet to an iron pin found; thence N 79° posting on JMAA’s website (http://jmaa.com/rfqrfb-center/). JMAA will also en- AND ALSO, Lot 11, Block “D” of the Parkdale Subdivision, Part 3, as recorded 02’W for 162.92 feet to an iron pin found at northwest corner of said lot; thence S deavor to deliver a copy of each Addendum, to all persons on record with JMAA in Plat Book 15 at Page 9 in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, 9°50’ 30” W for 72.98 feet to a 3” steel post at fence intersection; thence S 80° 05’ as receiving a copy of the Information for Bidders, via email. Mississippi. 30” E for 164.12 feet to the point of beginning. JMAA has established a DBE participation goal of 30% for the Work solicited Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew AND ALSO: by this RFB. Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. Presi- dent Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at EASEMENT JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be established upon which the City A perpetual, non-exclusive easement for drainage purposes over and across the DATE: April 5, 2017 Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any following land and property situated in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, /s/ Carl D. Newman, A.A. E. objection thereto may be made by any person owning property within the area, State of Mississippi, more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Carl D. Newman, A.A. E., Chief Executive Officer and if made in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said 4/6/2017 4/13/2017 time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said Being situated in that certain 10 acre Lot 8 N., according to the H. C. Daniel Map date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, of Jackson, said lot being situated in the North ½ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 3, the City will take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary Township 5 North, Range 1East, City of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi and LEGAL aids for the visually/hearing impaired. being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows, to-wit: Public Notice Request WITNESS my signature this 29th day of March 2017. Commence at the intersection of the northern right of way line of Barksdale Street for Statement of Qualifications with the western right of way line of North President Street and run thence North /s/Ester L. Ainsworth 08 degrees 57’ 11” East for a distance of 636.50 feet along the said western right The City of Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ’s) Zoning Administrator of way line of North President Street to the Point of Beginning for the easement Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from consulting firms desiring to provide consultant servic- City of Jackson, Mississippi herein described; thence leave said western right of way line and run North 78 es for the preparation of a program Evaluation of the City’s AmeriCorps Program. degrees, 54’ 49” West for a distance of 162.92 feet along the northern property 4/6/2017, 4/20/2017 line of the Grantor; thence leave said northern property line of the Grantor and run Statements of Qualifications packets may be secured from the Department of North 09 degrees 57’ 41” East for a distance of 3.31feet; thence South 80 degrees Human and Cultural Services, Metrocenter Mall, 1000 Metrocenter Suite 101., 03’ 30” East for a distance of 162.77 feet along a line which is 6.0 feet north of and Jackson, Mississippi, 39209, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, parallel to the northern edge of a brick building and the extension thereof to the or call Cathy Funches at telephone number (601) 960-0335. said western right of way line of North President Street; thence 08 degrees 57’ 11” West for a distance of 6.57 feet along the said western right of way line to the Point The City of Jackson is committed to the principal of non-discrimination in public of Beginning, and being the same Easement described in that certain Instrument contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal busi- No. 708642, dated July 23, 2001, recorded in Book 5424, at Page 244 of the ness opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition Chancery Clerk’s records for the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi. to selection, every contractor, bidder or offer shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan Application with the bid submis- Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew sion, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. Presi- Failure to comply with the City’s ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or Office offer from being awarded an eligible contract. dent Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be established upon which the City For more information on the City of Jackson’s EBO Program, please contact the Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any Office of Economic Development at 960-1638. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, Space objection thereto may be made by any person owning property within the area, EBO Plan Application, EBO Program, the MBEIFBE Directory and MBE/FBE and if made in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said Certification Affidavit are available at 200 South President Street, Second Floor, time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said Jackson, Mississippi. date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary Proposals should be submitted to the City Clerk’s office, no later than 3:30 PM, for Rent aids for the visually/hearing impaired. local time on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. WITNESS my signature this 29th day of March 2017. Adriane Dorsey-Kid Director of the Department of Human and Cultural Services /s/Ester L. Ainsworth City of Jackson, MS Zoning Administrator 3/30/2017, 4/6/2017 City of Jackson, Mississippi 4/6/2017, 4/20/2017 Garrett Enterprises Building LEGAL (Near Jackson Medical Mall) LEGAL NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS 2659 Livingston Road Jackson, MS 39213 ABANDONED VEHICLE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 77-3-16 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, requesting names to be added to a list of contractors and 2500 Square Feet Mechanic Lien to be sold on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. suppliers qualified to perform contracts within the scope of proposed utility projects concerning construction, extension, and/or repair of electric public utility West Capitol Body Shop facilities for or on behalf of Entergy Mississippi, Inc. Names of qualified contrac- Call: 601-209-9199 3132 Medgar Evers Blvd. tors or suppliers desiring to be added to such list may be submitted to supplier- Jackson, MS 39213 [email protected].

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LEGAL Pick Up NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A REZONING ZONING CASE NO. 3969 The Mississippi Link By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the At The Following Locations: City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected JACKSON UPTON TIRE 5495 I-55 South Frontage Road thereby, that the Harbor House of Jackson has filed with the Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Rezoning from R-1A (Single-Family) BULLY’S RESTAURANT Countyline Road and State Street VOWELL’S MARKET PLACE Residential District to R-4 (Limited Multi-Family) Residential District with a Use 3118 Livingston Road MURPHY USA 5777 Terry Road Permit to construct a twenty bed facility in order to o provide housing, treatment CASH & CARRY 6394 Ridgewood Rd (North Jackson) CITY HALL and care for women suffering from chemical dependency on property located at Capitol Street and Monument Street REVELL ACE HARDWARE Terry Road Bounds Rd. (Parcels 4853-616 & 4851-194), in the First Judicial District of Hinds CITY HALL Terry Rd (South Jackson) County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: CLINTON 219 S President St RITE AID DOLLAR GENERAL A parcel of land containing 73.51 acres, more or less, situated in the West Half GARRETT OFFICE COMPLEX 380 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave 807 Berkshire St - Clinton, MS (W ½) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 7, Township 4 North, Range 2659 Livingston Road RITE AID 1 East, and in the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of DOLLAR GENERAL 114 E. McDowell Rd RIDGELAND Section 12, Township 4 North, Range 1 West, City of Jackson, First Judicial District RITE AID of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as follows: 3957 Northview Dr (North Jackson) RITE AID DOLLAR GENERAL 6075 Old Canton Rd 398 Hwy 51 Commencing at the found #4 rebar at the intersection of the North line of Bounds 2030 N Siwell Rd CANTON TERRY Road with the West line of said Section 7, said rebar also marking the POINT OF DOLLAR GENERAL A & I SERVICE STATION BEGINNING of the property herein described: run thence along the North line 4331 Highway 80W of said Bounds Road, North 89 degrees 58 minutes West for 582.84 feet to a 716 Roby Street - Canton, MS at Exit 78 DOLLAR GENERAL set #4 rebar; leaving said North line of said Bounds Road, run thence North 00 B & B CITY HALL 5990 Medgar Evers Blvd degrees 03 minutes East for 6.75 feet to a found #4 rebar; continue thence North 702 West North Street - Canton, MS West Cunningham Avenue 00 degrees 03 minutes East for 415.31 feet to a set #4 rebar; run thence South DOLLAR GENERAL BOUTIQUE STORE 75 degrees 07 minutes East for 91.00 feet to a found #6 rebar; run thence North 1214 Capitol St (Downtown Jackson) 3355 North Liberty - Canton, MS RAYMOND 00 degrees 03 minutes East for 195.67 feet to a found #6 rebar; run thence South DOLLAR GENERAL 75 degrees 30 minutes East for 515.57 feet to a set #4 rebar; run thence North BULLY’S STORE HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 00 degrees 35 minutes East for 1,413.70 feet to a found #4 rebar being on the 304 Briarwood Dr Church Street - Canton, MS WELCOME CENTER apparent East line of Interstate Highway 55; run thence along the said East line DOLLAR GENERAL COMMUNITY MART 505 E. Main Street of Interstate Highway 55, North 39 degrees 05 minutes East for 432.19 feet to a 2855 McDowell Rd 743 Ruby Street - Canton, MS SUNFLOWER GROCERY set #4 rebar; leaving said East line of Interstate Highway 55, run thence South 89 DOLLAR GENERAL FRYER LANE GROCERY 122 Old Port Gibson Street, degrees 48 minutes East for 1,043.64 feet to a found 1 inch round bar; run thence 104 Terry Rd South 01 degrees 45 minutes East for 211.00 feet to a found 2 inch iron pipe; run Martin Luther King Drive - Canton, MS Raymond, MS thence South 00 degrees 10 minutes East for 1,996.44 feet to a set #4 rebar being JJ MOBIL HAMLIN FLORAL DESIGN LOVE FOOD MART on the said North line of said Bounds Road; run thence along said North line of Northside Drive and Flagg Chapel 285 Peace Street - Canton, MS 120 E. Main Street, said Bounds Road, South 89 degrees 51 minutes West for 1,347.89 feet back to LIBERTY BANK AND TRUST JOE’S SANDWICH & GROCERY Raymond, MS the found #4 rebar marking the POINT OF BEGINNING. 2325 Livingston Rd. 507 Church Street - Canton, MS RAYMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY MCDADE’S MARKET Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew K & K ONE STOP 126 W. Court Street, Raymond, MS Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. Presi- Northside Drive 110 West Fulton Street - Canton, MS RAYMOND CITY HALL dent Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at MCDADE’S MARKET #2 LACY’S INSURANCE 110 Courtyard Square, Raymond which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro and 653 Duling Avenue 421 Peace Street - Canton, MS RAYMOND COURTHOUSE con on said question, after which a record will be established upon which the City PICADILLY CAFETERIA SOUL SET BARBER SHOP Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any UTICA Jackson Medical Mall 257 Peace Street - Canton, MS objection thereto may be made by any person owning property within the area, HUBBARD’S TRUCK STOP and if made in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said 350 W Woodrow Wilson Avenue TRAILER PARK GROCERY Mississippi Hwy 18 time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said SHELL FOOD MART 22 Westside Drive - Canton, MS date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, 5492 Watkins Drive PITT STOP the City will take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary 101 Hwy 18 & 27 SPORTS MEDICINE BYRAM aids for the visually/hearing impaired. Fortification and I-55 DOLLAR GENERAL BOLTON WITNESS my signature this 29th day of March 2017. TWO SISTERS KITCHEN 125 Swinging Bridge Dr. BOLTON LIBRARY 707 North Congress - Jackson, MS HAVIOR’S AUTO CARE BOLTON CITY HALL /s/Ester L. 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The Mississippi Link Newswire onship meet April 1 in Scranton, Penn., Minnesota, Texas, New York and other Austin Perkins began preparing for Austin squatted 551 pounds, bench states. the powerlifting national championship pressed 325 and dead lifted 584. At 153 pounds he was the lightest a week after the Clinton Arrows won the The bench and deadlift were his per- competitor in his weight class. To get 2016 football state title. sonal records, and were enough to launch to the national competition, he had to “He was predicted to get third place at him into first place at the championship. attend a USA Powerlifting-sanctioned the nationals meet,” said his father and “He has always wanted to be the stron- event and lift to get a qualifying total for Lady Arrows track head coach Jonathan gest in the nation and this year was the his weight class – his was 1118.8. Perkins. “This was based on his previous last year he could accomplish it,” Jona- “Usually powerlifting teams lift 3-4 totals at the meets he participated in this than Perkins said. days a week and when they lift, they lift year.” Austin was the only student from light days and heavy days,” Jonathan They went over a plan the night before CPSD competing in the event and one Perkins said. “But Austin lifted day in the competition to see what attempts he of only three from Mississippi. He faced and day out. He lifts heavy every day, wanted to make. At the 2017 USA Pow- opponents from New Jersey, Wisconsin, pushing his body to the max to lift more Clinton High School senior Austin Perkins (center) is the 2017 Powerlift- erlifting High School National Champi- South Dakota, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and more every meet.” ing High School National Champion in his weight class. Tiger baseball seven weeks in The Mississippi Link Newswire The Jackson State baseball team is still going strong seven weeks into the season with a 22-11 overall record and a 9-3 record in the Southwestern Ath- letic Conference. In the SWAC, the Tigers hold the best overall record and the second-best conference record. JSU is just one conference win shy of taking the first place position from defend- ing conference champions Ala- bama State. The Tigers, as a team, hold several top ten national rankings. JSU is ranked first in stolen bases (71), third in hits (340), second in runs (258), second in sacrifice bunts (41), fourth in sacrifice flies (20), nine innings, triples, triples per several top hitters. Lamar Briggs, seventh in the nation in batting game, WHIP, and win/loss per- junior utility player, ranks third average (.322), sixth in on base centage. in the nation and first in confer- percentage (.420), fifth in stolen The JSU bullpen has also been ence in hits (48) and ranks 42nd bases per game (2.15), and tenth making waves nationally and in in the nation and second in the in triples (13). the conference. Senior pitchers SWAC in RBIs. Junior infielder JSU also leads the SWAC in Jonathan Aponte, Jordan Bold- Jesus Santana ranks ninth na- several statistical categories. en, and Miguel Yrigoyen are tionally in RBIs (36) and 40th in Jackson State ranks first in the tied nationally and rank fourth RBIs per game (1.16) and Bryce conference in base on balls, bat- in the conference in complete Brown ranks 34th in the nation in ting average, doubles, doubles games with one complete game stolen bases and 22nd in one base per game, earned run average, each. Bolden is ranked first na- percentage (.504). hit-by pitch, hits, one base per- tionally in games started with Jackson State baseball was centage, runs, sacrifice bunts, nine while Aponte and Yrigoyen back on the diamond April 5 sacrifice flies, scoring, shutouts, are tied at 21 with seven. Bolden where they hosted Tougaloo slugging percentage, stolen bas- also ranks 12 in the nation in College. es, stolen bases per game, strike- victories with five. Come out and support Tiger out-to-walk ratio, strikeouts per The Tiger offense is driven by baseball.

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Forrest General receives Mississippi College student- 2017 National Quality recognition, including several athletes boost Make-A-Wish Top 100 in Nation awards The Mississippi Link Newswire Mississippi Link Newswire achieving our goal,” commented Mississippi College student- HATTIESBURG, Miss. – For- Evan Dillard, president and CEO athletes stepped up their game rest General Hospital recently re- of Forrest Health. “Providing ex- to raise nearly $17,000 this ceived numerous quality awards cellent care is only possible with year to benefit the Make-A- including ranking in the top 100 our outstanding physicians, em- Wish Foundation. hospitals nationwide for Patient ployees and volunteers. We are Collecting funds at a mara- Safety in Overall Medical Care. extremely grateful for their abil- thon of sporting events on the The awards and rankings were ity to care for patients in such an Clinton campus, their efforts presented by CareChex®, an in- exceptional manner resulting in are amazing, leaders say. Do- formation service of Quantros, the best possible outcomes for nations to the foundation grant Inc. our patients.” wishes for thousands of USA CareChex provides clinical, Utilizing extensive clinical children battling life-threat- financial, and patient satisfaction data from the Hospital Qual- ening illnesses. Over 285,000 findings to consumers, providers, ity Alliance and the Centers for wishes were granted for boys and purchasers of U.S. medical Medicare & Medicaid Services, and girls under age 18 dating care. CareChex® provides a compre- back to 1980. Unlike other publicly avail- hensive evaluation of all compo- MC athletic leaders will cel- able quality ratings, CareChex nents of medical quality includ- ebrate the achievements of the provides a composite evaluation ing: university’s Student-Athlete of all components of medical Process of care – measures Advisory Committee at the quality including process of care, specific processes that should be spring football scrimmage on outcomes of care, and patient ex- followed during heart attack and April 7. Members of SAAC periences. For access to provider heart failure, pneumonia, outpa- and Make-A-Wish will be rec- quality ratings, visit www.Care- tient procedures, surgical care ognized. Kickoff for the Friday Chex.com. and preventive care, among oth- evening game at Robinson- According to CareChex®, the ers. Hale Stadium is 6 p.m. Admis- hospital received Top 100 in Na- Outcomes of care – measures sion is free. tion and Top 10 percent in the mortality and complication rates, This year, Mississippi Col- Nation awards for the following inpatient quality indicators and lege ranks in the top five service areas for Patient Safety: patient safety indicators among NCAA Division II Mississippi College student-athletes collected funds for Make-A-Wish from one sports season to the next on • Gall Bladder Removal Patient satisfaction – mea- schools partnering with Make- the Clinton campus. • Hip Fracture Repair sures overall hospital ratings, A-Wish, organizers say. It’s • Pneumonia Care doctor and nurse communication, been a solid partnership since ple for investing their time in Moore, 21, a finance ma- Choctaws soccer team, Man- • Pulmonary Care hospital environment, and staff 2003. D2 schools across the the school’s record-shattering jor from Huntsville, Alabama, ning plays on the Choctaws • Stroke Care responsiveness, among others. nation raised $605,000 for the campaign. says many MC Choctaws de- football team, and Green runs • Trauma Care CareChex® provides these foundation in 2014-15. The D2 Mississippi College student- serve to be saluted. track. Forrest General’s Women’s findings to consumers, providers campaign began with $49,000 athletes, Ford said, “are truly “The entire athletic depart- The Make-A-Wish Foun- Health services and Cancer Care and purchasers of U.S. medical generated the first year. inspiring just as our wish fami- ment did a total group effort dation grants wishes to USA services were both rated number care, including many Fortune 500 In its third year back in lies and wish kids inspire us.” that went from administration children facing major medical 1 in the Market for Patient Safety. companies. NCAA Division II and the Players from the university’s to coaches to student-athletes,” issues about every 35 minutes. Additionally, the hospital re- Forrest General is the flagship Gulf South Conference, MC 17 NCAA Division II sports says Moore, an MC junior. Mississippi will reach 2,000 ceived Top 10 Percent in the Na- hospital for Forrest Health and student-athletes far exceeded volunteered to collect funds. Leaders from the MC Stu- wishes going to ill children tion for Medical Excellence in is a 512-bed facility located in expectations in 2016-2017. It happened at football, bas- dent Government Association later this year. The tally in the Overall Medical Care. Forrest Hattiesburg providing regional Last year, MC student-athletes ketball, baseball games and at pitched in, too. Magnolia State began in 1985. General also received Top 10 health services to a 19-county collected $1,200. track meets. There was money Several drives worked well Across the nation, a recent Percent in the Nation for Medical area. Forrest General provides “It’s absolutely phenomenal donated at the university’s at the Baptist-affiliated uni- wish granted to a 13-year-old Excellence in the following areas: excellence in health care through how busy they are with sports, parking garage during sports versity. The basketball team involved shooting hoops with • Pneumonia Care a wide range of nationally recog- classes, and so many other col- activities on the Clinton cam- led a free throw marathon to Portland Trail Blazers star Da- • Pulmonary Care nized services including: Cancer lege activities,” says Megan pus. raise money. Baseball players mian Lillard. For another USA • Spinal Fusion Center, Emergency and Trauma Ford, development coordina- “These kids worked ex- booked a Halloween game to teen, it was a family vacation • Spinal Surgery Services, Heart and Vascular tor with Make-A-Wish Missis- tremely hard raising money,” raise dollars. MC Choctaws to Hawaii. • Stroke Care Services, Home Care and Hos- sippi. She will the foundation says Tom Williams, a faculty football players sold shirts for Team efforts to assist Make- Dr. Thane Forthman, chief ana- pice, Hospitalist and Intensivist board members at the wish “re- representative serving more the cause. A-Wish, Andrew Moore said, lytics officer of Quantros stated, Programs, Neuroscience and Or- veal” at the Blue & Gold foot- than two decades on the MC Moore and other SAAC are “a testament to how much “Forrest General Hospital has thopedic Services including The ball game. athletics committee. members including William the Jackson area matters to demonstrated its ability to pro- Orthopedic Institute, Pine Grove Coach John Bland hopes What started as an initial “Sanders” Barrick, Katie Reid, Mississippi College. Student- vide high quality care to the com- Behavioral Health and Addic- to see a big crowd cheer the Make-A-Wish goal to raise Sydney Chandler, Sydney athletes want to reach out and munity it serves. We congratulate tion Services, Surgical Services, Choctaws as fans get a preview $9,500 just kept growing, or- Oliver, David Fisher, Chris help the community in any way them on their commitment to de- Wound Healing Center, and of the 2017 football season. ganizers say. Manning and Darius Green possible.” livering high quality, patient cen- Women and Children’s Services, But, more importantly, it’s an People like MC Athletic Di- did a fabulous job. Barrick is For more information about tered care.” including The Family Birthplace. opportunity to see a wish of a rector Mike Jones, Williams a member of the men’s tennis the Make-A-Wish Founda- “Forrest General is commit- Forrest General is a Level II lifetime granted for an ill Mis- and student leaders such as team, Reid is with the Lady tion, contact Megan Ford at ted to attaining high standards of Trauma Center and provides all sissippi child. His wish will be men’s soccer player Andrew Choctaws tennis team, while [email protected] or by call- quality care. Independent qual- levels of care for critical access revealed at the game. Moore were instrumental in Chandler is a volleyball player. ing 601-366-9474, extension ity evaluations conducted by care hospitals in south Missis- Ford wants to thank the peo- the drive’s success. Oliver is a member of the Lady 1302. CareChex®, demonstrate we are sippi. African Americans less likely to get National Nutrition Month 2017 flu vaccine than white Americans Mississippi Link Newswire What we eat will always influence our well be- Mississippi Link Newswire in the latest issue of the journal Risk health and risk communication at the sample, older individuals and those ing and health, which is why we have to focus on The U.S. is still in flu season, but Analysis. One of the reasons white University of Georgia. “Most people with a higher level of education were having a proper diet and pay true attention to our many are choosing to forego vac- participants decided to forego vacci- have very limited understanding of also less likely to worry about the food intake. The Academy of Nutrition and Di- cination. A new study looks at how nation was because they did not view the way vaccine recommendations risk of side effects, while women etetics knows how crucial it can be to focus on people view risks associated with getting sick with seasonal flu as a big are determined and how vaccines viewed the side effects of the vaccine having proper nutrition, which is why they created the virus and the vaccine, how views deal. Many African Americans said are made and distributed. Perhaps as a bigger threat. National Nutrition Month. differ between white and African- they worried about the safety of the increasing knowledge about the pro- The researchers noted that the re- Why do we need National Nutrition Month? American individuals, and solutions shot itself. cess and its many contributing orga- sults of the study may have been dif- The reason is simple: to help people make in- that may help counter misperceptions The study included 800 white and nizations may decrease perception of ferent if they had studied outbreaks formed food choices. More and more people are Fewer than half of American 800 African-American participants. risk from the vaccine.” such as the H1N1 virus or bird flu. dealing with a lack of information and awareness adults get vaccinated despite strong The researchers contracted with Six researchers at the University Seasonal flu did not trigger the same in regards to what they should and shouldn’t eat. recommendations from the Centers Gfk, an international research firm of Georgia, the University of Mary- emotional reactions as these emer- This is a problem that can start at a very young for Disease Control and Prevention that uses a probability-based online land and the University of Pittsburgh gency flu outbreaks, perhaps leading age, and as time passes, we can wind up with poor (CDC) and widespread availability panel, to conduct the survey, which conducted the research, which was to survey respondents giving greater nutritional habits. of free and low-cost vaccines. Fur- took place in March after peak flu supported by the Center of Excel- weight to perceived risks from vac- This year’s theme is “Put your best fork for- thermore, African Americans are less season had ended. The survey instru- lence in Race, Ethnicity and Health cination. ward.” likely to get the flu shot than white ment was developed based on initial Disparities Research of the National “One implication for flu vaccine This month, Liberty Bank wants you to under- Americans, and concerns about side insights gathered from interviews Institutes of Health. campaigns is very clear. Messages stand that there are many amazing and healthy food effects from the vaccine play a large and focus groups with the target au- While the researchers found dis- must address both kinds of risk, dis- choices and by developing sound eating and physi- role in this disparity. According to dience. parities between the two races as a ease and vaccine,” said Freimuth. cal activity habits, we can improve health now and the CDC, only 41 percent of African- While flu vaccine campaigns often whole, they also found trends that “Since flu vaccination is routine and well into our future. You don’t have to stop going to American adults received the flu focus on the dangers of the flu, the were common between certain demo- may not stimulate the kind of emo- your favorite places to eat, however, it is important vaccine compared with 47 percent of results of this study suggest that flu graphic characteristics. For example, tional reactions that an emergency to make better choices of what you eat. white adults. vaccine campaigns should also ad- women and older individuals within does, the public may be more con- Your Health is Your Wealth is committed to pro- For those who opted not to get vac- dress the perceived risks of vaccina- both races were more likely to view cerned about vaccine risk than dis- moting healthier eating habits that help you stay cinated, the risk of suffering side ef- tion by highlighting how vaccines getting the flu as a bigger risk than ease risk.” healthy and fit. We hope you use these amazing fects from the vaccine seemed greater work. vaccine side effects. The research- The researchers say larger studies recipes and ideas and challenge yourself to eat than the risk of getting the flu itself, “The trust of the American people ers found that in the white sample, are now needed to take a closer look better and healthier. according to the new study, “The role in government is at an all-time low, older, more educated individuals and at the role risk plays in people’s deci- Celebrate and practice something new and of risk perception in flu vaccine be- which also feeds into fear of vac- those with a higher income were less sions to get or skip vaccines but they healthy during National Nutrition Month. This havior among African-American and cines,” suggests Vicki Freimuth, lead likely to worry about side effects of also see immediate opportunities for can be the start that changes your life for the bet- white adults in the U.S.,” published author of the study and professor of the vaccine. In the African-American action. ter. 18 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 6 - 12, 2017 www.mississippilink.com BOOK REVIEW: “THE PRESIDENT’S KITCHEN CABINET” BYADRIAN MILLER C.2017, THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA PRESS $30.00 / $49.00 CANADA • 261 PAGES

By Terri Schlichenmeyer American cuisine. Their will- White House basement or attic diet with pie; according to long- the de facto press secretary vignettes that dash back and Columnist ingness to sample, says Miller, and were fed the same food the time White House maid, Lillian when the president was shot. forth through history. It might Eight courses. proves that politicians are just presidential family received. Rogers Parks, the Tafts irritated And Teddy Roosevelt avoided also have been confusing – of- You seriously doubted if the like us, a likeness that stops at George Washington, says staff by bringing “any number a sticky situation with help from ficial titles changed through the food was ever going to stop the White House doors. Presi- Miller, hired white women to of guests home… without ad- his steward, Henry Pinckney… years – but he keeps readers coming, though you hoped it dents, as you know, have staff cook for him at the beginning of vance warning.” They, of course, weren’t the on track with a good variety of wouldn’t: you’d tasted all your and many presidential families his presidency but later “sum- Eisenhower’s chief usher, only African Americans to work tales, just enough relevant back- favorite dishes, and then some. have dined on the efforts of Af- moned Hercules,” his Mount Howell Crim, struggled once in the White House kitchen. story, pictures, and (bonus) reci- It was a meal fit for a king or rican Americans in the White Vernon slave, to Philadelphia, with a request because he didn’t Though author Adrian Miller pes you can try. queen. Or maybe a president, House kitchen. making Hercules the first -en “know what yoghurt was.” found 150 people by name, he Surprisingly, this book is quite and in “The President’s Kitch- Early accounts of the first slaved White House cook. When his wife was away, Abra- says there were many who toiled browse-able and so, whether it’ll en Cabinet” by Adrian Miller, Executive Mansion kitchen in- Thomas Jefferson made ham Lincoln’s staff had to re- unnamed. sit with your cookbooks or on a you’ll read about First Family dicate the enormity of cooking sure his enslaved cook, James mind the president to eat. Frank- In “The President’s Kitchen shelf with other history tomes, feasts. for the president, even then: it Hemings, was trained in French lin Roosevelt’s cooks were Cabinet,” he explains. it’s a book you’ll savor in more Last year, while they were on was the size of a small house at cuisine. John Smeades, an ac- tasked with a special diet for his While this may seem like ways than one. This little bit of the campaign trail, you might’ve 43 feet long, 26 feet wide, with complished baker who “ran the dog, Fala. William T. Crump, a dry subject, Miller makes it history is purely tasty and “The noticed that presidential candi- fireplaces at either end. Slaves kitchen” for William Taft, re- who served as steward in the lively through quick, interest- President’s Kitchen Cabinet” is dates often enjoyed small-town who toiled there lived in the peatedly ruined the president’s Garfield White House became ing, and sometimes humorous a book you’ll enjoy, of course. DVD Interview The Bounce Back Shemar Moore and Nadine Velazquez co-star as love gurus in delightful romantic comedy By Terri Schlichenmeyer By Kam Williams Love guru Matthew Taylor (Shemar Moore) is the author of the new best seller, “The Bounce Back.” Accompanied by his enterprising business manager, Terry (Bill Bellamy), he’s been hawking the self-help book on plenty of TV and radio programs. Since Terry believes that “image is everything,” he’s concerned that Matthew hasn’t settled down since his divorce. by The Bounce Back, a delight- plethora of praiseworthy perfor- “A relationship guru should be ful romantic romp directed by mances on the part of a talented in a relationship for longer than Youssef Delara (Filly Brown). cast topped by Shemar Moore, a minute,” he counsels his BFF/ The movie is most reminiscent Nadine Velazquez, Kali Hawk, boss. of Think Like a Man, another Sheryl Underwood and the ver- That sentiment is echoed urban-oriented soap opera re- satile veteran, Bill Bellamy. by Matthew’s teenage daugh- volving around the battle-of- Confirmation that opposites ter, Aleya (Nadja Alaya), who the-sexes. do, in fact, attract, even shrinks says, “Dad, you really need to Nevertheless, this novel con- dispensing diametrically-op- get a girlfriend.” Nevertheless, tribution to the genre stands on posed dating advice! her father tends to settle for its own and thus warrants rec- Very Good (3 stars) one-night stands, like the one ommending, between a solid Rated PG-13 for profanity, he recently shared with Lizette script with a couple of clever- sexuality and brief drug use (Marta Cross), the makeup art- ly-concealed plot twists, and a Running time: 104 minutes ist at a TV station where he’d just appeared. 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